Food Borne Infection / Food Safety

A food-safety roundup covers a growing multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak including thousands more reported sickened and 2 deaths tied to iceberg lettuce, a Salmonella Javiana outbreak with hundreds of cases across 27 states linked to jalapeño peppers served at Chipotle and QDOBA, and the US suspension of avocado inspections in Michoacan, Mexico.

FDA's acting deputy commissioner for food said the US food supply remains safe even as CDC-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases climbed past 11,000, while a new survey found nearly half of Americans don't trust the agency to manage the outbreak.

CDC's confirmed case count for the Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce has topped 4000 as FDA opens a second, separate outbreak investigation and lawmakers press for restored FoodNet surveillance.

A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened thousands of people across five states, prompting federal investigators to advise consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at affected Taco Bell locations.

As of July 15, Michigan has reported 3762 confirmed cases and investigators are still trying to locate the source of the infections.

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is the product involved in the recall. Fifteen infants have been hospitalized in 12 states prompting a federal investigation. Clinicians are urged to treat on suspicion and report all cases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided more information on a multistate outbreak and genomic testing.

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides information on the 2 companies recalls and the products.

The FDA announces two voluntary recalls so far in August 2025 for Camembert and Brie cheeses sold in multiple states and NYC.

Last month, several food products were recalled across the US following routine inspections and contamination concerns involving Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and Clostridium botulinum.

CDC reports 11 people sick across 10 states with Salmonella linked to frozen sprouted beans causing diarrhea, fever, and severe illness in vulnerable groups.

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.