Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

After Latest E. coli Outbreak, FDA issues Warning to Jimmy John's
E. coliThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC saying that the company, which has been linked to at least five food poisoning outbreaks over the last seven years, has "engaged in a pattern of…



Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Fresh Thyme Blackberries Ends, 20 Sick
PathogensA hepatitis A outbreak linked to fresh conventional blackberries sold at Fresh Thyme and Woodman’s Market has ended after sickening 20 people, 11 of whom were hospitalized. Hepatitis A, a highly contagious virus, causes liver infections.…



Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Tailor Cut Produce Ends with 165 Sick
SalmonellaThe Salmonella outbreak linked to cut fruit processed by Tailor Cut Produce of North Brunswick, New Jersey has ended after sickening 165 people in 14 states. Seventy-three people were hospitalized. Although 14 states are included in the…



FDA: Aunt Jeni's Frozen Raw Pet Food Poses Salmonella Risk
SalmonellaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that one lot of Aunt Jeni's frozen raw pet food poses a Salmonella risk. This is the second time in six months that such an advisory has been issued for this brand of pet food. This…



Blendtopia Recalls Frozen Smoothie Products for Possible Listeria
ListeriaBlendtopia has issued a recall for Superfood Smoothie Kits that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness and death. Among pregnant women, Listeria can cause miscarriage, stillbirth and premature…



Nuts 'N More Peanut Spread Recalled for Listeria Risk
ListeriaNuts 'N More brand peanut spread has been recalled for potential Listeria contamination. At the time of the recall, the company was not aware of reports of illness. Nuts 'N More Plain Peanut Spread was distributed to retail locations…



Lipari Expands Listeria Recall for Premo and Fresh Grab Wedge Sandwiches
ListeriaLipari Foods of Warren, MI is again expanding its Listeria recall of wedge sandwiches sold under the brand names Premo and Fresh Grab. The recall now includes all sandwiches with a "Best By" date of 2/6/20 or before. Please click the preceding…



E. coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce from Salinas, CA Ends
E. coliThe end of the lettuce-growing season in Salinas, CA has brought about the end of a months-long E. coli outbreak linked to romaine from that area, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency has also lifted…



Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Salad E. coli Outbreak Ends with 10 Sick
E. coliThe E. coli outbreak linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp salad kits has ended with 10 people from five states sick, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although these kits contain romaine lettuce from Salinas,…



FDA: Beware THC Products with Copycat Packaging
PathogensThe FDA is warning consumers that the copycat packaging of some edibles has led to accidental ingestion of THC, the psychoactive substance found in marijuana. The THC-laced products are packaged to look like candy and cereal such as Cap’n…



Similac Cronobacter Investigation Handed Off to Special FDA Unit
Cronobacter, PathogensAn FDA Incident Management Group now leads the investigation into Cronobacter illnesses among infants who consumed Similac infant formula, the agency has announced today. Up until now, the active investigation was helmed by the U.S. Food and…



Recalled Ground Beef Sold at Fresh Thyme, PriceRite, Earth Fare, More
E. coli, News, PathogensGround beef recalled for potential E. coli O103 contamination was sold at Walmart, Weis, Winn Dixie, PriceRite, Fresh Thyme, Earth Fare, Food City, Food Universe, Giant Eagle, Grocery Bargain, Grocery Outlet, Key Food Marketplace, ShopRite…



A Ground Turkey Salmonella Outbreak Revisited
Pathogens, SalmonellaOne year ago, ground turkey sold under the brand names Plainville Farms, Wegmans, and Nature's Promise was linked to a Salmonella outbreak that sickened 33 people in 14 states. Four people were hospitalized. Plainville Brands of New Oxford,…