2024 outbreaks

Sweden suspects sprouts in Salmonella investigation

A rise in Salmonella infections in Sweden has been linked to the consumption of alfalfa sprouts. Folkhälsomyndigheten (the Public Health Agency of Sweden) said 92 people from 18 regions have

By News Desk

/ 26 Nov 2024

Sweden suspects sprouts in Salmonella investigation

Publisher’s Platform: Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak deemed over

Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data showed that meats sliced at deli counters, including Boar’s Head brand liverwurst, were contaminated with Listeria and made people sick. Since the last update

By Bill Marler

/ 26 Nov 2024

South African foodborne illness spike declared a national disaster

The recent rise in foodborne illness in South Africa has been declared a national disaster. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane said a team of health experts will

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

South African foodborne illness spike declared a national disaster

More carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

Grimmway Farms is recalling 365 Whole Foods Market brand organic carrots from the marketplace because of possible E. coli O121 contamination. This recall was triggered by a recall in the

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

More carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

County health officials say negative test result doesn’t clear caterer in E. coli outbreak

State test results of lettuce thought to be linked to an outbreak of E. Coli infections in St. Louis County have come back negative, but officials say a caterer’s

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Nov 2024

County health officials say negative test result doesn’t clear caterer in E. coli outbreak

Death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to ready-to-eat meat and poultry

An outbreak of Listeria infections traced to ready-to-eat chicken and meat products has turned deadly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Nov. 22 that an infant in

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Nov 2024

Death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to ready-to-eat meat and poultry

CDC says deadly Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats is over; investigations continue

The CDC has declared an outbreak of Listeria infections traced to Boar’s Head deli meats to be over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began investigating the outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Nov 2024

More carrot products recalled from Whole Foods because of possible link to outbreak

F&S Fresh Foods of Sacramento, CA, is recalling Whole Foods Market organic carrot sticks and celery/carrot sticks in relation to an outbreak of E. coli O121:H19

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

More carrot products recalled from Whole Foods because of possible link to outbreak

Yu Shang recalls ready-to-eat poultry and meat products in relation to Listeria outbreak

A Spartanburg, SC, company is recalling ready-to-eat meat and poultry products in relation to a cluster of Listeria infections. The recall notice from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

Yu Shang recalls ready-to-eat poultry and meat products in relation to Listeria outbreak

Falafel bites recalled because of deadly E. coli outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms carrots

Fabalish Inc. of Carlstadt, NJ, is recalling Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites because they may be contaminated with E. coli O121:H19, which is associated with an outbreak. This recall is

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

Falafel bites recalled because of deadly E. coli outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms carrots

Ground beef recalled nationwide after testing finds E. coli linked to illnesses

Wolverine Packing Co. of Detroit, MI, is recalling approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S.

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

Ground beef recalled nationwide after testing finds E. coli linked to illnesses

Patient count for E. coli outbreak associated with St. Louis County high school nears 100

The patient count in an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections at a St. Louis County high school is approaching 100. St. Louis County Health officials reported on Nov.

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Nov 2024

Patient count for E. coli outbreak associated with St. Louis County high school nears 100

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Sweden suspects sprouts in Salmonella investigation

Publisher’s Platform: Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak deemed over

South African foodborne illness spike declared a national disaster

More carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

County health officials say negative test result doesn’t clear caterer in E. coli outbreak

Death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to ready-to-eat meat and poultry

CDC says deadly Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats is over; investigations continue

More carrot products recalled from Whole Foods because of possible link to outbreak

Yu Shang recalls ready-to-eat poultry and meat products in relation to Listeria outbreak

Falafel bites recalled because of deadly E. coli outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms carrots

Ground beef recalled nationwide after testing finds E. coli linked to illnesses

Patient count for E. coli outbreak associated with St. Louis County high school nears 100