We know that Wendy’s knows, but is not yet saying – they will eventually and I continue to sue them. It is also possible the FDA knows, but also is not saying – yet.
I am not that far behind.
Well, we know from Wendy’s and the FDA that the
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: I’m getting closer to finding the grower, processor, shipper of the lettuce linked to the Wendy’s E. coli outbreak
Early findings from researchers in Spain has found organic produce can be contaminated with a range of bacteria.
The study suggests that amoebas that live on organic leafy vegetables can shelter human pathogens like Pseudomonas, Salmonella, and Helicobacter.
Details are based on a poster presentation at the European Congress of
Continue Reading Spanish study finds organic produce contamination
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.
As of Jan. 6, a total of 15 people had been confirmed sick from the outbreak strain
Continue Reading CDC declares outbreak traced to organic baby spinach ends with patients confirmed in 10 states
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I suppose it should not be a surprise. Outbreaks associated with lettuce, specifically the “pre-washed” and “ready-to-eat” varieties, are by no means a new phenomenon. In fact, the frequency with which this country’s fresh produce consuming public has been hit by outbreaks of pathogenic bacteria is astonishing.
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: 53 sick, 30 hospitalized, 4 with kidney failure and 3 dead
An E. coli O157:H7 outbreak traced to fresh spinach from Josie’s Organics continues to grow with new patients and hospitalizations reported. Two more states are now involved.
Federal officials are reporting that four new patients bring the confirmed case count to 14 people, with two new states involved, bringing that
Continue Reading Federal officials continue investigation into E. coli outbreak as more people fall ill
The consumer protection group As You Sow claims it has new testing data showing cadmium, a non-essential heavy metal, in a range of spinach products.
Results from the extensive testing, prompted As You Sow to file legal notices under California’s Toxic Enforcement Act over more than 20 companies whose
Continue Reading Testing points to cadmium as a problem for spinach
The FDA is investigating a new Salmonella outbreak and continues to work on ongoing outbreaks, according to a new report from the agency.
Very few details are available on the new Salmonella outbreak, which has sickened at least 19 people, according to an announcement from the Food and Drug Administration.
Continue Reading FDA investigating one new outbreak, continues to look for causes of others
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new E. Coli outbreak linked to baby spinach that has sickened10 people across seven states. The spinach was distributed nationwide. For more information click here.
The agency has also announced an increase in the number of patients in an ongoing Salmonella
Continue Reading FDA investigating new E. coli outbreak; adds more to patient count in Salmonella outbreak
Officials are investigating a new E. Coli O157:H7 outbreak that is linked to two brands of prepackaged baby spinach. The FDA is investigating farms linked to the spinach.
“One case reported eating Josie’s Organics organic baby spinach purchased from HyVee, and the other case reported Fresh Thyme organic baby spinach
Continue Reading E. coli outbreak traced to organic spinach; product was distributed nationwide
Deep frozen spinach puree has been linked to a foodborne outbreak in Slovakia.
Authorities have not said how many people were affected by tropane alkaloid poisoning but figures in local media vary from a dozen to up to 100 with some needing hospital treatment.
The State Veterinary and Food Administration
Continue Reading Frozen spinach linked to as many as 100 illnesses in Slovakia; recall underway
