Foodborne Illness Investigations

Deadly outbreak of Listeria infections linked to cheese began in 2014; new patients identified

Federal officials are investigating a deadly outbreak of Listeria infections traced to certain cheese products made by Modesto, CA-based Rizo-López. The outbreak began in 2014 with the most

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Feb 2024

Deadly outbreak of Listeria infections linked to cheese began in 2014; new patients identified

Wisconsin seeks public’s help in identifying foodborne illness outbreaks

Wisconsin’s health department has launched a system to help people report foodborne illnesses to more quickly identify outbreaks. In the form of an online survey, the system allows people

By News Desk

/ 2 Feb 2024

Wisconsin seeks public’s help in identifying foodborne illness outbreaks

CDC says the Listeria outbreak linked to peaches is over, with one dead

A multi-year outbreak of Listeria infections traced to peaches, nectarines, and plums has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In its final update, the

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Feb 2024

CDC says the Listeria outbreak linked to peaches is over, with one dead

Finnish officials investigate hepatitis E rise

A spike in hepatitis E infections was recorded in Finland this past month. The National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) is investigating the reasons for the increase. In January,

By News Desk

/ 1 Feb 2024

Finnish officials investigate hepatitis E rise

Final tally shows nine dead in Canada from Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe

Canadian officials have posted their final update on a Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe, adding two deaths to the toll. There were 190 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Soahanina, Sundsvall,

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Jan 2024

Final tally shows nine dead in Canada from Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe

China reveals 2023 mushroom poisoning data

According to recently published figures, mushroom poisoning remains a significant problem in China. In 2023, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated 505 reports of mushroom poisoning,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 31 Jan 2024

China reveals 2023 mushroom poisoning data

Outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to raw milk spurs state warning

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning consumers to immediately discard all Conoco View Dairy raw milk sold or dropped off in certain counties because of reports of campylobacter infections.

By News Desk

/ 30 Jan 2024

Outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to raw milk spurs state warning

FDA announces new Listeria outbreak

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Listeria infections. Although they have not yet identified a source, investigators from the Food and Drug Administration have found 26 patients. The

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Jan 2024

Grocery store in Philadelphia reports employee who is positive for hepatitis A

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has recently confirmed that a person who works at the ShopRite at Oxford and Levick, located at 6301 Oxford St, Philadelphia, has acute hepatitis

By News Desk

/ 26 Jan 2024

Grocery store in Philadelphia reports employee who is positive for hepatitis A

Number of children with excess lead traced to cinnamon applesauce continues to rise

The CDC is reporting that more than 380 children are now involved in an outbreak of lead poisoning traced to pouches of cinnamon applesauce. The outbreak was first announced in

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Jan 2024

Number of children with excess lead traced to cinnamon applesauce continues to rise

Norovirus suspected in large Airbus outbreak

Norovirus has been determined to be the suspected cause of a large outbreak at Airbus in France in late 2023, according to public health officials. The Loire-Atlantique regional health

By News Desk

/ 26 Jan 2024

Norovirus suspected in large Airbus outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: Representatives demand FDA action on lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce

–OPINION — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Ranking Member

By Bill Marler

/ 24 Jan 2024

Publisher’s Platform: Representatives demand FDA action on lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce

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Foodborne Illness Investigations

Deadly outbreak of Listeria infections linked to cheese began in 2014; new patients identified

Wisconsin seeks public’s help in identifying foodborne illness outbreaks

CDC says the Listeria outbreak linked to peaches is over, with one dead

Finnish officials investigate hepatitis E rise

Final tally shows nine dead in Canada from Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe

China reveals 2023 mushroom poisoning data

Outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to raw milk spurs state warning

FDA announces new Listeria outbreak

Grocery store in Philadelphia reports employee who is positive for hepatitis A

Number of children with excess lead traced to cinnamon applesauce continues to rise

Norovirus suspected in large Airbus outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: Representatives demand FDA action on lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce

Your Support Protects Public Health