Foodborne Illness Investigations

Large multi-country Listeria outbreak linked to trout

A Listeria outbreak that affected more than 50 people was the biggest fish-product-related incident in Germany, according to researchers. The large listeriosis outbreak with 55 cases affected Germany, Austria, Denmark,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Apr 2023

Large multi-country Listeria outbreak linked to trout

MasterChef cooks cause food poisoning in Spain

More than 40 people are suspected to have been affected by food poisoning as part of a TV cooking show in Spain. Health officials in Valencia confirmed to local media

By News Desk

/ 13 Apr 2023

MasterChef cooks cause food poisoning in Spain

FDA says the hepatitis A virus in this year’s frozen strawberry outbreak is identical to one from 2022

Federal officials have confirmed that the strain of hepatitis A virus found in frozen organic strawberries involved in a multi-state outbreak this year is the same strain that caused an

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Apr 2023

FDA says the hepatitis A virus in this year’s frozen strawberry outbreak is identical to one from 2022

CDC reports that outbreak traced to enoki mushrooms has ended; concerns continue about this imported commodity

Federal officials say an outbreak of Listeria infections traced to enoki mushrooms has ended. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the outbreak sickened five people in four

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Apr 2023

CDC reports that outbreak traced to enoki mushrooms has ended; concerns continue about this imported commodity

Officials link Revolution Farms lettuces to Listeria outbreak; recall expanded

A Michigan producer has expanded a lettuce recall because its products have been linked to an ongoing multi-state outbreak of infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes. The recall by Revolution Farms

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Apr 2023

Officials link Revolution Farms lettuces to Listeria outbreak; recall expanded

Vanuatu reports ciguatera cases; puffer fish kills 1 in Malaysia

Almost 30 cases of ciguatera fish poisoning have been recorded so far this year in Vanuatu. The 27 patients range in age from 6 to 67 years old with the

By News Desk

/ 6 Apr 2023

Vanuatu reports ciguatera cases; puffer fish kills 1 in Malaysia

Publisher’s Platform: A history of flour outbreaks in recent years

With another flour-related foodborne illness outbreak brewing – this time Salmonella – a bit(e) of history might be on the menu. Here is the latest one: As of March 30, 2023,

By Bill Marler

/ 4 Apr 2023

Publisher’s Platform: A history of flour outbreaks in recent years

CDC says outbreak of Listeria infections traced to deli meat and cheese is over

A deadly Listeria outbreak from deli meat and cheese has ended, according to federal officials. The notice this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was the first

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Apr 2023

CDC says outbreak of Listeria infections traced to deli meat and cheese is over

FDA, and CDC say flour is the source of the Salmonella outbreak; brands not known yet

Federal officials have identified flour as the source of a Salmonella Infantis outbreak that has sickened people in 11 states. Three people have been hospitalized. The Food and Drug Administration

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Mar 2023

FDA, and CDC say flour is the source of the Salmonella outbreak; brands not known yet

FDA announces new Salmonella outbreak; other investigations continue

Federal officials have discovered a new outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Infantis. Investigators with the Food and Drug Administration have not yet determined what food or beverage is the

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Mar 2023

FDA announces new Salmonella outbreak; other investigations continue

Infected food handler linked to a Spanish norovirus outbreak

Infected food handlers continued working in a large norovirus outbreak in Spain in 2021, according to a study. In the summer of 2021, an outbreak of norovirus affected 163 patients,

By News Desk

/ 30 Mar 2023

Infected food handler linked to a Spanish norovirus outbreak

Campylobacter outbreak spoils wedding in Australia

Almost 30 people fell sick after eating a duck brioche canapé at a wedding in Australia in 2022, according to a study recently released. It is likely that inadequate cooking

By News Desk

/ 28 Mar 2023

Campylobacter outbreak spoils wedding in Australia

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Foodborne Illness Investigations

Large multi-country Listeria outbreak linked to trout

MasterChef cooks cause food poisoning in Spain

FDA says the hepatitis A virus in this year’s frozen strawberry outbreak is identical to one from 2022

CDC reports that outbreak traced to enoki mushrooms has ended; concerns continue about this imported commodity

Officials link Revolution Farms lettuces to Listeria outbreak; recall expanded

Vanuatu reports ciguatera cases; puffer fish kills 1 in Malaysia

CDC says outbreak of Listeria infections traced to deli meat and cheese is over

FDA, and CDC say flour is the source of the Salmonella outbreak; brands not known yet

FDA announces new Salmonella outbreak; other investigations continue

Infected food handler linked to a Spanish norovirus outbreak

Campylobacter outbreak spoils wedding in Australia

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