
Does Romaine Pose a Greater E. coli Risk Than Other Leafy Greens?
E. coliAfter ground beef, leafy greens are the most common source of E. coli outbreaks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But are some salad greens riskier than others? According to a recent report from the CDC, the…

Salmonella Potsdam Outbreak May Be a First in the U.S.
SalmonellaThe FDA is investigating an outbreak linked to a rare Salmonella serovar that has sickened seven people. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an investigation of a Salmonella Potsdam outbreak last week. The agency has not…

Fresh Attitude Spinach Salmonella Recall
SalmonellaFresh Attitude brand spinach sold in NY, NJ, DE, CT, MD and PA is being recalled for Salmonella risk. Consumers who have purchased the product, produced by Vegpro International of Sherrington, QC CAN, should not eat it as Salmonella can cause…

Mary's Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Recalled Due to Undercooking
PathogensTarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor of San Diego, CA, has issued a recall at 1,115 pounds of Mary's fully cooked chicken breast which may be contaminated with bacteria due to undercooking. Customers who have received this product should…

Hy-Vee Cut Vegetable Listeria Recall
ListeriaHy-Vee, Inc. of West Des Moines, Iowa, has issued a recall Short Cuts vegetable mix that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were sold at Hy-Vee stores in eight states: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,…

Organic Basil Cyclospora Recall - Variety of Brand Names
CyclosporaShenandoah Growers Inc. of Harrisonburg, VA has issued a recall for organic basil sold under a variety of brand names that may be contaminated with Cyclospora. The recalled basil, sold under the brand names Fresh Cut, The Fresh Market, Good…

NC Outbreak Linked to AFC Sushi Sold at Harris Teeter Stores
PathogensA food poisoning outbreak has been linked to AFC Sushi sold at two Harris Teeter locations in North Carolina, according to county health officials. More than 10 people who purchased the product at AFC Sushi kiosks inside the Harris Teeter…

Wild Harvest, Dole Romaine E. coli Recall - Organic Lettuce from Salinas
E. coliDole Fresh Vegetables Inc. has issued a recall for Dole and Wild Harvest brand organic hearts of romaine lettuce for potential E. coli contamination. The romaine was harvested in Salinas, CA four weeks ago and should no longer be on store shelves. The…

Nekter Juice Bar Illnesses in MN Part of a 4-State Salmonella Outbreak
SalmonellaTen illnesses associated with a Nekter Juice Bar in Woodbury, Minnesota are part of a four-state Salmonella Paratyphi outbreak that has sickened 18 people. Since the Minnesota Health Department discovered the outbreak in October, it has grown…

Expired Fresh Express Caesar Supreme Salad Kits Recalled for E. coli Risk
E. coliFresh Express is recalling Caesar Supreme bagged salad kits for possible E. coli O26 contamination. The recalled salad kits, which contain romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, Italian cheeses and garlic croutons, have "use by" dates of November…

Did Canada Dodge Romaine E. coli Outbreak Blitz with New Import Rules?
E. coliIs Canada breaking the fall tradition of a romaine E. coli outbreak? Each year since 2017, Canada has been struck by an autumnal E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, CA. Those outbreaks occurred in tandem with E. coli…

Third E. coli Outbreak with Romaine as Suspected Source
PathogensFederal health officials are investigating a third multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak where romaine lettuce is a suspected source. On October 28, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced two E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks,…