The FDA has published the following warning: Consumers worldwide should not use any ByHeart brand infant formula as all ByHeart products are included in this recall. As we know, as of November 26, 2025, a total of 37 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula (various […]
As of August 16, 2018 (3pm EDT), a total of 476 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora infection were reported in people who consumed salads from McDonald’s restaurants; the cases were reported by 15 states. Note, the Connecticut, Tennessee, and Virginia case-patients purchased salads while traveling in Illinois; the Florida case-patient purchased a salad while traveling in Kentucky. Illnesses […]
The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections. As of August 9, 2018 (11am EDT), a total of 436 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora infection were reported in people who consumed salads from McDonald’s restaurants; the cases were reported by 15 states. Note, […]
Surprised? I did not think so. Cattle feces from a CAFO gets into the water supply that is used to irrigate romaine lettuce – what possibly could go wrong? Of note, the FDA still has not been transparent (except that “romaine [lettuce] from the Yuma growing region as the likely source of contamination”) as to […]
Fresh Express Statement about Recall of a Limited Number of Cases of Expired Products Not Marked or Labeled for Retail Sale: At Fresh Express, our top priority is providing consumers with the highest quality and safest fresh lettuce and leafy greens products available. In its investigation, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took several […]
As of Tuesday July 31, 2018, the Delaware General Health District has received a total of 683 inquiries related to a possible foodborne illness outbreak stemming from the Chipotle located at 9733 Sawmill Parkway. Of those inquiries, staff members have completed over 480 interviews. The Ohio Department of Health returned initial stool sample results today […]
NICD updated this Listeria Outbreak at the end of July. Of note, the numbers of ill have continued to drop following the recall of Tiger Brands Enterprise Foods polony in March. However, it appears that some of the “recalled” product is still being consumed. NICD’s partial report is below. 1,060 laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported from 01 […]
Although, McDonalds is linked to nearly 300 illnesses, other illnesses may also be linked as recalls expand. NOTE – FDA and Fresh Express has not yet named other retailers where product was sold. Fast Facts from the FDA: The FDA, CDC, along with state and local officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis illnesses […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about contamination with Cyclospora. The beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap products were distributed by Caito Foods LLC, an Indianapolis, Ind. establishment. The beef, pork and poultry salad and […]
The 2017 list, rechristened the Web 100, includes 50 blogs, 25 law podcasts and 25 tweeters for lawyers to follow. Perennial favorites are honored in the Blawg 100 Hall of Fame. Some blogs listed over the years are still thriving after a decade or more, while others went dark long ago. Go beyond our annual lists to […]
Fast Facts of CDC: Surveillance for Foodborne Disease Outbreaks — United States, 2009–2015 Surveillance Summaries / July 27, 2018 / 67(10);1–11: 2009–2015: 5,760 outbreaks that resulted in 100,939 illnesses, 5,699 hospitalizations, and 145 deaths. Among 2,953 outbreaks with a single confirmed etiology: Norovirus was the most common cause of outbreaks (1,130 outbreaks [38%]) and outbreak-associated illnesses […]
As of June 27, 2018, the CDC reported 210 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 were reported from 36 states. Canada reported 8 sickened. Illnesses started on dates ranging from March 13, 2018 to June 6, 2018. Ill people ranged in age from 1 to 88 years, with a median age of 28. Sixty-seven […]
Pepperidge Farm has been notified by one of its ingredient suppliers that whey powder in a seasoning that is applied to four varieties of crackers has been the subject of a recall by the whey powder manufacturer due to the potential presence of Salmonella. Pepperidge Farm initiated an investigation and, out of an abundance of caution, […]
As of July 13, 2018, 212 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 44 states. Illnesses started from February 15, 2018 to June 21, 2018. 34 ill people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. 26% of ill people are children younger than 5 years. Epidemiologic, traceback, and laboratory findings […]
This year’s FoodNet report summarizes 2017 preliminary surveillance data and describes trends since 2006 for infections caused by the following pathogens monitored by FoodNet: Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, Listeria, Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Shigella, Vibrio, Yersinia. The report also summarizes cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) for 2016, the most recent year for which those data are available. In 2017, FoodNet received reports […]