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 total of 33 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O157:H7 were reported from four states. The number of ill persons identified in each state was as follows: Arizona (1), California (28), Texas (1), and Washington (3). 32% of ill persons were hospitalized. Two ill persons developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no […]
Amarillo Globe-Mews reports that health officials are investigating a possible botulism outbreak in Amarillo and warn health professionals and the public to be aware there might be other cases. The Amarillo Bi-City-County Health District announced Wednesday there are four probable cases of the rare, paralyzing and potentially fatal illness caused by a nerve toxin. Paralysis […]
The instant Order memorializes the Court’s instructions and rulings during the conference. First, the Court granted Defendant Samuel Lightsey’s Motion to Continue. (Doc. 113.) The Parties shall confer and submit to the Court a joint proposed scheduling order no later than Wednesday, January 15, 2014, suggesting proposed trial dates to begin between July 7, 2014 […]
Food Safety News reports, despite the somewhat commonplace occurrence of illness outbreaks associated with unpasteurized milk, the number of illnesses linked to drinking raw milk is much higher than those counted in outbreak reports, according to an analysis published by the Minnesota Department of Health on Wednesday. Looking at 10 years of health department data […]
Yauk’s Specialty Meats, a Windsor, Colo., establishment, is recalling approximately 90,000 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were produced under insanitary conditions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to recall: “Colorado Best Beef” brand various fresh, smoked and shelf-stable meat products. […]
New Directions for Food Safety: The Food Safety Modernization Act and Beyond Sponsored by the Petrie-Flom Center; the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation, Food Law and Policy Division; and the Food Law Lab; with support from the Top University Strategic Alliance. Tentative Agenda 9:00 – 9:05am: Welcome remarks 9:05 – 9:50am: Keynote Peter Barton Hutt, Harvard […]
Melanie Dunstan became the third California resident to file a lawsuit against Glass Onion Catering this week. The lawsuit alleges that the plaintiff fell ill with an E. coli O157:H7 infection after eating a salad made by Glass Onion Catering and sold by Trader Joe’s in early November of 2013. Ms. Dunstan is represented by Seattle-based […]
Probably, a good rule in all states. Like some look forward to their favorite magazine, I look forward to receiving my copy – now online – of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). This week came with the reminder that people in Wisconsin need to pay a bit more attention to food safety. […]
The co-workers of William “Bill” Keene, a food safety pioneer admired by his peers in Oregon, across the country and around the world, are organizing a celebration of his life in Portland. The event, for family, friends and colleagues, will be held Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Mississippi Studios in North Portland. Thanks Lynne
Deloitte announced today that Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, currently serving as Under Secretary for Food Safety at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), will join Deloitte’s consumer products practice as a food safety senior advisor with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Dr. Hagen will advise Deloitte’s clients on increased regulatory requirements, food and product safety challenges, […]
Cloud’s Meats, Inc. is voluntarily recalling beef and pork products possibly contaminated with E. coli. following positive test results for non-0157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STECs) in samples of items produced mid-November. The samples were taken during routine testing conducted by the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Program November 14 and analyzed […]
“You want to stop the outbreak as quickly as possible to minimize the number of people who get sick,” Bill Keene Bill passed away today. Over the past 20 years, Bill solved or helped solve many outbreaks, gaining the respect of his peers across the country and bolstering Oregon state’s stature as a leader in […]
ZIP INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC, 160 Raritan Center Parkway #6, Edison, NJ 08837, is recalling herring fillet in oil (FOSFOREL, ATLANTIKA) 400 gram in plastic packaging due to Listeria contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. […]
Flat Creek Farm & Dairy of Swainsboro, GA has recalled 200 pounds of Heavenly Blue cheese, because of potential contamination. As of November 27, 2013 at 11:00am, according to Flat Creek records, all of the purchasers have been notified and more than 90% of the product has been collected or destroyed. Heavenly Blue was distributed […]
“Companies have a responsibility to ensure that the food they produce is safe to eat and is made in accordance with federal law,” said Melinda K. Plaisier, FDA’s associate commissioner for regulatory affairs. “When a company continues to produce food that presents a risk for consumers, the FDA will take whatever steps necessary to protect public […]