Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Publisher’s Platform: New Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak prompts a memory of the deadly Jensen Farms Listeria tragedy

— OPINION — As of Nov. 17, this year 43 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 15 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from Oct. 17,

By Bill Marler

/ 20 Nov 2023

Publisher’s Platform: New Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak prompts a memory of the deadly Jensen Farms Listeria tragedy

Rice noodles behind Bacillus cereus outbreak in China

A large outbreak with almost 200 cases in China was caused by poor hygiene at the producer and inadequate food storage at schools, according to a recent study. An outbreak

By News Desk

/ 19 Nov 2023

Rice noodles behind Bacillus cereus outbreak in China

Almost 70 freshcut fruit products, including cantaloupe, recalled in connection to outbreak

Canadian officials have ordered the recall of dozens of freshcut fruit products in connection with an outbreak of Salmonella infections. The 69 products under recall are sold under a variety

By News Desk

/ 19 Nov 2023

Almost 70 freshcut fruit products, including cantaloupe, recalled in connection to outbreak

New infections from Listeria linked to fresh peaches, nectarines and plums

A new outbreak of infections from Listeria has sparked a recall of whole, fresh peaches, plums and nectarines. The recall implicates 12 fresh fruits sold under at least three brands.

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Nov 2023

New infections from Listeria linked to fresh peaches, nectarines and plums

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

According to the Food and Drug Administration, the number of children sickened by lead in imported applesauce products has grown from 22 to 34 in the past four days. The

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Nov 2023

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

U.S. declares Salmonella outbreak traced to imported cantaloupe; Canada also has an outbreak

State and federal officials in the United States and Canada are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cantaloupes. In the United States, 43 people have been confirmed as

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Nov 2023

U.S. declares Salmonella outbreak traced to imported cantaloupe; Canada also has an outbreak

Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning

High levels of an additive in tortillas have been identified as the likely cause of a significant outbreak in Finland. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto), National Institute of Health and

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Nov 2023

Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning

Restaurant worker in Georgia diagnosed with hepatitis A; customers urged to get vaccinated

Hepatitis A infection has been diagnosed in a server at Lolita’s Bar and Grill located at 472 Buford Drive in Lawrenceville, GA. Individuals who ate at the restaurant from

By News Desk

/ 16 Nov 2023

Restaurant worker in Georgia diagnosed with hepatitis A; customers urged to get vaccinated

Canadian officials confirm cantaloupe link to outbreak of Salmonella illnesses

Public health officials in Canada have confirmed that cantaloupes are the source of an outbreak of Salmonella infections. The British Columbia Center for Disease Control reports that the outbreak is

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Nov 2023

Canadian officials confirm cantaloupe link to outbreak of Salmonella illnesses

FDA reports two new outbreaks of unknown origin

The FDA has opened two new outbreak investigations, one for Listeria infections and one for E. Coli infections. In the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration reported 11

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Nov 2023

FDA reports two new outbreaks of unknown origin

Canadian officials trace Salmonella outbreak to raw pet food; 40 patients confirmed

Canadian officials report that an outbreak of Salmonella infections in people has been traced to raw pet food and possibly contact with cattle. The Public Health Agency of Canada just

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Nov 2023

Canadian officials trace Salmonella outbreak to raw pet food; 40 patients confirmed

11th Circuit receives Parnell’s reply on his motion for an early release

Appellate attorney Amy Lee Copeland has provided the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit with Stewart Parnell’s Reply Brief. The reply is to the government’s

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Nov 2023

11th Circuit receives Parnell’s reply on his motion for an early release

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Publisher’s Platform: New Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak prompts a memory of the deadly Jensen Farms Listeria tragedy

Rice noodles behind Bacillus cereus outbreak in China

Almost 70 freshcut fruit products, including cantaloupe, recalled in connection to outbreak

New infections from Listeria linked to fresh peaches, nectarines and plums

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

U.S. declares Salmonella outbreak traced to imported cantaloupe; Canada also has an outbreak

Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning

Restaurant worker in Georgia diagnosed with hepatitis A; customers urged to get vaccinated

Canadian officials confirm cantaloupe link to outbreak of Salmonella illnesses

FDA reports two new outbreaks of unknown origin

Canadian officials trace Salmonella outbreak to raw pet food; 40 patients confirmed

11th Circuit receives Parnell’s reply on his motion for an early release