Foodborne Illness Investigations

Researchers highlight past outbreaks at international event

Scientists have given details about different Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, norovirus, and Cryptosporidium outbreaks in various countries. Presentations at the European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE) covered

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Dec 2023

Researchers highlight past outbreaks at international event

More people sick in Salmonella outbreak as recalls of cantaloupe continue to expand

The number of people infected by Salmonella linked to cantaloupe continues to increase and the recall list continues to expand. As of Nov. 30, there were 117 confirmed patients in

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Dec 2023

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Utah reinstates raw milk dairy that caused September’s Campylobacter outbreak

A raw milk dairy that lost its permit to sell its products in September is being reinstated by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF). The permit to sell

By News Desk

/ 1 Dec 2023

Utah reinstates raw milk dairy that caused September’s Campylobacter outbreak

Ecuador company named as a supplier of cinnamon in outbreak of lead in children

The company behind an outbreak of high lead levels in children who ate certain cinnamon applesauce has named the supplier of the cinnamon. Austrofood, along with Wanabana USA, has named

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Nov 2023

Ecuador company named as a supplier of cinnamon in outbreak of lead in children

FSA issues chocolate warning after reports of illness

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned people not to eat Caligold chocolate following reports of illness. The 70 percent dark chocolate bars were sold at Mansfield Market in Nottinghamshire,

By News Desk

/ 29 Nov 2023

FSA issues chocolate warning after reports of illness

Daycare center kitchen reopens after outbreak that sickened hundreds

The kitchen at the heart of an E. coli outbreak that sickened almost 450 children at daycare centers in Calgary, Canada, has been allowed to reopen on a limited basis.

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Nov 2023

Daycare center kitchen reopens after outbreak that sickened hundreds

Credit card data used to trace possible cases in botulism outbreak

An outbreak of foodborne botulism in France has highlighted the effectiveness of using credit card data to identify potential patients, according to researchers. In September 2023, a botulism outbreak affecting

By Joe Whitworth

/ 28 Nov 2023

Credit card data used to trace possible cases in botulism outbreak

More cantaloupe recalled in connection with a deadly outbreak of Salmonella infections

New recalls of fresh cantaloupe have been made in connection with a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 99 in the United States and killed two. According to the Centers for

By News Desk

/ 27 Nov 2023

More cantaloupe recalled in connection with a deadly outbreak of Salmonella infections

Walmart, Aldi, Sprouts, and others received fruit linked to the deadly Listeria outbreak

More details about recalled peaches, plums, and nectarines linked to a deadly outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes have become available. Eleven people from coast to coast have been sickened,

By News Desk

/ 27 Nov 2023

Walmart, Aldi, Sprouts, and others received fruit linked to the deadly Listeria outbreak

Canadian patients in cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak more than double; one dead

The Canadian Salmonella outbreak from cantaloupe is quickly catching up with the patient count in the United States related outbreak. Both Countries have reported fatalities, with one dead in Canada

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Nov 2023

Canadian patients in cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak more than double; one dead

Patient count doubles in outbreak traced to cantaloupe; two have died

The patient count in an outbreak traced to cantaloupes has doubled and more recalls have been issued. As of today, Nov. 24, 99 people have been confirmed infected with the

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Nov 2023

Patient count doubles in outbreak traced to cantaloupe; two have died

Federal officials investigating new outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of dozens of infections caused by Salmonella Newport. As of November 22, the agency reported 40 confirmed patients in the

By News Desk

/ 23 Nov 2023

Federal officials investigating new outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections

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Foodborne Illness Investigations

Researchers highlight past outbreaks at international event

More people sick in Salmonella outbreak as recalls of cantaloupe continue to expand

Utah reinstates raw milk dairy that caused September’s Campylobacter outbreak

Ecuador company named as a supplier of cinnamon in outbreak of lead in children

FSA issues chocolate warning after reports of illness

Daycare center kitchen reopens after outbreak that sickened hundreds

Credit card data used to trace possible cases in botulism outbreak

More cantaloupe recalled in connection with a deadly outbreak of Salmonella infections

Walmart, Aldi, Sprouts, and others received fruit linked to the deadly Listeria outbreak

Canadian patients in cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak more than double; one dead

Patient count doubles in outbreak traced to cantaloupe; two have died

Federal officials investigating new outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections

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