Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

E. coli Outbreaks with Unknown source

Why So Many E. coli Outbreaks with Unknown Sources?

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Although hybrid iceberg/romaine lettuce is the suspected source of the E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy's hamburgers and sandwiches, at this time, the CDC and FDA consider the food source of the outbreak unknown. The outbreak has sickened 97…
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Wendy's E. coli Outbreak six states

Half of the Wendy's E. coli Outbreak Patients are 22 and Younger

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Half of 97 people sickened in the Wendy's E. coli outbreak are 22 and younger and some have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) a form of kidney failure associated with E. coli infections. HUS most often affects young children. The people…
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E. coli outbreaks

What Do 12 Recent E. coli Outbreaks Tell Us About #13?

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State and federal health officials are trying to discover the source of an E. coli outbreak that is causing severe illness among patients in Michigan and Ohio.  What can the 12 most recent E. coli outbreaks tell us about this one? E. coli…
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Sandwich Wrap Listeria Recall

Sandwich Wrap Listeria Recall Includes Atlantis, Stewarts, Circle K

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Sandwich wraps recalled for Listeria were sold at grocery and convenience stores including Atlantis, Stewarts, and Circle K. The recalled wraps were sold under a variety of brand names in eight states - Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine,  New…
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Listeria outbreaks by food source 2011- 2022

Pregnant Women Account for One Fifth of Big Olaf Listeria Patients

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The deadly Big Olaf ice cream Listeria outbreak is spotlighting the tremendous risk Listeria poses to pregnant women. One-fifth of the people who developed Listeria infections after eating contaminated Big Olaf ice cream were pregnant when they…
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Big Olaf Listeria Outbreak CDC map August

Big Olaf Listeria Outbreak Now Includes 25 Illnesses, 1 Death

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Genetic tests show that the Listeria strain found in Big Olaf ice cream and at the company's manufacturing plant in Sarasota, Fl matches the strain cultured from 25 outbreak patients, according to the latest update from the Centers for Disease…
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cyclospora lawyer microscope image

FDA Tracking 2 Cyclospora Outbreaks with Undisclosed Sources

The FDA is investigating two Cyclospora outbreaks with undisclosed sources. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it was investigating a Cyclospora outbreak that had sickened 51 people. Today, the agency said that…
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Cronobacter Meal Replacement Shake Recall

Cronobacter Recall for Meal Replacement Shakes at Walmart, Target, Publix, Whole Foods, More

A Cronobacter recall for meal replacement shakes includes 10 brands sold at Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Publix, Whole Foods, Hannaford, and other retailers.  The recall includes multiple flavors sold under the brand names: Glucerna, Lyons,…
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Sandwich Wrap Listeria Recall

Rachael’s, Atlantis, and All Town Sandwich Wrap Listeria Recall

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A four-state sandwich wrap Listeria recall includes Rachael’s, Atlantis, and All Town brands.  The Italian Style, Chicken Caesar, Turkey Club, and Buffalo Style wraps, produced from July 15, 2022, through July 20, 2022, were sold at retail…
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Salmonella, ground beef

How Common Are Ground Beef Salmonella Outbreaks?

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