FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 20 - Caught on Camera

Australian authorities hit back over claims of horse meat found in food

NSW food authority says it has not found horse meat in beef, lamb or any food for human consumption

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source says

Taylor Farms complained to White House and FDA officials about government inspections. The company suspended operations in central Mexico after lettuce was linked to an outbreak. Health authorities confirmed thousands of cases of the parasitic disease cyclosporiasis. Former FDA chief suggested other produce from central Mexico could be involved. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Frozen Food Recalls Reach Consumers Poorly Because Packaging Is Often Discarded, Leaving Shoppers Unable To Verify Lots

FDA found recalled formula at 175+ stores in 36 states. Frozen and repackaged foods make recalls harder still. Here is what shoppers can do.

Medical Daily · Jul 27

Most of This Summer's Cyclospora Cases Are Not Part of the Lettuce Outbreak, CDC Data Show

CDC links 1,947 Cyclospora cases to recalled lettuce, but thousands more nationwide have no identified source. What the unexplained cases mean.

Medical Daily · Jul 27

A State Health Department Found This Outbreak First: How Florida's Cluster Detection Triggered a National Recall

Florida's health department spotted an E. coli cluster, interviews pointed to Publix blueberries, and a Chilean supplier recalled. How detection works.

Medical Daily · Jul 27

FDA Retracts Its Positive Cyclospora Test on Recalled Lettuce as Consumer Reports Finds the Recall Notice Unusable

FDA says its Cyclospora-positive lettuce sample was a false positive. The recall remains. Consumer Reports found the notice used internal brand codes.

Medical Daily · Jul 27

India orders Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster and others to drop ‘energy drink’ label despite industry protests

India's food regulator has mandated that beverage brands discontinue the 'energy drink' label. This directive entails a compliance period of ninety days and affects many leading brands. Industry representatives have raised alarms regarding potential damage to brand reputations and the risk of consumer misunderstanding. The regulatory action aligns with international…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Brooklyn woman opens her Trader Joe’s Hot Honey Popcorn. What she allegedly finds inside ruins the snack forever: ‘Manager was horrified’

Trader Joe’s has already had massive recalls this year.

We Got This Covered · Jul 27

Tomato's twisted truth: The Australian or Italian tomato you bought may actually be Chinese

A forensic investigation has found that major Australian brands like Leggo's, Coles, and Aldi misled consumers about the origins of their tomato products. Over 221 tomato-based items were analysed, revealing that many were actually sourced from China. The involved companies have denied any wrongdoing and are conducting internal inquiries to…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

‘Not standard’ for Taylor Farms to ask White House to delay cyclospora recall, ex-FDA head says

Scott Gottlieb responds to report that company contacted the White House seeking to delay a recall announcement

The Guardian - US · Jul 26