Health officials in England and Wales have warned people about the risk of catching harmful infections from animals. Public Health Wales said it was important that people do not pick up, cuddle, kiss, or handle lambs during Easter outings to farms and petting attractions. In 2025, about 80 cases of cryptosporidium were recorded at one farm...

Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for gatherings, following basic food safety practices can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness. “Spring holidays are about cherished traditions — sharing Easter ham, Passover brisket, or a...

Freshprep brand Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Feta & Pita Chips is being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was triggered by the company, according to the recall notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The implicated product was distributed in British Columbia. Consumers can identify the 300-gram containers included...

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Kraft Heinz Company and the NFL announced a five-year deal that makes the CPG marketer the league’s first global condiment partner, per details shared with Marketing Dive. The sponsorship agreement includes Heinz, Kraft, Velveeta, Philadelphia and...

Listeria bacteria Published: April 02, 2026, 12:01 am The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published guidance to help businesses with their food safety management systems as well as detection and control of Listeria. It was issued as part of FSAI’s response to recent outbreaks of listeriosis, including one in Ireland in 2025 and another...

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As food companies rush to replace artificial ingredients with natural sources, they could be opening themselves up to fraud in their frenzy to reformulate. With consumers prioritizing their health and states weighing potential bans on certain additives...

Gifting live chicks, ducklings and bunnies as Easter presents remains a popular tradition, but public health officials warn the practice continues to fuel Salmonella outbreaks and animal welfare concerns. Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry, animal abandonment and potential ecological damage have prompted repeated calls for safer alternatives such as stuffed toys, chocolate eggs or...

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Editor’s note: This story highlights takeaways from the Food Manufacturing Summit hosted by Food Dive, Manufacturing Dive and Supply Chain Dive on March 25. Register here to watch the replay on demand. After the pandemic spurred drastic...

Published: April 02, 2026, 12:03 am The number of suspected frauds reported by countries in Europe declined in February compared to the month before. Three alerts involved the United States in February with two related to animal feed. The other topic was health claims on food supplements. This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe now...

Tomato rice recipe is a simple and comforting dish made using basic ingredients like rice, tomatoes, and everyday spices. This easy tomato rice recipe is perfect for busy days when you want something quick, tasty, and filling without spending too much time or gas. (step-by-step-recipe-video) How to Make Tomato Rice (Quick Answer) Tomato rice recipe...