According to the FDA, California-based August Egg Company of Hilmar is recalling 1,700,000 dozen brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs due to potential contamination. A total of 79 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 24, 2025, to May 17
I remember another Egg Salmonella Outbreak
Over 1600 sickened.
Beginning in May 2010, the Centers for Disease Control noted a four-fold, nationwide, increase in the number of laboratory isolations of the same strain of Salmonella Enteritidis. Independent, epidemiologic investigations conducted by public health personnel in California, Colorado, and Minnesota revealed multiple outbreaks at restaurants or events. The data suggested that shell
Salmonella Egg Outbreak Hit California Hard
As of June 5, 2025, a total of 79 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 7 states (Arizona 3, California 63, Kentucky 1, Nebraska 2, New Jersey 2, Nevada 4, Washington 4). Six ill people in Kentucky, New Jersey, and Washington reported traveling to California and Nevada before they
Killer Backyard Chickens with Salmonella
A multistate Salmonella outbreak traced to backyard chickens has grown in just three weeks from 7 to 104 cases, with one death now recorded.
Since its most recent update on May 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 97 new patients, and the number of affected states rose from 6 to 35.
A bit of history of Salmonella and Cucumbers
With yet another Salmonella cucumber outbreak being reported, it might be helpful to step not too far back in history.
2025
Total Illnesses: 26
Hospitalizations: 9
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: April 28, 2025
States with Cases: AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, and VA
Grown by
Bedner Growers Cucumbers linked again to Salmonella Outbreak
Whole cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Inc. are linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella in several states that began April 29, 2025, and continues to this past Monday, May 19, 2025.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and
San Diego reports at least 37 with Salmonella tied to Aladdin Mediterranean Café
To date, the County has recorded 37 probable and confirmed cases of people who have gotten sick with Salmonella after dining at the Aladdin Mediterranean Café in the Clairemont San Diego area between April 25 to May 1.
The restaurant voluntarily closed on May 1. Operators have since been working closely with the County’s Environmental
Public Health and FDA busy investigating Hepatitis A, Listeria and Salmonella Outbreaks
Despite depletion of their ranks at FDA, investigations are still being posted on the FDA”s Outbreak Table.
Investigations can be a long and winding road.
Clairemont Aladdin Mediterranean Café link in Salmonella Outbreak – 14 Sick
San Diego County public health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella linked to dining at Aladdin Mediterranean Café in the Clairemont area of San Diego.
County epidemiologists have identified 14 confirmed and probable cases associated with this outbreak ranging between 18 and 79 years of age. Five people have been hospitalized.
People who reported
USDA withdraws proposed framework to reduce salmonella illness from poultry
Consumer Reports criticizes withdrawal given recent developments that undermine USDA’s ability to protect the public from foodborne illness
WASHINGTON DC – The USDA’s decision to withdraw its proposed regulatory framework to reduce salmonella illness from poultry is just the latest development at the agency that weakens its ability to respond to foodborne illness outbreaks, according