
Baby Formula Cronobacter Investigation Includes 2 Deaths in Ohio
PathogensA federal investigation of Cronobacter illnesses among babies who consumed powdered infant formula includes two deaths in Ohio, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cronobacter illnesses are rare. On average,…

Abbott Expands Similac Recall After Second Baby Dies
Cronobacter, Outbreak, SalmonellaAbbott Nutrition has expanded its Similac recall after a second infant death from Cronobacter was reported in Ohio, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This baby…

CDC Investigates Additional Reports of Cronobacter from Baby Formula
Cronobacter, News, OutbreakThe CDC is investigating additional reports of Cronobacter infections among infants who consumed now-recalled baby formula. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an investigation of four Cronobacter and Salmonella…

WV Infant's Salmonella Infection Likely Linked to Recalled Baby Formula
Outbreak, Pathogens, SalmonellaA West Virginia infant's Salmonella infection is likely linked to recalled baby formula, according to state health officials. The discovery of this illness follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) announcement one week ago that…

Baby Formula Recall Includes Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare
Cronobacter, Pathogens, SalmonellaAbbott Nutrition issued a baby formula recall for Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare after four illnesses and one fatality were reported among infants who consumed them. The Cronobacter and Salmonella outbreak includes cases from three states,…

Royal Ice Cream Recalls All Ice Cream Made at Its Plant for Listeria Risk
Listeria, PathogensThe Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc. of Manchester, CT is expanding its ice cream Listeria recall to include all products manufactured at the facility. The recalled products, listed below, were sold under a variety of brand names including Batch,…

Another Concord Farms Enoki Mushroom Listeria Recall
PathogensFor the second time in nine months, Concord Farms has issued a Listeria recall for enoki mushrooms. These recalled mushrooms were imported from Korea and distributed to retail stores in California. This is one of several ongoing Listeria recalls…

Jan Fruits Enoki Mushrooms Listeria Recall
Listeria, PathogensJan Fruits of Vernon, CA has issued a Listeria recall for enoki mushrooms. The recalled mushrooms, imported from Taiwan, were distributed to retail stores by California produce distributors and wholesalers. This is one of several recent…

Salmonella Infantis Now Widespread on Turkey Farms, Too, Study Shows
Pathogens, SalmonellaSalmonella 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…

Another Golden Medal Enoki Mushroom Listeria Recall
Listeria, PathogensGolden 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…

Batch Ice Cream Listeria Recall
Listeria, PathogensThree 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,…

Symptoms of a Listeria Infection Can Take as Long as 70 Days to Develop
Listeria, PathogensAmid 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…