Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pig Ear Dog Treats
SalmonellaA Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated pig ear dog treats has sickened 45 people who handled them. Illnesses were reported from 13 states, 12 people sickened with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- infections were hospitalized. Those…
Green Giant and Trader Joe's Vegetables Recalled for Listeria Risk
ListeriaGreen Giant and Trader Joe's brand vegetables sold at Food Lion, Shaws and other stores are being recalled for Listeria risk. No illnesses were reported at the time Grower's Express issued the recall for fresh vegetables including cauliflower,…
E. coli Outbreak at San Diego County Fair: 1 Child Dead, at least 10 sick
E. coliAn E. coli outbreak at the San Diego County Fair in June sickened at least ten children, one of whom has died. E. coli lawyers question what safety measures were in place at the fair on the days when the lives of these families were changed…
Salmonella Outbreak From Imported Mexican Papayas Hits 8 States.
Outbreak, Pathogens, SalmonellaPritzker Hageman's Food Poisoning Law Firm Salmonella lawyers are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Uganda that has sickened at least 71 people so far in 8 states. This outbreak has also led to at least 27 hospitalizations. A much higher…
Salmonella Tahini Outbreak Ends, Will Lawsuits Follow?
SalmonellaThe Salmonella outbreak linked to tahini has ended, but it's not too late for those who were sickened to file a lawsuit. The outbreak was linked to imported products that were distributed by Brodt Zenatti Holding LLC of Jupiter, Florida. Three…
Spinach, Avocado and Pepper Recalls Show Listeria Survives Freezing
ListeriaThree recalls for frozen produce this week show that freezing is one of the many extreme conditions that Listeria can survive. Three frozen products were recalled this week for potential Listeria contamination. At the time the recalls were…
Signature Select Brand Frozen Avocado Chunks Recalled for Listeria
ListeriaA Signature Select brand frozen avocado chunks sold at Albertsons, Safeway and other stores are being recalled for potential Listeria contamination. The recall, issued June 18, 2019, by Nature's Touch Foods Inc., includes products with a "best…
Ground Beef E. coli O103 Outbreak Sickens 209 Before Ending
E. coliAn E. coli O103 outbreak linked to ground beef sickened 209 people in 10 states before ending yesterday. Twenty-nine people were hospitalized, two of whom developed a life-threatening form of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Genetic…
Yes, E. coli in Flour is a Thing and Other Reasons Not to Eat Dough
E. coliA spate of recent flour recalls is highlighting a food safety issue that isn't well-known: E. coli in flour. Most people have heard how Salmonella in eggs can make eating cookie dough or cake batter a recipe for illness, but many have not…
More Flour Made from ADM Wheat Linked to E. coli Outbreak Recalled
E. coliAn ongoing E. coli outbreak has been linked to ADM Milling wheat in Baker's Corner flour sold at ALDI stores. Now, another flour made with the contaminated wheat is being recalled. King Arthur issued a recall for specific lots of 5-pound…
Hepatitis A Risk in Townsend Farm Blackberries Affects, Kroger, Costco
HepatitisHepatitis A risk in Townsend Farms blackberries has affected frozen berry mixes sold at Kroger and Costco stores. Consumers who have purchased Private Selection triple berry mixes at Kroger and Kirkland Signature triple berry blends should not…
Karawan Tahini Recall Expanded, Product Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
SalmonellaA recall for Karawan brand tahini products, which has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak, has been expanded to include all sizes of the product produced between December 2018 and April 2019. Consumers, restaurants and food service operators…