Mondelēz Global LLC  has expanded its Dec. 24, 2025, recall in the United States of Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookies.  This expansion includes one additional code date (10MAY2026) and two additional UPCs of product pouches inside the recalled carton units of Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie. The recall is being conducted because of an incorrect...

Published: February 05, 2026, 12:01 am Norwegian eggs can have a longer shelf life than European eggs without compromising safety, according to an assessment. The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) concluded that a 35-day shelf life is safe and justified, provided the cold chain is maintained. This post is for paying subscribers...

The food industry does not lack awareness when it comes to training challenges. Ask almost anyone inside a manufacturing operation and the same issues surface quickly: limited time, inconsistent retention, language barriers, stretched supervisors, and a fragile food safety culture. Temporary and seasonal workers often sit at the center of that conversation, framed as both essential...

Potential modifications include allowing industry-employed meat inspectors to carry out some post-mortem inspections themselves Published: February 05, 2026, 12:05 am A trade union in New Zealand has voiced concerns about the impact that planned meat inspection changes could have on exports to the United States. The Public Service Association (PSA) said it will request a...

Akkarco LLC of Lorton, VA, is recalling Ashfiat Alharamain Energy Support because the product contains undeclared Tadalafil, an ingredient in FDA approved products for treatment of male erectile dysfunction in the family of drugs known as phosphodiesterase (PDE5) inhibitors.  Products containing tadalafil cannot be marketed as dietary supplements. Ashfiat Alharamain Energy Support is an unapproved...

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Coca-Cola is discontinuing Minute Maid’s frozen canned orange juices and lemonades after 80 years as consumer demand declines. Minute Maid frozen products will be discontinued in North America in the first quarter of 2026, with in-store inventory...

Tahini (also called Tahina) is a smooth, fine paste made from ground sesame seeds and oil. It is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. This homemade version uses lightly toasted white sesame seeds and sunflower oil. The taste is clean, nutty, and balanced, with a mild, natural bitterness from the sesame seeds. About...

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Hershey’s Jolly Rancher brand is turning up the heat with Jolly Rancher Heat Wave Gummies, allowing the fast-growing candy brand to tap into the gummy and “swicy” trends popular with younger consumers. The Jolly Rancher Heat Wave...

Salmonella caused the most cases and had the highest societal cost Published: February 04, 2026, 12:01 am The cost of foodborne infections has been put at more than SGD $80 million (U.S. $63 million), according to an analysis in Singapore. The total burden of foodborne diseases and gastroenteritis in the country in 2019 was estimated...

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The grocery industry is the driving force behind food traceability — even though retailers and suppliers have more than a year longer than expected to meet a key federal compliance deadline. Originally set for Jan. 20, 2026,...