Foodborne Illness Investigations

15 sick in Salmonella ice cream outbreak

Fifteen people recently fell sick in Hong Kong after eating vanilla-flavored ice cream in restaurants. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health said the incident

By News Desk

/ 1 Jul 2024

15 sick in Salmonella ice cream outbreak

Australia recalls gummies because of a link to hospitalizations

A warning has been issued in Australia following several people falling ill after eating a type of gummy. People are being urged not to consume Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies

By News Desk

/ 30 Jun 2024

Australia recalls gummies because of a link to hospitalizations

Company recalls micro dosing candy after FDA records almost two dozen hospitalizations

Prophet Premium Blends of Santa Ana, CA, is recalling Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose), because the products contain Muscimol, a chemical found

By News Desk

/ 28 Jun 2024

Company recalls micro dosing candy after FDA records almost two dozen hospitalizations

Botulism outbreak in California linked to family events and homemade food

Public health officials in California are investigating an outbreak of botulism infections related to family events on June 21 and 22 in Clovis, CA. Staff from the California Department of

By News Desk

/ 28 Jun 2024

Botulism outbreak in California linked to family events and homemade food

Patient counts in outbreaks are increasing

The patient count in a Salmonella outbreak is increasing, but officials have not yet been able to determine a source for the pathogen. There are now 53 confirmed patients, up

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Jun 2024

Patient counts in outbreaks are increasing

‘Challenging’ botulism case highlighted in Australia; country reports recall information

More detail has been shared about the diagnosis of a patient who fell seriously ill after having almond milk in Australia. A 61‐year‐old man suffered severe botulism symptoms

By Joe Whitworth

/ 26 Jun 2024

‘Challenging’ botulism case highlighted in Australia; country reports recall information

Two dozen now hospitalized in outbreak traced to edibles; undisclosed chemicals found in products

Company still refusing to initiate recall As the patient grows, public health officials have determined chocolate bars sold under the Diamond Shruumz brand are tainted with dangerous chemicals. At least

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Jun 2024

Federal officials investigating new outbreak of Salmonella infections

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella infections, but the source of the pathogen is unknown. The Food and Drug Administration reports that 47 people are confirmed sick

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Jun 2024

Federal officials investigating new outbreak of Salmonella infections

Outbreak linked to micro-dosing candies more than doubles; company refuses to recall

Despite the number of illnesses having more than doubled since an outbreak announcement this past week, a company that sells microdosing candy continues to refuse to issue a recall. The

By News Desk

/ 19 Jun 2024

FDA warns Dollar Tree Inc. about its failure to remove recalled applesauce from its stores

The FDA has issued a warning letter to Dollar Tree Inc. because of its failure to withdraw recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches linked to an outbreak of lead poisoning among children.

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Jun 2024

FDA warns Dollar Tree Inc. about its failure to remove recalled applesauce from its stores

Cattlemen contest research that shows dust from feedlots can contaminate irrigation water, leafy greens

A national trade organization representing beef producers is pushing back against a research project that has found that dust from feedlots can contaminate produce growing fields and irrigation water. The

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Jun 2024

Cattlemen contest research that shows dust from feedlots can contaminate irrigation water, leafy greens

Norovirus behind outbreak that sickened almost 1,000 people in the Netherlands

Officials have revealed findings from an investigation after hundreds of people reported feeling sick after going to a celebration in the town of Berkel en Rodenrijs. GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond and

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2024

Norovirus behind outbreak that sickened almost 1,000 people in the Netherlands

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Foodborne Illness Investigations

15 sick in Salmonella ice cream outbreak

Australia recalls gummies because of a link to hospitalizations

Company recalls micro dosing candy after FDA records almost two dozen hospitalizations

Botulism outbreak in California linked to family events and homemade food

Patient counts in outbreaks are increasing

‘Challenging’ botulism case highlighted in Australia; country reports recall information

Two dozen now hospitalized in outbreak traced to edibles; undisclosed chemicals found in products

Federal officials investigating new outbreak of Salmonella infections

Outbreak linked to micro-dosing candies more than doubles; company refuses to recall

FDA warns Dollar Tree Inc. about its failure to remove recalled applesauce from its stores

Cattlemen contest research that shows dust from feedlots can contaminate irrigation water, leafy greens

Norovirus behind outbreak that sickened almost 1,000 people in the Netherlands

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