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Happy New Year 2026 to all our loyal subscribers and readers of Food Safety News! As we enter this exciting new year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment to food safety. Together, we have overcome challenges, celebrated successes, and shared important knowledge that helps protect public health. We look forward to another year of bringing you the latest news, research and innovation in the food industry. May this new year be filled with opportunities for growth, improved safety standards, and the joy of sharing delicious food with those we care about. We wish you a safe and delicious 2026!
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Bill Marler
An experienced personal injury lawyer, founder and publisher of Food Safety News, and an internationally recognized food safety expert. Bill's advocacy work has led to his testimony before Congress, and his blog is visited by more than 1 million readers annually.
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Publisher Platform: List of Food Safety Adverse Substances
My food safety elves helped compile the naughty list. Honestly, I tend to think more good thoughts during happy times of year, but the ones on the “Naughty List” were hard to ignore.

Publisher Platform: Good Food Safety List
I reached out to many food safety elves around the world and the consensus below was clear as to who should be on the Nice List – many were left off the list – but you're still nice in my book – Happy Holidays.


Publisher Platform: List of Food Safety Adverse Substances
My food safety elves helped compile the naughty list. Honestly, I tend to think more good thoughts during happy times of year, but the ones on the “Naughty List” were hard to ignore.

Publisher Platform: Good Food Safety List
I reached out to many food safety elves around the world and the consensus below was clear as to who should be on the Nice List – many were left off the list – but you're still nice in my book – Happy Holidays.

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