Even though the outbreak strain was identified in lettuce, federal officials continued to say today that the source of an E. Coli O157:H7 outbreak is unknown. The CDC declared the outbreak is over.
“Laboratory testing
Continue Reading CDC says E. coli outbreak from mystery source has ended with patients in 9 states
On the heels on multiple outbreaks this past year and currently amid three mystery outbreaks, the FDA along with growers, researchers and other entities in California have announced a multi-year study to enhance food
Continue Reading FDA joins with groups in another study about the contamination of leafy greens
Federal officials say they will provide weekly updates on some foodborne outbreaks as soon as investigations begin, therefore keeping a transparency promise. Only multi-state outbreaks are included in the new database.
The investigation arm of
Continue Reading FDA boosts transparency; begins weekly reports on some outbreaks
Officials are investigating another outbreak of E. Coli O157: H7 infections of unknown origin. It’s the third such outbreak reported in three weeks. Although the CDC says the cause is unknown, it also says recalled
Continue Reading Another E. coli outbreak linked to romaine; illnesses span 6 states
ROSEMONT, IL — Three panelists from two different states discussed their investigations of romaine lettuce outbreaks and generated wide-ranging questions during a session at Food Safety Summit 2020.
For the first time, the summit is
Continue Reading State disease detectives share details of investigation practices
The CDC says a Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh onions appears to be over and the FDA says it has concluded it’s traceback investigation, which showed the onions came from Thomson International Inc. in California.
Continue Reading Officials say international Salmonella outbreak linked to onions is over in U.S.
Federal officials continue to report new illnesses in a 10-state Salmonella outbreak linked to imported, contaminated wood ear mushrooms, also known as kikurage or black fungus.
Officials reported yesterday there have been 43 patients confirmed
Continue Reading Salmonella patient count up as outbreak traced to wood ear mushrooms continues
A multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to salad products that were made by Fresh Express bagged salad and is under investigation is over, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The outbreak
Continue Reading CDC says salad Cyclospora outbreak over; FDA canal water investigation continues
U.S. officials have linked recalled black fungus to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in 10 states. The edible fungus is also known as wood ear mushrooms.
At least 41 patients are
Continue Reading CDC says recalled mushrooms linked to new Salmonella outbreak
The FDA continues to chase a paperless paper trail with the announcement of a proposed food traceability rule. The agency will be taking comments on the proposal for two months.
The proposal is tentatively set
Continue Reading FDA floats rule for tracing records on some foods, from some sources, some of the time
