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EFSA has lowered its acceptable daily intake for trifluoroacetic acid, a chemical that can reach soil, water and food crops. Here is what the update means for everyday food safety.
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The UK Food Standards Agency has recalled one 190g batch of Filippo Berio Hot Chilli Pesto because fish is not declared on the label.
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FAO’s World Food Safety Day 2026 message connects new global disease estimates with five practical actions home cooks can apply every day.
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EFSA’s 2026 Safe2Eat campaign now reaches 23 countries, turning food safety science into practical advice on labels, storage, preparation, allergens and informed food choices.
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EFSA and ECDC say flavoured noodle products are the most likely source of a multi-country Salmonella Stanley outbreak, prompting practical advice for checking cupboards and following recall and cooking instructions.
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FAO has published the latest FAO/WHO expert review covering food additives, processing aids and contaminants. Here is what the update means for everyday food choices.
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A new FAO report examines the chemical-safety questions raised by recycled plastics, bioplastics and other materials used around food, while offering a practical reminder for home kitchens.
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A multistate E. coli investigation has prompted recalls of GreenWise frozen blueberries and mixed berries. Here is what home cooks should check, discard and clean.
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EFSA’s 2026 Safe2Eat campaign reaches 23 countries with practical guidance on labels, handling, storage, preparation, nutrition and allergens.
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EFSA and ECDC say flavoured noodle products are the most likely source of an ongoing Salmonella Stanley outbreak affecting 13 European countries and the UK.
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A new FAO briefing explains why Streptococcus agalactiae ST283 deserves careful handling of freshwater fish without turning a specific risk into a blanket warning.
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EFSA says undercooked pulses can expose consumers to harmful lectins. Here is the verified soak-and-boil method for safer beans.