The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in an effort to assist Californians seeking help and support in response to the nationwide outbreak of infant botulism has opened a public hotline for concerned parents and caregivers with questions about infant botulism. The public can reach CDPH directly toll-free at 833-398-2022. The public hotline, which is...

Succession planning has become increasingly difficult for food and beverage companies as retirements accelerate and leaders change companies more frequently. Common challenges include thin bench strength, limited time for leadership development and a lack of structured processes to prepare employees for broader roles. In the absence of a succession plan, leadership transitions lead to disruptions...

Baekdu Peak brand enoki mushrooms are under recall in Canada because government tests showed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.. The affected mushrooms were sold in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Consumrs can identify the affected mushrooms by looking for the following information printed on the plastic bag...

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It might not seem like the egg market is ripe for innovation, but premium producer Vital Farms may have found a way to upend the market. Vital Farms was founded in 2007 by Matt O’Hayer and Catherine...

The Food and Drug Administration inspected the food manufacturing facility of Fresh & Ready Foods LLC in San Fernando, CA, from March 31 to April 15, 2025, according to a warning letter issued Sept. 5 and made public this past week.  The firm manufactures ready-to-eat (RTE) sandwiches, salads, wraps, snack items, and entrees. The inspection...

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Congressional lawmakers declined to crack down on the proliferation of state bans on additives and dyes in a closely-watched bill introduced earlier this month, marking a fresh setback for the food industry. Sen. Roger Marshall’s The Better Food...

At first, customers didn’t know what to expect at Potential New Boyfriend in Asheville, North Carolina. During the day, the space glows with a riot of pop art and sunlight shining on a mishmash of couches and midcentury chairs. Visits kick off with amuse-bouches, yet the wine list, plotted on a New York magazine-style matrix...

About Marler Clark, Inc., PS Marler Clark is the nation’s most prominent law firm representing victims of foodborne illnesses. For over nearly 33 years, we have advocated for food safety and represented thousands of individuals and families who have been injured by contaminated food. Our work has led to landmark legal victories, safer food policies,...

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: President Donald Trump on Friday issued an executive order exempting hundreds of agricultural products from his reciprocal tariffs, noting that various trade deals justified the exclusions. Coffee, tea, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, beef, tropical fruits, fruit...

Coconut sambar is a simple delicious and comforting sambar made with cooked dal, a mix of vegetables, fresh coconut paste and a flavourful tempering. The addition of coconut gives the sambar a creamy, rich texture and a mild sweetness. This sambar perfectly pairs with tiffin items like idli, dosai, pongal, medu vadai or can be...