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The FDA reported that Goot Essa LLC(Howard, PA) recalled one lot totaling 64 pounds, batch 33, of its Goot Essa brand Der Mutterschaf Cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Goot Essa brand of Der Mutterschaf Cheese was distributed to 7 customers in New Jersey, Virginia, Connecticut, and Montana, and it was made available through retail stores and restaurants. The product comes in 4 oz and 8 oz clear plastic packages, with 4 oz marked as UPC 810154560189 and 8 oz marked as UPC 810154560196, both featuring a lot number 33 sticker on the back. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in one sample from the batch. Sampling of similar batches revealed no contamination. Goot Essa will work closely with the FDA to conclude the investigation. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/goot-essa-recalls-der-mutterschaf-cheese-because-possible-health-risk

The FDA cautioned pet owners that one sample of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products dog food made by Arrow Reliance, Inc. tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, and a second sample tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA conducted this testing as part of a follow-up on a consumer complaint. The affected products are sold online through a subscription service in frozen 2-pound packages and consist of certain lots of Darwin’s BioLogics All-Natural & Grain-Free Beef Recipe for Dogs. The FDA recommended that Arrow Reliance, Inc., recall the two affected product lots. The firm reportedly sent a letter to customers notifying them about the two lots testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes, but the letter did not inform customers about the presence of Salmonella in one of the lots. Although Arrow Reliance may have notified its customers that it is withdrawing the two lots for Listeria monocytogenes, the firm has not yet provided sufficient documentation to the FDA to show that this action has removed the affected product from the marketplace and customers’ freezers. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect both people and animals. The affected lots of dog food are in 2-pound white and clear plastic packages with “BioLogics All-Natural & Grain-Free” in orange lettering. Each package is split into four separate half-pound units. The affected varieties and lot codes are: Darwin’s Natural Pet Products BioLogics All-Natural & Grain-Free Beef Recipe for Dogs, and Darwin’s Natural Pet Products BioLogics All-Natural & Grain-Free Beef Recipe for Dogs @ https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-advisory-do-not-feed-two-lots-darwins-natural-pet-products-biologics-dog-food-due-salmonella-and

EFSA conducts the survey every three years. This year, it includes the 27 EU member states and seven EU candidate countries. The Eurobarometer fieldwork was conducted in March and April of 2025, involving more than 26,300 interviews in EU countries and 5,600 interviews in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey between March and May. The majority of EU citizens are interested in food safety, and it is among the most important factors affecting food-purchasing decisions 72% are ‘personally interested’ in the topic of food safety. Interest is especially high in Greece (98%), Cyprus (95%), and Finland (88%). Cost (60%) is the most frequently selected factor by EU citizens as the most important when buying food. Taste (51%) comes second, followed by food safety (46%). The proportion of individuals mentioning cost as one of the main factors when buying food has increased by 6% since 2022. Awareness of food safety topics remains high among EU citizens. 28% have a very high level of awareness of food safety (+ 7% from 202). 78% of EU citizens indicate they are likely to change their food preparation or consumption behavior if a food poisoning incident is reported and authorities advise taking precautionary measures. The results of the Eurobarometer survey on ‘Food safety in the EU’ clearly show that EU citizens are interested in food safety, that they are generally aware of food safety topics, and that they take into account food safety concerns in their behavior as consumers.@ https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2025-09/2025%20EB%20103.3%20EFSA%20Report_vfinal.pdf

The USDA-FSIS issued a public health alert for RTE meals containing FDA regulated pre cooked pasta that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). The product is packaged in 12-oz. clear plastic tray packages labeled “MARKETSIDE LINGUINE WITH BEEF MEATBALLS & MARINARA SAUCE” with “best if used by” dates SEP 22, 2025; SEP 24, 2025; SEP 25, 2025; SEP 29, 2025; SEP 30, 2025; and OCT 01, 2025. The item was shipped to Walmart locations nationwide. The producing company collected samples of the FDA regulated, pre-cooked pasta used as an ingredient in these products as part of the ongoing investigation related to the Listeria outbreak linked to Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo meals. The test confirmed that the linguine pasta was positive for Lm, and further testing is ongoing to determine if the Lm is genetically related to the specific outbreak strain. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-meals-containing-pasta-may-be-contaminated