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New Cyclospora Outbreaks Update Available
Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
A new Cyclospora outbreaks update involving the three existing Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreaks indicates movement in traceback investigation activities. For the past few weeks, three Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreaks have been listed on the active FDA outbreak list. Now, a recent Cyclospora… read more
New FDA Import Alerts Published This Week
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 4, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published several new FDA Import Alerts this week. Rounding out a busy month for this department. As of August 26, 2024, 38 Import Alerts have been updated for food and drug products…. read more
FDA Warning Letter Issued to P&L Sprout Farm Highlights Bean Sprout Risks
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 4, 2024
Bean sprout risks are often overlooked. Stir fried, in salads, or on sandwiches. This crunchy addition to a meal may pose more risk than you realize. A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Warning Letter issued to P&L Sprout… read more
Two More Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease at RiverWalk Resort
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
An additional two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at RiverWalk Resort have been reported by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. Bringing the total number of illnesses to at least seven. A Legionnaires’ disease lawsuit may be coming… read more
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently an announced a new Listeria Outbreak investigation and the closing of a Salmonella outbreak investigation that has now been linked to mangoes. This new Listeria outbreak investigation is not the only active… read more
FDA Announces New Outbreak. Could There Be E. coli In Spinach Again?
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
Could we see another outbreak of E. coli in spinach this year? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new E. coli outbreak this week. While many FDA investigated outbreaks are never linked back to a specific food… read more
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
The recently published Boar’s Head Inspection Report is a 44-page document indicating 69 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) code violations over the past year. Most involving unsanitary conditions and rotting meat. These conditions only came to light after a… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at HutsonWood Senior Care Prompts Clay County Health Department Investigation
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
A case of Legionnaires’ disease at HutsonWood Senior Care facility prompts a Clay County Health Department investigation. Both the Health Department and the facility are holding information tightly. Here’s what we know about the situation. Local News WTHI-TV 10 Breaks… read more
Public Health Officials Announce Uptick of E. coli in Josephine County
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
Last week, public health officials announced an uptick in local cases of E. coli in Josephine County Oregon. Little information is available, but the issue is serious enough to issue a public alert to help residents stay safe while they… read more
9 Deaths Associated with Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
Six more deaths associated with Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak are added to the report. Bringing the total to nine so far. The death toll continues to rise as new cases continue to be reported in each update. What do we… read more