Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

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Can I Get Listeria from Apples?

Can I get Listeria from apples? That's the question some people have been mulling since a major recall for apples potentially contaminated with Listeria was announced earlier this week. And the answer is Yes. Although some foods such…
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Pig Ear Dog Treat Salmonella Outbreak Ends

The Salmonella outbreak linked to pig ear dog treats has ended after sickening 154 people who handled them. The illnesses, which were reported from 34 states, include 27 children under the age of five and 35 people whose illnesses were so…
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Apples Sold in MI, WI, NC, KY, FL, IL, TX and LA Recalled for Listeria

North Bay Produce Inc. of Traverse City, MI has issued a recall for apples sold in eight states for possible Listeria contamination.  The apples recalled for Listeria risk were shipped to retailers in: MI, WI, NC, KY, FL, IL, TX and LA between…
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Salmonella at Moby Dick House of Kabob Sickens 9 in VA

A Salmonella outbreak at Moby Dick House of Kabob has sickened nine people in Virginia. Those illnesses occurred in September among Virginia residents who dined at Moby Dick House of Kabob locations in that state. Additional cases were reported…
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Pride of Florida Recalls Beef for E. coli Risk

Pride of Florida of Raiford, FL has issued a recall of almost 65,000 pounds of beef shipped to commercial distributors that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…
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Salmonella raw milk outbreak

Salmonella Outbreak at Al Basha Restaurant Sickens 3 in Seattle

A Salmonella outbreak at Al Basha restaurant has sickened three people in Seattle, according to the King County Health Department. The illnesses occurred among customers who visited the restaurant between September 15 and September 23, 2019. During…
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Salmonella

Salmonella at Moby Dick House of Kabob Sickens 21

A Salmonella outbreak at Moby Dick House of Kabob restaurants in Virginia and Maryland and Washington, DC, has sickened 21 people, according to local news reports. That’s more than twice the number of cases the Maryland Department of Health…
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Chicken Salad Recalled for Listeria Sold at Trader Joe's, ALDI, Coburn's

Chicken salad that is part of a massive cooked poultry recall for potential Listeria contamination was sold by dozens of retailers including Trader Joe's, ALDI, Coburn's and more. The recall includes containers of salad and pre-made sandwiches…
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Chicken Salad Recalled for Listeria Sold at Target, Walgreens, Walmart, More

Chicken salad that is part of a massive cooked poultry recall for potential Listeria contamination was sold by dozens of retailers including Target, Walgreens, Walmart and Sam's Club. The recall includes pre-made sandwiches and containers of…
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Top Enoki Mushroom Listeria Recall

Top Quality Produce Enoki Mushroom Listeria Recall

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Top 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.…
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Yes! Enoki mushroom Listeria recall

Yes! Enoki Mushroom Recalled for Listeria Risk

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T 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.…
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Cut Fruit Listeria Recall Includes Wegmans, Tops and More

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A 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…
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Eureka Shigella outbreak

Shigella Outbreak in Eureka, CA

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A 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…
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