Published: Dec 21, 2018

The FDA is warning parents about the risk of teething necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry that is marketed for relieving teething pain or providing sensory stimulation because they could be choking or strangulation devices.

Published: Dec 20, 2018

US domestic sales and distribution of all medically important antimicrobials intended for use in food-producing animals decreased by 33 percent between years 2016 and 2017, according to a new US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report.

Published: Dec 20, 2018

China confirmed on Wednesday the first African swine fever outbreak in southern Guangdong province, as the highly contagious disease continues to spread through the world's largest hog herd.

Published: Dec 19, 2018

On December 13, 2018, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) issued a safety statement on d-ribose.

Published: Dec 19, 2018

A string of high-profile produce recalls may lead to shortages of the most recent culprits ahead of the holidays.

Published: Dec 19, 2018

As part of a larger study, begun in January 2014, researchers for the UK’s Food Standards Association (FSA) have revealed the results of testing berry fruit and salad vegetables in the United Kingdom.

Published: Dec 19, 2018

The FDA, along with CDC and state partners, is investigating farms and cooling facilities in California that were identified in traceback.

Published: Dec 19, 2018

Potatoes aren’t often thought of when people think about food poisoning.

Published: Dec 18, 2018

Ecuador is the second largest exporter of avocados, bananas, mangoes and other tropical fruits in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Published: Dec 18, 2018

Pork products sold at retailers in Brazil contain antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to a study funded by animal rights group World Animal Protection (WAP), providing potential evidence of overuse of the medicines in food livestock.

Published: Dec 17, 2018

During the holiday season, many people use decorations on food to add interest and to reflect a celebratory mood. Unicorn cakes and cakes based on dolls and popular products can be decorated with items including decorative glitter and dust.

Published: Dec 14, 2018

Singapore has a "wide range of alternative sources" for eggs, in line with its food diversification strategy, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) said on Thursday (Dec 13).

Published: Dec 14, 2018

Levels of campylobacter in UK-produced chickens sold in supermarkets remain steady as the nation’s top retailers publish their latest testing results.

Published: Dec 13, 2018

According to an article on thaivisa.com, fruits and vegetables found in lunches for students under the government-sponsored lunch programme are almost 100 percent contaminated with pesticides.

Published: Dec 13, 2018

As many as 333 people have been infected with salmonella strain linked to beef products of JBS Tolleson, the US arm of Brazil's JBS SA, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention said on Wednesday (Dec 12).

Published: Dec 13, 2018

Food poisoning is no light matter, as recent mass incidents in Singapore, the region and abroad have shown.

Published: Dec 12, 2018

McDonald's Corp said on Tuesday it plans to reduce the use of antibiotics in its global beef supply, fueling projections that other restaurants will follow suit.

Published: Dec 12, 2018

Seven cases of liver injury have been reported following the consumption of mahogany seeds, the Health Sciences Authority said on Tuesday (Dec 11).

Published: Dec 12, 2018

Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have made a discovery that has the potential to save lives when treating bacterial infections, especially serious food poisoning.

Published: Dec 12, 2018

When Scott Gottlieb from the FDA asked retailers, restaurants and other commercial outlets to voluntarily pull from the market and destroy any romaine lettuce just two days before Thanksgiving, it was a poignant request.