What to know: The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new Salmonella outbreak and has closed an investigation of another. There are also several ongoing outbreaks.

Authorities in China have reported more than 200 children fell sick after being given food with high levels of lead. Chefs are suspected to have used lead paint bought online that was not for food use. 

While traditional washing systems deliver only 1-1.5 log reduction, Clean Works achieves on average a 3 log reduction against E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria… without gray water disposal complications. For seven years, Clean Works has been increasingly revolutionizing food safety across fresh produce, eggs, frozen products, and cut food operations. Because of our proven commercial track record supporting major manufacturers, many professionals are just discovering our established waterless technology.

Data on the number of infections in Ireland in early 2025 has revealed a foodborne hepatitis A outbreak with 17 sick. There were also higher rates for campylobacteriosis, norovirus, and shigellosis.

In this opinion piece, Jerold R. Mande talks about the relationship between poor diet quality and the health of Americans.