Foodborne Illness Investigations

Ireland publishes 2019 illness and outbreak data

There was a decline in most causes of foodborne illness, plus 25 outbreaks were reported in 2019, according to data released by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The

By News Desk

/ 22 Feb 2022

Ireland publishes 2019 illness and outbreak data

Publisher’s Platform: I have some questions about the infant formula outbreak — Why was there a two-year gap in FDA inspections at plant?

I have some questions. First some basic facts: One ill with Salmonella, Three ill with Cronobacter sakazakii with one death in Minnesota, Ohio and Texas Findings to date include several

By Bill Marler

/ 21 Feb 2022

Publisher’s Platform: I have some questions about the infant formula outbreak — Why was there a two-year gap in FDA inspections at plant?

Many countries received recalled infant formula linked to outbreak; one death under investigation

Recalls are being issued worldwide for powdered infant formula, including Similac, following the announcement of recalls in the United States and Canada. Those recalls include actions in Singapore and New

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Feb 2022

Many countries received recalled infant formula linked to outbreak; one death under investigation

Abbott recalls infant formula in Canada as outbreak investigation continues

Abbott is recalling certain powdered infant formula products from the marketplace in Canada because of possible Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered by a recall initiated in

By News Desk

/ 18 Feb 2022

Abbott recalls infant formula in Canada as outbreak investigation continues

Abbott recalls baby formula after report of illnesses, including one death

Abbott is recalling powdered infant formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare manufactured in Sturgis, MI, one of the company’s manufacturing facilities. Four illnesses and one death have been linked

By News Desk

/ 18 Feb 2022

Abbott recalls baby formula after report of illnesses, including one death

Listeria outbreak grows; new outbreak linked to infant formula kills one

Another person has been added to the patient toll in an outbreak of Listeria infections of unknown origins, according to the Food and Drug Administration. As of Feb. 17 there

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Feb 2022

Listeria outbreak grows; new outbreak linked to infant formula kills one

Norovirus behind a third of outbreaks in Finland

Norovirus was the main cause of foodborne outbreaks in Finland from 2017 to 2019, according to figures published recently by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto). About 2,900 people were

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Feb 2022

Norovirus behind a third of outbreaks in Finland

Program offers accreditation bodies help in giving approval to labs for food testing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened an application portal for accreditation bodies interested in participating in the Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) program. Under the

By News Desk

/ 18 Feb 2022

Program offers accreditation bodies help in giving approval to labs for food testing

Urgent warning issued about infant formula and Cronobacter, Salmonella infections

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners are investigating four consumer complaints of infant illness related to infant formula products from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI, facility.

By News Desk

/ 17 Feb 2022

Urgent warning issued about infant formula and Cronobacter, Salmonella infections

3 ill in Massachusetts after handling dog treats contaminated with Salmonella

Three people have been infected with salmonellosis after contact with contaminated dog treats, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). The Massachusetts DPH is advising consumers who have

By News Desk

/ 17 Feb 2022

3 ill in Massachusetts after handling dog treats contaminated with Salmonella

Hepatitis A scare at Tim Hortons in Saskatchewan; seek vaccinations now

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public to a risk of exposure to hepatitis A from a food service employee at a restaurant located in Emerald Park, SK.

By News Desk

/ 17 Feb 2022

Hepatitis A scare at Tim Hortons in Saskatchewan; seek vaccinations now

FDA investigating new Listeria outbreak; continues work on 2 other Listeria outbreaks and 2 E. coli outbreaks

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes but a cause has not yet been determined. The Food and Drug Administration reports that 13 people have

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Feb 2022

FDA investigating new Listeria outbreak; continues work on 2 other Listeria outbreaks and 2 E. coli outbreaks

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Foodborne Illness Investigations

Ireland publishes 2019 illness and outbreak data

Publisher’s Platform: I have some questions about the infant formula outbreak — Why was there a two-year gap in FDA inspections at plant?

Many countries received recalled infant formula linked to outbreak; one death under investigation

Abbott recalls infant formula in Canada as outbreak investigation continues

Abbott recalls baby formula after report of illnesses, including one death

Listeria outbreak grows; new outbreak linked to infant formula kills one

Norovirus behind a third of outbreaks in Finland

Program offers accreditation bodies help in giving approval to labs for food testing

Urgent warning issued about infant formula and Cronobacter, Salmonella infections

3 ill in Massachusetts after handling dog treats contaminated with Salmonella

Hepatitis A scare at Tim Hortons in Saskatchewan; seek vaccinations now

FDA investigating new Listeria outbreak; continues work on 2 other Listeria outbreaks and 2 E. coli outbreaks