
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…

Deadly Dole Salad Listeria Outbreak Includes 2 Cases in Minnesota
PathogensTwo of the people sickened in the deadly Listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads are from Minnesota, according to an update released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A total of 17 cases and two fatalities…

2021 was the Year of the Packaged Salad Food Poisoning Outbreak
PathogensIn 2021, five food poisoning outbreaks were linked to packaged salads. Together these salad products, contaminated with E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria, sickened more than 80 people, three of whom died. Simple Truth and…

Hepatitis A Deaths Are Rare, But 2 Recent Outbreaks Include Fatalities
Hepatitis, News, OutbreakHepatitis A is a short-term liver infection caused by the highly contagious hepatitis A virus. The illness can last for months but typically isn't fatal. That's why it's notable that in the last three months, two restaurant-related outbreaks…

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…