Outbreaks & Recalls

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak from Water Tools Sicken More Than 30 Workers

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak from water tools sickens more than 30 factory workers in South Carolina. An unusual source of this type of illness. However, these findings pose a warning for similar manufacturers and a need for precautions, says a… read more

Most Notable 2024 Food Poisoning Lawsuits

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024

If it seemed like there were more food poisoning lawsuits in 2024 than previous years, you may be right. 2024 was full of multi-state recalls, widespread foodborne outbreaks, and subsequent food poisoning lawsuits to boot. While every case of foodborne… read more

Despite the FDA Announcing the McDonald’s Outbreak Investigation is Closed More Lawsuits May Be Filed

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 22, 2024

Early December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the McDonald’s outbreak investigation is closed and has since been removed the link from the “Active Investigations” category. But news on this unfortunate situation is far from over. More… read more

Extended Recall Due to Bird Flu in Raw Farm Dairy Milk

Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | December 20, 2024

The California Department of Public Health issues a second recall in response to bird flu in Raw Farm dairy’s raw milk product. As the threat of bird flu in raw milk continues to grow, we are likely to see more… read more

FDA Announces Advisory for Norovirus in Pickering Passage Shellfish in Washington State

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 20, 2024

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an announcement for norovirus in Pickering Passage Shellfish for the state of Washington. This alert advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell certain oysters and Manila clams from the… read more

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Jack and the Green Sprouts Products

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 17, 2024

Several people fell sick after consuming Jack and the Green Sprouts products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the outbreak following the producer’s recall. But not a lot of information was published about the details of the outbreak,… read more

An E. coli Outbreak at Twin Cities Restaurants in Minnesota Has Been Traced Back to Wolverine Beef Packing Co.

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 15, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak at Twin Cities restaurants. This outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people has been connected to a larger contamination event from Wolverine Beef Packing Co. Here’s what we… read more

Teacher Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 12, 2024

The tragedy of Legionnaires’ disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School just before Thanksgiving and disruption of class locations has parents and staff looking for answers. The Florida State Department of Health is currently investigating the death of a teacher potentially… read more

State and Local Health Departments Are Investigating Norovirus at Faccia Luna After At Least 40 People Fall Sick

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 8, 2024

An outbreak of Norovirus at Faccia Luna pizzeria and Italian restaurant that sickened at least 40 people prompted both state and local health department investigations. The Pennsylvania Department of Health via the Department of Agriculture and the State College Health… read more

More Cucumber Recalls Announced After Salmonella Outbreak Was Linked to Imported Cucumbers

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | December 6, 2024

Two more cucumber recalls have been announced since the initial SunFed Produce recall that was linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak. Could we see more recalls? Probably. There are several reasons we may see more cucumber recalls announced. But first,… read more