News|Articles|September 7, 2026

The Latest in Food: Updates on Outbreaks to Federal Policies Affecting Food Safety

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.

With ongoing food recalls and outbreaks as well as policies potentially changing, here is an update on the latest news.

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