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Cluster of Illnesses Sparks Recall (Image Credits: Flickr) Washington – Federal authorities issued an alert on March 9, 2026, directing restaurants, retailers, and consumers to discard specific raw oysters and Manila clams from Drayton Harbor due to possible norovirus contamination.[1][2] Cluster of Illnesses Sparks Recall A norovirus-like illness outbreak linked to raw oyster consumption prompted the Washington Department of Health to notify the FDA on March 4. Officials traced potential contamination to shellfish harvested over a three-week period. The FDA quickly amplified the recall to protect public health across multiple states. Commercial and recreational harvesting in Drayton Harbor, located in … Read more

Consumer Reports Ignite the Recall (Image Credits: Unsplash) Portland, Oregon – Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. broadened its recall of frozen chicken and pork entrees to 36,987,575 pounds following consumer reports of glass fragments in products.[1][2] Consumer Reports Ignite the Recall The process began when the company received four complaints about glass in frozen not-ready-to-eat chicken fried rice. FSIS learned of the issue after the establishment reported these incidents. Officials classified the problem as adulteration due to possible foreign material. On February 19, 2026, Ajinomoto initiated a recall of about 3.37 million pounds of two specific items. The affected products … Read more

A Bold Step to Revive Stagnant Exports (Image Credits: Foodsafetynews.com) Officials in the United Kingdom have urged thousands of food and farming businesses to ready themselves for a transformative Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement with the European Union.[1][2] A Bold Step to Revive Stagnant Exports UK exports of food and agricultural products to the EU dropped by 22 percent since 2018, a loss equivalent to nearly £4 billion in real terms.[1] This decline stemmed from post-Brexit requirements for extensive paperwork and border checks. The new SPS deal aims to eliminate much of that friction. Negotiators targeted completion later this year, with … Read more

No Escape from Daily Food Decisions (Image Credits: Pixabay) Efforts to improve the nutritional quality and safety of America’s food system face entrenched challenges that demand nuanced policy approaches. No Escape from Daily Food Decisions America’s reliance on food sets it apart from other health risks consumers can avoid. Individuals quit smoking or limit alcohol intake, but sustenance remains unavoidable. Every person engages with food multiple times each day, leaving no room for abstinence or temporary withdrawal. This constant necessity complicates reform initiatives. Policies aimed at healthier options must account for the inescapable routine of eating. Without alternatives, changes require … Read more

Health Data Emerges as Key Weapon Against Food Risks (Image Credits: Foodsafetynews.com) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the campaign for World Food Safety Day 2026, highlighting a pivotal shift toward actionable food safety strategies.[1][2] Health Data Emerges as Key Weapon Against Food Risks Reliable health data holds transformative power in combating foodborne diseases, organizers emphasized in the recent announcement. The theme, “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere,” underscores how understanding the scope of food risks enables targeted interventions across the supply chain.[2] Governments, food businesses, and … Read more

Younger Shoppers Spearhead Growth (Image Credits: Unsplash) United States – U.S. meat sales soared to a historic $112 billion in 2025, fueled by strong protein demand from younger shoppers and GLP-1 medication users.[1][2] Younger Shoppers Spearhead Growth Millennials and Gen Z drove 67 percent of unit growth in meat sales last year. These groups showed higher enthusiasm for incorporating more meat and poultry into meals, with 50 percent of Gen Z and 57 percent of Millennials actively trying to prepare additional such dishes.[2] Households with children reported significant influence from kids on purchases, as 81 percent noted some level of … Read more

Slumping Shares Spark Activist Push (Image Credits: Pexels) Eagle, Idaho – Activist investor Starboard Value escalated its campaign at Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. by publicly urging the frozen potato producer to sharpen its cost discipline and scrutinize overseas operations.[1][2] Slumping Shares Spark Activist Push Lamb Weston’s stock plunged about 37% through 2025, fueling Starboard’s decision to go public with its recommendations after months of private discussions.[1] The company, a key supplier of french fries and appetizers to giants like McDonald’s and Yum Brands, now trades around $45 per share with a market capitalization of roughly $6.3 billion.[3] Starboard, which built … Read more

There is a flavor quietly working behind the scenes in almost every satisfying meal you have ever eaten. It is not something most home cooks consciously plan for. Yet it is the difference between a dish that feels complete and one that keeps you reaching for more seasoning, more salt, more something. That something has a name, and once you understand it, your cooking will never be quite the same. Umami is the fifth basic taste, and it is hiding in plain sight in your kitchen right now. From the parmesan you grate over pasta to the splash of soy … Read more

Most of us have been there. You open the fridge on a Tuesday evening, stare at a half-used onion, some wilted herbs, a container of leftover rice, and think: “There is literally nothing to eat.” Then you close the fridge, order takeout, and forget those ingredients ever existed until they start to smell. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing though. That fridge is not empty. It is full of potential. The gap between “random leftovers” and “gourmet meal” is smaller than most people think, and with a handful of smart habits, zero-waste cooking can genuinely change the way you eat, spend, … Read more

You sit down at your favorite restaurant, scan the menu, and order what you always order. Maybe it’s the grilled snapper. Maybe it’s those fancy truffle fries. Perhaps it’s a drizzle of “extra virgin” olive oil over fresh bread. It feels like a treat. It feels honest. It probably isn’t. Food fraud has quietly grown into one of the most widespread and under-discussed problems in the global dining experience. From the fish on your plate to the oil in your dressing, the gap between what menus claim and what you’re actually eating can be surprisingly wide. So before your next … Read more