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 […]
According to several press reports, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has canceled her trip to Morocco this week for a meeting on the future of Syria’s opposition because of a stomach virus, the State Department said on today. “Since she’s still under the weather, we’ll be staying put this week instead of heading to […]
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies linked this outbreak to pre-packaged leafy greens produced by State Garden of Chelsea, Massachusetts. Traceback investigations of pre-packaged leafy greens purchased by ill persons identified State Garden as a common producer, but a source of contamination has not been identified. The U.S. […]
Mike McGraw better not stand to close to either a meat grinder or a needle tenderizer after his hard-hitting piece in today’s Kansas City Star: “Big Beef: Beef’s raw edges.” The story, and the whole series is worth a read. It is good journalism like this, and a few judgments like this that change industry […]
Update – I got an email from the family – Jim died last night. That was the call I got this week. Jim Weatherred, after battling both Listeria and Multiple Myeloma, has called in Hospice so he can die with dignity surrounded by friends and family. Jim just turned 60 and has been married to […]
The CDC reports a total of 248 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Sandiego, Salmonella Pomona, and Salmonella Poona have been reported from 34 states. 28% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. 68% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger, and 33% of […]
Dr. Elisabeth Hagen (a.k.a. “Doc Hagen) has been busy since the election of her boss. Just a few days ago came the announcement of better standards in ground poultry production, and now the following press release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced that, beginning in 60 days, […]
FDA Fast Facts The FDA is warning consumers not to feed their pets certain Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats packaged and distributed by Kasel Associates Industries Inc. (Kasel) with a lot code of BESTBY061913DEN. The company has declined to perform a voluntary recall at this time. The company recalled one lot of its Nature’s […]
The New York Post (where everything is truthful – especially on the gossip page) that Martha Stewart was stricken with salmonella after handling too many Thanksgiving turkeys. The domestic diva told us while shopping for art at Art Basel Miami that she came down with the infection late last month, forcing her to cancel a […]
According to a press release from the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), new steps will now be required to protect consumers by improving the food safety plans required for companies that produce poultry products. Companies producing raw ground chicken and turkey and similar products will be required to reassess their Hazard Analysis and Critical […]
Cantina Foods, a Buffalo, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,375 pounds of ready-to-eat beef and cheese pie products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to recall: Cartons containing four clear plastic bags with […]
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers not to eat Harry’s Berries Salsa (mild or hot flavors) or Harry’s Berries Dilled Beans, packed by Gean Farms, Inc., because they may have been improperly produced, making them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum. No illnesses have been linked to any of the affected […]
The public warning issued earlier on December 2, 2012 has been updated to include additional products containing filberts (hazelnuts). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the in-shell Mixed Nuts described below because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The following mixed nuts, products […]
Salmonella Stanley investigation continues in McLean County Illinois – McDonald’s restaurant employees cleared by lab results to return to work With the support of the McLean County Health Department (MCHD), the McDonald’s restaurant on South Main Street in Bloomington will reopen for business following laboratory results that cleared employees to safely run the establishment and […]
Marler Clark and Rochester-Buffalo-based Underberg & Kessler will file a third lawsuit against salad supplier State Garden Monday on behalf of a mother-and daughter-in-law who became ill with E. coli infections after eating organic spinach and spring mix in October. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo on behalf of Sanborn, NY […]
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaws Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the in-shell filberts (hazelnuts) described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected filberts, product of USA, were sold in 454 g bags bearing UPC 7 75636 10004 1 and in bulk bins. This product […]