Food Safety & Health

Beijing, China-based Weiku has become embroiled in scandal after an investigation by local media alleged it sold seafood past its sell-by date.

Chinese seafood distributor to major e-commerce firms exposed in media sting

October 25, 2021

A food safety-focused law firm is suing Northeast Seafood Products over a salmonella outbreak allegedly linked to the supplier’s seafood.

Northeast Seafood sued over salmonella outbreak

October 22, 2021

Ivar’s Soup and Sauce Company is recalling nearly 15,000 sleeves of clam chowder sold at Costco because it may contain pieces of plastic.

Ivar’s recalls clam chowder sold at Costco

October 21, 2021

Northeast Seafood Products has recalled several fresh seafood products and temporarily shut down production after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration traced a major salmonella outbreak to the supplier.

Northeast Seafood Products temporarily halts production after salmonella outbreak

October 12, 2021

China destroyed 46.7 tons of seafood found to have excess traces of chemicals used in aquaculture.

China destroyed 46.7 tons of tainted seafood, bans imports from Expalsa, CP Indo

October 8, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s refusals of imports of shrimp due to contamination by antibiotics is at its highest rate since 2016.

FDA refusals of antibiotic-contaminated shrimp hit highest level since 2016

October 6, 2021

Stonington, Maine, U.S.A.-based Greenhead Lobster Products is recalling 5,749 pounds of frozen cooked lobster meat.

Greenhead Lobster recalls 5,749 pounds of lobster meat over listeria concerns

October 4, 2021

Smoked salmon recalled in Quebec due to possible listeria

September 30, 2021

U.K. Minister of State at the Cabinet Office Lord Frost acknowledged U.K. businesses have faced a range of challenges as they and European supply chains recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK slows introduction of European seafood, meat import controls

September 22, 2021