Cyclospora: 8 Weeks is a Long Time to Have Diarrhea
CyclosporaEach summer, the subtropical parasite Cyclospora makes its way to the U.S. on imported produce causing food poisoning symptoms that, if untreated, can last more than two months. Last summer, two Cyclospora outbreaks sickened more than 700 people.…
Salmonella Outbreak Temporarily Closes Daycare in Douglas County
SalmonellaThe Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) is looking into reports of a Salmonella outbreak at a local daycare. Several parents of the 100 or so kids who attend Elite Childcare Academy in Omaha have reported illnesses. Health officials have…
FDA Questions Linger After Caito Melon Salmonella Outbreak Ends
SalmonellaWhen the Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon from Caito Foods ended, the FDA's investigation into the company didn't. The food safety lawyers at Pritzker Hageman law firm say there are a couple of reasons why the agency may have chosen…
E. coli Recall Expands to Include All 5-LB Bags of ALDI Baker's Corner Flour
E. coliA recall for ALDI Baker's Corner flour has been expanded to include all 5-pound bags for potential E. coli contamination. The recall is in conjunction with an E. coli O26 outbreak that has sickened 17 people in eight states. The initial…
E. coli in ALDI Baker's Corner Flour Sickens 17 in 8 States
E. coliAn E. coli outbreak linked to ALDI brand Baker's Corner flour has sickened 17 people in eight states. Three people have been hospitalized. A recall has been issued for the flour which was produced by ADM Milling Co. in Buffalo, NY. When people…
Norovirus, Vibrio, E. coli, Campylobacter, Shigella Raw Oyster Outbreak
Campylobacter, E. coli, Shigella, VibrioSixteen people who ate oysters contaminated with norovirus and four kinds of bacteria are part of a five-state outbreak. Two more people, who did eat the oysters but had contact with people who did, also got food poisoning. But they are not…
Frozen Tuna Salmonella Outbreak Ends with 15 Sick
SalmonellaThe Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen ground tuna from Jensen Tuna in Houma, LA has ended with 15 sick in eight states. Two people were hospitalized. The people sickened said they ate spicy tuna rolls or other tuna sushi items at restaurants…
Salmonella Outbreak from Del Monte Vegetable Trays Sold at Kwik Trip
SalmonellaA Salmonella outbreak linked to Del Monte vegetable trays sold at Kwik Trip stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin has sickened four people. Other stores may also have sold the contaminated vegetable trays, Wisconsin health officials said. This…
E. coli in Ground Beef Sickens 196 in 10 States, 2 with HUS
E. coliA ground beef E. coli outbreak has sickened 196 people in 10 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Two people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure that affects some E.…
Another Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Tahini from Israel
SalmonellaAnother tahini Salmonella outbreak has been linked to products imported from Israel. The outbreak, which has sickened four people in the three states, comes just a few months after another Salmonella outbreak linked to tahini imported from Israel…
Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon Sold at Publix Recalled for Listeria Risk
ListeriaBiltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon sold at Publix has been recalled for possible Listeria contamination. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it as Listeria can cause serious illness and death. The problem was discovered during…
Mecox Surnrise Raw Milk Cheese Recalled for Listeria Risk
ListeriaMecox Bay Dairy, LLC of Brideghampton, NY has issued a recall for Mecox Sunrise washed-rind Tomme style cheese for possible Listeria contamination. Consumers who have purchased this cheese, made from unpasteurized milk, should not eat it as…