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 […]
Two of the people sickened in the deadly Listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads are from Minnesota, according to an update released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A total of 17 cases and two fatalities have now been confirmed as part of the outbreak linked to packaged salads produced […]
In 2021, five food poisoning outbreaks were linked to packaged salads. Together these salad products, contaminated with E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria, sickened more than 80 people, three of whom died. Simple Truth and Nature’s Basket Organic Power Greens E. coli Outbreak A Simple Truth and Nature’s Basket organic power greens E. coli outbreak has […]
Hepatitis A is a short-term liver infection caused by the highly contagious hepatitis A virus. The illness can last for months but typically isn’t fatal. That’s why it’s notable that in the last three months, two restaurant-related outbreaks have included deaths. How Do You Get Hepatitis A? In restaurant-associated outbreaks, transmission usually occurs when an infected […]
There are four ongoing food poisoning outbreaks linked to packaged salads right now, two for E. coli and two for Listeria. Among pregnant women, Listeria can cause miscarriages and stillbirths even if the mother only experiences mild symptoms. Consumers who purchase prepackaged salads should check recall information carefully and monitor themselves for symptoms. E. coli symptoms, which […]
An organic power greens E. coli outbreak linked to Simple Truth and Nature’s Basket prepackaged salads has sickened 13 people in six states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Four people have been hospitalized. One of them has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) a form of kidney failure that is a […]
In Minnesota, the Fresh Express salad Listeria recall includes Marketside, All Fresh, Simply Nature, Little Salad Bar, and Fresh Express brand salads sold at ALDI, Lund’s, and Walmart stores. Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them as Listeria can cause serious illness and death. Among pregnant women, Listeria can cause miscarriage and stillbirth. The […]
Updated December 22, 2021 A Listeria recall for Fresh Express salad includes all of the salad made at the company’s facility in Streamwood, IL. Genetic analysis indicates that this recall is likely linked to a Listeria outbreak under investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
In any given year, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a recall or outbreak linked to salami or another “Italian-style” meat. But 2021 was notable in that there wasn’t just one, there were four recalls and two outbreaks linked to these products. Of the 14 multistate outbreaks announced by the Centers for Disease Control and […]