The number of confirmed patients in an outbreak of infections from the Cyclospora parasite continues to increase, with 60 people now sick. A source of the parasites has not yet been found.
The Food and Drug Administration first reported the outbreak on Aug. 7 and the patient count has steadily
Continue Reading Patient count in Cyclospora outbreak increases; other outbreaks hold steady
United States Rep. Rosa DeLauro and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal today called on the USDA and the U.S. Department of Justice to hold Boar’s Head accountable for the deadly Listeria outbreak linked to liverwurst deli meat produced at their Jarratt, VA, plant.
In a letter to USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack
Continue Reading Democrats call for Justice Department to investigate deadly Boar’s Head outbreak
The number of outbreaks and people sick in them in the Netherlands has gone down compared to the previous year, according to statistics recently reported.
In 2023, 911 outbreaks were reported, with 3,500 people falling ill. In 2022, there were 1,173 outbreaks and 4,505 sick people.
Norovirus, Salmonella, and Campylobacter
Continue Reading Dutch data shows decline in outbreaks for 2023
A 10th death has been reported in an outbreak of Listeria infections traced to Boar’s Head deli meats. The outbreak has sickened 59 people in 19 states. All of the patients have required hospitalization.
The company recalled more than 7 million pounds of its products in July. Testing has shown
Continue Reading Another death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats
Lysnt LLC has issued a recall of Answers pet food after initially refusing to do so despite FDA suggestions. The pet food has been found to be contaminated with Listeria and Salmonella.
The FDA tested unopened retail samples of the products after complaints about illnesses in dogs who ate the
Continue Reading Company recalls Answers pet food because of Listeria and Salmonella
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County officials are now reporting that at least 31 people have become infected with Salmonella after eating at a Mexican restaurant in Valencia, CA.
People who dined at Madre Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcaleria on or around Sept. 13 began reporting symptoms of food poisoning. Public Health was alerted to the
Continue Reading More than 30 people now reporting illnesses after eating at Mexican restaurant in L.A.
A rare type of Salmonella has sickened 20 people in Denmark and 17 in Austria.
Since July, the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) has recorded 20 cases of Salmonella Umbilo.
There are 14 men and six women sick. Patients range from under 1 to 85 years old, and the median age
Continue Reading Rare Salmonella type sickens people in Denmark and Austria
The FDA has issued a warning to pet owners who feed their animals Answers brand food. The food has tested positive for Listeria and Salmonella and is a danger to pets and their owners.
The manufacturer, Lystn LLC, has not issued a recall, despite the Food and Drug Administration’s testing
Continue Reading FDA issues warning about Answers pet food after reported pet illnesses; company refuses to recall products
County officials are now reporting that at least 16 people have become infected with Salmonella after eating at a Mexican restaurant in Valencia, CA.
People who dined at Madre Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcaleria late this past week began reporting symptoms of food poisoning, and Public Health was alerted to the
Continue Reading Sick people quadruple in outbreak traced to Mexican restaurant