2022 outbreaks

FDA investigates outbreak linked to cereal; continues with other outbreak work

The FDA is investigating more than 200 “adverse events” related to an unnamed dry cereal. In recent days reports from across the country regarding illnesses linked to Lucky Charms cereal

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Apr 2022

FDA investigates outbreak linked to cereal; continues with other outbreak work

New Salmonella outbreak possibly linked to chicken under investigation by USDA

The USDA is investigating a new Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak but little information has been released. Chicken has been identified as the possible source for the pathogen, according to the U.

By News Desk

/ 20 Apr 2022

New Salmonella outbreak possibly linked to chicken under investigation by USDA

Timing and scale of chocolate outbreak required urgent response, says study

The Ferrero recall linked to a Salmonella outbreak is likely one of the largest withdrawals of chocolate products in European commercial history, given timing in relation to Easter and wide

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Apr 2022

Timing and scale of chocolate outbreak required urgent response, says study

Abbott Nutrition: The gathering storm

– CONTRIBUTED ANALYSIS – Editor’s note: This column was originally published in eFoodAlert and is republished here with the author’s permission. Between Sept. 1, 2019, and Sept. 20, 2021, Abbott

By Phyllis Entis

/ 16 Apr 2022

E. coli infections from unknown source under investigation in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating four cases of E. coli O157:H7 and two cases of Rotavirus in younger children in Northeastern Alabama. As of today the

By News Desk

/ 15 Apr 2022

E. coli infections from unknown source under investigation in Alabama

Nearly 50 sick with Trichinella infections in Argentina

Almost 50 cases of Trichinella infection have been detected in a region of Argentina. The Ministry of Health of Córdoba is now reporting 46 cases of trichinosis, which is up

By News Desk

/ 15 Apr 2022

Nearly 50 sick with Trichinella infections in Argentina

Sawmill Bay Shellfish recalls multiple brands of oysters over norovirus concerns

Sawmill Bay Shellfish Co. Ltd. is recalling certain Pacific Oysters under the brand names Joes Gold, Joyce Point, Read Island Gem and Sawmill Bay DD because of possible norovirus contamination.

By News Desk

/ 14 Apr 2022

Sawmill Bay Shellfish recalls multiple brands of oysters over norovirus concerns

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak, begins inspections and testing in another

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Listeria infections and have initiated testing in two other investigations. The new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least 15 people, but

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Apr 2022

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak, begins inspections and testing in another

Timeline issues raised in multi-country Salmonella outbreak traced to Ferrero’s Kinder chocolate

The date of the first illness in a Salmonella outbreak linked to Ferrero chocolate doesn’t match with when contamination was detected, according to two EU agencies. Ferrero has recalled

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Apr 2022

Timeline issues raised in multi-country Salmonella outbreak traced to Ferrero’s Kinder chocolate

More oysters recalled in Canada as norovirus outbreak numbers grow

Intercity Packers Ltd. is recalling Intercity Packers Ltd. brand Oyster N/Shell Royal Miyagi Ow because of possible norovirus contamination. This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food

By News Desk

/ 12 Apr 2022

More oysters recalled in Canada as norovirus outbreak numbers grow

Dozens of Kinder products now under recall in Canada including Disney licensed chocolate

More Kinder products are under recall in Canada. Some of the products have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections in Europe that has sickened 150 children. Ferrero Canada

By News Desk

/ 11 Apr 2022

Dozens of Kinder products now under recall in Canada including Disney licensed chocolate

Kinder recalls chocolate assortments and baskets over Salmonella concerns just before Easter

Less than 10 days until Easter, Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. is voluntarily recalling its Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment and Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket, because of possible Salmonella

By News Desk

/ 8 Apr 2022

Kinder recalls chocolate assortments and baskets over Salmonella concerns just before Easter

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FDA investigates outbreak linked to cereal; continues with other outbreak work

New Salmonella outbreak possibly linked to chicken under investigation by USDA

Timing and scale of chocolate outbreak required urgent response, says study

Abbott Nutrition: The gathering storm

E. coli infections from unknown source under investigation in Alabama

Nearly 50 sick with Trichinella infections in Argentina

Sawmill Bay Shellfish recalls multiple brands of oysters over norovirus concerns

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak, begins inspections and testing in another

Timeline issues raised in multi-country Salmonella outbreak traced to Ferrero’s Kinder chocolate

More oysters recalled in Canada as norovirus outbreak numbers grow

Dozens of Kinder products now under recall in Canada including Disney licensed chocolate

Kinder recalls chocolate assortments and baskets over Salmonella concerns just before Easter