Woman gets caught stealing Parmesan cheese at Whole Foods for a year. Then the store gives her a shocking choice: ‘make me feel bad about it?’ The ultimate Whole Foods cheese bandit We Got This Covered · Aug 3
Cyclospora Case Counts Will Keep Climbing for Weeks After the Illnesses Themselves Stop CDC assumes a six-week lag between Cyclospora illness and reporting. The season ends August 31, but counts will keep arriving into autumn. Medical Daily · Aug 3
Nearly 23,000 Pounds of Baked Spaghetti and Chicken Cobbler Recalled Over Metal Slivers from Baking Pans FSIS says 22,880 pounds of Ukrop's baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler may contain metal slivers. Check best-by dates from July 8 to Aug. 5. Medical Daily · Aug 3
FSSAI names United Spirits, INBREW in crackdown over added flavours voilation in alco-bev products The FSSAI has issued notices to several liquor manufacturers for adding artificial flavors. These companies are accused of imitating natural characteristics in their alcoholic beverages. United Spirits and INBREW Beverages are among the firms receiving these official warnings. The regulatory body also cited violations of additive use and age claims.… The Economic Times · Aug 2
Amazon sued by consumers over seafood sustainability claims In a proposed class action in Seattle federal court, consumers said labels containing phrases such as "dolphin safe," "responsibly sourced," "sustainable," "wild caught" and "MSC Certified Sustainable Seafood" misled them into believing Amazon's seafood sourcing causes minimal harm to oceans and the environment. The Economic Times · Aug 2
FSSAI suspends Kolkata bakery major Switz Foods' licence over unhygienic manufacturing, pest infestation India's food regulator has suspended Switz Foods' manufacturing licence. Serious non-compliances were found during a recent unit inspection. Food was manufactured and stored in unhygienic conditions, posing contamination risks. The company must cease operations until all deficiencies are rectified. This action follows recent enforcement actions by the food safety authority. The Economic Times · Aug 1
Amazon's 'Wild Caught' and 'Sustainable' Seafood Labels Are Just Greenwashing, New Lawsuit Claims Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the e-commerce and grocery giant of misleading consumers by marketing seafood products with environmental claims that allegedly overstated their sustainability. Benzinga · Aug 1
Karnataka: Junk food banned near schools and colleges of Bengaluru, other regions Karnataka's food department banned unhealthy food sales near schools and colleges. Officials inspected institutions and found high refined carbohydrates in student meals. Fifty-three food samples were collected for laboratory testing and analysis. An advisory now directs institutions to promote healthier food alternatives. Awareness campaigns will ensure effective implementation of this… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Is the cyclosporiasis outbreak slowing? Test-makers are hopeful Data by one test-maker shows a positivity drop, but rate could be influenced by number of people taking test The Guardian - US · Jul 31
Aquafaba Powder Sold as an Egg Replacement Is Recalled Nationwide Because It May Contain Egg Rooted in Rare Aquafaba Powder, sold as an egg substitute, is recalled nationwide over undeclared egg. Check the UPCs and best-by dates now. Medical Daily · Jul 31
‘It ain’t the same’: inside the bitter battle to free Ben & Jerry’s Ben Cohen says his ice-cream company has been silenced by corporate ownership – and a boycott of Magnum brands could force a sale The Guardian - US · Jul 31
USDA Tells Oregon and Washington Shoppers to Throw Out a Curry Chicken Salad Over Possible Listeria USDA issued a public health alert for Mary's Harvest Curry Chicken Salad sold in Oregon and Washington over possible Listeria. Medical Daily · Jul 31
Sainsbury’s agrees deal to sell Argos for £120m The supermarket will sell Argos for a fraction of the £1.4 billion price it paid to the chain’s previous owner Home Retail Group in 2016. The Independent UK · Jul 31
Salmonella Javiana Cases Double to 212 in a Week and the FDA Still Has Not Named a Food An FDA Salmonella Javiana outbreak doubled to 212 cases in one week. No food has been identified. Here is what that means. Medical Daily · Jul 31
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 Sainsbury’s to sell Argos to three retail veterans in £120m deal Trio set up Swift Partners for the acquisition, allowing supermarket to focus on core food business
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Shadowfax reports 8x jump in Q1 net profit, revenue up 65% The Bengaluru-based company reported strong growth across its core businesses in the June quarter, led by its express delivery segment. The company claims to have reached a market share of 28-30% over the last four years in the third-party logistics (3PL) sector.
Creative Bloq · Jul 31 Burger King's viral pregnancy test stunt was a bold move, but it worked Everyone wants to be the father.
International Business Times UK · Jul 31 Mayor Mamdani Backs DoorDash Settlement Returning $104M to New York Delivery Workers DoorDash will pay $104 million to NYC delivery workers after a settlement over misused customer tips. The agreement aims to improve transparency and compensate affected workers from 2017 to 2019.
International Business Times UK · Jul 31 Tesco, Aldi and Waitrose Unite Behind Urgent Demand for New UK Food Security Law Over 100 UK organisations, including major supermarkets, urge the government to legislate food security, citing supply chain disruptions and rising costs as threats to national resilience.
Medical Daily · Jul 31 USDA Issues a Public Health Alert for Red's Steak Burritos Sold at Costco After Egg Went Undeclared USDA issued a public health alert for Red's Steak Cilantro and Lime Burritos sold at Costco in three states over undeclared egg.
We Got This Covered · Jul 30 Woman orders General Tso’s chicken and finds the math ain’t mathing: ‘How is that allowed?’ Not the surprise you want when you open your food delivery.
The Economic Times · Jul 30 FSSAI cracks down on two firms over misleading product claims; halts sale of Folineuro Syrup, Neuherbs True Vitamin India's food regulator FSSAI has restricted Vatave Healthcare from selling its Folineuro syrup. The company made misleading claims about improving brain function with its product. Global Healthfit Retail also faces restrictions on its Neuherbs True Vitamin product. This action was taken due to a misleading trade name used for the…
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Hershey’s pivot away from sweet candy is pulling in new profits The company, known for its Hershey’s kisses, has leaned into popcorn, pretzels and puffs
The Economic Times · Jul 30 Competition poses no risk to food delivery, company in a strong position: Swiggy “We believe our competitive position in food delivery is durable with no near-term risks to the underlying growth trajectory. We have been agile to evaluate possible opportunities across pricing, formats, and even separate apps to open up the TAM (total addressable market) further while maintaining the economics of the core…
The Independent UK · Jul 30 A town haunted by the smell of rotting fish for 20 years is finally getting some relief About 110 tanks that were left behind — each holding 3,000 gallons of fermented fish sauce — when the Atlantic Seafood Sauce Company was abandoned more than 20 years ago