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A whistleblower alleges that millions of Driscoll's berries shipped to Canada contained pesticide or chemical residues above permitted limits. The claim, reported by CBC, is trending as readers share concerns about food safety, regulatory oversight, and whether contaminated fruit was sold to Canadian consumers. Driscoll's, a major berry brand, has not been quoted in the available posts, and the full details or evidence behind the allegations are not clear from the coverage snippet.
- 2Study links 485 pesticide chemicals to breast cancer risk●New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer. Paper raises questions about safety o
New research has identified 485 chemicals used in US pesticide products that are linked to breast cancer, according to coverage of the paper in The Guardian. The findings raise questions about the safety of food and other consumer products, arriving as rates of early-onset breast cancer surge worldwide. The study is prompting discussion about pesticide regulation and potential public health impacts.
- 3Trump's FDA Nominee Won't Answer Basic Science Questions at Hearing▼Trump's FDA Nominee Refuses to Answer Basic Questions on Settled Science [WATCH]
President Trump's nominee to lead the FDA is facing criticism after declining to give direct answers to what Democrats call basic, settled scientific questions during a Senate confirmation hearing. Senator Patty Murray, a senior Democrat on the health committee, is highlighting the refusal and circulating footage of the exchange, arguing the nominee is evading questions on well-established science. Critics say the answers raise doubts about the nominee's fitness to lead the agency that oversees drug and food safety.
- 4Food safety emerges as election issue amid outbreaks●Food safety becomes an election issue as major outbreaks and recalls cause concern
Food safety is becoming a talking point in the election campaign after a series of major outbreaks and recalls raised public concern. Candidates and commentators are being pressed on how regulators handle contamination risks, with voters and advocacy groups demanding stronger oversight of the food supply and clearer answers on recent failures.
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The Guardian has published a feature following five ordinary Palestinians over a single week in Gaza, documenting how daily life continues under the ongoing war. The accounts capture how families manage shortages of food, water and safety while trying to maintain routines amid displacement and destruction across the territory.
- 6E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese sickens 13 across US▼E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese leads to 13 illnesses and eight hospitalizations across the US: FDA
Federal health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak tied to raw milk cheese that has sickened 13 people across the United States, according to the FDA. Eight of those infected required hospitalization. The announcement has renewed attention on the risks of unpasteurized dairy products and may prompt recalls or consumer warnings as the investigation continues.
- 7CDC and FDA link E. coli outbreak to raw milk cheese brand▼E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese brand: CDC, FDA
Federal health agencies have connected an E. coli outbreak to a raw milk cheese brand, according to the CDC and FDA. The announcement, picked up by multiple US news outlets, signals an ongoing food safety investigation. Details on the brand, the number of illnesses, and affected states have not yet been made available in the initial reports.
- 8Whistleblower alleges Driscoll's sent pesticide-laden berries to Canada▼Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC News
A whistleblower lawsuit in California alleges that millions of pounds of Driscoll's fruit containing pesticide and chemical levels exceeding regulatory limits crossed the border into Canada, and that the company attempted to conceal it. The allegations, reported by CBC News, raise food safety concerns for Canadian consumers and questions about border inspection practices. Driscoll's has not been quoted responding in the report.
- 9CDC confirms E coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese▼CDC confirms multistate outbreak of E coli linked to raw milk cheese
The CDC has confirmed a multistate outbreak of E coli infections linked to raw milk cheese. Health officials are investigating the source and warning consumers about the risks of unpasteurized dairy products. Cases have been reported across several states, though the full extent of the outbreak and whether any hospitalizations have occurred remain unclear. The announcement is likely to renew debate over the sale of raw milk products.
- 10Cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded lettuce at Taco Bell●Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations: CDC, FDA
Federal health authorities have linked an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, to shredded lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations. The CDC and FDA are investigating the cases, and the fast-food chain is drawing scrutiny as the affected lettuce supply raises food safety concerns for customers and regulators alike.
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently monitoring four active foodborne illness outbreaks, according to an announcement reported by Contagion Live. The agency has not yet detailed the pathogens, affected foods, or states involved in the announcement. Public health observers are watching for updates on case counts, hospitalizations, and any recalled products linked to the investigations.
- 12Taylor Farms Recalls Lettuce in 27 States Over Cyclosporiasis Outbreak▼Taylor Farms recalls lettuce in 27 states amid cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know
Taylor Farms has issued a recall of lettuce products across 27 US states amid an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, a foodborne illness caused by a parasite that causes intestinal symptoms. News outlets are reporting details consumers need to know, including which products are affected and what steps shoppers should take if they have purchased the recalled lettuce.
- 13FDA links Ecuadorian black clams to hepatitis A outbreak▼FDA warns black clams from Ecuador tied to hepatitis A outbreak, 30 hospitalized
The US Food and Drug Administration has warned that black clams imported from Ecuador are linked to a hepatitis A outbreak that has hospitalized 30 people. Health authorities are urging consumers to avoid the shellfish while the investigation continues, and the warning has raised concerns about food safety controls in the seafood import supply chain.
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Health and food safety authorities are investigating a new salmonella outbreak that has been linked to tomatoes from Italy. It is not the first time Italian tomatoes have been connected to such an outbreak, raising questions about contamination sources in the supply chain. Consumers are being urged to follow standard food safety precautions while the investigation continues.
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A nationwide cheese recall has been announced in connection with an E. coli outbreak. Authorities are pulling affected cheese products from stores as investigators work to identify the contamination source. Consumers are being advised to check their refrigerators and avoid eating the recalled products, with illness concerns driving widespread attention to food safety.
- 16Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Clams Sickens 37▼Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Clams: 37 Sick, 30 Hospitalized in Four States
A hepatitis A outbreak has been linked to frozen clams, with 37 people sickened and 30 hospitalized across four US states. Food safety authorities are investigating the source as the high hospitalization rate draws attention. Coverage is focused on identifying affected products and warning consumers who may have purchased the clams.
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Health investigators have linked Sierra Nevada raw milk cheese to an E. coli outbreak spanning multiple US states. The connection has raised renewed concerns about the safety of unpasteurised dairy products, and consumers who purchased the cheese are being warned as the investigation continues.
- 18E. Coli outbreak linked to recalled raw milk cheese in nine states▼E. Coli outbreak linked to recalled raw milk cheese sold in nine states
Health officials have recalled a raw milk cheese sold across nine states after linking it to an outbreak of E. Coli infections. Consumers are being warned to avoid the product, and the recall is drawing renewed attention to the risks of raw milk dairy products. Coverage is focused on which states and brands are affected and how many people have fallen ill.
- 19CDC reports over 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases across 41 states▼More than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases reported in 41 states: CDC
The CDC has reported more than 11,500 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, across 41 US states. The foodborne infection, often linked to contaminated produce, causes diarrhea and flu-like symptoms. Health officials are monitoring the widespread outbreak, and news coverage is drawing attention to food safety and symptoms to watch for.
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Commentary is examining how climate change is increasingly framed as a human rights issue, as rising temperatures, extreme weather and displacement affect access to food, water, housing and safety. The discussion highlights calls for governments to treat climate protection as a legal and moral obligation, and debates over who bears responsibility for climate-related harm.
- 21FDA announces nationwide cheese recall over E. coli outbreak▼FDA announces nationwide cheese recall after E. coli outbreak
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced a nationwide recall of cheese linked to an E. coli outbreak. The recall covers products distributed across the country, and consumers are being urged to check their purchases. Details on the brands affected and reported illnesses have not yet been fully disclosed.
- 22E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheese prompts recalls▼E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheese. See recalled products
An E. coli outbreak in the United States has been linked to raw milk cheese, and health authorities are recalling affected products. Consumers are being urged to check the recalled product list and avoid eating cheese identified as connected to the outbreak. The news comes as officials work to trace contaminated batches and confirm how many people have fallen ill.
- 23Climate change fuelling mycotoxin risks in food supply▼Climate change fuelling mycotoxin risks with ‘no known solution’
Rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns are increasing mycotoxin contamination in crops, with industry publication FoodNavigator reporting that there is currently 'no known solution' to the problem. The warning highlights growing concern among food producers and safety experts that fungi-produced toxins could pose escalating risks to food security and public health as the climate continues to change.
- 24Cyclospora outbreak turns food safety into midterm election issue▼Food safety and cyclospora outbreak become midterm election issues
A cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated food has become a talking point in US midterm election campaigns, with candidates and commentators debating government food safety oversight and regulators' response to the illness. The outbreak, which causes intestinal infections, has put public health funding and inspection practices on the campaign trail.
- 25Nine-state E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese▼9-state E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese
A multistate E. coli outbreak has been linked to cheese made from raw, unpasteurized milk, with cases reported across nine US states. Health officials are investigating the source as the outbreak raises fresh questions about the safety of unpasteurized dairy products. Food safety watchers are urging consumers to check products and follow updates as the investigation unfolds.
- 26E. coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk Cheese Sickens 13▼E. coli O26 Outbreak Linked to Sierra Nevada Cheese Company’s Graziers Raw Milk Cheese: 13 Sick in Nine States, 8 Hospitalized, 3 with HUS — Most Are Children 5 and Under
A multistate E. coli O26 outbreak has been linked to Graziers raw milk cheese produced by Sierra Nevada Cheese Company. Thirteen people across nine states have fallen ill, eight have been hospitalized, and three developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious kidney complication. Most of those affected are children aged five and under, raising concern among food safety advocates and parents.
- 27E. coli outbreak across multiple states prompts raw cheddar cheese recall▼Multistate E. coli outbreak that sickened over a dozen people — including 1 in Oregon — prompts urgent raw ch
A multistate E. coli outbreak has sickened more than a dozen people, including one in Oregon, leading health officials to issue an urgent recall of raw cheddar cheese. Authorities are warning consumers not to eat the affected product while investigators work to trace the contamination. The recall covers cheese sold in multiple states, and officials urge anyone with symptoms to seek medical care.
- 28Nationwide cheese recall after E. coli outbreak sickens 13▼Cheese sold nationwide recalled after E. coli sickens 13
A cheese sold across the United States has been recalled after an E. coli outbreak sickened 13 people. Health authorities are investigating the source, and retailers are pulling affected products from shelves. Consumers are being urged to check whether cheese they bought matches recalled brands and lots, and to discard it or return it rather than eat it.
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US health authorities have issued an investigation update on an E. coli outbreak as of September 2026, via the CDC. The notice indicates active work to identify the source, affected individuals, and scope of the outbreak. Details on cases, contaminated food or water, and recalled products are expected to follow as the inquiry develops.
- 30Expert warns high-dose GLP-1 drugs may have wider effects▼Functional medicine expert warns high-dose GLP-1 drugs may disrupt more than food cravings
A functional medicine expert is cautioning that high doses of GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs may affect more than appetite, potentially disrupting other bodily processes beyond food cravings. The warning, reported by Fox News, adds to ongoing debate about the safety and long-term effects of medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy as their use continues to expand.
- 31Whistleblower says Driscoll's berries sent to Canada over chemical limits▼Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels
A whistleblower alleges that millions of Driscoll's berries were shipped to Canada despite containing pesticide levels above permitted limits, according to CBC reporting. The claim raises questions about food safety inspections and how much contaminated produce may have reached Canadian consumers before being flagged.
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The FDA has announced a recall of raw milk cheese linked to an E. coli outbreak in the United States. The recall was widely reported across local and national news outlets, though specific brands, affected states, and case counts have not been detailed in initial coverage. Consumers are advised to check whether the product is in their homes and avoid eating unpasteurized cheese while the investigation continues.
- 33FDA investigates E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese recall●FDA investigates E. coli outbreak tied to raw milk cheese recall
The FDA is investigating an E. coli outbreak connected to raw milk cheeses, which have been recalled. Health officials are working to trace the source and warn consumers not to eat the affected products. Raw milk products are a known risk for bacterial contamination, and recalls of this kind typically trigger public health warnings.
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Health authorities are investigating a new E. coli outbreak that has been linked to raw milk cheese. Food safety officials are expected to trace affected products and warn consumers, with further details on case numbers and the cheese varieties involved still emerging.
- 35White House has not acted on RFK Jr.'s ultra-processed food demand▼White House has not acted on RFK Jr.’s push for proof ultra-processed foods are safe
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pushed the White House to require evidence that ultra-processed foods are safe, but the administration has yet to act on his request, according to the Washington Post. The inaction highlights tension between Kennedy's aggressive agenda on food additives and chronic disease and the White House's unwillingness so far to formally pursue regulatory proof of safety for processed foods.
- 36Red Bull sues Indian regulator over energy drink label ban●Red Bull sues Indian regulator over 'energy drink' label ban
Red Bull has filed a lawsuit against an Indian regulator after authorities moved to stop its product being labelled an 'energy drink'. The dispute centres on labelling rules for caffeinated beverages sold in India, and the company is challenging the ban through the courts. The case highlights growing friction between global beverage brands and Indian food-safety regulators over product classification standards.
- 37FDA Recalls Cheese Nationwide Over E. Coli Outbreak●FDA Announces Nationwide Cheese Recall—Products Linked to Multistate E. Coli Outbreak
The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of cheese products linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak. The agency is pulling affected items from store shelves as officials work to trace the source of the contamination. Consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled cheese to avoid possible illness.
- 38Marler Clark Investigates Multistate Hepatitis A Outbreak▼Marler Clark Investigating Multistate Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to…
The food safety law firm Marler Clark says it is investigating a multistate hepatitis A outbreak, reportedly linked to a food product or restaurant chain. The announcement signals potential litigation as health officials work to identify the contamination source and cases across several states. No details on the implicated source or number of illnesses have been released yet.
- 39Raw cheese recalled over E. coli outbreak link▼Raw cheese recalled, linked to E. coli outbreak. See products
A recall has been issued for raw cheese products after they were linked to an E. coli outbreak, according to USA Today. Consumers are being urged to check whether products they have at home are affected and to avoid eating any items included in the recall. The full list of recalled products has been published for shoppers to review.
- 40Broccoli Sprout Salmonella Outbreak Grows to 32 Cases▼Broccoli Sprout Salmonella Outbreak Grows to 32 Cases in Six States
A salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts has grown to 32 confirmed cases across six states in the United States. Health officials are investigating the source and urging consumers to check products. The growing case count has raised concern about produce safety and how widely contaminated sprouts may have been distributed.