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 […]
I would suggest taking a look at – “A look at the Safety – or not – of Raw Milk Cheese and the “60 Day Rule” The Public Health Agency of Canada, along with its health and food safety partners, is investigating 21 cases of E. coli O157:H7 illness; 9 in British Columbia, 9 in Alberta and […]
As of September 20, 2013, 162 people have been confirmed to have become ill from hepatitis A after eating ‘Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend’ in 10 states: Arizona (23), California (79), Colorado (28), Hawaii (8), New Hampshire (1), New Jersey (1), New Mexico (11), Nevada (6), Utah (3), and Wisconsin (2). [Note: The cases reported […]
Update: Quebec adds one illness to growing list. “I can’t undo it. God is in control, not man.” Gort’s co-owner, Kathy Wikkerink, in an interview with Canadian Press. The Public Health Agency of Canada, along with its health and food safety partners, has been investigating thirteen cases of E. coli O157:H7 illness; four in British Columbia, […]
Kentucky: Kentucky press reports, that there have been seven culture confirmed cases of Salmonella in Hopkins County including a death from the illness. Four people have been hospitalized including the person that died, said Hopkins County Health Department Director Denise Beach. “There are always cases of salmonella in the county,” said Beach. “Those cases are […]
Health Department Warns Patrons Of New Hawaii Sea Restaurant In The Bronx Of Possible Exposure To Hepatitis A From September 7th To September 19th Customers who ate food from New Hawaii Sea Restaurant in the Bronx (1475 Williamsbridge Road) Between Those Dates Should Get Hepatitis A Vaccine as soon as possible Five Cases of Hepatitis […]
After more news of the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, it reminded me of a post from 2001: After the recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to Bravo raw milk gouda cheese that sickened 38 (one with HUS), the New York Times is quickly becoming the go to newspaper for cheese […]
The Shelby Star reports that least 28 people have reported getting sick after eating at the Sandy Plains Baptist Church barbecue fundraiser Sept. 7, according to the Cleveland County Health Department. The health department first reported nine illnesses Tuesday. Among the updated case number, 18 are in Cleveland County and 10 in Rutherford County. Ten […]
An outbreak of illness caused by E. coli O157:H7 is prompting the BC Centre for Disease Control and Interior Health to issue a public alert to avoid consuming cheese products from Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm of Salmon Arm. Anyone with Gort’s cheese products at home or at retail should immediately dispose of this product. It […]
According to WCNC nine cases of Salmonella have been confirmed following an outbreak at a church barbeque in Shelby, says the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The Sandy Plains Baptist Church held the barbeque fundraiser on Saturday. As of Tuesday, five of the patients have been hospitalized. The Cleveland County and Rutherford […]
The mold found in the Chobani yogurt “should not pose a health risk to most consumers” according to Cornell University Professor Randy Worobo. Lynne Terry of the Portland Oregonian reports that more than 200 people have complained so far to federal authorities that they were sickened after eating Chobani yogurt. According to Lynne, FDA spokeswoman […]
Just over two years ago the CDC announced that a Listeria outbreak was linked to “Rocky Ford” cantaloupe grown in Colorado. Mary Montour died over this past weekend. She was 76 years old and had the dubious distinction of being one of the 147 people sickened in the 2011 cantaloupe Listeria outbreak. The Montours were […]
According to Barfblog, the UK Food Standards Agency has identified at least 19 people sick with E. coli O157:H7 linked to UK watercress. Sainsbury’s has recalled all watercress containing products because of a possible link and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland is checking whether watercress is linked to 17 cases of E. coli O157:H7 […]
USA Today reports that the recent recall of Chobani Greek yogurt caused by the mold, Mucor Circinelloides, brought new attention to the issue of mold that develops in food, when it’s harmful and what to do about it. On Sept. 5, the company that makes Chobani yogurt voluntarily recalled containers with the code 16-012 and best-by dates […]
The San Francisco Department of Public Health released an update on Friday to the Burma Superstar E. coli outbreak that occurred around August 16. Health officials now believe 12 people were sickened in connection to the outbreak, with 10 of them having dined at the restaurant. Of those diners, five were hospitalized, but have all […]
National Beef Packing Company, a Dodge City, Kan., establishment, is recalling approximately 690 pounds of beef tongue root filet products that may be contaminated with E. coliO157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to recall: 30-lb. boxes of “National Beef” Beef Tongue Root Filet, […]