Trump’s FDA insists explosive diarrhea outbreak parasite is removed from food supply - but cases keep growing There are now nearly 25,000 cases of cyclosporiasis in dozens of states nationwide The Independent UK · Aug 13
NY Burger King customer allegedly waits 12 minutes for meal, claims it’s ‘hard as a rock.’ The manager offers a refund, but he’s still not satisfied They didn't make it "his way." We Got This Covered · Aug 13
Whole Foods recalls products made with jalapeños amid salmonella outbreak Whole Foods has recalled over 40 fresh food items, including dips, salsas and guacamole over the salmonella outbreak The Independent UK · Aug 13
Target shoppers told to check their guacamole and dips after salmonella recall, receive warning to not even smell them It can "cause serious and sometimes fatal infections." We Got This Covered · Aug 13
'You don't want people of this country to remain healthy': SC pulls up FSSAI, Centre over front-of-pack warning labels The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the government and FSSAI for delaying warning labels. These labels are intended for packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and fat. The court emphasized protecting citizens' health, especially that of children. It questioned the Union's reluctance and potential corporate pressure influencing decisions. The government… The Economic Times · Aug 13
Ice cream makers bet consumers still want treats, just healthier ones Ice cream makers are reformulating products to meet evolving consumer preferences. Demand for healthier options and appetite-suppressing drugs influences product development. Companies are reducing portion sizes and increasing protein content in their offerings. Consumers seek indulgence with fewer calories and simpler ingredient lists. This trend reshapes the future of the… The Economic Times · Aug 13
GLP-1s Are Rewriting America’s Menu — Performance Food Group Spots A Big Protein Shift Performance Food Group Co. (NYSE:PFGC) stock fell Wednesday after the company reported weaker-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results and issued first-quarter sales guidance below Wall Street estimates. Benzinga · Aug 12
Farm linked to deadly explosive diarrhea outbreak hadn’t been inspected in 7 years: report There are now thousands of cases tied to contaminated lettuce at the farm The Independent UK · Aug 12
FDA Proposes Requiring Companies to Report Food Additives That Now Reach Grocery Shelves Without Federal Review FDA has released its proposed GRAS rule requiring companies to notify the agency about food additives. Here is what the proposal does and does not do. Medical Daily · Aug 12
No gutkha, no pan masala: Karnataka announces one-year ban on prohibited tobacco and nicotine products Karnataka gutkha ban: Karnataka has announced a one-year ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkha and pan masala, through a notification issued on August 10. The state's Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has launched enforcement operations across the state and asked the public… The Economic Times · Aug 12
Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO Day 2: Dairy firm's Rs 1,553 crore IPO gets fully subscribed. Check latest GMP Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO was fully subscribed on Day 2, with strong retail and NII demand. The GMP rose to over 17%, while Anand Rathi gave the issue a Subscribe – Long Term rating, citing growth prospects but noting its premium valuation. The Economic Times · Aug 12
A Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Imported Clams Is Still Open More Than a Year On Federal officials link 30 hepatitis A cases in three states to imported frozen clams. The frozen product may still sit in home freezers. Medical Daily · Aug 11
Karnataka tightens food safety rules as hotel inspections uncover tonnes of unsafe food Karnataka has issued a detailed food-safety advisory for hotels, restaurants, caterers and food businesses amid intensified inspections across Bengaluru. The guidelines mandate strict hygiene, safe storage, temperature controls, food-handler health checks, pest control and proper waste disposal. The move follows recent inspections that found large quantities of expired, rotten and… The Economic Times · Aug 11
FSSAI tightens pan masala packaging rules, bans plastic and plastic-laminated pouches FSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper or naturally derived materials. Tin and glass containers are also permitted packaging options for the product. This amendment aligns with broader FSSAI efforts to enhance food safety compliance nationwide. The regulator… The Economic Times · Aug 11
Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 11 How to Check Store-Brand Foods for Recalls Private-label store brands fill home pantries and refrigerator shelves across the country as shoppers seek affordable alternatives to name brands. Choosing generic groceries delivers financial savings while maintaining high quality and nutritional standards. However, purchasing store-brand items introduces unique challenges when federal food safety agencies issue mandatory product recalls. Unlike…
The Economic Times · Aug 11 Diageo India unit tells court rum ban lacked due process: Report United Spirits challenges a government ban on its popular rum in Maharashtra. The company argues the prohibition order was issued without following proper legal procedures. This action occurred as food safety regulators began industry consultations on labelling rules. United Spirits claims the ban is premature and commercially prejudicial to its…
Medical Daily · Aug 11 Federal Regulators Move to Close a 1958 Food Ingredient Gap and Define Ultra-Processed Food HHS proposed requiring companies to tell the FDA when they declare an ingredient safe, and submitted the first federal ultra-processed food definition.
Medical Daily · Aug 11 Salmonella Recall Widens from Restaurant Jalapeños to Salsa and Guacamole Sold in 26 States Taylor Fresh Foods recalled salsa, guacamole, and prepared foods made with jalapeños tied to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people.
The Economic Times · Aug 11 Sweet seller used aluminum foil on Kaju Katli instead of silver foil, was sentenced to 3 years jail; he wins case in Gujarat HC due to this reason Man sentenced to three years jail for using aluminum foil in Kaju Katli instead of silver foil; he wins case in Gujarat HC due to food inspector's error in collecting samples under Rule 14 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955. Know how he won case in Gujarat High…
Medical Daily · Aug 10 Cyclospora on Lettuce Explains Why Washing Produce Cannot Remove Every Foodborne Risk A parasite outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce has reached 6,358 illnesses. Cyclospora resists washing and cannot spread person to person.
Medical Daily · Aug 10 Investigators Linked 345 Salmonella Cases to Jalapeños Before Any Sample Ever Tested Positive Federal investigators linked 345 Salmonella cases across 27 states to jalapeños through interviews and traceback, not to positive lab tests on the peppers.
Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 10 Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Kroger and Target Products Recalled Over Salmonella Risk Taylor Fresh Foods, based in Salinas, California, is recalling a range of finished food products containing jalapeño peppers due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to an official announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on August 9, 2026.
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products sold in two dozen states over salmonella concerns The products were shipped to several major retail stores, including Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Walmart
The Economic Times · Aug 10 FDA suspends Blinkit facility's licence over 'cockroach infestation'; Reliance Retail outlet under lens over worms in sweet Maharashtra FDA suspended a Blink Commerce facility's food license due to cockroach infestations and improper storage. An outlet of Reliance Retail is now under investigation after live larvae were found. These actions followed intensified state-wide enforcement of food safety standards by the FDA. Inspections revealed unhygienic conditions and expired products…
The Economic Times · Aug 10 Trump administration pushes stricter oversight of food ingredients The Trump administration proposed a new rule for food companies. This rule requires reporting new ingredients to government regulators. It aims to close a loophole allowing substances with little oversight. Health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the proposed measure. The rule will be open for public comment and review.