Both the FDA and the CDC know what romaine lettuce grower is responsible for a deadly outbreak of E. coli O157 infections in late 2024, but the agencies won’t release that grower’s name.
In February reports just obtained by Food Safety News, the Food and Drug Administration and the
Continue Reading Federal agencies won’t report what companies were involved in romaine outbreak despite promise of ‘radical transparency’
Federal and state officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses thought to be linked to lettuce.
There are 69 confirmed patients from 10 states, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The outbreak announcement has details consistent with those reported by the St. Louis County health department
Continue Reading New outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 likely caused by salad containing romaine and iceberg lettuce
Researchers from The Ohio State University have conducted a study on the attribution, burden and economic costs of foodborne illnesses associated with leafy greens in the United States. The study, led by Xuerui Yang and Robert Scharff, sheds light on the impact of leafy greens on public health and the
Continue Reading Study finds leafy greens responsible for significant portion of U.S. foodborne illnesses and costs
To mitigate the risk associated with E. coli O157:H7 in romaine lettuce from the United States, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced the implementation of temporary Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) license conditions.
The measures will be in effect from Sept. 28 to Dec. 20.
According to the
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C&E Farms Inc., of Oxnard, CA, is recalling certain bins of romaine lettuce because the product may be contaminated with rodent droppings.
According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on June 16, 2023, and is ongoing.
The recalled product was distributed in Massachusetts and
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G.O. Corporation of Minneapolis, MN, is recalling 11,500 pounds of romaine lettuce, including salad mixes containing lettuce, because of potential contamination from deer feces.
Deer feces have the potential to transmit various harmful pathogens, including E.coli.
According to the detail posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on
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The CDC is now reporting that the number of sick people has more than doubled in an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak associated with romaine lettuce on sandwiches from Wendy’s restaurants.
As of this afternoon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has confirmed reports of 84 people infected.
Continue Reading Dozens more sick in E. coli outbreak linked to romaine served at Wendy’s restaurants
The FDA today reported it did not find any troublesome E. coli or Salmonella strains in samples of romaine collected for a special investigation program, but the agency cautioned that the samples represent a “relatively small” portion of romaine lettuce grown in certain areas.
“The findings of this assignment suggest
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Officials are investigating another outbreak of E. Coli O157: H7 infections of unknown origin. It’s the third such outbreak reported in three weeks. Although the CDC says the cause is unknown, it also says recalled romaine lettuce has tested positive for the outbreak strain of the pathogen.
On Nov. 6,
Continue Reading Another E. coli outbreak linked to romaine; illnesses span 6 states
Outbreaks A, B, and C sickened at least 188 people in 2019 when they ate romaine lettuce contaminated with E Coli O157:H7.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on May 21 this year that the E. coli O157:H7 contamination responsible for all three romaine outbreaks likely came from fecal
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