U.S. Food Alerts – October 16, 2026

Judge Blocks USDA Reorganization

The U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California bars officials from moving congressionally appropriated money to fund the reorganization By Marcia Brown: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/13/judge-blocks-usdas-reorganization-01117476

Family Farmstead Dairy Announces Recall of Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese Due to Potential E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY is recalling specific lot of cheddar cheese because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria.

Affected Product: Family Farmstead Dairy Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese with Best By Date: 7/22/27: Lot Code: 7/22/27. Family Farmstead Dairy Announces Recall of Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese Due to Potential E. coli O157:H7 Contamination | FDA

Ghirardelli Launches Dubai Style Chocolate

Chocolate maker puts spin on Dubai chocolate craze with taller Squares. https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/10/16/ghirardelli-joins-dubai-chocolate-trend-with-revamped-squares/ By Donna Eastlake

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