Outbreaks & Recalls

Cucumber Update on CDC’s Salmonella Outbreak Investigation

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 9, 2024

The last cucumber update on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Salmonella outbreak investigation was July 2, 2024. However, the outbreak investigation remains “active.” Here’s what we know about the outbreak, the recall, and why the investigation may… read more

Six Active Outbreaks Under FDA Investigation

Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 9, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating six active outbreaks at this time. Some have been on the books for awhile and have a food source identified. However, some of these active outbreaks have not yet been linked… read more

Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar Linked to E. coli Outbreak

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024

King County Public Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar in Seattle Washington. Two people sickened with the same strain of E. coli bacteria reported becoming sick after eating food from Wonder Coffee… read more

Cary, North Carolina Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens More Than 100 People

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024

Cary, North Carolina Cyclospora outbreak sickens more than 100 people. Health officials are investigating a cyclosporiasis infection outbreak that has sickened over 100 people so far. A Cary, North Carolina Cyclospora outbreak lawsuit is coming. Here’s what you need to… read more

Wake County Cyclospora Lawsuit

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 8, 2024

Over 134 people are sick in Wake County, North Carolina with Cyclospora illnesses linked to 3 restaurants. A Wake County Cyclospora Lawsuit is coming. Here’s what you need to know: About the Wake County Cyclospora Outbreak Health officials confirmed Wednesday… read more

Huge Kroger Recall Due to Listeria Concerns

Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 7, 2024

A huge Kroger recall has been announced for various cut vegetable and dip products due to Listeria contamination concerns. This recall comes about the same time as a large, multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meat. Here’s what… read more

Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 30, 2024

The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating a case of Legionnaires’ disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. In a news release published July 26, 2024, the agency explains what prompted the investigation, what they are doing about it, and… read more

Additional Ground Cinnamon Products Identified in New FDA Public Health Alert

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 29, 2024

A new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Public Health Alert published July 25, 2024, warns consumers not to use or retailers not to sell an additional brand of ground cinnamon products. Why? “Presence of elevated levels of lead.” What… read more

Oysters Campylobacter Outbreak

Campylobacter,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 26, 2024

The Interstate Shellfish Sanitization Conference announced an Oysters Campylobacter Outbreak. Here is everything we know: Oysters Campylobacter Outbreak An outbreak of Campylobacter infections has spurred the Food and Drug Administration to issue a public warning. The warning is for recalled… read more

Two Deaths and a Dozen Illnesses Linked to Plant-Based Milk Outbreak in Canada

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 26, 2024

Health Canada announced a plant-based milk outbreak on July 17, 2024. So far, a cluster of a dozen Listeria illnesses and two deaths have been reported. Here’s what we know. Plant-Based Milk Outbreak A cluster of twelve related Listeria illnesses… read more