Outbreak News & Investigations
The outbreaks our food safety legal team is following — and the recalls, public-health alerts, and lawsuits that follow.
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A Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Beef Products? USDA is Investigating
Are beef products the source of a Salmonella Muenchen outbreak? The U.S Department of Agricultures’s Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) suspects…
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Jif Recall Includes Fruit and Vegetable Snack Packs, Candy, More
The Jif Salmonella recall includes fruit and veggie snack packs, candy, prepared foods sold at grocery stores, and other products containing peanut…
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Recalled Jif Peanut Butter Sold at Walmart, Target, Kroger Weis, Publix…
A Salmonella recall for Jif peanut butter includes Walmart, Target, Kroger, Costco Weis, Publix, Hannaford, Stop & Shop, and more. The recall,…
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A Ground Turkey Salmonella Outbreak Revisited
One year ago, ground turkey sold under the brand names Plainville Farms, Wegmans, and Nature’s Promise was linked to a Salmonella outbreak…
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Walmart Organic Marketside Zucchini Salmonella Recall
Marketside brand organic zucchini sold at Walmart stores is being recalled for Salmonella risk. Consumers who have purchased this product should not…
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A Chicken Salmonella Outbreak? USDA is Investigating
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspects chicken is the source of a Salmonella outbreak. The investigation is the first in 2022.…
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9 Recent Food Poisoning Outbreaks Linked to Prepackaged Salad
Prepackaged salads made by Dole, Fresh Express, Simple Truth, Josie’s Organics, and Bright Farms have been linked to nine outbreaks since 2019.…
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Which Stores Sold Recalled Baby Formula?
Walmart, Target, Costco, Kroger, Winn Dixie Giant Eagle, Walgreens, CVS, Hannaford, Wegmans, Giant, and Schnucks are among the stores that sold powdered…
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Abbott Expands Similac Recall After Second Baby Dies
Abbott Nutrition has expanded its Similac recall after a second infant death from Cronobacter was reported in Ohio, according to the U.S.…
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WV Infant’s Salmonella Infection Likely Linked to Recalled Baby Formula
A West Virginia infant’s Salmonella infection is likely linked to recalled baby formula, according to state health officials. The discovery of this…
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Baby Formula Recall Includes Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare
Abbott Nutrition issued a baby formula recall for Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare after four illnesses and one fatality were reported among infants who consumed…
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Salmonella Infantis Now Widespread on Turkey Farms, Too, Study Shows
Salmonella Infantis, which causes serious illness in humans, is widespread in the chicken industry. Now, a recent study shows it’s prevalent on…