Food Safety

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.

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.

Nationwide norovirus cases have recently increased, followed by an FDA warning for consumers to avoid oysters contaminated in a recent outbreak.

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.

Recent studies in Emerging Infectious Diseases have highlighted the persistence of highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus on milking equipment surfaces and its presence in dairy cattle mammary glands.

Enjoy a healthy and memorable 4th of July by prioritizing food safety while savoring delicious meals with family and friends.

Updates from June 24, 2024, on FDA-issued food recalls highlight potential issues such as Listeria contamination, mold growth, and undeclared allergens.

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.

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.

FDA notified of allergen threat by New Haven food manufacturer due to mislabeled products.

Officials announce an end of Listeria traced to Rizo-López dairy products involving queso fresco and cotija.

Phase 3 trial evaluates the impact of TCVs in high-risk populations.

FDA recalls of specific lots of contaminated products.

The outbreak has seen 2 deaths and 23 hospitalizations across 11 states.

The 2 recalls were performed due to concerns about salmonella in the former and lead in the latter.