food regulators

US health regulators have announced a recall of raw milk cheese linked to an ongoing E. coli outbreak. The Food and Drug Administration says the cheese is suspected of making people ill, and retailers are being urged to pull affected products from shelves. News outlets across the country are carrying the recall notice, warning consumers who bought raw milk cheese to check products and avoid eating them while the investigation continues.

A whistleblower alleges that millions of Driscoll's berries shipped to Canada contained chemical residue above allowed limits, according to reporting by CBC. The claim raises questions about pesticide testing and food safety oversight for imported berries sold to Canadian consumers. Driscoll's has not yet been quoted responding in detail, and regulators have not confirmed whether any products were recalled or investigated.

Flying has transformed dramatically over recent decades: smoking sections on planes were phased out after health concerns and regulations, while complimentary meals in economy class have largely disappeared as airlines cut costs. What was once a relatively luxurious experience for ordinary passengers has become a more stripped-down service, with many airlines now charging extra for food, baggage and seat selection.

A new study finds that health claims printed on food packaging can obscure important nutritional trade-offs. Products marketed as healthy in one respect may be worse in others, such as higher sugar or lower protein, leading shoppers to overestimate their overall nutritional value. Researchers say the findings raise questions about labelling rules and how consumers interpret front-of-pack claims.