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…









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…