Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team
Missa Bay Recalls Salad Bowls Amid Multi-State E.coli Outbreak
E. coli, News, OutbreakMissa Bay, LLC. Of Swedesboro, NJ, recalled more than 97,000 pounds of salad bowls with meat or poultry because the lettuce may be contaminated with E.coli O157:H7. The recalled salad bowls have the establishment number “EST. 18502B” inside…
Fresh Thyme Blackberries Linked to Hepatitis A Outbreak
HepatitisFresh Thyme Market blackberries have been linked to a Hepatitis A outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people in three states. Six people have been hospitalized. The case-patients purchased fresh, conventional blackberries…
Romaine E. coli Outbreak in AZ, CA, CO, ID, MD, MT, WA and WI
E. coliA romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak has sickened people in eight states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Montana, Washington and Wisconsin. About 40 percent of the illnesses reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Prepackaged Salad E. coli Outbreak Sickens 7 in MD
E. coliA prepackaged salad E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has sickened seven people in Maryland. One person has been hospitalized. All seven people reported eating Ready Pac Bistro® Bowl Chicken Caesar Salad that they purchased from multiple Sam’s…
New Seasons Market Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak and Recall Expand
E. coliAn E. coli outbreak and recall linked to ground beef produced and sold at New Seasons Markets stores have both expanded. The outbreak now includes four illnesses. And the recall has been expanded to include ground beef with “sell by” dates…
Stater Bros. Ground Beef Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
SalmonellaA deadly Salmonella outbreak has been linked to ground beef produced by Central Valley Meat Co. Inc. of Hanford, CA and sold under the brand name Stater Bros. The ground beef Salmonella outbreak has sickened 10 people in six states. One person…
Possible Salad E. coli Outbreak in Wisconsin
E. coli A possible salad E. coli outbreak may be unfolding in Wisconsin. During the last week, three women in the northwestern part of the state were all hospitalized with E. coli O157:H7 infections. Two of them who were interviewed by health…
Listeria Recall for Fresh Seasons Veggie and Ranch Dip Cups in MN
ListeriaFresh Seasons vegetable and ranch dip cups sold in MN cafeterias and vending machines are part of the Mann vegetable Listeria recall. Although no illnesses have been reported in conjunction with these products, consumers who have purchased these…
New Seasons Market Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak Sickens 3 in Oregon
E. coliThree people in Oregon developed E. coli infections after eating ground beef from New Seasons Market stores. A recall in connection with the E. coli outbreak has been issued. The recall includes fresh ground beef products with fat contents…
Top Quality Produce Enoki Mushroom Listeria Recall
Listeria, PathogensTop Quality Produce has issued a Listeria recall for enoki mushrooms imported from Taiwan. The recall includes all lots of these mushrooms. Consumers who have purchased them should not eat them as Listeria can cause serious illness and death.…
Yes! Enoki Mushroom Recalled for Listeria Risk
Listeria, PathogensT Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA has issued a recall for Yes enoki mushrooms that may be contaminated with Listeria. Consumers who have purchased these mushrooms should not eat them as Listeria can cause serious illness and death.…
Cut Fruit Listeria Recall Includes Wegmans, Tops and More
Listeria, PathogensA cut fruit Listeria recall includes Wegmans, Tops, Fresh Harvest and Lexington Co-Op. Consumers who have recently purchased cut fruit items from these stores should check recall information carefully. The recalled products should not be eaten…
Shigella Outbreak in Eureka, CA
Pathogens, ShigellaA Shigella outbreak in Eureka, California includes five confirmed and 11 suspected cases, according to the Humboldt County Public Health Department. Health officials believe the outbreak likely includes far more cases in the waterfront and 101…