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Al Kanater Salmonella recall

Al Kanater Tahini Salmonella Recall

International Golden Foods, Inc (IGF) of Bensenville, IL has issued a recall for Al Kanater tahini because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.  At the time of the recall, the company was unaware of any illnesses associated with the consumption…
Josie's organics spinach

MN E. coli Outbreak Linked to Spinach Sold at Fresh Thyme, Hy-Vee

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Minnesotans sickened in a spinach E. coli outbreak purchased Josie's Organics brand at a Hy-Vee store and Fresh Thyme brand at a Fresh Thyme store. Both brands are made by Braga Fresh of Salinas, CA. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture…
CDC map of Josie's Organics Baby Spinach E. coli Outbrea

Josie's Organics, Fresh Thyme Baby Spinach Linked to E. coli Outbreak

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Josie's Organics and Fresh Thyme baby spinach have been linked to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 10 people in seven states, according to state and federal health officials.  Both of these brands are produced by Braga Fresh of Salinas,…
Salmonella Lawyer - red, yellow and white onions

Can You Get Salmonella from Onions?

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Yes, you can get Salmonella from onions. In fact, onions are frequently contaminated with Salmonella.  Since 2009, the have been 11 Salmonella outbreaks linked to onions, two of them have occurred during the last 15 months. In most onion Salmonella…
salami recall Citterio salame sticks sold at trader joe's recalled for Salmonella

Most Salami Stick Salmonella Outbreak Patients are Children

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Almost 80 percent of the people sickened in the salami stick Salmonella outbreak are children, with an average age of 7, according to the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak linked to Citterio…
salami recall Citterio salame sticks sold at trader joe's recalled for Salmonella

Salmonella Recall for Citterio Salami Sticks

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Citterio salami sticks sold at Trader Joe's and Wegmans are being recalled in connection with a Salmonella outbreak. Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them. The salami stick Salmonella outbreak has sickened 31…
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Hardie’s Crab Meat is Source of Salmonella Outbreak

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Hardie’s Crabmeat has been identified as the source of a  Salmonella outbreak, according to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. The Hardie’s crab meat Salmonella outbreak includes five illnesses in Maine and New Hampshire.…
Green Giant onion recall Salmonella

Green Giant Onions Recalled for Salmonella Risk

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Green Giant onions are being recalled for potential Salmonella risk in connection with a multistate onion Salmonella outbreak. Potandon Produce L.L.C. of Idaho Falls, Idaho issued the recall for Green Giant Fresh whole yellow onions because…
EveryPlate onion recall Salmonella

Onion Salmonella Recall Includes Some EveryPlate Meals

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A major onion recall liked to a Salmonella outbreak includes some EveryPlate meals. EveryPlate is owned by HelloFresh and both companies use ProSource Produce LLC of Hailey, Idaho as a supplier. ProSource has issued an onion recall. The…
chili Cheese flavored wieners Listeria recall

Listeria Health Alert for Chili Cheese Wieners

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  The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has issued a public health alert for Our Local Smokehouse brand chili cheese flavored wieners that may be contaminated with Listeria.  USDA FSIS issued…
Magnification of E. coli bacteria

E. coli Outbreak at Torero’s Mexican Restaurant in Renton, WA

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An E. coli O26 outbreak at Torero's Mexican Restaurant in Renton, WA during the first week of September sickened at least three customers. King County health officials have determined that three people from three different groups of customers…
Dave's Sushi morel mushrooms

Six Hospitalized from E. coli-Tainted Beef in HelloFresh Meal Kits

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Six people who developed E. coli infections from contaminated beef in HelloFresh meal kits were so sick they were hospitalized. So far, seven illnesses in six states have been confirmed to be part of the HelloFresh beef E. coli outbreak. Symptoms…
HelloFresh Ground Beef E. coli

E. coli illnesses Tied to HelloFresh Ground Beef

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Ground beef included in HelloFresh meal kits delivered July 2 to  July 21, 2022 is the probable source of an E. coli outbreak, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA…