I asked our AI friends – What are the pros and cons of replacing FDA Commissioner Makary with me – here is the response? This is a very timely question — Makary resigned as FDA Commissioner today, May 12, 2026, amid reports of internal tensions and policy clashes, with the vaping dispute reportedly being a […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are now 468 patients spread across 44 states. The FDA has confirmed that lead chromate is the source of lead and chromium in cinnamon applesauce marketed for children and imported from Ecuador. Leaders at the FDA continue to believe the contamination was intentional. The Food […]
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. Epidemiologic data show that Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese is making people in this outbreak sick. Since the last update, one […]
As of February 16, 2024, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from four states – California, Utah, Colorado and Texas. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 18, 2023, to January 29, 2024. Of 9 people with information available, 4 have been hospitalized and 1 […]
As of February 13, 2024, FDA has not received any additional confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled product. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse event was submitted and met FDA’s complainant definition, are between zero and 53 years of age and the median age is one […]
It has been a busy few months on outbreaks and recalls. As of February 15, 2024, a total of 87 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 30 states – Arizona 2, California 1, Colorado 1, Connecticut 1, Florida 2, Idaho 2, Illinois 1, Iowa 2, Kentucky 1, Louisiana 1, Maryland 4, Massachusetts […]
Here is bit(e) of history: Organic Pastures Dairy Company (OPDC) & Raw Farm LLC – Started OPDC in 2000 – Changed name to Raw Farm LLC in 2020 Organic Pastures Dairy Company Recalls and Outbreaks: 2023 Raw Farm LLC Recalls and Outbreaks:May 2023 Campylobacter Raw Milk RecallAugust 2023 Salmonella Cheese Recall October 2023 Salmonella Raw Milk Outbreak and […]
You have to wonder what the owners of Raw Milk LLC and California State health authorities are thinking. 2023 Raw Farm LLC Recalls and Outbreaks:May 2023 Campylobacter Raw Milk RecallAugust 2023 Salmonella Cheese Recall October 2023 Salmonella Raw Milk Outbreak and Recall:San Diego County—12 illnesses Orange County—7 illnesses Here is the 2023-2024 version – E. coli […]
As of February 15, 2024, a total of 87 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 30 states – Arizona 2, California 1, Colorado 1, Connecticut 1, Florida 2, Idaho 2, Illinois 1, Iowa 2, Kentucky 1, Louisiana 1, Maryland 4, Massachusetts 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 2, Missouri 2, Nebraska 3, New Jersey […]
Here we go again: Organic Pastures Dairy Company (OPDC) & Raw Farm Recalls and Outbreaks 2006-2024 Started OPDC in 2000 – Changed name to Raw Farm LLC in 2020 I will always remember this kid I represented in the 2006 E. coli Outbreak: Organic Pastures Dairy Company Recalls and Outbreaks: September 2006 Raw Milk E.coli Outbreak: 6 ill/2 […]
Food Safety News reports that in the past week, the number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in certain cinnamon applesauce pouches has grown. On Feb. 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that as of Feb. 9, it had received reports of 101 confirmed cases, 284 probable cases, and […]
It would be unusual to see Salmonella it a processed product like this. However, FSIS indicates that there was possibly under-processing which could account for the failure to kill Salmonella. 87 is likely the tip of the iceberg as the CDC reports that there are nearly 40 additional cases for each one counted. Do not to […]
FDA has been notified of additional companies who have issued public notifications or recalls for products linked to the Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. dairy recall that were sold at retail locations. Products from the following announcements have been added to the table of recalled products below. More information about recalled products, including descriptions, sizes, and UPCs […]
FDA has been notified of additional recalls on 2/8/2024 for products made with or containing recalled dairy products from Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. On 2/8/2024, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for: More information about recalled products, including descriptions, sizes, and UPCs or “best by” dates are […]
As of January 17, 2024, a total of 47 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 22 states – Arizona 2, Colorado 1, Connecticut 1, Idaho 1, Illinois 1, Kentucky 1, Maryland 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, Nebraska 3, New Jersey 1, New York 4, Ohio 11, Oregon […]
Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported the following as of January 12, 2024: Hardly a week goes by that there is not yet another announcement of a hepatitis A positive employee putting co-workers, customers and the restaurant brand at risk. There have been illnesses, deaths, thousands of customers […]