Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

Hepatitis A Illnesses Associated with Senor Moose in Seattle
HepatitisThree people who ate at Senor Moose restaurant in Seattle in late February have developed Hepatitis A infections. One person was hospitalized. Seattle health officials say they have discovered no indication that any current employee has…



3rd Brand of Enoki Mushrooms is Recalled for Listeria Risk Amid Outbreak
ListeriaH&C Food Inc. of Brooklyn has issued a recall for enoki mushrooms imported from Korea for potential risk of Listeria contamination. This is the third brand of imported enoki mushrooms to be recalled in connection with an ongoing Listeria…



Homestead Creamery Recalls Butter for Listeria Risk
ListeriaHomestead Creamery of Wirtz, VA is recalling butter that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. At the time of the recall, no illnesses had been reported, according to the company, but consumers who have purchased this butter should…



Omit the E. coli, Salmonella? Pillsbury Rolls Out Safe-to-Eat Cookie Dough
PathogensSalmonella in raw eggs and E. coli in raw flour make dough and batter dangerous to eat. Pillsbury is hoping it has a solution with a new "safe-to-eat cookie dough" product that uses heat-treated flour and pasteurized eggs. Ten years ago,…