Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

E. coli Outbreak Linked to Bulk Walnuts
E. coli, PathogensAn E. coli outbreak has been linked to bulk organic walnuts sold at Whole Foods, New Seasons, and other natural food stores and co-ops. Seven of the 12 people sickened have been hospitalized, two of them with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS),…



Ground Beef E. coli Alert Incudes Hannaford Stores
E. coli, PathogensA ground beef E. coli alert includes Hannaford stores. On April 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) issued a public health alert for ground beef that may be contained with E. coli O157:H7 …



A New Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak and a Look at Prior Ones
Pathogens, SalmonellaUpdate This outbreak has been linked to Infinite Herbs organic basil sold at Trader Joe's. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is trying to determine the food source of a new Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that has sickened 11 people.…






Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Packs Salmonella Recall
Pathogens, SalmonellaA Salmonella recall for Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Packs includes Walmart and other stores. Consumers who have purchased items with the “best by date of “MO Best By 10/11/2025” should not eat them. Health officials did product…



Charcuterie Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 7 in Minnesota
Pathogens, SalmonellaA 33-state charcuterie Salmonella outbreak linked to Busetto brand charcuterie sold at Sam's Club and Costco sickened seven people in Minnesota. The charcuterie trays, which included prosciutto, sweet soppressata, and dry coppa were made by…






Undercooking Played Role in Deadly Morel Mushroom Outbreak
PathogensUndercooking played a role in the deadly morel mushroom outbreak at Dave's Sushi in Montana in 2023, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak included 51 customers who dined at the restaurant…



E. coli in Raw Farm Cheddar Leaves Two with HUS Kidney Failure
E. coli, OutbreakAn E. coli outbreak linked to unpasteurized Raw Farm cheddar now includes two cases of HUS kidney failure. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure, is a complication that affects about seven percent of E. coli patients. HUS…












Deli-Sliced Meat Listeria Outbreak
ListeriaA 12-state Listeria outbreak linked to meat sliced at grocery store deli counters has sickened 28 people killing two of them. A specific brand or type of meat has not yet been identified but turkey and liverwurst are the most likely culprits,…