Outbreak News & Investigations
The outbreaks our food safety legal team is following — and the recalls, public-health alerts, and lawsuits that follow.
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WV Infant’s Salmonella Infection Likely Linked to Recalled Baby Formula
A West Virginia infant’s Salmonella infection is likely linked to recalled baby formula, according to state health officials. The discovery of this…
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Baby Formula Recall Includes Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare
Abbott Nutrition issued a baby formula recall for Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare after four illnesses and one fatality were reported among infants who consumed…
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Salmonella Infantis Now Widespread on Turkey Farms, Too, Study Shows
Salmonella Infantis, which causes serious illness in humans, is widespread in the chicken industry. Now, a recent study shows it’s prevalent on…
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2021 was the Year of the Packaged Salad Food Poisoning Outbreak
In 2021, five food poisoning outbreaks were linked to packaged salads. Together these salad products, contaminated with E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria,…
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Citterio Salami Stick Salmonella Outbreak Ends
The Salmonella outbreak linked to Citterio salami sticks has ended after sickening 34 people, hospitalizing seven of them, according to the Centers…
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Seafood Salmonella Outbreak Ends with 115 Sick
A seafood Salmonella outbreak has ended after sickening 115 people in 15 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).…
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Al Kanater Tahini Salmonella Recall
International Golden Foods, Inc (IGF) of Bensenville, IL has issued a recall for Al Kanater tahini because it may be contaminated with…
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Can You Get Salmonella from Onions?
Yes, you can get Salmonella from onions. In fact, onions are frequently contaminated with Salmonella. Since 2009, the have been 11 Salmonella…
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Most Salami Stick Salmonella Outbreak Patients are Children
Almost 80 percent of the people sickened in the salami stick Salmonella outbreak are children, with an average age of 7, according…
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Salmonella Recall for Citterio Salami Sticks
Citterio salami sticks sold at Trader Joe’s and Wegmans are being recalled in connection with a Salmonella outbreak. Consumers who have purchased…
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Hardie’s Crab Meat is Source of Salmonella Outbreak
Hardie’s Crabmeat has been identified as the source of a Salmonella outbreak, according to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.…
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Green Giant Onions Recalled for Salmonella Risk
Green Giant onions are being recalled for potential Salmonella risk in connection with a multistate onion Salmonella outbreak. Potandon Produce L.L.C. of…