Federal officials have announced that an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections traced to organic spinach is over.
The implicated Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach had a best-by date of Oct. 23, 2021.
What restaurants and CDC can do to prevent hepatitis A outbreaks
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As of Nov. 9, 2021, health officials in Roanoke, Virginia, confirmed a total of 50 primary cases and two secondary cases of hepatitis A linked to a hepatitis A positive food service employee who
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Publisher’s Platform: Another E. coli outbreak in leafy greens – given the time of the year likely linked again to Yuma
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On Dec. 29, 2021, The CDC Announced That 13 People Infected With The Outbreak Strain Of E. Coli O157:H7 Have Been Reported From Six States. Illnesses Started On Dates Ranging From Nov.
CDC announces new E. coli outbreak from packaged salads; patients in 6 states
Public health officials are investigating a new outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections that have been linked to two different brands of packaged salads. As of this afternoon no recalls had been initiated.
The Centers
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Publisher’s Platform: Could Dole and Fresh Express face criminal charges for Listeria outbreaks?
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Congress passed the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in 1938 in reaction to growing public safety demands. The primary goal of the Act was to protect the health and safety of the public
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Dole recalls salads from 2 dozen states because of link to Listeria outbreak
Dole Fresh Vegetables announced the recall of all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads processed at its Bessemer City, NC, and Yuma, AZ, processing facilities because of a link to a deadly outbreak of Listeria
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Officials say outbreak is caused by frozen corn, not fresh avocados
Canadian officials have cleared avocados as the source behind an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella infections. They have determined the source of the Salmonella is frozen corn.
“There are now 84 Salmonella illnesses reported across 5
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Dole recalls salads because of new deadly outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections
The FDA, along with the CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections potentially linked to Dole packaged leafy greens. A recall has been initiated, but there is
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USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service investigating botulism outbreak
Federal officials are investigating an outbreak of botulism poisoning, but few details are available.
Canned soup is a suspect food, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
No other details have been
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New Listeria outbreak of unknown origin identified; investigations ongoing in other outbreaks
The FDA has discovered a new outbreak of Listeria infections, but a cause is yet to be determined.
In an update of ongoing outbreaks, the Food and Drug Administration announced the new outbreak, which has
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