2024 outbreaks

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

Dairy firm linked to outbreak resumes cheese sales

A cheese company linked to an E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom has been allowed to restart sales of products. Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese can resume selling batches

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Feb 2024

Dairy firm linked to outbreak resumes cheese sales

Dozens more products recalled in relation to deadly outbreak of Listeria infections

The FDA has been notified of additional companies who have issued public notifications or recalls for products linked to the Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. dairy recall. Rizo-Lopez cheese has been linked

By News Desk

/ 12 Feb 2024

Dozens more products recalled in relation to deadly outbreak of Listeria infections

Additional products recalled concerning a decade-long outbreak of Listeria infections

The Food and Drug Administration has been notified of additional recalls for products made with or containing recalled dairy products from Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. Products from Rizo Lopez have

By News Desk

/ 9 Feb 2024

Additional products recalled concerning a decade-long outbreak of Listeria infections

Bright Farms recalls salad kits because they contain recalled cheese linked to outbreak

In response to a recall initiated by Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. who produces and supplies cheese products, BrightFarms is recalling its Southwest Chipotle salad kit with best-by-dates from Dec. 31,

By News Desk

/ 9 Feb 2024

Bright Farms recalls salad kits because they contain recalled cheese linked to outbreak

Norway solves outbreak involving young children

Norwegian officials have solved a Bacillus cereus outbreak that affected more than 20 young children. Several infants aged 5 to 6 months old became ill between November 2023 and January

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Feb 2024

Norway solves outbreak involving young children

Company recalls dozens of products after testing shows link to decade-long outbreak

Rizo-López Foods Inc. is recalling 61 of its dairy products after government testing linked some of its cheese to a deadly, decade-long Listeria outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and

By News Desk

/ 6 Feb 2024

Company recalls dozens of products after testing shows link to decade-long outbreak

Deadly outbreak of Listeria infections linked to cheese began in 2014; new patients identified

Federal officials are investigating a deadly outbreak of Listeria infections traced to certain cheese products made by Modesto, CA-based Rizo-López. The outbreak began in 2014 with the most recent patient

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Feb 2024

Deadly outbreak of Listeria infections linked to cheese began in 2014; new patients identified

Outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to raw milk spurs state warning

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning consumers to immediately discard all Conoco View Dairy raw milk sold or dropped off in certain counties because of reports of campylobacter infections.

By News Desk

/ 30 Jan 2024

Outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to raw milk spurs state warning

FDA announces new Listeria outbreak

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Listeria infections. Although they have not yet identified a source, investigators from the Food and Drug Administration have found 26 patients. The

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Jan 2024

Sweden searches for source of Cryptosporidium outbreak

Public health officials in Sweden are investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidium infections. The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) said it was trying to find the source of the outbreak

By News Desk

/ 20 Jan 2024

Sweden searches for source of Cryptosporidium outbreak

Outbreak prompts call to create a CDC in the Philippines

A senator has called for the creation of an agency to deal with public health after almost 3,000 people fell ill in the Philippines. Senator Win Gatchalian is co-author

By News Desk

/ 17 Jan 2024

Outbreak prompts call to create a CDC in the Philippines

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

Dairy firm linked to outbreak resumes cheese sales

Dozens more products recalled in relation to deadly outbreak of Listeria infections

Additional products recalled concerning a decade-long outbreak of Listeria infections

Bright Farms recalls salad kits because they contain recalled cheese linked to outbreak

Norway solves outbreak involving young children

Company recalls dozens of products after testing shows link to decade-long outbreak

Deadly outbreak of Listeria infections linked to cheese began in 2014; new patients identified

Outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to raw milk spurs state warning

FDA announces new Listeria outbreak

Sweden searches for source of Cryptosporidium outbreak

Outbreak prompts call to create a CDC in the Philippines