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 this morning, the CDC has been notified of 535 cases of Cyclospora infection from Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Although the number of ill is slowing, it is expected to continue in the coming weeks as […]
According to Food Safety Magazine, NSF International’s Applied Research Center (ARC) has released the 2013 NSF International Household Germ Study, revealing that many common kitchen items harbor unsafe levels of E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, yeast and mold. NSF International scientists point to a number of contributing factors — including improper food storage, handling, preparation and […]
The CDC reports as of August 8, 2013, that it has been notified of 514 cases of Cyclospora infection have been reported from 17 states and 1 city. The number of cases identified in each area is as follows: Texas (206), Iowa (153), Nebraska (79), Florida (27), Wisconsin (10), Illinois (9), Arkansas (5), New York […]
AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed Rule; extension of comment period. SUMMARY: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is extending the comment period for the Federal Register proposed rule, “Descriptive Designation for Needle- or blade-tenderized (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products” until October 8, 2013. The Agency is taking this action in response […]
United Processing LLC, a New York Mills, NY firm, is recalling approximately 12,600 pounds of boneless veal products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, E. coli O145 and E. coli O45 the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to FSIS recall: […]
As of August 8, 2013 (5pm EDT), CDC has been notified of 514 cases of Cyclospora infection from the following 17 states: Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York (including New York City), Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin. Most of the illness onset dates have ranged […]
As I have said on one too many occasion: “Worker vaccinations are not just an investment in employee and customer health, but in the health of the business too.” And, here is yet another case in point – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) is […]
Maricopa County health officials are investigating a bloody diarrhea outbreak in the West Valley they say are linked to Federico’s Mexican Restaurant in Litchfield Park. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health announced Thursday there are now 52 reported cases in a bloody diarrhea outbreak with 18 people hospitalized. A few of the patients are […]
A few days ago I posted the story about two Listeria Cantaloupe Victims of Walmart and Kroger dying within days of each other and being buried with in feet. Here are some of the details: Palmer v. Freshpack Produce, Frontera Produce, Primus Labs and Walmart Stores According to a complaint filed by Tammy Palmer, her […]
A total of 466 cases of Cyclospora infection have been reported from 16 states and 1 city. The number of cases identified in each area is as follows: Texas (157), Iowa (151), Nebraska (85), Florida (25), Wisconsin (12), Illinois (9), New York City (5), Georgia (4), Kansas (3), Louisiana (3), Arkansas (3), Missouri (3), Ohio […]
A total of 425 cases of Cyclospora infection have been reported from 16 states and 1 city. The number of cases identified in each area is as follows: Iowa (148), Texas (127), Nebraska (84), Florida (25), Wisconsin (12), Illinois (5), New York City (5), Georgia (4), Kansas (3), Louisiana (3), Arkansas (2), Missouri (2), Connecticut […]
According the Pennsylvania State Agriculture and Health Department, raw milk consumers are being urged to discard raw milk produced by The Family Cow in Chambersburg, Franklin County, because of potential Campylobacter bacterial contamination. After the Department of Agriculture received a consumer complaint, it collected samples of raw milk during an investigation of The Family Cow […]
I got this email a few moments ago from the daughter of Herbert Stevens: A few of us went to Fort Logan National Cemetery today to see where dad’s ashes were buried and to our surprise, Charles Palmer is buried in the row behind my dad, one spot to the right. I just happened to […]
As of August 1, 2013, at least 11 people who ate at the Federico’s Mexican Restaurant in the West Valley outside of Phoenix, Arizona have fallen ill with E. coli infections. According to news reports, 8 of the 11 cases were hospitalized and another 4 E. coli cases have yet to be confirmed. I have […]
On Friday the CDC announced a total of 400 cases of Cyclospora infection have been reported from 16 states and 1 city. The number of cases identified in each area is as follows: Iowa (146), Texas (113), Nebraska (81), Florida (25), Wisconsin (9), New York City (5), Georgia (4), Illinois (4), Arkansas (2), Kansas (2), […]