CS Beef Packers LLC of Kuna, ID, is recalling 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O145, the U.SDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw ground beef items were produced on Jan. 14, 2026. For photos on labels of the recalled products, click here. The...

Each year, food brands pour small fortunes into experiential marketing programs that leadership can’t confidently defend. Not because experiential doesn’t work—it does—but because many still play by a 1999 playbook in a 2026 game. The result? Products reach consumers through poorly targeted, hard-to-measure activations that make experiential look like a PR spend instead of the...

Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A blue raspberry Icee made from natural dyes? It’s possible, but don’t count on it, says the CEO of J&J Snack Foods, the maker of the iconic carbonated slushie. Snack companies have reformulated their offerings to lower...

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Topo Chico Mineral Water is temporarily unavailable in the U.S. Production of the Coca-Cola-owned carbonated water brand is paused as the company makes upgrades to its water source and manufacturing facilities in Mexico. The beverage giant aims...

Rosina Food Products Inc. of West Seneca, NY, is recalling 9,462 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) frozen meatballs after a consumer complained of metal in the product, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.   The RTE fully cooked frozen meatball products were produced on July 30, 2025. The FSIS is concerned that consumers...

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: PepsiCo Foods launched its first creator-led product line in collaboration with Madison Beer, iShowSpeed and Dude Perfect, per details shared with Marketing Dive. Each Flavor Swap product mashes up flavors and chips across the CPG...

Nineteen children developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) Published: February 23, 2026, 12:01 am Almost half of the infections in a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) year-long outbreak linked to dried fruit were severe, according to a study. The E. coli O26:H11 outbreak in late 2023 had 40 cases, including 19 children with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS...

The growing influence of GLP-1 drugs, higher food costs and the trend towards replacing meals with snacks are all leading consumers to be increasingly selective about their snack choices. They expect snacks to deliver more: quality, freshness, convenience, health benefits and a great taste and texture experience.1 It’s no coincidence that the healthy snacks industry,...

Published: February 23, 2026, 12:03 am As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters...

Researchers have shared details of an outbreak at a funeral in Uganda that killed three young people. Aeromonas bacteria can cause food poisoning with an incubation period of 12 hours to seven days, typically 24 to 48 hours.  In February 2024, the Ministry of Health was notified of a suspected food poisoning incident in Buyengo Town Council, Jinja...