After 23 people were sickened with 1 adult and 1 fetal death, and with 22 hospitalized, one would think that Big Olaf’s would have stopped selling ice cream, and that the Sarasota Department of Health and the Florida Department of Health would have forced the issue, after the link between the ice cream and the
FDA Active Investigations: Listeria, E. coli, Hepatitis A and Salmonella
The FDA has identified a Hepatitis A outbreak linked to strawberries and a Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter. However, two Listeria outbreaks and an E. coli outbreak links remain elusive. And, the dry cereal outbreak, well, that one is a mystery.
CDC: Ongoing Outbreak Investigations – Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli
As of November 12, 2021, 892 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 38 states and Puerto Rico. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 31, 2021, to October 25, 2021.
Sick people range in age from less than 1 year to 101 years, with a
FDA: Investigation of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks – E. coli, Listeria and Salmonella
FDA has been great at posting investigations. The 2022 E. coli outbreak is over, but not yet identified. At least 10 have been sickened by packaged salads. The two Listeria outbreaks are interesting due in part to the length of time the same WGS of Listeria was sickening people during both outbreaks. The Salmonella
FSIS Outbreak Investigation Response – E. coli, Listeria and Botulism
The Seven Deadly Food Poisoning Outbreaks
Not to be confused with the Seven Deadly Sins: pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth, although, perhaps some of these outbreaks were sinful. I had the honor to represent many of the ill and the families of those who died.
Jack-in-the- Box E. coli Outbreak – 1992 – 1993
708 ill, 171 hospitalized
Listeria Found Again At Blue Bell Facility
Press Release from Blue Bell:
As we complete our final phase of distribution, we wanted to update our loyal customers on what has been going on in our production facilities. We continue to strictly adhere to our enhanced operations, policies, employee training and cleaning procedures to help give regulatory agencies and the public assurance that
GMA – Grocery Manufacturers Association Speech in Austin Texas
I have the honor to co-present with defense counsel, Alan M Maxwell, at this week’s GMA Litigation Conference in Austin, Texas – (click on image below) – I am also going to hand out Food Safety News thermometers.
Queseria Bendita Recalls Queso Fresco, Panela, and Requeson Because of Listeria Illnesses in Washinton and Oregon
According to an FDA Press Release, Queseria Bendita of Yakima, Wash., is recalling three types of cheese, Queso Fresco, Panela, and Requeson, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened
Canadian Listeria Deaths Hit 15 Linked to Maple Leaf Meats
My wife and 16-year-old daughter spent the week at the Democratic National Convention. Me, I took our other 13-year-old and 9-year-old daughters to Hawaii for a few days in the surf and sun. Yes, we did go to a laua – picture below the main course.
OK, I get asked all the time what I