Food Borne Infection / Food Safety

Cases and deaths in the state are down from the 2 previous years. Here are some clinical considerations, treatment options, and prevention strategies in relation to these infections.

Several companies nationwide, with FDA oversight, recalled food products due to potential bacterial contamination, issuing consumer warnings to prevent foodborne illness.

FDA and CDC warn consumers as recalled heat-and-eat meals sold at Kroger and Walmart are tied to multiple hospitalizations, one pregnancy loss, and ongoing risks.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided an update on the outbreak associated with whole fresh cucumbers, which were distributed this spring to stores, restaurants, and other facilities.

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publication reports on REPEXH01, a strain of Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7, which has been responsible for at least 9 outbreaks in the US since 2017.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates backyard poultry-linked outbreak across 6 states, while FDA issues tomato recall over separate contamination concerns.

A multistate Listeria outbreak has resulted in 38 cases, 37 hospitalizations, and 12 deaths, prompting a recall and ongoing investigation by the FDA and CDC.

FDA investigates ongoing outbreaks involving contaminated pastries with 18 reported cases of illness across 7 states, and 1 hospitalization.

Wolverine Packing Co is recalling ground beef due to potential contamination with E coli O157:H7

Nicole M Iovine discusses the risks associated with this particular E coli strain, challenges posed by organic farming, and offers practical food safety tips to protect vulnerable populations.

Grimmway Farms issued a voluntary recall after 26 out of 27 individuals interviewed as part of the outbreak investigation reported eating their carrots before becoming ill.

More food recalls, including eggs, guacamole, Sriracha, and vegetables, were issued due to health risks from contamination, prompting consumer action nationwide.

Some FDA recalls announced this past week involve various food products, such as veggie straws and sprouts, prompting consumers to remain aware of potential health risks.

FDA announced the outbreak already impacted 65 people across 9 states, with 24 hospitalizations.

Boar’s Head is recalling its liverwurst product as well as other deli meats due to concerns around contamination.

As of July 2nd, 2024, 449 people have been sickened and 124 people hospitalized.

Snapchill coffee products recalled over botulinum toxin concerns.

Bearded dragon pets carrying this illness and infecting their loving caregivers create a significant public health concern.

The FDA alerts against certain apricot seed products containing amygdalin, a potentially harmful compound, and the CDC highlights Salmonella outbreaks, underlining the necessity for proper hygiene and poultry handling.

FDA approves self-test for HPV, FDA food recalls due to illness outbreaks, FPA approved mpox vaccine available for purchase in the US, and more this month from the FDA.

As the summer celebrations begin, food safety remains vital to everyone.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local health partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of E coli O157:H7 infections linked to organic walnuts.

FDA recalls, allergy alerts, e coli & salmonella outbreaks, and more.

US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert over the meat.

Trader Joe’s pulls contaminated organic basil after multi-state illnesses were reported.