UK food safety watchdog
The FDA has classified a jalapeño-related recall as Class I amid a wider Salmonella outbreak linked to Coast Citrus jalapeños. No illnesses are tied to Whole Foods dips yet, but the nationwide outbreak has sickened hundreds across 32 states.
The UK Health Security Agency says cases of salmonella in England have risen to 259 with a death, linked to three genetic clusters tied to imported eggs. Public risk remains low, and officials emphasise thorough cooking and hygiene as cases expand across England and parts of the UK.
South Korea’s ant-topped sorbet case has reached a courtroom verdict. Prosecutors allege a four-year scheme using nearly 49,000 ants, though restaurant staff dispute the figures and argue most diners did not opt for ants. The case centers on whether ants are an approved food ingredient under Korea’s food-safety rules, with possible penalties up to five years in prison or a hefty fine.
Northern Ireland is considering measures to curb obesity by restricting where unhealthy foods are placed in shops and online, mirroring policies in England and Wales. The Department of Health and the FSA have launched a consultation, arguing that price, placement and marketing influence purchases and contribute to obesity. Critics warn about effects on low-income families.
Ynyshir Restaurant, famed for its 30-course tasting menu, has been awarded a five‑star hygiene rating after a February reinspection, following a prior one‑star rating in late 2025. Regulators say the restaurant addressed the issues and the scoring update is now published on the Food Standards Agency website.
UK health authorities link a wave of salmonella infections to imported eggs, confirming one death and hundreds ill. The outbreak has triggered guidance advising vulnerable groups to avoid runny or undercooked eggs when eating out, while well-cooked eggs remain safe. Officials say UK-produced eggs are not implicated.