Published: May 12, 2014

The UN humanitarian coordinator for Somalia Philippe Lazzarini on Friday warned that without immediate action, the Horn of Africa country's fragile food security situation could worsen in the coming months

Published: May 09, 2014

The New York Department of Agriculture & Markets announced Tuesday that a sample of raw milk collected April 28 from a Pine Bush farm had tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Published: May 07, 2014

Certain strains of Salmonella bacteria such as Salmonella Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) are among of the most common causes of food-borne gastroenteritis.

Published: May 07, 2014

Rabobank’s Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group is forecasting more challenging times ahead for the U.S. pork industry.

Published: May 07, 2014

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released its Operational Strategy for Implementing the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Published: Apr 30, 2014

Death Cap mushrooms consumed by three people in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) over the weekend did not come from a Woolworths supermarket in the suburb of Dickson, according to ACT Health.

Published: Apr 29, 2014

The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) has confirmed a small number of animals being held at a high-traffic site in eastern Manitoba has tested positive for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) virus.

Published: Apr 29, 2014

Swine Delta Corona virus (SDCv) has now been detected on a total of 87 pig farms in 12 states.

Published: Apr 28, 2014

The veterinary authorities have reported 418 outbreaks of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) to the World Organisation for Animal Health.

Published: Apr 28, 2014

A second possible case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or Mad Cow disease, in Brazil is coming in for public scrutiny much sooner than the first, which was discovered in 2010.

Published: Apr 28, 2014

HG Holding (International) dba Hung Gay Enterprises Ltd. is recalling TenTen brand Ten Cereal 4 in 1 from the marketplace because it contains milk which is not declared on the label.

Published: Apr 28, 2014

Industry is recalling Rice Porridge products from the marketplace because they contain shellfish, milk and/or sesame seeds which are not declared on the label.

Published: Apr 28, 2014

Consumers who have bought the affected product and are allergic to peanuts should stop eating it immediately, regardless of batches.

Published: Apr 28, 2014

John Goihl, a hog nutritionist in Shakopee, Minnesota, knows a farmer in his state who lost 7,500 piglets just after they were born.

Published: Apr 25, 2014

An avian-borne virus outbreak on a California quail farm has fueled fears that the disease known as bird flu could spread, prompting investigators to continue their probe and five key export markets to bar imports of poultry from the state.

Published: Apr 25, 2014

There was little progress in reducing food poisoning rates in the U.S. last year, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Published: Apr 23, 2014

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published nine warning letters it issued to two dairies, a vegetable farm, an orchard, a bakery, a sunflower-seed manufacturing plant, a seafood facility and two dietary supplement manufacturers.

Published: Apr 22, 2014

Test results of a shipment of instant tea destined for Australia had a pseudoephedrine precursor in it, according to the Express Delivery Customs Sub-Department of HCMC.

Published: Apr 21, 2014

Easter Sunday is coming right up, so here are some important food-safety tips to remember this time of year when you’re decorating, cooking and/or hiding Easter eggs:

Published: Apr 21, 2014

Raw milk from Greenfield Dairy near the central Pennsylvania town of Middleburg is likely contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and should be discarded immediately, state officials say.