Stoltzfus Family Dairy recalls Sour Cream & Onion cheese curds (8 oz bags; Best by 03/25/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/29/2026, and 05/06/2026) due to potential Salmonella contamination. JCB Flavors, LLC recalls Wildlife Seasoning brand Popping Topping – Sour Cream & Onion (1.6 oz; Lot 057596; Best by 5/18/2027) due to potential Salmonella contamination. Albrights Raw Pet Foods […]
As of May 4, 2026, a total of 5 children infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Woodinville were reported from 4 states – Nebraska, Texas, Oklahoma and Iowa. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 12, 2026, to April 10, 2026. Two of these children (40%) have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
I am putting Emmy stickers on books to be sent to the Food Safety Summit in Chicago for the Food Safety News booth. Stop by and get one. I also got this email tonight – and, folks ask why I do not retire: Yesterday, I had the opportunity to watch the Netflix documentary on food […]
Summary. Generally speaking, per FDA regulations, processors of low-acid, uncanned juices must either include a warning label concerning the presence of harmful bacteria or utilize a 5-log reduction in microorganisms as part of their HACCP control measures. Since botulism operates through spores, these regulations do not directly address the risk of botulism in low-acid, uncanned juices. […]
The a2 Milk Company (“a2MC”) has voluntarily recalled three specific batches of its imported a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula 0-12 months (“Product”) due to the presence of cereulide. The Product is sold only in the United States. Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Illness occurs […]
The CDC reports: Shigellosis is a nationally notifiable diarrheal illness caused by gram-negative bacteria. Shigella infection is spread through fecal-oral transmission and sexual contact. Although most infections are self-limited, antibiotics are indicated for severe illness or to reduce transmission in settings with high risk for spread. Since 2015, a growing proportion of cases has been caused by […]
On June 27, 2025, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) initiated an investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella. Initially reported cases were interviewed to see what food items they consumed prior to their illness. It was discovered that each case had eaten at least one meal at different Ramsey’s Diner locations—Helmsdale Place, Lucille Dr., Old Harrodsburg […]
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to RAW FARM-brand raw dairy products. As part of this investigation, FDA, in coordination with state partners, has completed onsite inspections and sample collections at RAW FARM, LLC retail and processing facilities. FDA has […]
Liquid Blenz Corp of Rockville Center, NY is recalling all codes of Good Brain Tonic because of Botulism potential. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning and can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation may also be common […]
On August 19, 2024, four-year-old Noah Ruiz experienced onset of diarrhea. A stool specimen collected at St. George Regional Medical Center on 8/22/2024 was PCR positive for E. coli O157:H7. The Utah Department of Health (UDH) State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL) isolated E. coli O157:H7 in Noah’s specimen (Accession Number 2017861). UDH SPHL conducted whole genome sequencing (WGS) on […]
Between October and December 2025, an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections was identified and investigated. The outbreak was ultimately linked to aged raw-milk (unpasteurized) cheese produced by Twin Sisters Creamery. The Washington State Department of Health (WADOH) worked with local and state agencies, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), and federal public health partners to […]
The Georgia Department of Agriculture issued a consumer advisory regarding potential Salmonella contamination in chicken salad products prepared in-store at the Ingles supermarket located at 43 Hwy. 515, Blairsville, GA 30512. Consumers who have purchased these products are strongly advised to avoid consumption and dispose of them immediately. The affected items include Rotisserie Chicken Salad […]
County Public Health officials are warning people not to eat RAW FARM raw cheddar cheese because it has been linked to a Shiga-toxin producing E.coli outbreak that has made two people in San Diego sick. On April 2, the company issued a voluntary recall on its raw milk cheddar cheese (original and jalapeno flavored), shredded and block products. Nine […]
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections linked to recalled dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder. As of March 17, 2026, CDC reported a total of 97 people from 32 states that have been infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella. […]
A total of 42 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes were reported from 21 states – Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 17, 2018, to March 13, 2025. […]