It’s Thursday, July 31, 2025. As July comes to a close, here’s your final food safety update of the month.
What to know: According to the survey, 55 percent of Americans say they are very or somewhat confident in the safety of the U.S. food supply. That’s down from 62 percent in 2024 and 70 percent in 2023.
The case centers on the reasons for Kraft Heinz’s termination of a production manager at its Newberry plant.
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A study revealed 13 cases from 2010 to 2024, with seven incidents and two outbreaks.
Officials with the Accomack County Health Department said a large group of people potentially contracted Salmonella or another type of bacteria at a family reunion with a potluck-style meal.
Swedish authorities have closed a business that produced cheese and other dairy products without a permit. Also, the number of reported Campylobacter infections has increased to more than 150 cases from July 14 to 20.
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Sources: Average recall cost of $10 million from FDA estimates (Longbow Advantage, 2024; Trace One, 2024; Meritech). Consumer behavior data from Trustwell 2021 Consumer Sentiment Report showing 18% permanent brand abandonment and 43% temporary abandonment following illness-related recalls. Food recall increase of 20% between 2020-2023 from FDA and USDA data analysis (Food Safety Magazine, 2024).