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English school food standards reform

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: England to overhaul school food standards to combat obesity

A report by the food charity Bite Back found widespread non-compliance with nutritional standards in English secondary schools. An analysis of 391 state schools indicated that three out of four menus breached established

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UK food safety recalls for Listeria and E. coli

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Waitrose recalls black olives due to Listeria contamination

In August 2026, several food recalls were issued across the United Kingdom due to bacterial contamination concerns. Initially, manufacturer Greencore recalled three types of pasta salads sold at Asda and Morrisons follo

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European salmonella outbreak linked to eggs

5 clusters · 74 sources · last updated

Latest: Belgium Salmonella outbreak reaches 318 cases

The European salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has intensified, with the United Kingdom reporting 474 confirmed cases and two deaths. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified three distinct genetic clusters

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Global Salmonella foodborne illness outbreaks

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Salmonella outbreaks linked to eggs reported in UK and US

Health authorities in several countries are managing multiple Salmonella outbreaks linked to various food products. In France, over 80 people were infected with Salmonella Enteritidis, primarily in the Auvergne-Rhône-Al

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Simple micellar water product recall

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: UK supermarkets issue recalls for food and skincare products

Skincare brand Simple has issued a recall for specific batches of its Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The recall involves 200ml, 400ml, and 730ml bottles due to th

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UK potato disease mitigation developments

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: University of Glasgow researchers develop new treatment for potato diseases

Developments in the United Kingdom have emerged to address various potato crop diseases through genetic and antimicrobial methods. In mid-August, the UK approved the marketing of PiperPlus, a precision-bred Maris Piper

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U.S. FDA food and drug recalls

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Summit Foods recalls wraps sold in UK supermarkets due to E. coli risk

Throughout July and August 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued numerous recalls across the food, pharmaceutical, and pet food sectors. In July, recalls involved a variety of items including seafood,

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US foodborne illness outbreaks

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños sickens 431 people

The United States is experiencing a significant surge in foodborne illnesses. Initial reports indicated approximately 10,500 illnesses in 2026, driven primarily by a massive Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce

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Salmonella outbreak in San Diego County

2 clusters · 39 sources · last updated

Latest: UK Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs

Health officials in San Diego County, California, have linked a Salmonella outbreak to raw, unpasteurized eggs supplied by Happy Hens, a poultry farm in Ramona. The investigation suggests the eggs were used to produce ma

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