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Industry updates, industry events, and food safety
developments relevant to the protection of the food supply.
Listeria Contamination Enoki Mushrooms. Two California-based companies have recalled enoki mushroom products after testing identified potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes according to a FDA report on May 14, 2026. HH Fresh Trading of Los Angeles recalled 120 cases of the enoki mushrooms distributed to Texas and Florida through local wholesalers. IQ Produce LLC of Vernon, […]
Food Pathogens Clostridium botulinum Contamination of Garlic On April 1, 2026, Tops Friendly Markets recalled Christopher Ranch and Garland Fresh peeled garlic because of potential Clostridium botulinum contamination, which can cause severe botulism poisoning. The product was distributed in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Lysin bacillus fusiformis Contamination On April 8, 2026, Baline […]
Biosecurity Events: March 2026 Food Pathogens Listeria monocytogenes Contamination. Various cream cheeses and tofu spreads were recalled by the FDA on 20 February 2026 in New York City for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were under the “Made Fresh Salad” brand. Salmonella Outbreak. Capsules and powder from brands like “Why Not Natural” and “Live […]
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(Washington, D.C., May 12, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced the removal of ten lenders from participation in the USDA Rural Development (RD) OneRD Guaranteed Lending Program. These lenders will be precluded from further participation in the program.
(Washington, D.C., May 8, 2026) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, restoring whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk options in federal Child Nutrition Programs for children and adults ages 2 and older.
(Washington, D.C., May 7, 2026) — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the final rule regarding stocking standards for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ensuring a broader variety of nutritious food is available to SNAP participants at authorized retailers across the country.
