Explore

El Paso Times El Paso Times
Unlabeled chemicals, unsanitary raw meat amid violations in inspection

Unlabeled chemicals, unsanitary raw meat amid violations in inspection

A Mexican restaurant had unlabeled chemicals, unsanitary raw meat amid violations in failed inspection.
Reuters Reuters
Taylor Farms temporarily shuts Mexico processing facility as U.S. cyclosporiasis cases rise, source says

Taylor Farms temporarily shuts Mexico processing facility as U.S. cyclosporiasis cases rise, source says

July 23 (Reuters) - Taylor Farms has temporarily shut down the Central Mexico processing facility that U.S. health officials have linked to an ongoing multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak, an industry source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
Reuters Reuters
US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak

US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak

July 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. FDA has said it is investigating another outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with 72 cases tied to an unidentified source. The agency's latest announcement, which came on Wednesday, adds to the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases reported across the U.S. Midwest.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Confusion and Misinformation Surround Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Taylor Farms

Confusion and Misinformation Surround Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Taylor Farms

The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce has been marked by confusion and misinformation. The FDA initially identified the lettuce as the source of the outbreak affecting Taco Bell locations in five states. However, a subsequent false positive test result led to a retraction and further confusion. Taylor Farms issued a statement claiming the FDA apologized, which the agency denied. The outbreak has resulted in over 1,600 reported cases, with the FDA advising against consuming recalled lettuce. The situation has been exacerbated by unclear communication from both the FDA and Taylor Farms, leaving consumers uncertain about the safety of their food.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Midwest Poultry Services Recalls 1.6 Million Eggs Due to Salmonella Risk

Midwest Poultry Services Recalls 1.6 Million Eggs Due to Salmonella Risk

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. has issued a recall for nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs due to potential salmonella enteritidis contamination. The recall affects eggs distributed in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi, sold through major retailers like Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores. The company identified the contamination risk through proactive environmental monitoring and has ceased distributing fresh eggs from its Texas farms. Consumers are advised to avoid consuming the recalled eggs and return them for a full refund.
TheStreet TheStreet
Kroger hit by 19 million egg recall over serious health risk

Kroger hit by 19 million egg recall over serious health risk

Eggs have been at the center of several major food safety scares in recent years. In 2025, a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs sickened 134 people across 10 states, resulting in 38 hospitalizations and one death, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It also becomes ...
USA Today USA Today
Texas Panhandle rattled by 5.1-magnitude earthquake

Texas Panhandle rattled by 5.1-magnitude earthquake

The magnitude ​5.1 earthquake was recorded near Miami, Texas at 4:21 a.m. MT/ 5:21 a.m. CT on Thursday, July 23.
Florida Times-Union Florida Times-Union
4,200+ Cyclosporiasis cases in 41 states. How many in Jacksonville?

4,200+ Cyclosporiasis cases in 41 states. How many in Jacksonville?

A nationwide Cyclosporiasis outbreak has resulted in nearly 4,200 confirmed cases across 41 states. Here's what we know.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
New York State Revises Import Restrictions for Companion Animals Amid Screwworm Threat

New York State Revises Import Restrictions for Companion Animals Amid Screwworm Threat

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has updated its import restrictions for pets entering the state due to the detection of the New World Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico. The revised order permits the entry of cats and dogs from affected areas into New York, provided they receive an FDA-approved treatment within 14 days before arrival. This measure aims to prevent the spread of the invasive pest while allowing the movement of rescue animals. The order also mandates additional veterinary testing and certification of good health for animals from infested regions. The New World Screwworm poses a significant threat to livestock, pets, wildlife, and occasionally humans, as its larvae feed on living tissue, causing severe wounds and economic damage.
TheStreet TheStreet
Popular Walmart bakery item recalled over possible glass contamination

Popular Walmart bakery item recalled over possible glass contamination

Most shoppers do not expect something as simple as a bakery roll to carry a safety risk. But food recalls can sometimes involve products consumers never see in their original packaging. This is especially true of products, which are shipped in bulk to grocery-store bakeries, restaurants, or other ...
Reuters Reuters
Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Taco Bell sales, unlikely to cause lasting scar, analysts say

Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Taco Bell sales, unlikely to cause lasting scar, analysts say

By Juveria Tabassum, Neil J Kanatt and Nicholas P.
TheStreet TheStreet
Wendy's is bringing an international hit to US menus

Wendy's is bringing an international hit to US menus

Over the last few years, limited-time offers (or LTO’s) have become one of the restaurant industry’s most-used tools.  Chains like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Chick-fil-A have come to rely on them as a way to generate buzz, create urgency, and drive foot traffic. In fact, between 2020 ...