Numbers from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the US Department of Agriculture showed that about 25,300 birds were affected by the outbreak.

The entrée’s gravy component contains wheat, a known allergen, which was not declared on the product label.

A recent survey conducted by leading flour supplier Ardent Mills discovered how consumers interact with raw flour, explored their understanding of safe handling and consuming and uncovered potential risky behaviors.

Fire department personnel and rescue workers were called to Smithfield Foods’ pork processing plant in Tar Heel at approximately 1 a.m. on Jan. 6, responding to reports of an ammonia leak.

The Hershey Co. and Trader Joe’s both are facing class-action lawsuits concerning the levels of lead and cadmium in their dark chocolate products.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), US Agency for International Development (USAID), and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are launching the Food Safety for Food Security Partnership, also known as FS4FS.

Concerns for foodborne illnesses have led food safety professionals to strengthen precautionary measures in recent months, particularly in identifying and preventing Salmonella.

Heading into 2023, legislation related to food allergens is top of mind for Arlington, Va.-based FMI – The Food Industry Association.

The National Confectioners Association has defended the safety of dark chocolate after Consumer Reports brought attention to the amount of cadmium and lead in the products in a report issued Dec. 15.

PSSI stated that ending the contract would affect all employees at both locations with those impacted being paid through the end of both contracts, which will end in January 2023.