Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

Pre-cooked shrimp Salmonella

Pre-Cooked Shrimp Salmonella Weltevreden Outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says pre-cooked shrimp is the likely source of a Salmonella Weltevreden outbreak that has sickened at least six people.  The agency is not disclosing the name of the company, the product brand name,…
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Kirkwood chicken cordon bleu, Salmonella outbreak

Kirkwood Chicken Cordon Bleu Contains Salmonella Outbreak Strain

While investigating a breaded chicken Salmonella outbreak, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture tested Kirkwood Chicken Cordon Bleu and found the outbreak strain.  Kirkwood is a store brand for  ALDI, but other brands may also be implicated…
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Salmonella in Plainville Farms, Wegmans, Nature's Promise Ground Turkey

Ground Turkey Salmonella Hadar Outbreak Ends

A ground turkey Salmonella outbreak has ended after sickening 33 people in 14 states. Health officials identified ground turkey sold under the brand names Plainville Farms, Wegmans, and Nature’s Promise  as the source of the outbreak. Four…
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E. coli lawyer - yogurt in a bowl

Organic Yogurt E. coli Outbreak Expands- 15 Cases Confirmed

An E. coli outbreak linked to organic yogurt sold under the brand names PCC and Pure Eire has expanded to include 15 cases, according to the latest information from the Washington Department of Health. Nine of the people sickened in this outbreak…
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E. coli lawyer - yogurt in a bowl

PCC Yogurt E. coli Recall, Illnesses Reported

PCC grass-fed, organic yogurt, made for PCC Community Markets by Pure Eire Dairy, is under recall for E. coli after Washington health officials linked it to illnesses in that state. In addition to all flavors of PCC yogurt sold in 8 oz and 16…
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E. coli Lawyer -Washington E. coli O157:H7

WA E. coli Outbreak in King, Snohomish, Benton and Walla Walla Counties

A Washington E. coli O157:H7 outbreak includes illnesses in King, Snohomish, Benton and Walla Walla counties. King County health officials first discovered the outbreak last week. At that time, seven children, all under the age of 14, were sick.…
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Cashews are Salmonella source in Jule's cheese outbreak

Contaminated Nuts are Source of Jule's Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak

Cashews are the Salmonella source in the outbreak linked to Jule’s cashew brie, according to the latest update from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Testing by state and federal health officials also revealed that the cheese products…
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Velvet Ice Cream Listeria Recall

Velvet Ice Cream Listeria Recall, Plant had “Resident Pathogen” FDA Says

In 2019,  the FDA deemed Listeria a “resident pathogen” at its facility in Utica, OH,  now  Velvet Ice Cream is recalling all products made there since March 24, 2021, for Listeria risk. The Velvet Ice Cream Listeria recall includes…
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Guan's Enoki Mushroom Listeria Recall

Another Guan's Enoki Mushroom Listeria Recall

UPDATED MAY 10, 2021 One year after they were recalled in connection with a deadly Listeria outbreak, Guan’s enoki mushrooms are again being recalled for Listeria. No illnesses have been reported in association with the current enoki mushroom Listeria…
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Ground beef E. coli

USDA Beef E. coli Public Health Alerts Hit 10-Year High

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So 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…
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Deli meat Listeria outbreak

How Common are Deli Meat Listeria Outbreaks?

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Deli 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…
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Listeria recall

The Lethal History of Listeria and Deli Meat

A Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat that has sickened 16 people killing one of them is the latest chapter in the lethal history of Listeria in deli meat. Almost 20 years ago, after two of the most deadly foodborne illness outbreaks in the…
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Good & Gather brie Listeria recall

MN Stores That Sold Brie Recalled for Listeria

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A brie and camembert cheese recall tied to a six-state Listeria outbreak includes several stores in Minnesota. The recalled cheese, made by Old World Cheese Inc. of Benton Harbor, MI was sold under a variety of brand names with "Best By" dates…
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