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 […]
Not to be confused with the Seven Deadly Sins: pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth, although, perhaps some of these outbreaks were sinful. I had the honor to represent many of the ill and the families of those who died. Jack-in-the- Box E. coli Outbreak – 1992 – 1993 708 ill, 171 hospitalized and […]
So, sang John Denver – Almost. American Airlines has temporarily stopped using a catering facility at Los Angeles International Airport after traces of the bacteria listeria, which can cause severe food poisoning, were detected in the kitchen, the company said Wednesday. The bacteria was detected on floors and in drains during a routine inspection of […]
According to health reports, about 180 people reported becoming ill after the event and around half of those sought medical care, with 20 percent receiving emergency room care — 10 percent were hospitalized for one or more nights after eating chowder from the Crab Shack at the Chincoteague Chili Chowder Cook Off in late September. However, Dr. David Matson made it clear […]
Health officials say about 150 people living in eight states have been sickened by Salmonella after attending a chili cook-off in Virginia. Dr. David Matson, director of the state’s Eastern Shore Health District, said by phone Wednesday that half of them have sought medical treatment. Some have been hospitalized. More than 2,000 people attended the […]
Columbia Health officials have released the latest numbers on the Salmonella outbreak in Caldwell Parish. According to the Louisiana Dept. of Health, 125 people are now confirmed to have a gastrointestinal illness. This is up from just under 50 on Thursday afternoon. Of those cases, health officials say 37 people spent some time in the […]
Live 5 News reports that Investigators say a laboratory test has confirmed that a substance a man sprayed on produce at a West Ashley Harris Teeter contained human feces and E. Coli contaminates. On Friday, law enforcement charged Pau Hang with tampering food products, and was given a $100,000 bond. This comes after he was […]
Press reports indicate that the Louisiana’s Department of Health is investigating a Salmonella outbreak in Caldwell Parish that has sickened more than 100 and may have contributed to one death. Local and state authorities trying to determine if the death of a 56-year-old man, Duane Reitzell, was connected to a mass illness. Samantha Hartmann, press officer for the […]
University Christian Church in Hillcrest along with the San Diego County Health Department hosted a breakfast and offered free vaccines Sunday to the homeless and parishioners. Dozens of people took part. University Christian Church is in the heart of Hillcrest which is considered a major problem area for the epidemic. “We knew we had to […]
Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing, LLC, a Ferrisburg, Vt., establishment, is recalling approximately 133 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ground beef was produced on July 24 and 25, 2017. The following products are […]
The Hawaiian Star Advertiser reports that at least 45 people became ill after dining at a popular Waikiki restaurant at the International Market Place, state Department of Health officials said today. Some of the cases have been confirmed as the norovirus. Herringbone Waikiki voluntarily closed Thursday due to the reported illnesses and is working with […]
FDA Reminds Public that All I.M. Healthy Soy Nut Butter Products Are Recalled The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has become aware that recalled I.M Healthy Soy Nut Butter products are being offered for sale through online vendors and in storefront locations. All flavors of I.M. Healthy Soy Nut Butter spreads and granolas were recalled […]
After sickening over 30 with E. coli O157:H7 – several kids with acute kidney failure – you would think that all this tainted product would be off the market – but no. So, FDA, companies, what are you doing? I just received this from a hero: “Well because you asked – I just checked Shop.com […]
Michigan press reports that since an outbreak began last August, 376 people in Michigan have contracted the sometimes fatal illness. It’s mainly spread person-to-person via contact with feces. Angela Minicuci is with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. “We haven’t found one contaminated food source or exposure at this point,” she says, “but […]
Food Safety News reported that ready-to-eat, smoked fish and fishery products produced by Michel Cordon Bleu Inc. in Los Angeles from such raw fish as Florida salmon and Idaho trout and sold to restaurants, retailers, hotels and cruise ships are not safe for human consumption, according to a federal court action. The U.S. Food and […]
Lab results confirmed the Salmonella strain recently found in Pride & Joy Dairy organic raw milk matches the strain that hospitalized two Washington residents in January. Health officials are urging consumers not to drink Pride & Joy Dairy organic raw milk in any container size or sell-by date. “Unpasteurized ‘raw’ milk can carry harmful bacteria […]