Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team




Miguel's E. coli Outbreak Turns Deadly
E. coli, Outbreak, PathogensOne person sickened in the E. coli outbreak linked to Miguel's Cucina 4S Ranch in San Diego has died. John Christ Ferber, 87, of San Diego, passed away on October 26. The outbreak has sickened 35 people ranging in age from 6 to 87 years…












Kirkland Ham Listeria Recall at Costco
Listeria, Pathogens, RecallA Kirkland ham Listeria recall includes Costco stores in California and Nevada. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it as Listeria can cause severe illness and death. Among pregnant women, Listeria can cause miscarriages…









Salmonella Outbreak at Carniceria Guanajuato Grows
Pathogens, SalmonellaA Salmonella outbreak at Carniceria Guanajuato taqueria now includes at least 30 people. Ten people have been hospitalized.
Carniceria Guanajuato Salmonella Outbreak
The restaurant, located at 3140 N California, was inspected on September…



Minnesota Basil Salmonella Outbreak [Update]
Pathogens, SalmonellaUpdated June 19 with final outbreak information. Minnesota was one of the states hardest hit by a Salmonella outbreak linked to Infinite Herbs organic basil sold at Trader Joe's. The 14-state outbreak sickened 36 people, hospitalizing four of…



Cucumber Salmonella Africana Outbreak
Pathogens, SalmonellaAn outbreak tied to cucumbers tainted with Salmonella Africana includes 162 illnesses in 25 states. An ongoing Salmonella Braenderup outbreak that has sickened 158 people in 23 states may also be linked to these cucumbers. The Florida-grown…



Cucumber Salmonella Recall Includes Food Lion...
Pathogens, SalmonellaA cucumber Salmonella recall includes Food Lion. Fresh Start Produce of Delray, FL issued the recall on May 31, 2024, after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found Salmonella in a sample from a cucumber purchased at a grocery store.…



E. coli Recall for Bulk Organic Walnuts sold at Whole Foods...
E. coli, PathogensAn E. coli outbreak has triggered a recall for organic walnuts sold in bulk at Whole Foods, New Seasons Market, and other natural food stores and co-ops. Consumers who have recently purchased bulk walnuts should check recall information carefully. On…