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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Iceberg and Romaine Salad Blend Suspected in E. coli Outbreak
An iceberg and romaine salad blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school is the suspected source of a 10-state E.…
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Colorado is the Epicenter of McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak
Colorado is the epicenter of a 13-state E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. More than one-third of the illnesses and…
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E. coli Outbreak: McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has sickened 49 people killing one of them. At least 10 people have…
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E. coli Recall for Bulk Organic Walnuts sold at Whole Foods…
An E. coli outbreak has triggered a recall for organic walnuts sold in bulk at Whole Foods, New Seasons Market, and other…
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E. coli Outbreak Linked to Bulk Walnuts
An E. coli outbreak has been linked to bulk organic walnuts sold at Whole Foods, New Seasons, and other natural food stores…
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Ground Beef E. coli Alert Incudes Hannaford Stores
A ground beef E. coli alert includes Hannaford stores. On April 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection…
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Has it Been 2 Years Without a Leafy Greens E. coli Outbreak?
After a long stretch of annual E. coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens, they seem to have dropped off the radar. Has…
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E. coli in Raw Farm Cheddar Leaves Two with HUS Kidney Failure
An E. coli outbreak linked to unpasteurized Raw Farm cheddar now includes two cases of HUS kidney failure. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS),…
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Miguel’s E. coli Outbreak Turns Deadly
One person sickened in the E. coli outbreak linked to Miguel’s Cucina 4S Ranch in San Diego has died. John Christ Ferber,…
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USDA Has Investigated 3 Ground Beef Outbreaks in 3 Months
For the third time in three months, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) is investigating a…
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E. coli Outbreak at University of Arkansas
Four people have been hospitalized in an E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Some of them are battling a…
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E. coli Alert for Carne Molida/Ground Beef Sold at La Michoacana
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has issued a public health alert for carne molida/ground beef…