I have been flirting with politics for a long time.
Long, long time ago
Salmonella, Cyclospora and Listeria outbreaks under investigation by FDA
- A new outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1329) has been added to the table.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1325) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has been adjusted from 43 to 46.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1313) linked to a
If you ignore foodborne pathogens, do they stop killing people?
The most recent MAHA bullshit reminded me of the old adage:
“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?”
From my friends at CIRAP:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has scaled back a federal-state surveillance program for foodborne pathogens.
We need more Dr. Daskalakis standing up for public health and common sense
My resignation letter from CDC.
Dear Dr. Houry,
I am writing to formally resign from my position as Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), effective August 28, 2025, close of business. I am happy to stay on for two weeks to provide
Eggs linked to Salmonella Outbreak that has sickened 95 in 14 States
As of August 27, 2025, a total of 95 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 14 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 7, 2025, to July 26, 2025. Of the 80 people with information available, 18 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Total Illnesses: 95
Hospitalizations: 18
Salmonella, Cyclospora and Listeria Outbreaks under investigation by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Oranienburg.
The agency has not yet found the source of the pathogen, but it has begun traceback efforts. The FDA has not reported what food it is tracing. As of Aug. 20, there were five confirmed patients, but the agency
Sprouts linked to Salmonella Outbreak
On August 20, 2025, FDA was informed that an import sample of Deep-brand Premium Select Frozen Surti Undhiu Mix tested positive for Salmonella. WGS analysis showed that the strain of Salmonella found in this product matches the strain causing illnesses in this outbreak.
As of July 16, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from
Radioactive Shrimp Recalled
FDA is actively investigating reports of Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (doing business as BMS Foods) of Indonesia. The U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) alerted FDA to the detection of Cs-137 in shipping containers at four U.S. ports (Los Angeles, Houston, Savannah, and
LA Chubby Cattle linked to likely Salmonella Illnesses
Over the last few weeks I have received calls from several Los Angeles who suffered Salmonella illnesses after dinning at Little Tokyo Chubby Cattle. Once you read the below, you might understand why.
Your Public Health Permit is hereby suspended, and you are directed to discontinue operation of this facility AT ONCE. You are charged
Burkholderia Cepacia in soaps put patients at risk
DermaRite Industries, LLC is voluntarily recalling individual lots of products in the table below due to microbial contamination identified as Burkholderia cepecia.
Risk Statement: Burkholderia Cepacia Complex in these products may result in serious and life-threatening infections. The contaminated products may be used by immunosuppressed individuals or by people attending to immunosuppressed individuals. In healthy