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More illnesses reported in outbreak linked to Big Olaf ice cream; investigation ongoing

By News Desk on August 4, 2022

The patient toll continues to increase in an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections traced to Big Olaf ice cream.

There are now 25 confirmed patients in the outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control…

Continue Reading More illnesses reported in outbreak linked to Big Olaf ice cream; investigation ongoing
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FDA finds new Cyclospora outbreak; continues investigations on others

By Coral Beach on July 28, 2022

The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of dozens of infections caused by the Cyclospora parasite.

Little information has been released, but the Food and Drug Administration is reporting that 51 people have been confirmed…

Continue Reading FDA finds new Cyclospora outbreak; continues investigations on others

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All but one of ice cream samples tested in outbreak investigation are contaminated

By Coral Beach on July 15, 2022

Florida officials say 16 of 17 ice cream samples from a production facility have tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, spurring a formal stop sales order from the state.

The facility produces ice cream for Big…

Continue Reading All but one of ice cream samples tested in outbreak investigation are contaminated
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Big Olaf Creamery recalls all ice cream as FDA links products to ongoing Listeria outbreak 

By News Desk on July 13, 2022

Big Olaf Creamery of Sarasota, FL is recalling all flavors and all lots of Big Olaf brand ice cream products because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Based on epidemiological information shared by the CDC and…

Continue Reading Big Olaf Creamery recalls all ice cream as FDA links products to ongoing Listeria outbreak 
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Florida officials order Big Olaf Creamery to stop all activities as part of outbreak investigation

By Coral Beach on July 13, 2022

State officials have ordered Big Olaf Creamery to stop use of processing equipment in a plant associated with a deadly outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections.

The Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) is…

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FDA says Big Olaf ice cream still on sale despite recall and deadly outbreak

By Coral Beach on July 12, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration is reporting that Big Olaf ice cream — which has been linked to a deadly outbreak of Listeria infections — may still be available for sale.

In an update of…

Continue Reading FDA says Big Olaf ice cream still on sale despite recall and deadly outbreak
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Big Olaf ice cream owners say they are being unfairly targeted in investigation of deadly outbreak

By Coral Beach on July 8, 2022

An ice cream company whose product has been linked to a deadly outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections says the implication is pure speculation by state and federal health officials.

Big Olaf Creamery owners stated in…

Continue Reading Big Olaf ice cream owners say they are being unfairly targeted in investigation of deadly outbreak
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More patients identified in outbreak of Salmonella infections; other outbreaks still under investigation by the FDA

By Coral Beach on July 7, 2022

The FDA is continuing to investigate several outbreaks, including a Salmonella Braenderup outbreak which has seen a jump of 17 patients in the past week.

Officials have not yet been able to find the food source…

Continue Reading More patients identified in outbreak of Salmonella infections; other outbreaks still under investigation by the FDA
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CDC says ice cream is implicated in deadly outbreak of Listeria infections

By News Desk on July 2, 2022

State and federal officials say ice cream is behind a deadly outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that has affected people in 10 states.

“As a result of this investigation, Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, FL…

Continue Reading CDC says ice cream is implicated in deadly outbreak of Listeria infections

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