As the United States continues to import increasingly more of its food from developing nations, we are putting ourselves at greater risk of foodborne disease because many of these countries do not have the same sanitary standards for production, especially in the case of seafood and fresh produce, say scientists today at the 108th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology in Boston.

Cedar Crest Specialties, Manitowoc, Wisconsin announced a recall on one lot code of Lezza Blue Raspberry Italian Ice because, it may contain milk allergen protein that is not listed in the product’s ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may experience a potentially serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Blount Fine Foods is recalling Blount All Natural New England Clam Chowder, Net Wt. 20 oz with Lot: 0424086D

For years scientists have tried to build an electronic tongue, a robotic tasting device that could have profound applications in improving food quality and safety. But before machines learn to taste their food, they first need to learn how to chew it.

The federal National Toxicology Program said Tuesday that experiments on rats found precancerous prostate tumors, urinary system problems and early puberty when the animals were fed or injected with low doses of the plastics chemical bisphenol-A.

Liquid infant formula from the top manufacturers is sold in cans lined with a toxic chemical linked to reproductive disorders and neurobehavioral problems in laboratory animals, according to an investigation by Environmental Working Group (EWG). The chemical is almost as common in the packaging of powdered formula, with 4 of the top 5 companies acknowledging its use.

Malt-O-Meal Company provides update on voluntary recall of Unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals.

Stonyfield Farm is recalling several batches of its blueberry yogurt after consumers complained of finding plastic or glass fragments in the 6-ounce cups.

Possible health risks prompt Aunt Jemima Complete Pancake Mix and Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix recall. FDA is investigating the matter

Gorton’s is voluntarily recalling specific 11.4 oz. packages of 6 Crispy Battered Fish Fillets, as they may contain foreign material. Gorton's announced the fish recall today on its website.

Canadian officials confirmed a new case of mad cow disease Tuesday. It is the second such case in two months and the 12th since the disease was first discovered in Canada in 2003.