- A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1281) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
- For the outbreak of E. coli O145:H28 (ref #1282) linked to a not yet identified food, the outbreak has ended.
- For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1280), the
USDA Seeks Nominations for Membership on Food Safety Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is soliciting nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). NACMCF is the advisory committee charged with providing impartial scientific advice and recommendations to the USDA and other government agencies on microbiological and public health issues relative
18 Food Outbreaks that have kept me busy in 2024
1. Yu Shang Food, Inc. Ready to Eat Meat Listeria Outbreak: As of December 5, 2024, 19 people from eight states have been infected with the outbreak strains of Listeria. Sick people’s samples were collected from October 24, 2021, to October 28, 2024. Of 19 people with information available, 17 (89%) have been hospitalized. Seven illnesses are related
Norovirus hits patrons of San Francisco’s Waterbar, San Francisco’s Mission Street Oyster Bar, Redwood City’s Hurrica, Santa Rosa’s Santa Rosa Seafood and San Pablo’s Mariscos La Playita
California based S&M Shellfish Co. has issued a product recall for oysters after confirming multiple illnesses due to norovirus contamination. The oysters affected were sold under the names Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay and Royal Miyagi Oysters and were harvested between December 1st and 9th in British Columbia.
California restaurants and businesses affected by the recall include San Francisco’s Waterbar
Poisoned, the New Christmas Movie?
I received an email from a former client that put “Poisoned” on his list to watch over Christmas – well, I suppose it depends on one’s “taste?”
And, did I tell you it won the Emmy?
FSIS has interest in Salmonella Poultry Vaccine
Center for Veterinary Biologics and FSIS Announce Interest in Salmonella Vaccines for Poultry
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) has published Notice No. 24-15, Salmonella Vaccines and USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service’s Framework to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Attributable to Poultry to inform veterinary biologics manufacturers of FSIS’ interest
With 86 with E. coli O157:H7 sick, when will the FDA and CDC give the public more information?
Last week The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, reported that they 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.
Events remain unnamed.
Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a
After two Deadly Outbreaks, USDA/FSIS takes on Listeria
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 collected from October 24, 2021, to July 31, 2024. Of 11 people with information available
A Mystery E. coli Outbreak – will the FDA and CDC say who the “common supplier” is of the iceberg and romaine lettuce blend?
After 31 years doing food litigation, I am seldom surprised by an announcement of a foodborne illness outbreak. It was no different last Friday when the FDA dropped this:
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1280) infections linked
A Cheese Listeria Outbreak that Killed a Baby
Felix was born premature and died after struggling for weeks. We had the honor to represent his moms.
In 2012, a total of 22 persons infected with the outbreak-associated strain of Listeria monocytogenes were reported from 13 states and the District of Columbia.
20 ill persons were hospitalized. Four deaths were reported. Public health officials