A. The Prevalence of Listeria in Food and the Environment
Listeriosis is one of the most important bacterial infections worldwide that arises mainly from the consumption of contaminated food.[1] The disease is caused by Listeria monocytogenes, which is considered an opportunistic pathogen that affects mainly those with underlying immune conditions, such as pregnant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for headcheese that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. Headcheese is a ready-to-eat (RTE), pork deli meat product typically made from
The list keeps getting longer—and the regulators keep getting slower.
I have spent more than thirty years representing the people the food system failed. Children on dialysis after eating a hamburger. Grandparents who never came home from a hospital after a scoop of ice cream. Pregnant women who lost babies to a sandwich. After all
Shining Sea Fish Co. of Detroit MI, is recalling its catch weight packages of “Ma Cohen’s Kippered Herring” smoked fish because this product consists of, uneviscerated fish longer than five inches, which has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not
Stoltzfus Family Dairy recalls Sour Cream & Onion cheese curds (8 oz bags; Best by 03/25/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/29/2026, and 05/06/2026) due to potential Salmonella contamination.
JCB Flavors, LLC recalls Wildlife Seasoning brand Popping Topping – Sour Cream & Onion (1.6 oz; Lot 057596; Best by 5/18/2027) due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Albrights Raw Pet Foods
As of May 4, 2026, a total of 5 children infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Woodinville were reported from 4 states – Nebraska, Texas, Oklahoma and Iowa. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 12, 2026, to April 10, 2026. Two of these children (40%) have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
I am putting Emmy stickers on books to be sent to the Food Safety Summit in Chicago for the Food Safety News booth. Stop by and get one.
I also got this email tonight – and, folks ask why I do not retire:
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to watch the Netflix documentary on food
Summary. Generally speaking, per FDA regulations, processors of low-acid, uncanned juices must either include a warning label concerning the presence of harmful bacteria or utilize a 5-log reduction in microorganisms as part of their HACCP control measures. Since botulism operates through spores, these regulations do not directly address the risk of botulism in low-acid
The a2 Milk Company (“a2MC”) has voluntarily recalled three specific batches of its imported a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula 0-12 months (“Product”) due to the presence of cereulide. The Product is sold only in the United States.
Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Illness occurs
I am here for a ByHeart Botulism court hearing in the SDNY on Monday, but had time to spend a few hours today with two of my most favorite people – my wife and Marion Nestle – it was a birthday treat.
