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 first major hamburger recall since 2002, on June 9, 2007, United Food Group voluntarily expanded its June 3 and 6 recalls to include a total of approximately 5.7 million pounds of both fresh and frozen ground beef products produced between April 6 and April 20 because it was contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, […]
Harlan Spector of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported this morning that: Last week, his [Cleveland Department of Health] department inspected Deekers Side Tracks in Mentor after an illness was reported. In all, four cases have surfaced in the Cleveland area. Two of the infections led investigators to the North Olmsted VFW Post 7647, said the […]
Since the Jack in the Box E. coli Outbreak of 1993, I have been involved in every E. coli Outbreak and have represented the most seriously injured cases. There have been far too many deaths. * AFG / Supervalu E. coli Outbreak – Minnesota * AgVenture Farms Petting Zoo E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Litigation – […]
California’s budget is a mess – what a minus $20B or so? And, Senator Florez has time to write a letter to beat up on public servants who are doing their job trying to protect the public? (click on above) – Perhaps Senator Florez should do his job and protect the public from the sale […]
In a 483 Inspection Report released today, FDA inspectors identified multiple food-safety shortcomings at the Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella California that was linked to a Salmonella outbreak earlier this year: 1. The company detected the bacteria in roasted pistachios in October but did not change its processing procedures until March 2. In one instance, […]
Yesterday the FSIS announced that Valley Meats LLC, a Coal Valley, Illinois meat establishment (USDA EST. 5712) recalled approximately 100,000 pounds of ground beef products that are likely contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 after illnesses linked to the hamburger were reported in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois. One child is reported to have died as a […]
The Cleveland Ohio Health Department said moments ago that a 6 or 7-year-old girl died from E. coli O157:H7 last weekend and that the death (likely due to Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome) appears linked to E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois that have led FSIS and CDC health investigators to ground beef produced […]
I’m heading to the Institute of Food Technologists’ Annual Meeting in California in a few weeks to talk about Leafy Greens and Food Irradiation – Pros and Cons. In addition to the below PowerPoint, I will be handing out my DRAFT Publication “Pros and Cons of Commercial Irradiation of Fresh Iceberg Lettuce and Fresh Spinach: […]
E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois have led health investigators to ground beef produced by Valley Meats, LLC of Coal Valley, IL. The company has initiated a recall of 95,898 pounds of ground beef product that is possibly contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. “E. coli in ground beef has been so prevalent […]
FSIS announces the first CLASS I RECALL after E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois of the season – more to follow? ILLINOIS FIRM RECALLS GROUND BEEF PRODUCTS DUE E. COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION Valley Meats LLC, a Coal Valley, Ill., establishment is recalling approximately 95,898 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated […]
I am off to New York in the next few weeks to meet the the Excess/Surplus Lines Claims Association and Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel to sit on a panel of folks discussing insurance issues and how they relate in food poisoning claims. I am going to open with a few slides on an […]
Overview of Medical Impacts of E. coli O157:H7 After a susceptible individual ingests a sufficient quantity of E. coli O157:H7, the bacteria attach to the inside surface of the large intestine and initiate an inflammatory reaction. This reaction is believed to be due to chemicals secreted by the bacteria, and results in the bloody diarrhea […]
Adolescents and young adults with chronic kidney disease face a number of complications from their chronic kidney disease failure including alterations in calcium and phosphate balance and renal osteodystrophy (softening of the bones, weak bones and bone pain), anemia (low blood count and lack of energy), hypertension (high blood pressure) as well as other complications. […]
I just finished a day at the Louvre, walking along the Seine and trying to find the French I learned in college, as I ordered a meal with my daughter at a cafe on a busy avenue. I then was brought back to what Spring is really all about – another Cantaloupe recall due to […]