Federal officials have discovered a new outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Infantis.
Investigators with the Food and Drug Administration have not yet determined what food or beverage is the source of the Salmonella. A dozen people have been confirmed sick, but the FDA has not reported their ages or
Continue Reading FDA announces new Salmonella outbreak; other investigations continue
Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Hartford.
The Food and Drug Administration reports that it has begun traceback efforts but it has not revealed what foods or beverages are being traced. The agency reports that at least 31 people have been sickened in the
Continue Reading New Salmonella outbreak identified with more than 30 patients; cause not yet foundOrganic sprouted chia powder was responsible for an unusual Salmonella outbreak — which now appears to be over — that sickened 31 people in 16 states. It was unusual in that the organic sprouted chia powder was said to be responsible for three strains of Salmonella in the single outbreak.
Continue Reading CDC: Outbreak Linked to Organic Sprouted Chia Powder Produced Three Salmonella Strains
As investigations continue into 80 Salmonella illnesses linked to chia powder in the U.S. and Canada, more companies are recalling their products. First, Navitas Naturals recalled its Organic Sprouted Chia Powder and Omega Blend Sprouted Smoothie Mix, along with the Williams-Sonoma Omega 3 Smoothie Mixer, on May 28. This recall
Continue Reading Comprehensive List: Recalled Chia Powder Brands and Related Salmonella Cases
Chia seeds are an increasingly popular ingredient in the health food world. The Dr. Oz Show and various health magazines have been highlighting them, and recipes with this “superfood” have been popping up all over Pinterest and BuzzFeed. But before you go adding chia powder to your morning smoothie, check
Continue Reading Chia Seeds: 65 Salmonella Infections, Expanding Recall
Health Matters America Inc. of Cheektowaga, NY, has voluntarily recalled is Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder and Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder due to possible Salmonella contamination. The products included in this voluntary recall include: ORGANIC TRADITIONS SPROUTED CHIA SEED POWDER Lot numbers BIO13SBCS275, BIO13SBCS290, BIO14SBCS290, BIO13SBCS310, BIO13SBCS330,
Continue Reading Update: More Brands of Chia Seed Powder Recalled; U.S. Salmonella Cases at 17, 24 in Canada
A second victim of the widespread Salmonella outbreak linked to Taco Bell restaurants filed a lawsuit against the restaurant chain Monday. The plaintiff in the lawsuit is Tammy Hale, a Scioto County, Ohio resident who became ill with a Salmonella Hartford infection after eating at a Taco Bell in Wheelersburg
Continue Reading Second Salmonella Lawsuit Filed Against Taco Bell
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced yesterday that the agency is collaborating with public health officials in several states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to investigate two Salmonella outbreaks that have been ongoing since April.
According
Continue Reading Mexican Fast Food Linked to 2 Salmonella Outbreaks
