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E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 5, 2024
Rockwood E. coli Outbreak Linked to Multi-State Outbreak, Unspecified Leafy Greens is Suspected Source Additional information points to Rockwood E. coli outbreak linked to multi-state outbreak. With the cluster making up nearly a quarter of illnesses in the larger-scale outbreak,… read more
How Often Have We Seen Leafy Greens Outbreaks in Recent History?
Outbreaks & Recalls | December 4, 2024
As the pieces come together in this recent E. coli outbreak likely pointing to leafy greens, it is a great time to reflect on how often leafy green outbreaks have popped up in recent history. It almost makes you want… read more
FDA Announces an Outbreak of Salmonella Linked to Imported Cucumbers Over the Weekend
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | December 2, 2024
Over the weekend, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an outbreak of Salmonella linked to imported cucumbers. A recall has been announced in response to these illnesses and strong correlation between becoming sick and eating certain imported cucumbers…. read more
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 27, 2024
Reports of seven confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster prompts local health authority to issue public warning. Here’s what we know about the recent uptick of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster and what it means for residents and businesses in… read more
Negative Test Result Does Not Get Andre’s Catering Off the Hook in St. Louis E. coli Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 27, 2024
A negative test result on lettuce samples does not get Andre’s catering off the hook in the St. Louis E. coli outbreak that has sickened over 100 people, says Department of Health. Despite the samples obtained from unopened packages of… read more
Reports of Food Poisoning at Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar
Outbreaks & Recalls | November 26, 2024
King County Public Health announces three reports of food poisoning at Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar in Kirkland. Report indicates that risk of infection has passed. However, other unreported illnesses may be included in this outbreak. Here’s what we… read more
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 25, 2024
Listeria illness during pregnancy has serious consequences. An unfortunate reality for many mourning families. A recent Listeria outbreak associated with Yu Shang products relating to the death of twin newborns highlights this seriousness of Listeria illness during pregnancy and the… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 21, 2024
A recall for Wolverine Packing Co. ground beef products was announced on November 20, 2024 after at least 15 people fell sick with E. coli bacterial infections related to consuming it. We may see other cases associated with this outbreak,… read more
FDA Warns Consumers of E. coli in Organic Carrots
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 20, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finds E. coli in organic carrots as the source of a recent and ongoing outbreak of E. coli O121:H19. Consumers and retailers are urged to “no eat or serve multiple brands of recalled… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 20, 2024
St. Louis County Department of Public Health has identified additional events connected to the E. coli outbreak that sickened Rockwood Summit High School Band students. While a specific food item has yet to be determined, a common factor has been… read more