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Last month I said about the botulism outbreak (that had at that time "only" sickened 13 – now 51 and rising) linked to ByHeart Infant Formula: “The lawsuits filed

By Bill Marler

/ 22 Dec 2025

Publisher's Platform: Retailers, time for moral and legal responsibility

Public health alert issued for ground beef sold at Whole Foods because of E. coli risk

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli

By News Desk

/ 3 Jun 2025

Public health alert issued for ground beef sold at Whole Foods because of E. coli risk

Whole Foods in Cupertino shut down after repeated vermin violations

Health inspectors shut down a Whole Foods Market in Cupertino, CA, earlier this month after finding widespread vermin violations, including live rodents in multiple parts of the store. The affected

By News Desk

/ 29 Apr 2025

Whole Foods in Cupertino shut down after repeated vermin violations

Frozen fruits sold by Walmart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target, Aldi, and AWG recalled because of Listeria contamination

SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., is recalling specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier because of the potential for these products to be

By News Desk

/ 22 Jun 2023

Frozen fruits sold by Walmart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target, Aldi, and AWG recalled because of Listeria contamination

FDA links Listeria outbreak to cheeses sold at Whole Foods, Safeway and other retailers

The FDA is investigating an outbreak of infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes that are linked to certain Brie and Camembert cheeses that were sold nationwide. Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Sep 2022

FDA links Listeria outbreak to cheeses sold at Whole Foods, Safeway and other retailers

USDA posts public alert about plastic in some organic ground beef sold by Whole Foods stores

The USDA has issued a public health alert for certain organic ground beef distributed to Whole Foods stores because it may contain pieces of hard plastic. There is concern that

By News Desk

/ 11 May 2022

USDA posts public alert about plastic in some organic ground beef sold by Whole Foods stores

Company recalls fresh organic green beans from Whole Foods, Aldi and Lidl after testing finds Listeria

Alpine Fresh Inc. of Doral, FL, is recalling its 1-pound packages of “Hippie Organics” french green beans after company testing found contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company distributed the organic

By News Desk

/ 21 Apr 2022

Studies call into question ‘raised without antibiotics’ claims; Whole Foods named

It does not look like there is going to be any recall of mislabeled beef, but new studies do mean there is more uncertainty at the meat counter. The study

By Dan Flynn

/ 12 Apr 2022

Studies call into question ‘raised without antibiotics’ claims; Whole Foods named

Outbreak linked to shrimp ends; consumers urged to check freezers

Officials say a Salmonella Weltevreden outbreak linked to imported, cooked, frozen shrimp is over, but they are concerned some consumers may have the shrimp on hand. As of Sept. 21

By News Desk

/ 22 Sep 2021

Outbreak linked to shrimp ends; consumers urged to check freezers

Bottled water’s arsenic king remains legal but still loaded with heavy metal

Consumer Reports still has a knack for finding something hiding in plain sight that many people will find outrageous. The find this time is bottled Starkey Spring Water manufactured by

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Jun 2020

Bottled water’s arsenic king remains legal but still loaded with heavy metal

Unclear if Jimmy John’s still implicated in outbreak; FDA posts new public notice

Having originally reported that an outbreak was linked to clover sprouts used by Jimmy John’s restaurants, the FDA now says the E. coli outbreak is related to products from

By News Desk

/ 18 Mar 2020

Unclear if Jimmy John’s still implicated in outbreak; FDA posts new public notice

Whole Foods Market recalls sandwich cookies over allergy concerns

Following two consumer reports of allergic reactions, Whole Foods Market is recalling its 365 brand “Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cremes” and 365 brand “Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Caramel

By News Desk

/ 20 Dec 2019

Whole Foods Market recalls sandwich cookies over allergy concerns

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Publisher's Platform: Retailers, time for moral and legal responsibility

Public health alert issued for ground beef sold at Whole Foods because of E. coli risk

Whole Foods in Cupertino shut down after repeated vermin violations

Frozen fruits sold by Walmart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target, Aldi, and AWG recalled because of Listeria contamination

FDA links Listeria outbreak to cheeses sold at Whole Foods, Safeway and other retailers

USDA posts public alert about plastic in some organic ground beef sold by Whole Foods stores

Company recalls fresh organic green beans from Whole Foods, Aldi and Lidl after testing finds Listeria

Studies call into question ‘raised without antibiotics’ claims; Whole Foods named

Outbreak linked to shrimp ends; consumers urged to check freezers

Bottled water’s arsenic king remains legal but still loaded with heavy metal

Unclear if Jimmy John’s still implicated in outbreak; FDA posts new public notice

Whole Foods Market recalls sandwich cookies over allergy concerns