2024 outbreaks

FDA discovers new E. coli outbreak with 67 patients found; source not yet identified

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections related to an unknown source. The Food and Drug Administration announced the outbreak on Dec. 4. The

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Dec 2024

FDA discovers new E. coli outbreak with 67 patients found; source not yet identified

French control finds Yersinia in pork; cheese outbreaks reported

French officials have reported findings from a check of pork products for Yersinia and two outbreaks caused by contaminated raw milk cheese. Yersinia enterocolitica is one of the top agents

By Joe Whitworth

/ 5 Dec 2024

French control finds Yersinia in pork; cheese outbreaks reported

Norway links Salmonella outbreak to sprouts

Norwegian officials are investigating a national outbreak of Salmonella that may be linked to alfalfa sprouts. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said 23 people had fallen sick with

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 Dec 2024

Norway links Salmonella outbreak to sprouts

Listeria doesn’t happen overnight; this year’s outbreaks are a wake up call

This year’s resurgence of Listeria outbreaks is not just a food safety failure; it is a costly indictment of systemic leadership shortcomings. Despite advances in science, education, and policy,

By Darin Detwiler

/ 4 Dec 2024

Listeria doesn’t happen overnight; this year’s outbreaks are a wake up call

Missouri E. coli outbreak now linked to illnesses in 6 states; leafy greens suspected

Genetic testing has shown that an E. coli outbreak thought to be limited to St. Louis, MO, is spread across six other states. Health officials suspect leafy greens are the

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Dec 2024

Missouri E. coli outbreak now linked to illnesses in 6 states; leafy greens suspected

CDC says deadly outbreak traced to Taylor Farms onions on McDonald’s burgers is over

An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections traced to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has been declared over. As of Dec. 3, the Centers for Disease

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Dec 2024

CDC says deadly outbreak traced to Taylor Farms onions on McDonald’s burgers is over

Various products containing cucumbers recalled for link to Salmonella outbreak

Russ Davis Wholesale of Wadena, MN, is recalling multiple products sold under several brands because they contain recalled cucumbers from Baloian Farms which have the potential to be contaminated with

By News Desk

/ 3 Dec 2024

Various products containing cucumbers recalled for link to Salmonella outbreak

More cucumbers recalled because of Salmonella

Baloian Farms of Arizona Co., Inc. (Baloian) is recalling whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Baloian initiated

By News Desk

/ 3 Dec 2024

More cucumbers recalled because of Salmonella

Straight talk on the recent string of foodborne outbreaks and recalls

— OPINION — Recently, there’s been a host of articles and media reports about the weekly drumbeat of foodborne outbreaks and recalls. In many of these reports, media outlets turn to

By Frank Yiannas

/ 1 Dec 2024

Straight talk on the recent string of foodborne outbreaks and recalls

Thanksgiving Day recall: Salmonella tainted cucumbers cause illnesses

SunFed initiated a recall after the Food and Drug Administration notified SunFed that its cucumbers were associated with reported salmonellosis illnesses between Oct. 12 and Nov. 15. As of Nov.

By News Desk

/ 28 Nov 2024

Thanksgiving Day recall: Salmonella tainted cucumbers cause illnesses

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations ongoing

Dozens of people are sick in a new outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections under investigation by federal authorities. A source of the pathogen has not yet been found, according to

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Nov 2024

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations ongoing

Publisher’s Platform: An undercooked hamburger E. Coli Outbreak

At least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli O157:H7 tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef,

By Bill Marler

/ 27 Nov 2024

Publisher’s Platform: An undercooked hamburger E. Coli Outbreak

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2024 outbreaks

FDA discovers new E. coli outbreak with 67 patients found; source not yet identified

French control finds Yersinia in pork; cheese outbreaks reported

Norway links Salmonella outbreak to sprouts

Listeria doesn’t happen overnight; this year’s outbreaks are a wake up call

Missouri E. coli outbreak now linked to illnesses in 6 states; leafy greens suspected

CDC says deadly outbreak traced to Taylor Farms onions on McDonald’s burgers is over

Various products containing cucumbers recalled for link to Salmonella outbreak

More cucumbers recalled because of Salmonella

Straight talk on the recent string of foodborne outbreaks and recalls

Thanksgiving Day recall: Salmonella tainted cucumbers cause illnesses

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations ongoing

Publisher’s Platform: An undercooked hamburger E. Coli Outbreak

Your Support Protects Public Health