The FDA has published the following warning: Consumers worldwide should not use any ByHeart brand infant formula as all ByHeart products are included in this recall. As we know, as of November 26, 2025, a total of 37 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula (various […]
In the morning Secretary Hagen will cap a half a decade of her work to move E. coli O26, O45, O111, O121, O145, and O103 to the same adulterant status as E. coli O157:H7 when she and Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack step to the microphone. And, for those who do not think this is both […]
Today, Dr. Chris Urbina, chief medical officer and executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said, “People at high risk for Listeria infection should not eat cantaloupe from the Rocky Ford growing region. The department expects additional test results later this week that may help identify the specific source of the […]
On September 11 and the crack of dawn, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, a Springdale, Ark. establishment, recalled approximately 185,000 pounds of ground turkey products that may be contaminated with a strain of Salmonella Heidelberg. The products subject to recall include: Fresh Ground Turkey Chubs • 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Fresh HEB Ground Turkey […]
This coming week I will be in Wyoming at the State’s Environmental Health Association Conference and then off to do mediation in Minneapolis on the infamous Wright Count Egg Salmonella Outbreak. The following week I give a speech in Denver at the National Restaurant News Symposium – “Keeping Food Safety Liability and Litigation to a […]
Cantaloupe at first blush seems to be a pretty benign fruit. Although a bit ugly on the outside, the inside is a favorite to both young and old – those most vulnerable to foodborne illness. Cantaloupe seems to pop up everywhere – on the side of your plate for breakfast or on platters from wedding […]
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has identified nine cases linked to a multistate Listeria outbreak. Preliminary results have identified cantaloupe as the likely source of Colorado’s Listeria outbreak. There are two potentially related cases in Texas and one in Nebraska. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now is coordinating the multistate […]
I was re-reading the letter local Burger Kings received from the State of Washington: September 1, 2011 As we discussed, we are deeply concerned about reports relating to undercooking hamburgers at many Burger Kings in our state. Inspection reports from several of our local health jurisdictions show a disturbing trend. Below I have listed some […]
Today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) the CDC published its foodborne illness outbreak data for 2008 with a comparison to the averages of 2003 – 2007. According to the CDC, during 2008 1,034 foodborne disease outbreaks were reported, which resulted in 23,152 illness, 1,276 hospitalizations, and 22 deaths. However, the CDC does […]
Brandi Kruse from KIRO News Radio beaks a big story – “Burger King has ‘disturbing trend’ of serving undercooked meat” According to Kruse: Improper cooking techniques have resulted in “dangerously undercooked” hamburger patties being served at Burger King restaurants across Washington state, and health officials are concerned the problem could be happening in franchises nationwide. […]
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Safety, three more cases of listeria were reported over the holiday weekend, bringing the total to 12 since August 1. Cases have been reported in Adams, Arapahoe Boulder, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson and Weld counties. Two people died from listeria in August and seven others […]
A new poll commissioned by the American Meat Institute (AMI) and conducted by Harris Interactive found that while almost nine out of 10 U.S. adults (88 percent) cook hamburgers or poultry (chicken or turkey) burgers, only 19 percent of those who do use an instant read thermometer to determine that the burgers are safely cooked […]
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Johnvince Foods announced a recall on Thursday of some President’s Choice and Reddi Snack walnuts because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The raw, shelled walnuts products were imported from the U.S. and packaged in Canada, the CFIA said. The products were distributed across Canada. Affected […]
Officials at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced today that the state health department has identified a sharp increase in the number of Listeria monocytogenes infections reported to public health agencies. Nine cases were reported during August, with seven of the nine cases reported since August 29. Individuals in all nine cases […]
I have a knack for being subtle. As reported by the AP, Del Monte Fresh (you will love the background music) has threatened to sue Oregon Public Health and its senior epidemiologist, William Keene, for playing a part in gathering evidence against the company’s cantaloupes that ten state health departments, the FDA and CDC linked […]
According to the CDC, E. coli O157:H7 causes 73,000 illnesses and 50 deaths every year in the United States. Another six E. coli strains – O26, O45, O111, O121, O145, and O103 – are considered less pervasive, sickening “only” an estimated 37,000 people a year and killing nearly 30. E. coli O157:H7 is considered an […]