The Food and Drug Administration is investigating two new Salmonella outbreaks of unknown origin.
Both of the outbreaks are from Salmonella Enteritidis. One has sickened 50 people while 22 patients have been identified in the other. The FDA has initiated traceback for both of the outbreaks, but the agency has
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A study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology has identified Bacillus velezensis, a bacterial agent commonly used in agriculture, as the cause of a foodborne outbreak because of rope spoilage in cakes, marking the first documented case of illness linked to this biocontrol strain.
The outbreak occurred on May 12
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An investigation in Singapore has been unable to find what made almost 200 people sick earlier this year.
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Ministry of Health said there is no conclusive evidence linking the reported cases to the consumption of ready-to-eat (RTE) meals.
The incident occurred during the
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For months now the FDA and CDC have withheld from the public the name of the farm behind a deadly E. coli outbreak that sickened 89 people across 15 states.
Now, through a federal court case, the name has come to light. Taylor Farms, a prominent California produce grower, was
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Henlong Oriental Gifts & Foods Co. Ltd. is recalling Captain’s Choice brand Shredded Coconut because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
There have been reported illnesses that may be associated with the consumption of this product.
The recalled product was distributed in Alberta, British
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Spain recorded a rise in outbreaks in 2023 compared to past years with 350 because of Salmonella, according to a recent report.
In Spain, outbreaks must be reported to the National Epidemiological Surveillance Network (RENAVE).
In 2023, 833 foodborne and waterborne outbreaks were reported, with 11,510 patients, 415 hospitalizations, and
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has provided more details about Campylobacter and Salmonella infections in 2023.
The number of reported Campylobacter cases in England rose from 54,884 in 2022 to 60,014 in 2023. More recent data shows a further increase to more than 70,300 in 2024.
In 2023, the
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Researchers have found that 10 children who fell ill in the Philippines after eating a type of seed had watched a video on social media appearing to show they were safe to consume.
In September 2023, health officials in Calabarzon received a report of foodborne illness due to tuba-tuba seeds
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At least 60 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections are being investigated in Latvia.
The country’s Center for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) has been providing regular updates on the number of sick people. The majority of patients are children and illnesses started in March.
Initial results from laboratory testing
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The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes.
The outbreak has sickened 14 people, but the FDA has not released their ages or where they live. The source of the Listeria has not yet been determined.
The FDA has begun traceback efforts but
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