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 and Prevention. Manufactured in Florida and originally thought to only be sold in that state
Continue Reading More illnesses reported in outbreak linked to Big Olaf ice cream; investigation ongoing
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 infected. The agency has not released any specific information about the patients such as their
Continue Reading FDA finds new Cyclospora outbreak; continues investigations on others
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 Olaf Creamery, which has been linked to an outbreak of Listeria infections that has sickened
Continue Reading All but one of ice cream samples tested in outbreak investigation are contaminated
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 state officials, Big Olaf may be a potential source of illness in an ongoing Listeria
Continue Reading Big Olaf Creamery recalls all ice cream as FDA links products to ongoing Listeria outbreak
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 still waiting for results of product sampling, but the evidence of Listeria in the production
Continue Reading Florida officials order Big Olaf Creamery to stop all activities as part of outbreak investigation
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 its investigation released today, the agency urges people to not sell or eat any ice
Continue Reading FDA says Big Olaf ice cream still on sale despite recall and deadly outbreak
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 a Facebook post “that the investigation is ‘only speculation’ ” and it is unclear why
Continue Reading Big Olaf ice cream owners say they are being unfairly targeted in investigation of deadly outbreak
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 that is causing the infections, according to an update from the Food and Drug Administration.
Continue Reading More patients identified in outbreak of Salmonella infections; other outbreaks still under investigation by the FDA
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, is voluntarily contacting retail locations to recommend against selling their ice cream products. Consumers who
Continue Reading CDC says ice cream is implicated in deadly outbreak of Listeria infections