Foodborne Illness Investigations

Infant formula plant remains closed for flood cleanup; no word on how long it will take

It is unclear what actions an infant formula manufacturer is taking to clean its production facility after it was inundated recently with floodwaters. Abbott Nutrition shut down operations at its

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Jun 2022

Infant formula plant remains closed for flood cleanup; no word on how long it will take

The death of another baby linked to Abbott infant formula apparently under investigation

According to press reports, the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it was notified of one more infant death in January potentially related to Abbott Laboratories’ baby formula and

By News Desk

/ 25 Jun 2022

Two new Salmonella outbreaks identified as FDA continues investigation work on others

The FDA is investigating two new outbreaks of Salmonella infections that have together sickened more than 50 people. An outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup has sickened 40 people, but the Food

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jun 2022

Two new Salmonella outbreaks identified as FDA continues investigation work on others

Denmark hit by a trio of Listeria outbreaks with unknown sources; eight deaths reported

Officials in Denmark are investigating three separate Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks that have affected almost 30 people with eight deaths reported. The Statens Serum Institut, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Jun 2022

Denmark hit by a trio of Listeria outbreaks with unknown sources; eight deaths reported

Ferrero gets go-ahead to restart Belgian plant

The Belgian food safety agency has given the green light for Ferrero to resume production at the factory behind a large, International Salmonella outbreak. The Federal Agency for the Safety

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Jun 2022

Ferrero gets go-ahead to restart Belgian plant

Floodwaters force infant formula plant to close down again ‘for a few weeks’

The infant formula plant that just reopened June 4 after being closed for almost four months because of food safety problems is closed again, this time because of flooding. Abbott

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Jun 2022

Floodwaters force infant formula plant to close down again ‘for a few weeks’

Hundreds sick in Mexico linked to Clenbuterol in meat

Hundreds of people in a Mexican municipality have fallen ill with the suspicion falling on meat contaminated with Clenbuterol. Officials in Seyé, in the Mexican state of Yucatan, said the

By News Desk

/ 17 Jun 2022

Hundreds sick in Mexico linked to Clenbuterol in meat

No details on new outbreak of Listeria infections; FDA working on other outbreaks

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes but have not released any specific information. The Food and Drug Administration announced the outbreak investigation in its

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Jun 2022

No details on new outbreak of Listeria infections; FDA working on other outbreaks

Expert shares insights into outbreak trends in South Africa

The real burden of foodborne disease and outbreaks in South Africa is not clear, according to a specialist from the country’s public health institute. Juno Thomas, from the National

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Jun 2022

Expert shares insights into outbreak trends in South Africa

Studies show investment in public health can prevent foodborne illness outbreaks

A new study from the Colorado School of Public Health shows investment in public health programs helps prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses. The study, publishing in the Emerging Infectious

By News Desk

/ 12 Jun 2022

Studies show investment in public health can prevent foodborne illness outbreaks

One dead in 38-state backyard poultry outbreak

An outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to backyard poultry flocks has sickened 219 people, resulting in 27 hospitalizations and one death, according to an update from the CDC. Of those

By News Desk

/ 11 Jun 2022

One dead in 38-state backyard poultry outbreak

Investigators raid Ferrero as part of Salmonella outbreak probe

Authorities have searched a number of Ferrero sites as investigations continue into a large Salmonella outbreak. Six facilities in Belgium and Luxembourg were targeted this week including the factory in

By News Desk

/ 11 Jun 2022

Investigators raid Ferrero as part of Salmonella outbreak probe

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Foodborne Illness Investigations

Infant formula plant remains closed for flood cleanup; no word on how long it will take

Two new Salmonella outbreaks identified as FDA continues investigation work on others

Denmark hit by a trio of Listeria outbreaks with unknown sources; eight deaths reported

Ferrero gets go-ahead to restart Belgian plant

Floodwaters force infant formula plant to close down again ‘for a few weeks’

Hundreds sick in Mexico linked to Clenbuterol in meat

No details on new outbreak of Listeria infections; FDA working on other outbreaks

Expert shares insights into outbreak trends in South Africa

Studies show investment in public health can prevent foodborne illness outbreaks

One dead in 38-state backyard poultry outbreak

Investigators raid Ferrero as part of Salmonella outbreak probe

Your Support Protects Public Health