An outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections traced to romaine lettuce has been declared over without the name of the lettuce supplier being released to the public.
The outbreak, which sickened at least 88 people, was first reported by the Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 4, 2024. Illnesses began
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In early December 2024 the FDA stated:
“The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school. Based
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The FDA has begun inspections of a company linked to a listeria outbreak, but has not released the name of the company.
The Food and Drug Administration has also begun sample collection and testing and on-site inspection but the agency has not reported what food is being tested or what
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A new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes is under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration.
As of Dec. 26, there were 31 patients in the outbreak. The FDA has not reported where the patients live. The agency has begun traceback efforts, but has not yet reported what food
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The Food and Drug Administration is continuing to investigate multiple foodborne outbreaks.
For an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak traced to a blend of iceberg and romaine chopped lettuce, the patient count has increased to 86, up from 75 a week ago. The sick people are spread across 12 states, and
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Federal officials are not naming the supplier of lettuce traced to a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections even though they have identified it.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and prevention are investigating the outbreak, which has sickened at least 75 people across
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In response to FDA’s “Southwest Agricultural Region Environmental Microbiology Study (2019 – 2024)” the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association wrote, “Clearly, more scientific data is needed…” (1) . I disagree, there is a plethora of scientific data in the FDA study plus the considerable body of scientific data
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A national trade organization representing beef producers is pushing back against a research project that has found that dust from feedlots can contaminate produce growing fields and irrigation water.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association posted a statement saying that more research is needed.
The pushback came after the Food and
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Feedlots likely contribute to the contamination of fresh produce in nearby fields, according to a study initiated after a deadly E. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.
The 2018 outbreak sickened 210 people, with 96 requiring hospitalization. Five of the patients died. The outbreak, which was linked to romaine lettuce
Continue Reading Researchers establish a link between feedlots and contamination of produce, irrigation water
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During my time at Marler Clark, I have had the chance to witness and work on some of the most tragic and profoundly disturbing foodborne illness outbreaks our firm has encountered.
Here are a few of the recent, particularly alarming outbreaks—some of which I had extensive
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