What to know: Another death has been confirmed in an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections traced to supplemental shakes.

The Food and Drug Administration reports that there are now 12 confirmed deaths in the outbreak, which has sickened 38 people across 21 states. Thirty-seven of the patients required hospitalization.

Scientists have described the first confirmed ciguatera poisoning incident in the United Kingdom.

The suspected ciguatera incident occurred in England in June 2017 associated with the consumption of fish sold as red snapper steaks. Three people were affected from the same family after eating separate steaks from the same package.

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What to know: A food control system assessment has been started in Pakistan. The initiative aims to enhance governance and compliance with international food safety standards. The FAO-led assessment will provide recommendations and a framework to guide future interventions, ensuring that Pakistan’s food safety system is effective, transparent, and aligned with global best practices.