A federal investigation of Cronobacter illnesses among babies who consumed powdered infant formula includes two deaths in Ohio, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cronobacter illnesses are rare. On average, between two and four cases are reported to the CDC each year. This investigation already includes four illnesses -one in Minnesota, one […]
Abbott Nutrition has expanded its Similac recall after a second infant death from Cronobacter was reported in Ohio, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This baby is said to have consumed a specialty formula of Similac produced by Abbott Nutrition called Similac PM […]
The CDC is investigating additional reports of Cronobacter infections among infants who consumed now-recalled baby formula. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an investigation of four Cronobacter and Salmonella illnesses among infants who consumed Similac baby formula. Since then, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received more reports of […]
A West Virginia infant’s Salmonella infection is likely linked to recalled baby formula, according to state health officials. The discovery of this illness follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) announcement one week ago that the agency is investigating three Cronobacter infections and one Salmonella Newport infection in Texas reported among infants who consumed […]
Abbott Nutrition issued a baby formula recall for Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare after four illnesses and one fatality were reported among infants who consumed them. The Cronobacter and Salmonella outbreak includes cases from three states, MN (1), OH (1), TX (2). that were reported between September 6, 2021, and December 18, 2021. Three of the babies developed Cronobacter […]
The Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc. of Manchester, CT is expanding its ice cream Listeria recall to include all products manufactured at the facility. The recalled products, listed below, were sold under a variety of brand names including Batch, Royal, Ronny Brook, New Orleans, Maple Valley, Art Cream, Sweet Scoops, Gelato Fiasco, Biggy Iggy’s, Munson, […]
For the second time in nine months, Concord Farms has issued a Listeria recall for enoki mushrooms. These recalled mushrooms were imported from Korea and distributed to retail stores in California. This is one of several ongoing Listeria recalls for enoki mushrooms. Listeria can cause serious illness and death. Among pregnant women, Listeria can cause miscarriage and stillbirth. […]
Jan Fruits of Vernon, CA has issued a Listeria recall for enoki mushrooms. The recalled mushrooms, imported from Taiwan, were distributed to retail stores by California produce distributors and wholesalers. This is one of several recent Listeria recalls for enoki mushrooms. Last week, Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. of Los Angeles issued a recall for enoki mushrooms […]
Salmonella Infantis, which causes serious illness in humans, is widespread in the chicken industry. Now, a recent study shows it’s prevalent on turkey farms, too. The study, conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University, analyzed four years of data collected from turkey farms in North Carolina, the nation’s second-largest turkey producer after Minnesota. The […]
Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. of Los Angeles has again issued a recall for enoki mushrooms that may be contaminated with Listeria. Ten months ago, the company issued a recall for enoki mushrooms imported from Korea. This time the mushrooms are from China. At the time of the recall, the company said it was unaware of any […]
Three flavors of Batch ice cream are being recalled for possible Listeria contamination. The recalled pints of vanilla, mocha chip, and ginger ice cream, were distributed to stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut. At the time of the recall, the company said it was not aware of any illnesses associated with the product. However, symptoms of a […]
Amid reports of two ongoing deadly Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads, it’s important for consumers to remember that symptoms of a Listeria infection can take as long as 70 days to develop. And that pregnant women with Listeria infections can suffer miscarriage or stillbirth even if the symptoms they experience are mild. Symptoms of […]