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Fresh Produce Under Scrutiny as US Cyclospora Cases Near 7,000 0

Key Update A nationwide Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 7,000 people across the United States, making it one of the country’s largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 1,645 laboratory cases, while investigators are reviewing more than 5,100 additional suspected cases. The outbreak has

US Cyclospora Outbreak Highlights Monsoon Food Safety Risks for India 0

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking a growing Cyclospora outbreak across 18 states, with Michigan reporting the highest increase in cases this summer. Between May 1 and June 16, health officials confirmed 145 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis across 17 states, including 20 hospitalisations. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that

Nestlé to Eliminate Artificial Food Colours Worldwide by 2026 0

Nestlé Expands Global Clean-Label Initiative Nestlé has announced that it will remove artificial food colours from its entire global product portfolio by the end of 2026, becoming one of the first major food manufacturers to make such a worldwide commitment. The initiative expands the company’s clean-label strategy beyond the United States, where it has already

Deadly U.S. Listeria Outbreak Tied to Contaminated Pasta Meals 0
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- November 4, 2025
Key Update A Listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat pasta dishes has killed six people, hospitalised 25, and infected at least 27 across 18 U.S. states, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Federal health officials traced the source of the contamination to recalled pasta meals produced by Nate’s Fine Foods in Roseville,
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Protein Shakes Contaminated: Consumer Reports Flags High Lead Levels 0
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- October 15, 2025
Key Development Consumer Reports recently tested popular protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes sold in the United States and found unsafe levels of heavy metals, particularly lead. The investigation analysed 23 protein supplements available in the U.S., including dairy-based, beef-based, and plant-based products, and found that over two-thirds exceeded the safe daily lead limit of 0.5
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FDA Approves Gardenia Blue: A Natural Alternative to Artificial Dyes 0
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- July 19, 2025
Overview The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new natural blue food colouring made from gardenia fruit, marking another step in replacing synthetic dyes. Alongside this approval, the FDA urged the food industry to speed up efforts to eliminate Red No. 3 from products. The agency announced on July 14 that manufacturers can
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