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FDA outbreak response team faces uncertainty; Agency ramps up foreign facility inspections

FDA outbreak response team faces uncertainty; Agency ramps up foreign facility inspections

Food Safety News Team
May 07, 2025

It’s Wednesday, May 7th, 2025. We’re halfway through the week — here’s what you need to know in food safety.

Today’s Wednesday Weigh-In: Have recent food recalls or outbreaks (like E. coli or Listeria) changed how you shop or eat?

From leafy greens to deli meats, food recalls keep popping up in the headlines. Are they changing how you shop or eat? Vote in today’s poll and share your thoughts! 🛒🥬🗳️

1. Future of FDA’s outbreak response team unclear amid agency’s staff cutbacks

What to know: The FDA has released its report on the 2023 actions of its Core Outbreak Response and Evaluation network. The network’s mission is to find, stop and aid in the prevention of foodborne illness outbreaks.

The Food and Drug Administration’s Core Outbreak Response and Evaluation network (CORE) was established in 2011.

2. FDA plans to increase inspections of foreign facilities; few details released

The FDA is stepping up its unannounced inspections of foreign manufacturing facilities.

In a statement about the increase in inspections, the Food and Drug Administration did not report how many inspections will be conducted.

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3. Whistleblower information leads to fines for meat firms

A group of meat processing companies, directors, and managers have been fined for illegally altering exported tallow for profit, following an investigation by New Zealand Food Safety.

4. Belgian officials stress importance of food safety after outbreak increase

Belgian officials have urged people to pay attention to food safety following an increase in the number of outbreaks.

In 2024, 777 foodborne outbreaks were reported. This is more than in 2023, when there were 722 outbreaks.

5. Over 100 children fall ill after dead snake reportedly found in Indian school meal

More than 100 children fell ill after consuming a school lunch where a dead snake was allegedly found, prompting India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate possible food safety and human rights concerns.

Recent Recalls

That’s it for Wednesday. Catch you tomorrow with more important updates.

Daily Poll

Have recent food recalls or outbreaks changed how you shop or eat?

From E. coli in ground beef to Listeria in deli meat, food safety scares are hard to ignore. Are they changing how you eat?

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