2023 outbreaks

11 sick in French cheese E. coli outbreak

The number of children sick in a severe E. coli outbreak in France linked to raw milk cheese has risen to 11. The 11 hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) cases were

By News Desk

/ 15 Feb 2024

11 sick in French cheese E. coli outbreak

More children added to the toll of those impacted by excessive lead in applesauce

In the past week, the number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in certain cinnamon applesauce pouches has grown. On Feb. 13, the Centers for Disease Control

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Feb 2024

More children added to the toll of those impacted by excessive lead in applesauce

Trader Joe’s, Costco, and other stores are recalling products made with cheese linked to Listeria outbreak

Companies, including Trader Joe’s and Costco, recall products because they were made with cheese and other products linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak. Rizo Lopez Foods of Modesto, CA,

By News Desk

/ 8 Feb 2024

Trader Joe’s, Costco, and other stores are recalling products made with cheese linked to Listeria outbreak

Cinnamon producer named in outbreak of elevated lead levels in children

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has revealed the name of the company that supplied tainted cinnamon used to make applesauce marketed for children in the United States. On

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Feb 2024

Cinnamon producer named in outbreak of elevated lead levels in children

CEO of seafood firm stresses Listeria control measures

The chief executive officer of a Norwegian company linked to a Listeria outbreak has insisted it takes comprehensive action to tackle the pathogen. Comments from Henning Beltestad, CEO of Lerøy

By News Desk

/ 5 Feb 2024

CEO of seafood firm stresses Listeria control measures

CDC says the Listeria outbreak linked to peaches is over, with one dead

A multi-year outbreak of Listeria infections traced to peaches, nectarines, and plums has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In its final update, the CDC

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Feb 2024

CDC says the Listeria outbreak linked to peaches is over, with one dead

Final tally shows nine dead in Canada from Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe

Canadian officials have posted their final update on a Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe, adding two deaths to the toll. There were 190 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Soahanina, Sundsvall, Oranienburg,

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Jan 2024

Final tally shows nine dead in Canada from Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe

China reveals 2023 mushroom poisoning data

According to recently published figures, mushroom poisoning remains a significant problem in China. In 2023, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated 505 reports of mushroom poisoning,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 31 Jan 2024

China reveals 2023 mushroom poisoning data

Norovirus suspected in large Airbus outbreak

Norovirus has been determined to be the suspected cause of a large outbreak at Airbus in France in late 2023, according to public health officials. The Loire-Atlantique regional health agency

By News Desk

/ 26 Jan 2024

Norovirus suspected in large Airbus outbreak

Caterer linked to school outbreak has operations suspended

Authorities in a Spanish city have suspended the permit of a company that provided catering to several schools after a large outbreak. The outbreak affected 149 children and five teachers

By News Desk

/ 11 Jan 2024

Caterer linked to school outbreak has operations suspended

More children added to the tally in the outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

More children are in the tally of those with elevated lead levels after eating certain brands of cinnamon applesauce. As of Jan. 8, the Food and Drug Administration has received

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Jan 2024

More children added to the tally in the outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

FDA finds high levels of chromium in applesauce traced to lead poisoning outbreak

In addition to extremely high levels of lead, the FDA has found elevated levels of chromium in cinnamon applesauce products marketed for children. The applesauce in question was manufactured by

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Jan 2024

FDA finds high levels of chromium in applesauce traced to lead poisoning outbreak

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2023 outbreaks

11 sick in French cheese E. coli outbreak

More children added to the toll of those impacted by excessive lead in applesauce

Trader Joe’s, Costco, and other stores are recalling products made with cheese linked to Listeria outbreak

Cinnamon producer named in outbreak of elevated lead levels in children

CEO of seafood firm stresses Listeria control measures

CDC says the Listeria outbreak linked to peaches is over, with one dead

Final tally shows nine dead in Canada from Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe

China reveals 2023 mushroom poisoning data

Norovirus suspected in large Airbus outbreak

Caterer linked to school outbreak has operations suspended

More children added to the tally in the outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

FDA finds high levels of chromium in applesauce traced to lead poisoning outbreak

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