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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USDA Suspects Beef is the Source of a New E. coli Outbreak
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) officials suspect beef is the source of an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak and have…
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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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E. coli Recall – Is the Ground Beef in Your Freezer Included?
Ground beef sold at Kroger, Walmart, Winn Dixie, Weis, and other stores may be contaminated with E. coli. USDA officials are concerned…
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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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Children in Northeastern Alabama Sick with E. coli, Rotavirus
Alabama health officials are investigating six illnesses reported among young children in Northeastern Alabama. Four children have developed E. coli O157:H7 infections…
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9 Recent Food Poisoning Outbreaks Linked to Prepackaged Salad
Prepackaged salads made by Dole, Fresh Express, Simple Truth, Josie’s Organics, and Bright Farms have been linked to nine outbreaks since 2019.…
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Four Ongoing Outbreaks Linked to Packaged Salads- 2 E. coli, 2 Listeria
There are four ongoing food poisoning outbreaks linked to packaged salads right now, two for E. coli and two for Listeria. Among…
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Organic Power Greens E. coli Outbreak
An organic power greens E. coli outbreak linked to Simple Truth and Nature’s Basket prepackaged salads has sickened 13 people in six…
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2 Hospitalized in Spinach E. coli Outbreak
Two people have been hospitalized in the E. coli outbreak linked to Josie’s Organics baby spinach. The E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, which includes…
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MN E. coli Outbreak Linked to Spinach Sold at Fresh Thyme, Hy-Vee
Minnesotans sickened in a spinach E. coli outbreak purchased Josie’s Organics brand at a Hy-Vee store and Fresh Thyme brand at a…
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Josie’s Organics, Fresh Thyme Baby Spinach Linked to E. coli Outbreak
Josie’s Organics and Fresh Thyme baby spinach have been linked to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 10 people in seven…
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21 Recalls in 3 Years for E. coli and Salmonella in Flour and Cake Mix
As a cake mix E. coli outbreak unfolds, some consumers are wondering how common is bacterial contamination of cake mix and flour?…