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 […]
According to press report, in a series of Twitter messages issued today, former UFC champion and recent contender Vitor Belfort (19-9 MMA, 8-4 UFC) revealed that he has contracted hepatitis A – a “moderately” serious infection caused by contaminated food or water that’s often mistaken for the flu. The illness will keep Belfort from cornering […]
Jonathans Sprouts of Rochester, MA is upgrading its recall of conventional alfalfa sprout products with a specific sell-by date to include all of its alfalfa products, conventional and organic, with all sell-by dates, as a precaution, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Six products are involved: • Jonathan’s 4oz Alfalfa Sprouts […]
According to the CDC: Baby animals, including baby chicks and ducks, are sometimes given as gifts or put on display at this time. Because they are so soft and cute, many people do not realize the potential danger baby chicks and ducklings can be to small children. Young birds often carry harmful bacteria called Salmonella. […]
L&M Companies, Inc. of Raleigh, NC is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot (1590 cartons) of whole cucumbers because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall, and no other products are involved. The recalled product was directly distributed by L&M Companies between […]
The 35-year-old Rochester, MA-based sprout farm said the recall was based on routine sampling by the USDA Microbiological Data Program that indicated possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have yet been reported. The recall does not include any of the company’s organic products. The recall list includes all of Jonathan’s conventionally grown sprouts in square plastic […]
No, the other Willie Nelson. Patti Singer of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle in her piece today “Water frog hazards prompt warning,” told the story of 4-month-old, Willie Nelson II and his illness brought on by Salmonella typhimurium from African dwarf frogs. Young Willie, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is one […]
In an odd sense of coincidence on the timing of the release of the book “Poisoned” – The True Story of the E. coli Outbreak that changed the way American’s Eat (pre-order at Amazon)– KCTS’s – “How Safe is your Burger” has been nominated for Emmy. Another story I was involved in got the New […]
Why the mystery about the frog breeder who has been selling Salmonella-tinted frogs to kids for two years? What is the possible rationale for not telling the public? Setting aside for a moment whether it is a good or bad idea to market in African Water Frogs, perhaps parents and pet shop owners would like […]
Dallas County Health and Human Services recently investigated a reported infection of a rare type of salmonella that was linked to three other cases reported to the Texas Department of State Health Services. A 56-year-old Dallas County resident, Mary Chiles, was hospitalized after drinking unpasteurized milk and has since recovered. Since November, three other similar […]
I was just reading Jeff Benedict’s blog post – “The Book That Changed My Life” – about the 1992-1993 Jack in the Box E. coli Outbreak. He does an in-depth profile of me in his blog today and in the book – “Poisoned” – that is being released in the next few weeks. Looking at […]
Sometimes you think you have seen it all and then you see something like this. From Tom Philpott at Grist: Right now, in at least three states, meat-industry lobbyists (in league with Monsanto) are pushing legislation that would criminalize the practice of sneaking cameras onto factory farms. In the meantime, here’s the latest video, from […]
We decided to fund yet another bacterial test on retail meat – this time chicken. All the chicken in the 100 chicken IEH Labs survey, which included whole fryers and packages of chicken parts, was collected and tested from March 1 to April 4 from Seattle area grocery stores. The chicken was purchased from Fred […]
Cases of Illness between March 14 – April 7, 2011 * 79 Cases Total (78 in Rhode Island, 1 in Massachusetts) * 30 Hospitalizations (2 Discharged, 1 Current) * 48 Lab-confirmed Salmonella * 2 Salmonella-associated Deaths
Most consumers would be surprised that USDA/FSIS’s website explains chicken inspections as: All chickens found in retail stores are either inspected by USDA or by State systems, which have standards equivalent to the Federal government. Each chicken and its internal organs are inspected for signs of disease. The “Inspected for wholesomeness by the U.S. Department […]
Cases of Illness between March 14 – April 7, 2011 78 Cases Total (77 in Rhode Island, 1 in Massachusetts) 29 Hospitalizations (27 Discharged, 1 Current) 46 Lab-confirmed Salmonella 2 Salmonella-associated Deaths Reported as of April 15, 2011