Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

Listeria Lawyer- HyVee cut vegetable recall

Hy-Vee Cut Vegetable Listeria Recall

Hy-Vee, Inc. of West Des Moines, Iowa, has issued a recall Short Cuts vegetable mix that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were sold at Hy-Vee stores in eight states: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,…
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Cyclospora Lawyer - Organic Basil Cyclospora Recall

Organic Basil Cyclospora Recall - Variety of Brand Names

Shenandoah Growers Inc. of  Harrisonburg, VA has issued a recall for organic basil sold under a variety of brand names that may be contaminated with Cyclospora. The recalled basil, sold under the brand names Fresh Cut, The Fresh Market, Good…
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sushi Salmonella

NC Outbreak Linked to AFC Sushi Sold at Harris Teeter Stores

A food poisoning outbreak has been linked to AFC Sushi sold at two Harris Teeter locations in North Carolina, according to county health officials.  More than 10 people who purchased the product at AFC Sushi kiosks inside the Harris Teeter…
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E. coli lawyer- Dole organic romaine recall

Wild Harvest, Dole Romaine E. coli Recall - Organic Lettuce from Salinas

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. has issued a recall for Dole and Wild Harvest brand organic hearts of romaine lettuce for potential E. coli contamination. The romaine was harvested in Salinas, CA four weeks ago and should no longer be on store shelves. The…
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Salmonella

Nekter Juice Bar Illnesses in MN Part of a 4-State Salmonella Outbreak

Ten illnesses associated with a Nekter Juice Bar in Woodbury, Minnesota are part of a four-state Salmonella Paratyphi outbreak that has sickened 18 people. Since the Minnesota Health Department discovered the outbreak in October, it has grown…
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E. coli Lawyer - Fresh Express Caesar Salad kits E. coli recall

Expired Fresh Express Caesar Supreme Salad Kits Recalled for E. coli Risk

Fresh Express is recalling Caesar Supreme bagged salad kits for possible E. coli O26 contamination. The recalled salad kits, which contain romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, Italian cheeses and garlic croutons, have "use by" dates of November…
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E. coli lawyer - Nine outbreaks spreadsheet graphic

Did Canada Dodge Romaine E. coli Outbreak Blitz with New Import Rules?

Is Canada breaking the fall tradition of a romaine E. coli outbreak?  Each year since 2017, Canada has been struck by an autumnal E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, CA. Those outbreaks occurred in tandem with E. coli…
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E. coli lawyer - CDC Map of E. coli Outbreak Unknown Source 3, romaine suspected

Third E. coli Outbreak with Romaine as Suspected Source

Federal health officials are investigating a third multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak where romaine lettuce is a suspected source. On October 28, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced two E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks,…
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E. coli Lawyer - Tanimura & Antle Romaine E. coli Recall

Tanimura & Antle Romaine E. coli Recall Includes Walmart, Other Stores

Whole heads of Tanimura & Antle brand romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, CA, and sold at Walmart, Food Lion and other stores are being recalled for E. coli O157:H7 risk. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it as E. coli…
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Big Olaf Listeria Outbreak

Big Olaf Ice Cream Listeria Outbreak

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A Big Olaf ice cream Listeria outbreak includes 23 illnesses, one death, and one fetal loss, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health officials have information for 22 of the patients. All 22 of them were so…
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Salmonella lawyer -gloved hand holds petri dish that shows positive Salmonella result

Salmonella Paratyphi B variant L(+) tartrate+ Outbreaks

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is searching for the food source of a Salmonella Paratyphi B variant L(+) tartrate+ outbreak. So far, 14 people have developed infections from food contaminated with this strain formerly known as…
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Salmonella

As 2 Mystery Salmonella Outbreaks Expand, FDA Searches for the Source

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The FDA is currently investigating three Salmonella outbreaks, one linked to Jif peanut butter, and two more with unknown sources. Here's what we know so far. Jif Salmonella Outbreak Between February 19, 2022, and  May 2, 2022, 16 people…
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Daily Harvest Crumbles Recall

What is Causing Illnesses Tied to Daily Harvest Lentil + Leek Crumbles?

About a week ago, reports of illness among Daily Harvest customers began to surface. Many who had eaten French Lentil + Leek Crumbles from the meal delivery service were reporting food poisoning symptoms including abdominal cramps, vomiting,…
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