Consumer News Do Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Mean That Food Safety Is Getting Worse

American food safety could be headed for a breakdown

More Americans will be exposed to foodborne illness as a result of this year's funding cuts, food safety experts predict ... Read More

Latest food recalls, 12/24/2025

Here are today’s top U.S. food recall/outbreak alerts. Some have been published earlier and are still in effect.  Frozen Raw Shrimp (Market 32 & Water ... Read More

What food safety experts say they won’t order when dining out at restaurants

While most diners view greens as a safe choice, Marler said he avoids them entirely when eating out. Fox News Digital reached out to Marler for further comment — but several other experts said they ... Read More

Listeria tied to pasta shows why we need a national foodborne outbreak investigation board

Six Americans have died and more than 20 others have been sickened in a growing listeria outbreak linked to prepackaged pasta meals. It is upsetting, but not surprising. I worked on food safety at the ... Read More

Latest Food Safety Recalls

Here are the latest major U.S. food recall & outbreak notifications as of Sat., Dec. 20. Some of these recalls have been published previously and are still ... Read More

What to know about foodborne illness outbreaks

With recent foodborne illness outbreaks, a registered dietitian nutritionist from Henry Ford Health highlighted how families can stay safe and what to know about the outbreaks. At least 31 babies in ... Read More

Foodborne illness sickens millions a year. Why we're reporting on food health risks

Six million eggs recalled for salmonella. Scores of frozen chicken products pulled from shelves because they were contaminated with pieces of metal. A listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat pasta ... Read More

Seattle officials probe food safety violations at Indian restaurant after illness outbreak

President Trump participates in NORAD Santa Calls. by KOMO News Staff SEATTLE — An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness linked to Thanksgiving meals from Kanishka Cuisine of India in Seattle has ... Read More

Raw oysters linked to ongoing salmonella outbreak infecting 64 people across 22 states: CDC

Raw oysters have been linked to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak, the CDC said on Tuesday, infecting 64 people across 22 states. Read More

Food irradiation could greatly reduce risks of foodborne illness

Consumers' misunderstandings about food irradiation have discouraged its use in the United States despite it having been proven to be safe and effective in reducing foodborne illnesses. Read More

Foodborne illnesses increase but no outbreaks reported after direct raw milk sales legalized in WV

CHARLESTON — Foodborne illnesses involving raw milk exposure have increased after West Virginia legalized direct-to-consumer sales, according to information from the state Department of Health. Read More