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Similac Cronobacter recall

CDC Investigates Additional Reports of Cronobacter from Baby Formula

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The 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…
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Baby formula Cronobacter and Salmonella

WV Infant's Salmonella Infection Likely Linked to Recalled Baby Formula

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A 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…
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Similac recall

Baby Formula Recall Includes Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare

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Abbott 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,…
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Batch ice cream listeria recall

Royal Ice Cream Recalls All Ice Cream Made at Its Plant for Listeria Risk

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The 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,…
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Concord Enoki mushroom Listeria recall 2022

Another Concord Farms Enoki Mushroom Listeria Recall

For 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…
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Enoki mushroom Listeria

Jan Fruits Enoki Mushrooms Listeria Recall

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Jan 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…
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Salmonella Lawyer- whole raw turkey

Salmonella Infantis Now Widespread on Turkey Farms, Too, Study Shows

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Salmonella Infantis, which causes serious illness in humans, is widespread in the chicken industry. Now, a recent study shows it's prevalent on turkey farms, too. The study, conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University, analyzed…
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Enoki mushroom listeria recall 2022

Another Golden Medal Enoki Mushroom Listeria Recall

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Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. of Los Angeles has again issued a recall for enoki mushrooms that may be contaminated with Listeria. Ten months ago, the company issued a recall for enoki mushrooms imported from Korea. This time the mushrooms are…
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Batch ice cream listeria recall

Batch Ice Cream Listeria Recall

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Three flavors of Batch ice cream are being recalled for possible Listeria contamination. The recalled pints of vanilla, mocha chip, and ginger ice cream, were distributed to stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut. At the time of the recall,…
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Listeria Outbreak

FDA IDs, Begins Tracking, Suspected Source of Listeria Outbreak

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The FDA has identified the suspected source of a new Listeria outbreak and is tracing its path to grocery stores and restaurants. The outbreak was identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) using Pulsenet, a national…
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Deli meat Listeria outbreak

NetCost Deli Meat and Cheese - The Forgotten Listeria Outbreak

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Three and a half months ago, the CDC announced a deadly Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat and cheese sold at NetCost stores and there hasn't been an update since. The outbreak includes 16 illnesses and one fatality, according to the November…
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Sun Hong Foods enoki recall 2023

Sun Hong Enoki Mushrooms Tied to Outbreak But Not Recalled

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It's been one week since Sun Hong enoki mushrooms were identified as a source of a Listeria outbreak but there is still no recall. Back in 2020, Sun Hong was one of three brands of enoki mushrooms linked to the first known Listeria outbreak…
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CDC image of a Shigella culture.

Shigella Outbreak at Tamarind Tree in Seattle

At least 17 people have been sickened in a Shigella outbreak at Tamarind Tree restaurant in Seattle. Customers became ill after dining at the restaurant, located at 1036 S Jackson St., on January 15, 16, and 17, 2023. Shigella infections…
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