Health officials in Sisseton, SD are searching for the source of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened eight children, some of whom have been hospitalized. Young children are at high risk for E. coli infections and a severe complication associated with them called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure. State […]
Consumer Reports tested 284 samples of leafy greens purchased from multiple retailers and found six of them were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a new report from the magazine. One of these Listeria strains was linked to two illnesses. The samples, which included packaged, pre-washed greens and loose heads or bunches, were purchased from […]
A multi-state Cyclospora outbreak linked to basil imported from Mexico has prompted Publix to recall Rock Garden brand organic basil. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it as Cyclospora can cause serious illness. The recall includes: 0.75-oz sizes with the UPC codes 000-35377-17102, 000-35377-17302, oz 007-51944-98002 and oz 007-51944-00003 2-oz sizes with […]
Three Minnesota restaurants are part of a Cyclospora outbreak linked to imported basil from Mexico that has sickened 35 people. Twenty-six illnesses are associated with City Market in Rochester, four illnesses are associated with Outback Steakhouse in Hermantown, and five illnesses are associated with meals catered by Duluth Grill. Minnesota is among 11 states that […]
A multi-state Cyclospora outbreak has been linked to Siga Logistics Basil from Mexico. At least 132 people in 11 states have been sickened, people in four states ate the contaminated product at restaurants. Four people have been hospitalized. Consumers and restaurants who have purchased basil imported from Mexico should check recall information carefully. This product […]
A Yersinia outbreak linked to Creamworks Creamery milk has sickened 17 people in Pennsylvania. The farm, which has a permit to pasteurize milk on-site, has agreed to stop selling the milk while the outbreak is investigated. Yersinia is an uncommon source of foodborne illness that most often affects children. In Pennsylvania, an average of just […]
A Cyclospora outbreak in New York City has sickened more than 90 people so far this year. About 40 people have been sickened since July 1, 2019, about the same number of cases typically reported annually. Health officials have not yet determined the specific source for most of the illnesses, but they do know that […]
Eight people have been sickened in a Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taste restaurant in South Haven MI. At least 14 other suspected cases have occurred since June in the southwestern part of the state. State health officials are asking people who recently ate at Taste and are now suffering symptoms such as watery diarrhea and […]
The U.S. distributor of papayas linked an ongoing Salmonella outbreak refused to issue a recall for the contaminated fruit, so the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stepped in. After Agroson’s LLC, the sole U.S. distributor of Cavi brand papayas, rejected the FDA’s request for a recall, the agency contacted all of the company’s wholesale customers […]
More than 100 people in Massachusetts are part of a Cyclospora outbreak that health officials believe is linked to contaminated produce. The state health department is working with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to determine the specific cause of the outbreak which is the largest the state has ever experienced, a health official told […]
The Salmonella outbreak linked to pig ear dog treats has expanded to include 93 people in 27 states who handled them. Twenty people have been hospitalized. Pet Supplies Plus issued a recall for the pig ear treats on July 3, 2019. People who have purchased them should throw them away as Salmonella can cause serious […]
A ground bison recall including Northbrook, Sayers Brook and Fossil Farms ground meat and Northbrook Buffalo Burgers has been issued the products were linked to an E. coli outbreak. Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them as E. coli can cause serious illness. The outbreak has sickened 21 people in seven states, […]