This is simply unacceptable. This botulism outbreak, frankly any outbreak that sickens babies, should never have happened. We can do more to protect the most vulnerable. The stork in “operation stork speed” clearly flew into a brick wall and crash landed. This child’s parents bought ByHeart Infant Formula at a Walmart. ByHeart utilized powdered organic […]
My client is a 55-year-old resident of Texas with no reported underlying illnesses when he developed listeriosis on July 16, 2024. Complications of that infection have severely and permanently compromised his cognitive function. His Listeria monocytogenes isolate has a sequence pattern highly similar (within 3 SNPs) to those isolated from at least six other patients (five isolated […]
As of July 16, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 10 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 22, 2024, to June 24, 2025. Of 9 people with information available, 4 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. On September 8, 2025, Chetak LLC Group expanded their recall to […]
As of August 27, 2025, a total of 95 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 14 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 7, 2025, to July 26, 2025. Of the 80 people with information available, 18 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. State health officials identified illness […]
Thanks Professor Timothy D. Lytton – brilliant piece. You set the table for growers and processors of leafy greens to actually do something about the safety of the food they produce – well done. It is worth the full read. Foodborne illness is a significant public health problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Three E. coli Cases Linked to Mercado Los Amigos in Yakima The Yakima Health District (YHD) is investigating three cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in individuals who reported eating meat, produce, and/or prepared foods from Mercado Los Amigos, located at 1409 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima, WA. As a precaution, Mercado Los Amigos voluntarily closed […]
According to Food Safety News, Federal officials are investigating two new foodborne illness outbreaks, but have not yet been able to identify a source of the pathogens. One outbreak, from Salmonella Lomalinda, has sickened 30 people. The Food and Drug Administration has not reported the patients’ ages or where they live. The agency has not […]
Based on FDA’s assessment, consuming these products could contribute to elevated levels of lead in the blood. Long-term exposure (months to years) to elevated levels of lead in the diet could contribute to adverse health effects, particularly for the portion of the population that may already have elevated blood lead levels from other exposures to […]
I was contacted by a woman who suffered a severe Salmonella infection. In digging into the cause, I found that she was not alone. There were other ill and genetically linked to chicken. Hey FSIS, what’s up?
The CDC is warning that drinking raw milk can lead to human infections from the bird flu virus. In a research report released Sept. 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlined the risks of H5N1 virus in unpasteurized dairy products. The report said the risk is low, but should be considered, especially for children, older […]
Arkansas 1, California 3, Connecticut 1, Georgia 2, Illinois 1, Minnesota 2, Missouri 3, Texas 1, Washington 1, Wisconsin 1. CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain home delivery meals made by Metabolic Meals. Do not eat affected Metabolic Meals products while the investigation is […]
ENDICO POTATOES of MOUNT VERNON NY is recalling Endico brand PEAS AND CARROTS AND MIXED VEGETABLES, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only […]
Attorney Bill Marler is a featured figure in the Netflix documentary Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food, which chronicles his decades-long career as a leading food safety advocate and lawyer. The film is based on Jeff Benedict’s book Poisoned, which details Marler’s involvement in the landmark 1993 Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak. Marler’s […]
Arizona 1, California 73, Florida 1, Georgia 1, Hawaii 1, Iowa 1, Minnesota 4, North Carolina 2, Nebraska 1, New Mexico 1, Nevada 3, New York 2, Pennsylvania 1 and Washington 3. As of August 27, 2025, a total of 95 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 14 states. […]
The most recent MAHA bullshit reminded me of the old adage: “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” From my friends at CIRAP: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has scaled back a federal-state surveillance program for foodborne pathogens. As […]