Happy Monday! It’s April 7th, 2025, and we’re kicking off a new week with today’s top food safety stories. Let’s get into it.

What to know: England saw an increase in Campylobacter and Salmonella reports from 2022 to 2024, according to recently released information.

The data comes from the UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) first annual report summarizing infectious disease trends.

By Bill Marler

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Johnsonville LLC of Momence, IL, is recalling 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwurst after receiving consumer complaints of hard plastic in the product, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.