Odwalla 1996: 16 Criminal Charges Over E. coli Juice
Odwalla pleaded guilty to 16 criminal charges after the 1996 E. coli juice outbreak killed a child. The case that changed juice safety.
Nutracap Recall 2021: Allergens Found by FDA Inspection
FDA inspectors found undeclared wheat, milk, soy, and coconut in Nutracap protein powders in 2021 — labels missed allergens entirely.
China Melamine Infant Formula Scandal 2008 Study
The 2008 Chinese melamine scandal sickened 300,000 infants and killed 6, exposing deliberate protein adulteration in the dairy supply.
Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella 2021: Vegan Cheese Warning
FDA traced 20 Salmonella illnesses in 4 states to Jule’s vegan cashew brie in 2021. What plant-based food makers must learn.
Jackson MS Water Crisis 2022: Food Facility Impact Study
When Jackson, Mississippi lost safe tap water in 2022, restaurants and food plants faced the FDA Food Code’s hardest call: no water, no service.
Horsemeat Scandal Prosecutions 2013: Fraud Enforcement
The 2013 horsemeat scandal brought jail terms and fines across Europe — Spanghero, UK slaughterhouses, Dutch traders. A food fraud enforcement study.
Lettieri Sesame Recall 2025: 490,000 lbs of Sandwiches
Hearthside recalled 489,887 lbs of Lettieri’s breakfast sandwiches in 2025 — sesame flour in the French toast, missing from labels.
Goodles Mac & Cheese Recall 2025: Milk & Cashew Alert
Goodles recalled vegan mac products for undeclared milk and truffle products for cashew in 2025 — 8 allergic reactions reported.
Goodfood Pesto Radiatore Recall 2021: Undeclared Cashew
Goodfood recalled Pesto Radiatore meal kits in Canada in 2021 for undeclared cashew after consumer complaints and reactions.
Gold Medal Flour Salmonella Recall 2023: Raw Flour Dangers
13 states, 13 illnesses: the 2023 Gold Medal flour Salmonella outbreak and why raw flour is a food safety hazard. FDA investigation.