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Study: Romaine Causes Most E. coli Outbreaks Linked to Leafy Greens

Between 2009 and 2018, 40 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli outbreaks were linked to leafy greens with romaine lettuce identified as the source of more than half of them, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Salmonella Onion Outbreak Sickens 1,012 in 47 States

The Salmonella outbreak linked to onions sold at grocery stores nationwide now includes 1,012 and 136 hospitalizations in 47 states. Illnesses have also been reported in Canada. The onions were produced by Thomson International of Bakersfield,…
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Wawona Organic Peaches Salmonella Recall

ALDI Recalls Peaches Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

ALDI has issued a recall for fresh peaches produced by Wawona Packing that have been linked to a nine-state Salmonella outbreak. The recall includes conventional and organic peaches sold in 2-pound bags and conventional peaches sold in bulk…
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HelloFresh Issues Salmonella Recall for Products Containing Onions

HelloFresh is the latest retailer to issue a Salmonella recall for products containing onions produced by Thomson International which have been linked to a nationwide outbreak. Customers who received these meals should not eat them as Salmonella…
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Salmonella Onion Outbreak Expands - 869 Sick in 47 States

A Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated onions and products containing them has grown to include 869 illnesses in 47 states, according to the latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One hundred and sixteen…
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Frozen, Cooked, Peeled Shrimp Salmonella Recall Includes Costco, More

Kader Exports has issued a Salmonella recall for frozen, cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp sold at Costco and other stores.  The recalled shrimp was sold in 1.5 -lb and 2-ln bags under the brand names Aqua Star, Censea, Fresh Market, Kirkland,…
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Salsa Salmonella Recall

Spokane Produce Recalls Saddlin' Up Salsa for Salmonella

Spokane Produce, Inc. of Spokane, WA has issued a recall for Saddlin' Up salsa and salsa verde because they were made with Thomson onions recalled for Salmonella. Symptoms of a Salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever.…
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Listeria Recall - Lemons, Limes, Valencia Oranges and Red Potatoes

Freehouse II, LLC of Salisbury, NC has issued a recall for lemons, limes, Valencia oranges and red potatoes for potential Listeria contamination. The recalled items were sold in mesh bags and in bulk bins at a number of grocery store chains…
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Taylor Farms Salmonella Recall: Salads, Sandwiches, Diced Onions, More

Taylor Farms Texas of Dallas has issued a recall for products containing onions that have been recalled for Salmonella. The products contain onions produced by Thomson International Inc. which have been recalled in connection with a Salmonella…
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Listeria Outbreak but No Recall - Where was Big Olaf Ice Cream Sold?

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Big Olaf ice cream has been linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak but the company hasn't issued a recall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The ice cream is only sold in Florida at Big Olaf locations and at other…
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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 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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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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