Public Health investigating Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria and Hepatitis A Outbreaks
FDA reports updates on Salmonella and Listeria Investigations
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo (ref #1304), an outbreak advisory has been issued. Consumers, retailers, and distributors should not eat, sell, or serve recalled cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc., and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. FDA has initiated sampling.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1300) linked to a not yet
One of the premier DOH cut $220M is Team D now at risk?
This afternoon, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) sent layoff and separation notices to 170 employees whose positions were funded by recently terminated federal grants. Additionally, “at risk” notices will be going to MDH staff at risk for layoffs due to seniority rules around layoffs. An estimated 300 notices are going to MDH employees today.
Chemical contamination prompts Egg recall
- 32-oz. (2-lb.) carton
Emmy Award winning Poisoned set for likely updated Publication
It is hard to believe that Poisoned the book came out 14 years ago and that a documentary was inspired by it. The book has quietly become a cult classic in the food safety and legal communities. It was originally published in hardcover and twice in paperback. It is likely an update is on the
Despite cuts, FDA still investigating Listeria and Salmonella Outbreaks – E. coli Outbreak needs some work
Thanks to dedicated public servants.
What’s New:
• A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1286) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated sampling.
• For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1292) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated an inspection.
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CDC: Contributing Factors of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks — National Outbreak Reporting System, United States, 2014–2022
Problem/Condition: Approximately 800 foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the United States each year. These outbreaks include approximately 15,000 illnesses, 800 hospitalizations, and 20 deaths. Although illnesses from outbreaks account for a small portion of all foodborne illnesses, outbreak investigations reveal how these illnesses originate by offering crucial data through epidemiologic, environmental health, and laboratory analyses
The CDC is MIA in Listeria and Salmonella Outbreaks
Two multi-state foodborne illnesses outbreaks have been reported by the FDA since the beginning of the year. However, against how it has been done for decades, the CDC has remained silent. Why?
Last month, the FDA announced that it, the CDC, in collaboration with state, local, and international partners, were investigating illnesses in a multistate
PIRG calls it: Outbreaks up in 2024 over 2023
More people in the United States got sick from contaminated food in 2024 than the year before, and the number of people who were hospitalized or died doubled, according to U.S. PIRG Education Fund’s new report, Food for Thought 2025.
Of the people who were sickened by food in 2024, 98 percent of their illnesses
Trump Administration Lays Off CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service Workers, Threatening Science And Public Health
So says Forbes this morning following reporting of yesterday in Reuters. As one good friend in public health said:
“The damage they are doing will take years or generations to repair. It reminds me of giving somebody a haircut while blindfolded and wildly swinging a straight razor.”
Here is the full post on Forbes: