Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team
E. coli Outbreak at University of Arkansas
E. coli, PathogensFour people have been hospitalized in an E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Some of them are battling a potentially fatal form of kidney failure associated with E. coli infections called hemolytic uremic syndrome…
Pico de Gallo Salmonella Outbreak
Pathogens, SalmonellaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified pico de gallo as the source of a Salmonella outbreak that sickened 37 people this summer. The agency announced an investigation of a Salmonella Paratyphi B var. L(+) tartrate+ outbreak…
Ice Cream Listeria Recall at Winn Dixie, Giant, ShopRite, Kroger...[Updated]
Listeria, PathogensUpdated August 15 with additional stores An ice cream Listeria recall includes Kroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Winn Dixie, Giant, Martin's, ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Harvey's, Fresco Y Mas, and other stores. The recall is linked to a…
A New Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak and a Look at Prior Ones
Pathogens, SalmonellaUpdate This outbreak has been linked to Infinite Herbs organic basil sold at Trader Joe's. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is trying to determine the food source of a new Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that has sickened 11 people.…
Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Packs Salmonella Recall
Pathogens, SalmonellaA Salmonella recall for Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Packs includes Walmart and other stores. Consumers who have purchased items with the “best by date of “MO Best By 10/11/2025” should not eat them. Health officials did product…
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…