Foodborne Illness Investigations

FDA warns against sprouts tied to the outbreak; other outbreak investigations ongoing

During this first week of 2023, the Food and Drug Administration continues to investigate three outbreaks of foodborne illnesses initially reported in 2022. The most recent outbreak has sickened people

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Jan 2023

FDA warns against sprouts tied to the outbreak; other outbreak investigations ongoing

Baby cucumbers suspected in Australian Salmonella outbreak

Almost 20 people have fallen sick in an Australian state with baby cucumbers suspected as being the source of infection. The Western Australia (WA) Department of Health has linked 19

By News Desk

/ 3 Jan 2023

Baby cucumbers suspected in Australian Salmonella outbreak

Sweden was also affected by illnesses linked to Cape Verde

Sweden has become the latest country to report Shigella infections in people who had been to Cape Verde. Shigella patients have also been found in the Netherlands, Denmark, France, Germany,

By News Desk

/ 3 Jan 2023

Sweden was also affected by illnesses linked to Cape Verde

Listeria outbreak investigation details revealed in FDA warning letter to Big Olaf Creamery

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 2 Jan 2023

Listeria outbreak investigation details revealed in FDA warning letter to Big Olaf Creamery

New Salmonella outbreak investigated by FDA; two other outbreaks unresolved

The FDA is investigating a new outbreak on infections related to consumption of raw alfalfa sprouts. At least 15 people in Nebraska have become sick from Salmonella Typhimurium. U.S.

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Dec 2022

New Salmonella outbreak investigated by FDA; two other outbreaks unresolved

Sprouts recalled in response to Salmonella outbreak

SunSprout Enterprises is recalling raw alfalfa sprouts because of potential contamination with Salmonella. This recall is a result of an investigation by Nebraska and the federal CDC of an outbreak

By News Desk

/ 29 Dec 2022

Sprouts recalled in response to Salmonella outbreak

Select outbreaks posted by CDC and FDA sickened hundreds in 2022

This year saw the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issue notices on 11 multi-state foodborne illness outbreaks, ranging from ground beef to strawberries. The Food and Drug Administration’s

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Dec 2022

Select outbreaks posted by CDC and FDA sickened hundreds in 2022

Was there a ‘Black Swan’ event ahead of the Jack-in-the-Box outbreak 30 years ago?

Several months before this date 30 years ago, a Black Swan event occurred in Japan. The 67-year-old president of the United States, George H.W. Bush while at a state

By Dan Flynn

/ 28 Dec 2022

Was there a ‘Black Swan’ event ahead of the Jack-in-the-Box outbreak 30 years ago?

Toxic plant caused illness and death in China

Ten people were sick and one died in China this past year after eating a toxic plant. The food poisoning was caused by the wild plant Anisodus tanguticus, which contains

By News Desk

/ 28 Dec 2022

Toxic plant caused illness and death in China

Nebraska officials investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to sprouts

Nebraska officials are urging the public to avoid eating alfalfa sprouts after at least a dozen people have been confirmed sick in an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium. The sick people

By News Desk

/ 26 Dec 2022

Nebraska officials investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to sprouts

Cause of illnesses from spinach in Australia identified; Costco among stores that received product

Investigations into almost 200 foodborne illnesses in Australia after eating a brand of baby spinach have revealed what caused the illnesses. Riviera Farms said the spinach was contaminated with a

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Dec 2022

Cause of illnesses from spinach in Australia identified; Costco among stores that received product

English salad testing finds Listeria strain behind the past outbreak

Researchers have found a mixed salad contaminated with the same type of Listeria that caused a multi-country outbreak with 54 cases and 10 deaths several years ago. Salad and other

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Dec 2022

English salad testing finds Listeria strain behind the past outbreak

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Foodborne Illness Investigations

FDA warns against sprouts tied to the outbreak; other outbreak investigations ongoing

Baby cucumbers suspected in Australian Salmonella outbreak

Sweden was also affected by illnesses linked to Cape Verde

Listeria outbreak investigation details revealed in FDA warning letter to Big Olaf Creamery

New Salmonella outbreak investigated by FDA; two other outbreaks unresolved

Sprouts recalled in response to Salmonella outbreak

Select outbreaks posted by CDC and FDA sickened hundreds in 2022

Was there a ‘Black Swan’ event ahead of the Jack-in-the-Box outbreak 30 years ago?

Toxic plant caused illness and death in China

Nebraska officials investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to sprouts

Cause of illnesses from spinach in Australia identified; Costco among stores that received product

English salad testing finds Listeria strain behind the past outbreak

Your Support Protects Public Health