It’s Monday, August 25, 2025. Start your week with today’s key updates from the food safety world, from trade talks to recalls making headlines.

What to know: European sanitary and phytosanitary rules have been described as a “clear red line” as part of trade negotiations with the United States.

An EU-US joint statement said the two parties would “streamline requirements for sanitary certificates.” 

If you are waiting for the promised summer release of the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, you can stop. The end of October is the new promised release date, according to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent.

Southwind Foods LLC of Carson, CA, is recalling several brands of frozen shrimp, including some sold at Walmart stores, because of possible radioisotope (Cesium-137) contamination.

Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. Traces of Cs-137 are widespread and can be present in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination.

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That’s it for Monday. Stay safe, stay informed, and we’ll see you tomorrow for more food safety news.

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