2024 outbreaks

Scientists show how UK E. coli outbreak was traced to lettuce

Scientists have detailed the process of linking a major E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom to lettuce. In May 2024, public health agencies and laboratories identified an increase in

By Joe Whitworth

/ 3 Jan 2025

Scientists show how UK E. coli outbreak was traced to lettuce

2024: From bongkrekic acid and botulism to Italy’s Salmonella surprise

— OPINION — Hands-up if you had bongkrekic acid, botulism, and supplements on your bingo card as being the things that would cause significant outbreaks in 2024. It is fair to say,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 31 Dec 2024

2024: From bongkrekic acid and botulism to Italy’s Salmonella surprise

Iceland reports on Salmonella and E. coli outbreaks

Icelandic officials have revealed that 17 people were affected in a Salmonella outbreak from January to May 2024. The outbreak control team (OCT) had representatives from the Chief Epidemiologist, local

By Joe Whitworth

/ 31 Dec 2024

Iceland reports on Salmonella and E. coli outbreaks

Oysters recalled because of outbreak of norovirus infections

Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC has issued a recall for certain oysters harvested from British Columbia, Canada, and distributed in the United States because of norovirus contamination. The recall was triggered

By News Desk

/ 27 Dec 2024

Oysters recalled because of outbreak of norovirus infections

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

A new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes is under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration. As of Dec. 26, there were 31 patients in the outbreak. The FDA

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Dec 2024

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

Reference strain link in Chilean Salmonella outbreak

A Salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 130 people in Chile may have been caused after food was contaminated with a strain used to monitor testing performance. The Salmonella Abony

By News Desk

/ 24 Dec 2024

Reference strain link in Chilean Salmonella outbreak

Salmonella outbreak tied to pet food spurs FDA warning letter over facility failures

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 23 Dec 2024

Salmonella outbreak tied to pet food spurs FDA warning letter over facility failures

Oysters linked to illnesses in Hong Kong and Finland

Authorities in Hong Kong have issued a warning following reports of people falling sick after eating oysters from France. The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2024

Oysters linked to illnesses in Hong Kong and Finland

Patient count in Salmonella outbreak traced to cucumbers hits 100; investigation ongoing

The number of patients in an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections traced to cucumbers from Mexico has jumped from 68 to 100. The implicated cucumbers, distributed by importers SunFed Produce,

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Dec 2024

Patient count in Salmonella outbreak traced to cucumbers hits 100; investigation ongoing

U.S. representative says response from Boar’s Head about Listeria outbreak is a fluff piece

Calling it a corporate dodge, U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro has released a response that Boar’s Head provided to questions she sent the company in the wake of a

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Dec 2024

Outbreak traced to Grimmway Farms carrots declared over with 48 sick and one dead

The CDC has declared that an outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 infections traced to carrots from Grimmway Farms has ended. A total of 48 people were confirmed as victims

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Dec 2024

Outbreak traced to Grimmway Farms carrots declared over with 48 sick and one dead

Investigations into outbreaks traced to lettuce and cucumbers continue

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing to investigate multiple foodborne outbreaks. For an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak traced to a blend of iceberg and romaine chopped lettuce, the

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Dec 2024

Investigations into outbreaks traced to lettuce and cucumbers continue

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Scientists show how UK E. coli outbreak was traced to lettuce

2024: From bongkrekic acid and botulism to Italy’s Salmonella surprise

Iceland reports on Salmonella and E. coli outbreaks

Oysters recalled because of outbreak of norovirus infections

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

Reference strain link in Chilean Salmonella outbreak

Salmonella outbreak tied to pet food spurs FDA warning letter over facility failures

Oysters linked to illnesses in Hong Kong and Finland

Patient count in Salmonella outbreak traced to cucumbers hits 100; investigation ongoing

U.S. representative says response from Boar’s Head about Listeria outbreak is a fluff piece

Outbreak traced to Grimmway Farms carrots declared over with 48 sick and one dead

Investigations into outbreaks traced to lettuce and cucumbers continue