Outbreak News & Investigations
The outbreaks our food safety legal team is following — and the recalls, public-health alerts, and lawsuits that follow.
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Cryptosporidium Food Poisoning Outbreaks
Cryptosporidium outbreaks are often linked to drinking water and recreational water. In fact, Cryptosporidium is a leading cause of waterborne illness in…
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What’s Up with the FDA’s Enoki Mushroom Listeria Investigation?
It’s been about six weeks since the last update on the enoki mushrooms Listeria outbreak. What’s the holdup? We first learned about…
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Did Falafel E. coli Outbreak Include a Death? FDA, CDC Disagree
An E. coli outbreak linked to Earth Grown falafel ended this week with 24 illnesses and five hospitalizations, according to the FDA…
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How Common are Deli Meat Listeria Outbreaks?
Deli meat and cheese sold at NetCost and other stores has been linked to a deadly multistate Listeria outbreak. Health officials have…
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Listeria Health Alert for Chili Cheese Wieners
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has issued a public health alert for Our Local…
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E. coli illnesses Tied to HelloFresh Ground Beef
Ground beef included in HelloFresh meal kits delivered July 2 to July 21, 2022 is the probable source of an E. coli…
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Farmers Market Peas
Six people who ate shelled peas they purchased from various Wisconsin farmers markets are part of a Salmonella outbreak, according to the…
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FDA Investigating Another Mystery Listeria Outbreak
For the third time this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened an investigation into a mystery Listeria outbreak.…
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Recalled Ground Beef Sold at Fresh Thyme, PriceRite, Earth Fare, More
Ground beef recalled for potential E. coli O103 contamination was sold at Walmart, Weis, Winn Dixie, PriceRite, Fresh Thyme, Earth Fare, Food City, Food…
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First Quarter Includes Listeria and E. coli Meat and Poultry Recalls
During the first quarter of 2022, 14 recalls and public health alerts were issued for meat and poultry products, according to the…
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Our Table Cooperative Frozen Blueberry Listeria Recall
Our Table Cooperative of Sherwood, OR has issued a recall for frozen blueberries that may be contaminated with Listeria sold at stores…
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Farm Fresh TWA Enoki Mushroom Listeria Recall
Farm Fresh Produce of Vernon, CA has issued a recall for enoki mushrooms sold nationwide that may be contaminated with Listeria. This…