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Which Stores Sold Recalled Baby Formula?
Cronobacter, News, Outbreak, Pathogens, SalmonellaWalmart, Target, Costco, Kroger, Winn Dixie Giant Eagle, Walgreens, CVS, Hannaford, Wegmans, Giant, and Schnucks are among the stores that sold powdered infant formula, from November 1, 2020, to February 17, 2022, that has been recalled…
Baby Formula Cronobacter Investigation Includes 2 Deaths in Ohio
PathogensA federal investigation of Cronobacter illnesses among babies who consumed powdered infant formula includes two deaths in Ohio, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cronobacter illnesses are rare. On average,…
Abbott Expands Similac Recall After Second Baby Dies
Cronobacter, Outbreak, SalmonellaAbbott Nutrition has expanded its Similac recall after a second infant death from Cronobacter was reported in Ohio, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This baby…
CDC Investigates Additional Reports of Cronobacter from Baby Formula
Cronobacter, News, OutbreakThe CDC is investigating additional reports of Cronobacter infections among infants who consumed now-recalled baby formula. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an investigation of four Cronobacter and Salmonella…
WV Infant's Salmonella Infection Likely Linked to Recalled Baby Formula
Outbreak, Pathogens, SalmonellaA West Virginia infant's Salmonella infection is likely linked to recalled baby formula, according to state health officials. The discovery of this illness follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) announcement one week ago that…
Baby Formula Recall Includes Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare
Cronobacter, Pathogens, SalmonellaAbbott Nutrition issued a baby formula recall for Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare after four illnesses and one fatality were reported among infants who consumed them. The Cronobacter and Salmonella outbreak includes cases from three states,…
Royal Ice Cream Recalls All Ice Cream Made at Its Plant for Listeria Risk
Listeria, PathogensThe Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc. of Manchester, CT is expanding its ice cream Listeria recall to include all products manufactured at the facility. The recalled products, listed below, were sold under a variety of brand names including Batch,…
Another Concord Farms Enoki Mushroom Listeria Recall
PathogensFor the second time in nine months, Concord Farms has issued a Listeria recall for enoki mushrooms. These recalled mushrooms were imported from Korea and distributed to retail stores in California. This is one of several ongoing Listeria recalls…
Jan Fruits Enoki Mushrooms Listeria Recall
Listeria, PathogensJan Fruits of Vernon, CA has issued a Listeria recall for enoki mushrooms. The recalled mushrooms, imported from Taiwan, were distributed to retail stores by California produce distributors and wholesalers. This is one of several recent…
One of the Largest Salmonella Outbreaks in Years Stumps FDA
Pathogens, SalmonellaMultistate Salmonella outbreaks with more than 250 patients aren't very common. So, it's of note when one with 264 patients pops up. Even more so when the source of such a sizeable outbreak has eluded health officials. But that's the situation…
Another Enoki Mushroom Listeria Outbreak
Listeria, PathogensTwo years ago, enoki mushrooms were linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak. Now, a new outbreak is brewing. The current enoki mushroom Listeria outbreak includes two illnesses in two states, Nevada and Michigan. Both patients have been hospitalized. Public…
USDA Beef E. coli Public Health Alerts Hit 10-Year High
E. coli, PathogensSo far this year, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued four public health alerts for ground beef contaminated with E. coli, the highest number since 2012 when it issued five. Generally, USDA FSIS issues a public health…
How Common are Deli Meat Listeria Outbreaks?
Listeria, News, PathogensDeli meat and cheese sold at NetCost and other stores has been linked to a deadly multistate Listeria outbreak. Health officials have not yet identified the specific brand or brands that are causing the illnesses and are warning people in high-risk…