Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

Charcuterie Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 7 in Minnesota
Pathogens, SalmonellaA 33-state charcuterie Salmonella outbreak linked to Busetto brand charcuterie sold at Sam's Club and Costco sickened seven people in Minnesota. The charcuterie trays, which included prosciutto, sweet soppressata, and dry coppa were made by…






Undercooking Played Role in Deadly Morel Mushroom Outbreak
PathogensUndercooking played a role in the deadly morel mushroom outbreak at Dave's Sushi in Montana in 2023, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak included 51 customers who dined at the restaurant…



E. coli in Raw Farm Cheddar Leaves Two with HUS Kidney Failure
E. coli, OutbreakAn E. coli outbreak linked to unpasteurized Raw Farm cheddar now includes two cases of HUS kidney failure. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure, is a complication that affects about seven percent of E. coli patients. HUS…


















E. coli Outbreak: McDonald's Quarter Pounders
E. coli, PathogensAn E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has sickened 49 people killing one of them. At least 10 people have been hospitalized, one of them is being treated for hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a life-threatening complication…









