
Four Ongoing Outbreaks Linked to Packaged Salads- 2 E. coli, 2 Listeria
E. coli, Listeria, PathogensThere are four ongoing food poisoning outbreaks linked to packaged salads right now, two for E. coli and two for Listeria. Among pregnant women, Listeria can cause miscarriages and stillbirths even if the mother only experiences mild symptoms. Consumers…

Organic Power Greens E. coli Outbreak
E. coli, PathogensAn organic power greens E. coli outbreak linked to Simple Truth and Nature’s Basket prepackaged salads has sickened 13 people in six states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Four people have been hospitalized.…

In MN, Fresh Express Listeria Recall Includes Lund's, ALDI and Walmart
Listeria, OutbreakIn Minnesota, the Fresh Express salad Listeria recall includes Marketside, All Fresh, Simply Nature, Little Salad Bar, and Fresh Express brand salads sold at ALDI, Lund's, and Walmart stores. Consumers who have purchased these products should…

Listeria Recall for Fresh Express Salad
Listeria, PathogensUpdated December 22, 2021 A Listeria recall for Fresh Express salad includes all of the salad made at the company’s facility in Streamwood, IL. Genetic analysis indicates that this recall is likely linked to a Listeria outbreak under investigation…

2021 a Big Year for Recalls, Outbreaks Linked to Salami, Italian Meats
PathogensIn any given year, it wouldn't be surprising to see a recall or outbreak linked to salami or another "Italian-style" meat. But 2021 was notable in that there wasn't just one, there were four recalls and two outbreaks linked to these products. Of…

Listeria Recall Includes Ham Sold at Whole Foods, Albertsons, Safeway...
Listeria, PathogensA Listeria recall includes ham and pepperoni sold at Whole Foods, Big Y, Piggly Wiggly, ShopRite, and the Albertsons family of stores including Safeway, Vons, Shaw's, and more. The recall includes 2.3 million pounds of products including boneless…

Margherita Pepperoni Recalled for Bacillus Cereus
PathogensMargherita brand pepperoni is being recalled for risk of contamination with the bacteria Bacillus cereus. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it as Bacillus cereus can cause illnesses with symptoms including nausea and diarrhea. Smithfield…

Listeria Recall Includes 12 Brands of Pepperoni and Ham [Updated]
Listeria, PathogensA ham and pepperoni Listeria recall has been expanded to include2.3 million pounds of 27 products sold under 12 brand names, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recalled brands…

Citterio Salami Stick Salmonella Outbreak Ends
Pathogens, SalmonellaThe Salmonella outbreak linked to Citterio salami sticks has ended after sickening 34 people, hospitalizing seven of them, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- outbreak, which included…

Seafood Salmonella Outbreak Ends with 115 Sick
Pathogens, SalmonellaA seafood Salmonella outbreak has ended after sickening 115 people in 15 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The seafood and sushi products, produced by Northeast Seafood Products, were sold at restaurants…

2 Hospitalized in Spinach E. coli Outbreak
E. coliTwo people have been hospitalized in the E. coli outbreak linked to Josie’s Organics baby spinach. The E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, which includes patients ranging in age from 2 to 71 years old, has sickened 10 people in seven states, according…

Al Kanater Tahini Salmonella Recall
SalmonellaInternational Golden Foods, Inc (IGF) of Bensenville, IL has issued a recall for Al Kanater tahini because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. At the time of the recall, the company was unaware of any illnesses associated with the consumption…