On October 18, 2023, an investigation of an outbreak associated with Raw Farm, LLC products was initiated. At least eight Salmonella cases who had reported consuming raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County, California, were discovered and reported to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Another nine cases from another county were discovered
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Marler Clark to file first Cucumber Salmonella Lawsuit in Federal Court
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico.
According to the CDC, as of November 26, 2024, a total of 68 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have…
Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce blend linked to growing E. coli Outbreak in multiple States
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school. Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of 69 people infected with the same…
Hey, RFK, your “Raw Milk Czar” has had a few E. coli issues
A total of 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli were reported from 5 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 18, 2023, to February 5, 2024. Of 11 people with information available, 5 were hospitalized and 2 developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. No…
Listeria makes meat not ready to eat
We have had a few nasty – and fully preventable – Listeria Outbreaks this year.
Yu Shang Food Listeria Outbreak
As of November 22, 2024, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from four states: California (7), Illinois (2), New York (1) and New Jersey (1). Sick people’s samples were…
Onions linked once again to a Foodborne Illness Outbreak – I wonder why?
McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak
As of November 13, 2024, 104 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 14 states: Colorado 30, Montana 19, Wyoming 6, Kansas 3, North Carolina 1, Iowa 1, Missouri 8, Michigan 1, Nebraska 12, New Mexico 10, Oregon 1, Utah 8, Washington 1 and…
Raw Eggs and Eggnog – A Risky Mix
Tis the season for another reminder that raw eggs can be risky.
Milo’s Poultry Farms Egg Salmonella Outbreak
As of October 17, 2024, a total of 93 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 12 states: Arizona, California, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Utah, Virginia and Colorado.
Please, cook your burgers to at least 155 degrees
After E. coli O157:H7 was deemed an adulterant in 1994 and after the US Food Code increased internal cook temperatures for hamburgers from 140 to 155 (USDA suggests 160), E. coli cases became a smaller and smaller part of my law firm’s diet. Well, restaurants are taking their eye off the thermometer and business is…
Carrots with E. coli were not on my Outbreak Bingo Card
I have not seen a bacterial or viral outbreak clearly linked to carrots before.
Grimmway Carrots E. coli Outbreak
As of November 17, 2024, 39 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from 18 states according to the CDC: Wyoming 1, Washington 8, Virginia 1, Texas 1, South Carolina 2…
How big will the Salmonella Cucumber Outbreak get this time?
SunFed Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak
As of November 26, 2024, a total of 68 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 19 states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Of the 50 people for whom…