Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

Cyclospora

Cyclospora: 8 Weeks is a Long Time to Have Diarrhea

Each summer, the subtropical parasite Cyclospora makes its way to the U.S. on imported produce causing food poisoning symptoms that, if untreated, can last more than two months. Last summer, two Cyclospora outbreaks sickened more than 700 people.…
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Salmonella Outbreak Temporarily Closes Daycare in Douglas County

The Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) is looking into reports of a Salmonella outbreak at a local daycare. Several parents of the 100 or so kids who attend Elite Childcare Academy in Omaha have reported illnesses. Health officials have…
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FDA Questions Linger After Caito Melon Salmonella Outbreak Ends

When the Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon from Caito Foods ended, the FDA's investigation into the company didn't. The food safety lawyers at Pritzker Hageman law firm say there are a couple of reasons why the agency may have chosen…
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E. coli Recall Expands to Include All 5-LB Bags of ALDI Baker's Corner Flour

A recall for ALDI Baker's Corner flour has been expanded to include all 5-pound bags for potential E. coli contamination. The recall is in conjunction with an E. coli  O26 outbreak that has sickened 17 people in eight states. The initial…
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E. coli in ALDI Baker's Corner Flour Sickens 17 in 8 States

An E. coli outbreak linked to ALDI brand Baker's Corner flour has sickened 17 people in eight states. Three people have been hospitalized. A recall has been issued for the flour which was produced by ADM Milling Co. in Buffalo, NY. When people…
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Norovirus, Vibrio, E. coli, Campylobacter, Shigella Raw Oyster Outbreak

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Sixteen people who ate oysters contaminated with norovirus and four kinds of bacteria are part of a five-state outbreak. Two more people, who did eat the oysters but had contact with people who did, also got food poisoning. But they are not…
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Frozen Tuna Salmonella Outbreak Ends with 15 Sick

The Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen ground tuna from Jensen Tuna in Houma, LA has ended with 15 sick in eight states. Two people were hospitalized. The people sickened said they ate spicy tuna rolls or other tuna sushi items at restaurants…
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Salmonella Outbreak

Salmonella Outbreak from Del Monte Vegetable Trays Sold at Kwik Trip

A Salmonella outbreak linked to Del Monte vegetable trays sold at Kwik Trip stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin has sickened four people. Other stores may also have sold the contaminated vegetable trays, Wisconsin health officials said. This…
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E. coli in Ground Beef Sickens 196 in 10 States, 2 with HUS

A ground beef E. coli outbreak has sickened 196 people in 10 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Two people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure that affects some E.…
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Salmonella Recall for Citterio Salami Sticks

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Citterio salami sticks sold at Trader Joe's and Wegmans are being recalled in connection with a Salmonella outbreak. Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them. The salami stick Salmonella outbreak has sickened 31…
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Salmonella

Hardie’s Crab Meat is Source of Salmonella Outbreak

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Hardie’s Crabmeat has been identified as the source of a  Salmonella outbreak, according to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. The Hardie’s crab meat Salmonella outbreak includes five illnesses in Maine and New Hampshire.…
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Green Giant Onions Recalled for Salmonella Risk

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Green Giant onions are being recalled for potential Salmonella risk in connection with a multistate onion Salmonella outbreak. Potandon Produce L.L.C. of Idaho Falls, Idaho issued the recall for Green Giant Fresh whole yellow onions because…
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EveryPlate onion recall Salmonella

Onion Salmonella Recall Includes Some EveryPlate Meals

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A major onion recall liked to a Salmonella outbreak includes some EveryPlate meals. EveryPlate is owned by HelloFresh and both companies use ProSource Produce LLC of Hailey, Idaho as a supplier. ProSource has issued an onion recall. The…
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