This is simply unacceptable. This botulism outbreak, frankly any outbreak that sickens babies, should never have happened. We can do more to protect the most vulnerable. The stork in “operation stork speed” clearly flew into a brick wall and crash landed. This child’s parents bought ByHeart Infant Formula at a Walmart. ByHeart utilized powdered organic […]
With 13 babies sick in 10 states we need to do more to protect infant formula. What is Botulism? Botulism is a rare, life-threatening paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins produced by an anaerobic, gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium, Clostridium botulinum.[1] Unlike Clostridium perfringens, which requires the ingestion of large numbers of viable cells to cause symptoms, the symptoms of botulism […]
Epidemiologic data The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of 13 infant botulism illnesses from 10 states: Arizona, California (2), Illinois (2), Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas (2), Washington. […]
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing a general reminder to the public about the potential dangers of consuming raw milk after at least eleven people were recently sickened by such products. While most milk products sold in the state are pasteurized, meaning they have been treated with heat to kill viruses, germs, […]
A total of 27 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 18 states. California 3, Hawaii 2, Florida 1, Illinois 1, Indiana 1, Louisiana 2, Michigan 2, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, North Carolina 1, Nevada 1, Ohio 1, Oregon 3, South Carolina 1, Texas 3, Utah 1, Washington 1. One […]
A total of 27 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 18 states. California 3, Hawaii 2, Florida 1, Illinois 1, Indiana 1, Louisiana 2, Michigan 2, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, North Carolina 1, Nevada 1, Ohio 1, Oregon 3, South Carolina 1, Texas 3, Utah 1, Washington 1. One […]
I am not sure who first coined the phrase and AI says “Ultimately, the source is an anonymous, widely-adopted piece of practical advice designed to prevent foodborne illness.” However, it is damn good advise given the severity of the Listeria Outbreak and the somewhat confusing and rolling nature of the products being recalled. Be safe […]
I am not sure who first coined the phrase and AI says “Ultimately, the source is an anonymous, widely-adopted piece of practical advice designed to prevent foodborne illness.” However, it is damn good advise given the severity of the Listeria Outbreak and the somewhat confusing and rolling nature of the products being recalled. Be safe […]
A total of 27 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 18 states. California 3, Hawaii 2, Florida 1, Illinois 1, Indiana 1, Louisiana 2, Michigan 2, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, North Carolina 1, Nevada 1, Ohio 1, Oregon 3, South Carolina 1, Texas 3, Utah 1, Washington 1. One […]
Honestly, I have no idea if the good folks at FDA and CDC are being paid to keep the public aware, but they should be, and are thanks if they are or if they are not. Listeria Outbreak Since the last update on September 25, 2025, a total of 7 new illnesses and 3 new […]
Honestly, I have no idea if the good folks at FDA and CDC are being paid to keep the public aware, but they should be, and are thanks if they are or if they are not. Listeria Outbreak Since the last update on September 25, 2025, a total of 7 new illnesses and 3 new […]
Snohomish County Health Department officials have confirmed that a Snohomish County resident is among those affected in a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, a serious bacterial infection linked to contaminated food products. The woman, whose identity is being withheld for privacy, was hospitalized earlier this month and is now recovering. She is the first person in […]