In the first episode of our news series looking at the food safety network, Lynette Johnston, PhD, offers insights into how the federal government surveillance infrastructure operates, and how epidemiologists serve as food detectives in determining bacterial pathogens and potential foodborne outbreaks.

Food expert Lynette Johnston, PhD, provides some context around the ongoing outbreak, discusses prevention, and compares 2026 food recalls with previous years.

In our latest FAQ, we look to provide information around these topics that seemingly have been in the news throughout much of the summer.

Here's the latest on the cyclosporiasis and jalapeño-linked Salmonella case numbers, plus an update on the resolved avocado inspection halt. Also included is information on a bacterial infection linked to shellfish, and a look at efforts affecting cyclosporiasis research.

Kofinas Mediterranean olive oil was recalled over an unapproved garlic flavoring ingredient, and a new update on Lundberg Family Farms' jasmine rice recall tied to foreign material contamination.

Vibrio species are bacteria that live in saltwater environments. When ingested orally or through contact with open wounds, some species can cause severe life-threatening infections, particularly in those with high-risk conditions, such as liver disease. Here is a review of Vibrio vulnificus and the recommended antibiotic treatment.

The Peggy Lillis Foundation will host its 17th Annual Changing the Odds Gala this month in New York City, and it will include a casino, fellowship amongst the C diff community, and an award ceremony honoring a physician-scientist, philanthropist, a researcher, and a patient advocate for their contributions to C difficile awareness, treatment, and prevention.

Resistance-guided testing targeting a single gene mutation could let clinicians safely reintroduce ciprofloxacin for the majority of gonorrhea cases still susceptible to it, sparing ceftriaxone as resistance climbs worldwide. Lao-Tzu Allan-Blitz, MD, MPH, offers insights into his work in this area.