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 […]
Oregon Public Health officials warn consumers of health risk Oregon Public Health Division officials today are warning consumers about a recall of clover sprouts produced by Sprouters Northwest, Inc. of Kent, Wash. These products have been sold in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, British Columbia and possibly other states. The sprouts have been identified as the […]
I needed a vacation badly (so did the subscribers and readers of my blog), as I seem to never be at a loss for something to write about – which is a bad for all of us. 2010, kept me busy with Stephanie Smith and Cargill, Linda Rivera and Nestle (that one not over yet) […]
Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, announced today that it is pledging $10,000 to the International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA) to assist in the development of a safer method for the production of sprouts. The contribution comes on the heels of a nationwide Salmonella outbreak caused by contaminated sprouts that has sickened almost 100 […]
First Class Foods, Inc., a Hawthorne, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 34,373 pounds of organic ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to recall: • 16-oz. packages of “NATURE’S HARVEST ORGANIC GROUND BEEF […]
The CDC has confirmed that there are presently 94 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella serotype I 4,[5],12:i:- from 16 states and the District of Columbia. The number of ill people identified in each state with the outbreak strain is as follows: California (1), Connecticut (1), District of Columbia (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii […]
Salmonella and E. coli are fecal bateria – think about it. According to today’s report from the CDC, between November 1 through December 27, 2010, 94 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella serotype I 4,[5],12:i:- have been reported from 16 states and the District of Columbia. The number of ill people identified in […]
With the number of Salmonella or E. coli Outbreaks linked to sprout consumption nearly 40 in the last few decades by my count, perhaps banning sales of sprouts across state lines would both limit the size of these outbreaks and jump-start small, local, sustainable agriculture? This recent Outbreak, according to the CDC is expanding: From […]
In a press release this afternoon, the FDA warned – “Don’t Eat Tiny Greens Brand Alfalfa Sprouts or Spicy Sprouts.” • The FDA is advising consumers not to eat Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts (which contain alfalfa sprouts mixed with radish and clover sprouts) from Tiny Greens Organic Farm of Urbana, Ill. The sprouts were […]
The “precautionary, voluntary recall” announced Monday pertains to cilantro and parsley from J&D Produce, Inc., packed between November 30 and December 6, by the Edinburg, Texas-based company. The J&D Produce recall came after independent tests found salmonella on the company’s parsley in Quebec and its cilantro in Detroit, Michigan, both of which came from the […]
For those who like lists, here is a fairly complete list of outbreaks linked to sprouts in the United States and Canada the last 20 years. Year Type Pathogen Cases 1990 Alfalfa S. Anatum 15 1995 Alfalfa S. Stanley 128 1995 Alfalfa S. Newport 133 1995 Alfalfa S. Newport 69 1996 Alfalfa S. Stanley 30 […]
You guessed it – Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-. The recent Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- Outbreak linked to sprouts served at Jimmy John’s restaurants is the third I 4,[5],12:i:- outbreak in the last two years. Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- Infections Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts sold at Jimmy John’s From November 1 to December 21, 2010, […]
Since 1996, there have been nearly 40 reported outbreaks of foodborne illness associated with different types of raw and lightly cooked sprouts. Most of these outbreaks were caused by Salmonella and E. coli. Here are a few that we have been involved in: Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches E coli Outbreak – Colorado Sprouters Northwest Salmonella […]
According to a Christmas Eve FDA’s/Rolf’s Press Release: • Rolf’s Patisserie, a gourmet European style bakery located in Lincolnwood, Ill., is recalling all desserts made after Nov. 1, 2010. The products include tiramisu, cakes, cobblers, decorated cookies, tarts, pastries, and pies. • The desserts have been connected to several outbreaks of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) […]
According to a Marathon County Health Department press release, four persons have developed illness, including one hospitalization, from E. coli O45 contracted from eating smoked ready-to-eat meat products processed at Zillman Meat Market in Wausau, Wisconsin. Persons who became ill ate ready-to-eat custom smoked meat products made from wild game processed from September 30, 2010 […]
From November 1 to December 21, 2010, a total of 89 individuals with a matching strain of Salmonella serotype I 4,[5],12:i:- have been reported from 15 states and the District of Columbia. The number of ill people identified in each state with the outbreak strain is as follows: Connecticut (1), District of Columbia (1), Georgia […]