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Cuts to Health & Human Services raise concerns about the FDA's ability to conduct food-safety inspections

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 18, 2025

Reports indicate an E. coli outbreak late last year tied to romaine lettuce was never disclosed to the public. In addition, the firing of staff has resulted in the suspension of a key food-safety quality control program.

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FDA extends deadline for Food Traceability Rule

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 21, 2025

Stakeholders have been asking for more time to comply with the rule, which creates a tracking system for food throughout the supply chain and was scheduled to go into effect in January. Now they have another 30 months.

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CDC says McDonald's E. coli outbreak is over

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2024

The agency, along with the FDA, declared their investigation into the outbreak complete. The incident sickened 104 people in 14 states and damaged sales.

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Seattle sushi restaurant reopens after Keith Lee 'worm' incident

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 03, 2024

FOB Sushi Bar's two units were closed for about two weeks after fans of the social media restaurant reviewer saw something move in his sashimi. But food safety officials have given the all clear.

Food

Cucumbers in 26 states are feared to be contaminated with salmonella

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 02, 2024

The whole cukes were grown in Mexico and imported into the United States by a company called SunFed. Authorities are investigating whether other importers may have also carried the product.

Leadership

For industry antagonist Bill Marler, food safety is personal

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 27, 2024

The attorney has taken restaurants and suppliers to court for 30 years as a prod for them to do a better job of protecting the public. He makes no apologies about being their conscience.

Food

83 tons of ground beef is yanked from the restaurant supply chain because of E. coli

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 21, 2024

The meat was processed by Detroit-based Wolverine Packing. To date, 15 people have been sickened by the contamination, all of them in Michigan.

Marketing

Seattle area sushi concept shutters after Keith Lee 'worm' incident

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 20, 2024

Social media star Keith Lee actually liked the pay-by-the-pound FOB Sushi Bar in Seattle. But then viewers saw something move in his sashimi.

Financing

McDonald's is investing $100M in marketing and franchisee financial assistance

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2024

The fast-food giant is kicking off a national advertising campaign in the wake of its E. coli outbreak. It is also pledging financial assistance to the franchisees hit hardest.

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More time is needed to comply with looming food traceability rules

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 06, 2024

Food industry advocates across markets agree: They're not ready for federal food safety regulations that will require tracking of certain ingredients from farm to table.

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