Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Patient count tops 150 in fatal outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles

Additional patients have been identified in an outbreak of illnesses traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles. FDA testing has shown that more of the company’s products are contaminated with

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Sep 2024

County warns attendees of Elks Lodge dinner about Shigella outbreak

Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Public and Environmental Health officials are advising community residents who attended a dinner at the Elks Lodge in Eureka, CA, on Wednesday,

By News Desk

/ 5 Sep 2024

County warns attendees of Elks Lodge dinner about Shigella outbreak

Yersinia outbreak linked to milkshakes in Australia

Scientists have found a contaminated ingredient used in milkshakes was likely to blame for a Yersinia outbreak in an Australian state. In January 2023, an outbreak of Yersinia enterocolitica in

By Joe Whitworth

/ 5 Sep 2024

Yersinia outbreak linked to milkshakes in Australia

Researchers determine Salmonella outbreak in Italy caused by pork product

Researchers have reported on issues found at a company linked to a Salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 60 people in Italy in 2022. The paper in the Italian Journal

By News Desk

/ 3 Sep 2024

Researchers determine Salmonella outbreak in Italy caused by pork product

New E. coli outbreak under investigation

The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections that has sickened 25 people. The Food and Drug Administration has not reported where the patients live

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Aug 2024

New E. coli outbreak under investigation

Washington State dairy again in the spotlight for pathogens in its raw milk; recall issued

A dairy operation in Washington has recalled raw milk because of contamination with E. coli. Earlier this month raw milk from the same dairy was linked to Campylobacter jejuni infections.

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Aug 2024

Washington State dairy again in the spotlight for pathogens in its raw milk; recall issued

Inspection report reveals history of sanitation issues at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly Listeria outbreak

Over a year of repeated sanitation failures — totaling 69 violations — at Boar’s Head’s Virginia plant, appears to have fueled the ongoing Listeria outbreak that has sickened 57 people

By Jonan Pilet

/ 29 Aug 2024

Inspection report reveals history of sanitation issues at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly Listeria outbreak

CDC reports additional 14 illnesses and 5 deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported new cases and deaths associated with the ongoing Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats. Since the

By Jonan Pilet

/ 28 Aug 2024

CDC reports additional 14 illnesses and 5 deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats

Recalls issued as New Zealand authorities probe illnesses

Oysters and dried cured meats have been recalled in New Zealand as part of two separate foodborne illness investigations. Te Matuku Oysters has recalled certain batches of Premium Export Grade

By Joe Whitworth

/ 27 Aug 2024

Recalls issued as New Zealand authorities probe illnesses

FDA says outbreak traced to cucumbers has ended with more than 500 people sickened

Federal officials report that an outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cucumbers has ended. In an update on Aug. 22, the Food and Drug Administration reported that 551 people had

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Aug 2024

FDA says outbreak traced to cucumbers has ended with more than 500 people sickened

More patients added to toll in deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz edibles

The patient count in a deadly outbreak traced to edibles continues to increase with 145 patients having developed symptoms since the previous update this past week. The Food and Drug

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Aug 2024

More patients added to toll in deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz edibles

FDA launches investigation into new Listeria outbreak; source of Salmonella outbreak determined to be mangoes

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes. According to the Food and Administration, three confirmed patients were present as of Aug. 21. An outbreak is

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Aug 2024

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Patient count tops 150 in fatal outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles

County warns attendees of Elks Lodge dinner about Shigella outbreak

Yersinia outbreak linked to milkshakes in Australia

Researchers determine Salmonella outbreak in Italy caused by pork product

New E. coli outbreak under investigation

Washington State dairy again in the spotlight for pathogens in its raw milk; recall issued

Inspection report reveals history of sanitation issues at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly Listeria outbreak

CDC reports additional 14 illnesses and 5 deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats

Recalls issued as New Zealand authorities probe illnesses

FDA says outbreak traced to cucumbers has ended with more than 500 people sickened

More patients added to toll in deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz edibles

FDA launches investigation into new Listeria outbreak; source of Salmonella outbreak determined to be mangoes