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 […]
A new outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg (ref #1316) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. A new outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1313) has been added to the table; FDA initiated traceback. For the outbreak of Salmonella Anatum (ref #1312), Chetak LLC Group has issued a recall of Deep-brand frozen sprouted mat (moth) and moong […]
File under the headline – “After the Cow left the Barn.” Seriously, who would have thought this place might kill your kid? BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – Butte County Public Health (BCPH) is warning residents not to swim or play in areas of Big Chico Creek. These areas include Big Chico Creek throughout Upper Bidwell Park […]
11 sick in Connecticut 1, Florida 1, Illinois 1, Massachusetts 2, Minnesota 1, New Jersey 1, Pennsylvania 1, Tennessee 1, Virginia 1, and Washington 1. As of July 16, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Anatum have been reported from 10 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 22, 2024, to June 24, […]
Confirmation of Salmonella Outbreaks linked to Pistachio Cream and Eggs with Listeria Outbreaks linked to Ready-to-Eat Food and Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo.
On July 24, 2024, John tested positive for Listeria, while in the ICU. John’s sample was genetically linked, by Whole Genome Sequencing, to a cluster of Listeria associated with potatoes from Mexico. Figure: SNP-tree of sequences of REP strain uploaded to the public sequence repository at NCBI as of July 2025 On July 16, 2024, John was admitted to […]
FDA Encourages Food Industry Leaders to Streamline, Enhance Product Recall Communications With Public and Agency Stronger, More Transparent Notices Increase Public Safety July 9, 2025 Dear Industry Leaders: This letter is directed to manufacturers, packers, distributors, exporters, importers, and retailers involved in the manufacturing and distribution of infant formula, baby foods, and foods intended for […]
I mailed this letter to Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary – two weeks ago – still no response. Full letter: https://www.marlerblog.com/files/2025/06/Draft-FOIA-Exemption-4-Letter-6.17.25-FINAL.pdf Dear Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary: Re: 2024 Multi-state E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce On behalf of my injured clients and in the public’s interests in radical transparency, I am writing for your […]
On June 27, 2025 the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) was made aware of an outbreak of Salmonella infection. To date, ten (10) confirmed cases of Salmonella infection have been reported. The cases include four (4) Fayette County residents, two (2) Jessamine County residents, two (2) Mercer County residents, one (1) Fleming County resident, and […]
I spoke to a woman today whose kid is in ICU because of E.coli. The City of Chico is advising residents to avoid swimming in Sycamore Pool at One Mile Recreation Area in Bidwell Park until further notice. Elevated levels of bacteria are present in the water, which presents an increased risk of illness to […]
On July 24, 2024, John tested positive for Listeria, while in the ICU. John’s sample was genetically linked, by Whole Genome Sequencing, to a cluster of Listeria associated with potatoes from Mexico. Figure: SNP-tree of sequences of REP strain uploaded to the public sequence repository at NCBI. On July 16, 2024, John was admitted to the hospital with a […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning consumers to immediately discard Meadow View Jerseys brand raw milk purchased since April 1 with sell-by dates between April 15 and July 8. Milk samples from the dairy were tested and confirmed to be contaminated with Campylobacter after patients reported symptoms of campylobacteriosis after having consumed the products. The implicated milk […]
Salmonella Eggs: As of June 5, 2025, a total of 79 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 7 states. Six sick people reported traveling to California or Nevada in the week before they got sick. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 24, 2025 to May 17, 2025. Of the […]
We have seen a rash of Listeria and Salmonella outbreaks over the last months (in addition to outbreaks that get little or no mention – hint E. coli), but I have found a disturbing pattern – victims of the outbreaks are not being told what product caused their illness or a family member’s death by […]
The CDC reported as of June 18, 2025, a total of, 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 13 states: Florida 1, Illinois 1, Indiana 1, Louisiana 2, Michigan 2, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, Nevada 1, North Carolina 1, Ohio 1, South Carolina 1, Texas 3 and Virginia 1. […]
I mailed this letter to Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary. Full letter: https://www.marlerblog.com/files/2025/06/Draft-FOIA-Exemption-4-Letter-6.17.25-FINAL.pdf Re: 2024 Multistate E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Dear Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary: On behalf of my injured clients and in the public’s interests in radical transparency, I am writing for your help. We ask the FDA to disclose […]