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 […]
Reuters reports that New Zealand’s Fonterra, the world’s largest dairy exporter, said on Saturday it had found bacteria which can cause botulism in some of its dairy products, prompting China to recall affected products. New Zealand authorities said they were holding back some widely used infant formula products from supermarket shelves. Fonterra said it had […]
The Maricopa County Departments of Public Health and Environmental Services in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Health Services is investigating an outbreak that appears to be linked to the Federico’s Mexican Restaurant located at 13132 W Camelback. So far, at least 11 of the 15 individuals with bloody diarrhea that MCDPH has been able […]
As of August 1, 2013, 158 people have been confirmed to have become ill from hepatitis A after eating ‘Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend’ in 10 states: Arizona (23), California (77), Colorado (28), Hawaii (8), New Hampshire (1), New Jersey (1), New Mexico (9), Nevada (6), Utah (3), and Wisconsin (2). Currently, 6 of the […]
On July 30, 2013, the states of Iowa and Nebraska announced that their analysis indicated that the outbreak in those states was linked to a salad mix. In follow-up to that announcement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on its investigation. The FDA traceback investigation has confirmed that the salad mix […]
I am heading to the funeral of my friend Linda Rivera. Her suffering do to one of the most severe E. coli illnesses that i have ever seen, was not in vain. Senator Harry Reid spoke often about her as one of the reasons to push forward the Food Safety Modernization Act. Thank you Linda. […]
Georgia Aquarium Catered Food Unknown 2011 On October 1, an outbreak investigation was revealed in Georgia. At least 100 people became ill after eating at three separate, catered events held at the Georgia Aquarium in late July. The caterer was Wolfgang Puck catering. The common foods service…Read More » Big Sisters Chef’s Challenge Fundraising Event […]
Yesterday, I was speaking to a lawyer for a large leafy green producer not involved in this recent Cyclospora outbreak that is related to bagged mixed leafy greens and was reminded of an article that ran in the Journal of Food Protection earlier this year entitled: Detection of Cyclospora, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia in Ready-to-Eat Packaged […]
From Food Safety News: The latest total case count of 418 includes the 397 cases reported by CDC in an update Thursday, along with an additional 19 cases in Texas — reported to Food Safety News Thursday by a representative from the Texas Department of State Health Services, one additional case in Georgia that was counted by the […]
The CDC reports a total of 397 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 (145), Texas (113), Nebraska (81), Florida (25), Wisconsin (9), Illinois (4), New York City (5), Georgia (3), Kansas (2), Louisiana (2), Missouri (2), […]
The CDC has been notified of 378 cases of Cyclospora infection from the following 16 health departments: Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Florida, Wisconsin, Illinois, New York City, Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. Most of the illness onset dates have ranged from mid-June through early July. At least 21 persons […]
A total of 385 cases of Cyclospora infection have been reported from 15 states and New York City. The number of cases identified in each area is as follows: Iowa (143), Texas (112), Nebraska (78), Florida (24), Wisconsin (7), Illinois (4), New York City (4), Georgia (3), Kansas (2), Missouri (2), Arkansas (1), Connecticut (1), […]
As of July 29, 2013, CDC has been notified of 372 cases of Cyclospora infection from the following 16 health departments: Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Florida, Wisconsin, Illinois, New York City, Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. Most of the illness onset dates have ranged from mid-June through early July. […]
After talking to more that a few people who seem to be part of this nationwide and ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, perhaps a common vegetable is not becoming clear – yet, but it is becoming more evident that there is a common restaurant chain that links they vast majority of those sickened. Question is – will […]
According to CIDRAP, the Cyclospora illness total has reached 373 as opposed to the 353 reported by the CDC to date. According to the CDC, as of July 26, 2013, the CDC has been notified of 353 cases of Cyclospora infection from the following 15 health departments: Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Florida, Wisconsin, Illinois, New York […]
CDC reports as of July 26, 2013 (5pm EDT), CDC has been notified of 353 cases of Cyclospora infection from the following 15 health departments: Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Florida, Wisconsin, Illinois, New York City, Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Ohio. Most of the illness onset dates have ranged from mid-June through early July. At least 21 persons reportedly […]