Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

Al Kanater Tahini Salmonella Recall
SalmonellaInternational 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…



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



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



Can You Get Salmonella from Onions?
News, Pathogens, SalmonellaYes, 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…



Most Salami Stick Salmonella Outbreak Patients are Children
News, Outbreak, Pathogens, SalmonellaAlmost 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…



Salmonella Recall for Citterio Salami Sticks
Outbreak, Pathogens, SalmonellaCitterio 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…



Hardie’s Crab Meat is Source of Salmonella Outbreak
Pathogens, SalmonellaHardie’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 Onions Recalled for Salmonella Risk
News, SalmonellaGreen 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…



Onion Salmonella Recall Includes Some EveryPlate Meals
Pathogens, SalmonellaA 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…



Advent Calendars Sold at LIDL Recalled for Salmonella
Pathogens, SalmonellaAdvent calendars sold at LIDL stores have been recalled because the chocolate candies with creamy fillings also contain Salmonella. The recalled advent calendars, sold under the brand named Favorina between October 12, 2022, and December 5,…



Hepatitis A Recall for James Farm Frozen Raspberries
Hepatitis, PathogensFrozen raspberries sold exclusively by a restaurant supplier have been recalled for hepatitis A. On December 3, Exportadora Copramar issued a recall for 1,260 cases of James Farm frozen raspberries that may be contaminated with Hepatitis A. The…



Did Falafel E. coli Outbreak Include a Death? FDA, CDC Disagree
E. coli, NewsAn E. coli outbreak linked to Earth Grown falafel ended this week with 24 illnesses and five hospitalizations, according to the FDA and the CDC. But the final reports from the agencies differ on a key point. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…



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…