What to know: An analysis of cinnamon on the European market has discovered fraud and potential safety issues.

Scientists said the problem requires attention given the projected increase of the global cinnamon market.

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing to investigate several outbreaks, but is reporting little information on most of the investigations.

For an outbreak of Listeria infections the FDA has updated its advisory to include additional brands of ready-to-eat pasta meals on the recall list.

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Brazil has recorded 217 cases of methanol poisoning following adulterated alcohol consumption.

The Ministry of Health (Ministério da Saúde) said 17 cases are confirmed and 200 are under investigation.

The Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, a program of the nonprofit consumer advocacy group Stop Foodborne Illness, proudly announces its annual list of 40 Under 40 Food Safety Professionals, Class of 2025.