Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

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FDA: Aunt Jeni's Frozen Raw Pet Food Poses Salmonella Risk

The 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…
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Blendtopia Recalls Frozen Smoothie Products for Possible Listeria

Blendtopia 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…
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Nuts 'N More Peanut Spread Recalled for Listeria Risk

Nuts '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…
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Listeria recall Premo and Fresh Grab Wedge Sandwiches

Lipari Expands Listeria Recall for Premo and Fresh Grab Wedge Sandwiches

Lipari 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…
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E. coli lawyer- CDC Final Map Romaine E. coli Outbreak

E. coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce from Salinas, CA Ends

The 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…
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E. coli lawyer- CDC's final map of Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Salad E. coli Outbreak

Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Salad E. coli Outbreak Ends with 10 Sick

The 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,…
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Listeria recall Premo and Fresh Grab Wedge Sandwiches

Lipari Listeria Recall for Premo and Fresh Grab Sandwiches

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For the second time in three months, Lipari Foods has issued a Listeria recall, this time for Premo and Fresh Grab brand wedge sandwiches. No illnesses had been reported at the time of the recall, the company said. However, consumers who have…
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Another Jimmy John's E. coli Outbreak Linked to Sprouts

A Jimmy John's E. coli outbreak linked to clover sprouts has sickened customers in Iowa. A recall has been issued for the sprouts, produced by Sprouts Unlimited of Marion Iowa, which were also sold at Fareway and Hy Vee stores. The…
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Sprouts Unlimited Clover Sprouts Recalled for E. coli, Illnesses Reported

Sprouts Unlimited of Marion, IA has issued a recall for clover sprouts after health officials in Iowa linked them to an E. coli outbreak. The recalled products were sold at Hy Vee, Fareway Foods and Jimmy John's restaurants in Iowa. The…
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Salmonella in Plainville Farms, Wegmans, Nature's Promise Ground Turkey

A Ground Turkey Salmonella Outbreak Revisited

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One 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,…
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E. coli Recall - Is the Ground Beef in Your Freezer Included?

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Ground beef sold at Kroger, Walmart, Winn Dixie, Weis, and other stores may be contaminated with E. coli.  USDA officials are concerned that some consumers may still have these products in their freezers. Here's what you should know. Kroger…
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Yes! Enoki Mushroom Listeria recall 2

More Yes! Brand Enoki Mushrooms Recalled for Listeria

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T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA is recalling more enoki mushrooms imported from China for Listeria risk. The recall includes 7.5oz (200g) packages of enoki mushrooms with lot #6021053. Consumers who have purchased these mushrooms should…
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FDA Investigating 2 "Mystery" Listeria Outbreaks

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating two "mystery" Listeria outbreaks. Not much information, not even a suspected food source, is publicly available even though both investigations have been ongoing for months.   Some…
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