Foodborne Illness Investigations

Finland sees record Listeria high in 2020

Finland reported a record number of Listeria infections this past year with the figure almost twice as high as 2019. The 93 Listeria infections in 2020 were nearly double the

By News Desk

/ 11 Jun 2021

Finland sees record Listeria high in 2020

Patients in new Salmonella outbreak live in 2 Western states; other areas may be affected

Patients in a new Salmonella Weltevreden outbreak live in Nevada and Arizona, but health officials say there may be people in other states who have been infected. Virtually no details

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Jun 2021

Patients in new Salmonella outbreak live in 2 Western states; other areas may be affected

Thirteen sickened with norovirus after eating at same restaurant

A norovirus outbreak among restaurant patrons in the Seattle-King County area of Washington has been reported. The public health department reported on June 9 that 13 people from one meal

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Jun 2021

Thirteen sickened with norovirus after eating at same restaurant

Federal investigators continue to examine foodborne illness outbreaks

The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with investigations ongoing,

By News Desk

/ 10 Jun 2021

Federal investigators continue to examine foodborne illness outbreaks

New Salmonella outbreak under investigation; no further details available

Federal health officials have discovered a new Salmonella outbreak, but neither the FDA nor the CDC have released specific details about the situation. The agencies have not posted outbreak announcements

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Jun 2021

New Salmonella outbreak under investigation; no further details available

Children in Iowa hospitalized with E. coli infections; investigators looking for cause

Public health officials in Eastern Iowa are investigating a cluster of E. Coli infections that has hospitalized at least three children with a severe type of kidney failure known as

By News Desk

/ 8 Jun 2021

Children in Iowa hospitalized with E. coli infections; investigators looking for cause

Report finds STEC infections were down slightly in Europe in 2019

The number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Europe declined in 2019 slightly compared to 2018 but is higher than previous years, according to a new report. For

By News Desk

/ 7 Jun 2021

Report finds STEC infections were down slightly in Europe in 2019

Publisher’s Platform: These raw breaded chicken products seem to be a problem

This week the CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) announced a multistate outbreak

By Bill Marler

/ 6 Jun 2021

Publisher’s Platform: These raw breaded chicken products seem to be a problem

Norovirus outbreak sends one to hospital; investigation ongoing in Seattle area

Public health officials are investigating an apparent norovirus outbreak traced to a restaurant in Seattle. More than 20 people have reported illnesses and one has been hospitalized. Public Health — Seattle

By News Desk

/ 4 Jun 2021

Norovirus outbreak sends one to hospital; investigation ongoing in Seattle area

New Salmonella outbreak traced to raw, frozen, breaded chicken products

State and federal officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak traced to raw, frozen, breaded, stuffed chicken products. The USDA issued a public alert, but no recalls have been initiated

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Jun 2021

New Salmonella outbreak traced to raw, frozen, breaded chicken products

Consent decree shuts down production of Real Water because of violations and link to outbreak

A federal court permanently enjoined a Henderson, NV, company from preparing, processing, and distributing adulterated and misbranded bottled water. In a complaint filed on May 19, at the request of

By News Desk

/ 2 Jun 2021

Consent decree shuts down production of Real Water because of violations and link to outbreak

Study highlights raw pet food as emerging source of human infection

A study on a deadly E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom linked to raw pet food adds to the evidence of such products being a risk factor for human

By Joe Whitworth

/ 28 May 2021

Study highlights raw pet food as emerging source of human infection

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Foodborne Illness Investigations

Finland sees record Listeria high in 2020

Patients in new Salmonella outbreak live in 2 Western states; other areas may be affected

Thirteen sickened with norovirus after eating at same restaurant

Federal investigators continue to examine foodborne illness outbreaks

New Salmonella outbreak under investigation; no further details available

Children in Iowa hospitalized with E. coli infections; investigators looking for cause

Report finds STEC infections were down slightly in Europe in 2019

Publisher’s Platform: These raw breaded chicken products seem to be a problem

Norovirus outbreak sends one to hospital; investigation ongoing in Seattle area

New Salmonella outbreak traced to raw, frozen, breaded chicken products

Consent decree shuts down production of Real Water because of violations and link to outbreak

Study highlights raw pet food as emerging source of human infection