Organic foods are often seen as cleaner, greener, and safer — but are they? This week’s organic egg recall, tied to a Salmonella outbreak in seven states, has raised questions from readers about whether organic labels mean lower risk.
That brings us to this week’s Wednesday Weigh-In: Do you think organic foods are always safer than non-organic foods? 🥚🌿 Vote at the bottom of the email.
Your answers will shape Saturday’s Weekend Edition, where we’ll explore how consumers view organic products — and what the science really says.
What to know: Amos Miller, the Amish farmer known for selling unpasteurized raw milk, saw his fundraising efforts stall in 2025 after a year of high-profile legal battles and political attention. Despite a recent court win allowing interstate sales, Miller’s once-surging support has slowed to a trickle.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking into an increase in hepatitis A cases.
UKHSA and other health agencies are investigating two clusters of hepatitis A virus (HAV) with dozens of confirmed patients.
Slovakia, New Zealand and Lithuania have issued separate warnings about the dangers of Listeria monocytogenes.
In Slovakia, a regional public health agency informed a local food administration about the death of an elderly man, which may have been caused by the consumption of sheep cheese purchased at a farm in Liptov.
OPINION — Virginia Templet
“Tis the season of summer feasts and boozy barbecues in America. It’s time for a reminder about food safety.”
“This month, World Food Safety Day came and went June 7 with a whimper, and yet food safety affects all of us.”
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