Key developments: In September 2026 the FDA wrapped up a 14‑case E. coli O157:H7 investigation, confirming romaine lettuce as the source but withholding the identities of the grower, processor, brand, or state. A separate, ongoing outbreak linked to ready‑to‑eat…
Continue reading FDA’s New Transparency Push After 2026 E. coli OutbreaksKey developments: A new petition, supported by 46 parents of 24 infants, is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to add botulinum neurotoxin‑producing clostridia to the list of organisms that must be tested in finished powdered infant…
Continue reading FDA urged to expand infant formula testing after botulism casesKey developments: In September 2026 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) closed a 14‑case E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to romaine lettuce but did not disclose the grower, processor, brand or state involved. A similar omission occurred in…
Continue reading FDA faces criticism for opaque food‑safety disclosures in recent E. coli outbreaksRecent days have seen two high‑profile food safety actions. Over 122,000 cases of Gatorade in 37 U.S. states were pulled from shelves after testing revealed undeclared food dyes Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6, prompting consumers to check label…
Continue reading Major Food Recalls Spotlight Ongoing Product Safety GapsThe food industry is facing heightened safety oversight after two high‑profile recalls were announced in October 2026. Over 122,000 cases of Gatorade, sold in 37 U.S. states, were pulled from shelves because the drinks contained undeclared food dyes…
Continue reading Major food and spice recalls highlight growing product safety scrutinyThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that a Texas‑based company has withdrawn a pre‑workout supplement after testing revealed the presence of an illegal and potentially harmful stimulant. This recall underscores growing regulatory scrutiny of dietary‑supplement labs and…
Continue reading Texas Pre‑Workout Powder Recalled Over Illegal Stimulant
