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FDA warns of botulism risk as recalled canned tuna ‘inadvertently’ returns to US shelves
The FDA has issued a fresh warning after recalled canned tuna linked to botulism risk was accidentally redistributed to US retailers.
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13k pounds of chicken recalled in seven US states over listeria concerns
US foodservice supplier Suzanna’s Kitchen pulls ready-to-eat chicken over listeria contamination concerns, urging operators across seven states to remove affected stock.
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A Food Safety Carol: the reckoning of CD Screege
Inspired by A Christmas Carol, this fictional narrative follows a global food executive forced to confront the human cost of his decisions. Drawing on real world failures and insights from Dr Darin Detwiler and international food safety leaders, the story explores how culture, leadership and risk shape outcomes across the…
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New powers and a new era: reshaping the fight against food crime
The NFCU has earned its stripes and is now equipped with much needed long-awaited powers to intercept food crime. Commenting on the Unit’s recent annual report, Professor Chris Elliott divulges the scope of its new capabilities – vital to help combat the pervasive murky threat of food fraud.
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Silent Enemies: Author’s Note – What I Know Now
Silence doesn’t just hide danger; it allows it to grow. In this powerful Author’s Note and behind-the-scenes interview, Dr Darin Detwiler reveals how Silent Enemies came to life, why its message matters now more than ever, and the bold shifts the food industry must make to prevent the next avoidable…
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Defra’s slow response on illegal meat imports sparks UK biosecurity warning from MPs
MPs warn Defra’s slow action on illegal meat imports leaves Britain’s food and farming sectors exposed to major biosecurity and supply chain risks.
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Six dead in Listeria outbreak linked to recalled prepared pasta
Six people have died and 27 fallen ill following a listeria outbreak traced to precooked pasta from California supplier Nate’s Fine Foods.
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Silent Enemies: Part 4 – The Sound of Silence
Some failures leave no alarms – just empty chairs, unanswered questions and a mission that never ends. In Part 4 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler shares the personal loss that transformed his mission, revealing how silence in food safety can carry the heaviest cost of all.
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FDA expands egg recall, upgrades to Class I amid salmonella risk
FDA widens recall of Black Sheep Egg Company products, upgrading warning to Class I after salmonella detected during facility inspection.
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Operation OPSON: the world’s annual stress-test for food crime is sending a louder alarm than ever
The results of last year’s food criminality are in. Here, Professor Chris Elliott shares his biggest concerns about the trends he’s noticed, including the increase in organisation and direct threat to public health.
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UK foodborne disease surveillance strengthened as FSA concludes PATH-SAFE programme
PATH-SAFE delivered new tools, genomic data and stronger partnerships, transforming UK foodborne disease surveillance and shaping future national biosecurity strategy.
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Sainsbury’s recalls own-brand houmous products over E. coli contamination fears
E. coli fears prompt Sainsbury’s recall of two own-brand houmous lines, with shoppers urged not to consume products.
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Global Glove Safety Day returns, warning of hidden food contamination risks
This year’s theme, “Don’t assume gloved hands are clean,” warns the food industry of hidden contamination risks and the dangers of blindly trusting protective gear.
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MPs warn illegal meat smuggling crisis risks major disease outbreak
A new EFRA Committee report has said illegal meat smuggling is rising, putting public health, farming and UK food security at risk.
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From tip-off to convictions: inside the battle against food crime
Professor Chris Elliott gives exclusive sobering insight into the criminal undertakings of trusted food industry actors – highlighting the extensive work that’s necessary to uncover the source of food fraud.
