A possible E. coli outbreak at the Arizona State Fair has sickened children, according to news reports. The fair, held in Phoenix, in Maricopa County, was open from September 19 to October 26, 2025. Some parents of the sick kids said they visited the petting zoo. A nonprofit group, Parker's Promise, reported on illnesses on their Facebook page, stating that several children were hospitalized with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that is a complication of a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infection. Petting zoos have long been known to be a source of E. coli. Ruminant animals, such as cows, sheep, and goats, carry E. coli in their intestines, but the pathogen does not make the animals sick. The bacteria is excreted in the animal's feces, which can … [Read more...]
Country Eggs Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 105 Sick
The Country Eggs Salmonella outbreak has ended with 105 people sick in 14 states and 19 hospitalizations. That is an increase of 10 more patients and one more hospitalization since the last update was published on August 28, 2025. The case count by state is: Arizona (1), California (82), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (1), Minnesota (4), North Carolina (2), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1), Nevada (4), New York (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (3). Illness onset dates range from January 7, 2025 to August 14, 2025. The patient age range is from 1 to 91 years. Of the 82 people who gave information about their health to public officials, 19 have been hospitalized. Patients were interviewed by public health officials. Of the 42 people interviewed viewed, 38, or 90%, … [Read more...]
Recalled ByHeart Infant Formula Still Being Sold at Some Retailers
The FDA is claiming that recalled ByHeart infant formula is still being sold at some major retail stores. No recalled food item should ever be available for consumers to purchase. This product is linked to an infant botulism outbreak that has sickened at least 31 babies in 15 states. Reports have come in that the recalled formula is still on the shelves in multiple states, including Walmart, Target, and Kroger stores, and at one or more Sprouts Organic Market, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, and Star Market. All of ByHeart infant formula products have been recalled. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (4), Idaho (1), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), … [Read more...]
Magnet Fidget Spinner Sets Recalled For Ingestion Hazard
Magnet Fidget Spinner Sets are being recalled for an ingestion hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, because the magnets are accessible to children. No incidents or injuries have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Shenzhenshibangduoladianzikejimaoyi Company, Ltd. (Shenzhen Bangduola Electronic Technology Trade Company, Ltd.), of China. The fidget spinners were manufactured in China. This set violates the mandatory standard for toys because it contains loose magnets. When high powered magnets are swallowed, they can attach to each other and become lodged in the digestive tract. This can cause twisting, perforations, or blockage of the intestines, along with blood poisoning and death. The recalled product is Anzmtosn Magnet Fidget … [Read more...]
Costco Caesar Salad and Sandwich Recalled For Plastic Pieces
Costco Caesar salad and sandwich with certain sell by dates are being recalled for possible foreign material contamination in the form of plastic pieces in these products. This poses a choking hazard. The brief recall notice did not state whether or not any injuries or adverse events have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Ventura Foods. The recalled items include Caesar Salad with item number 19927, and Chicken Sandwich With Caesar Salad with item number 11444. The plastic may be in the salad dressing that was used to make these items. The recalled products have sell by dates that range from 10/27/25 to 11/9/25. No pictures of the salad or the sandwich were provided in the recall notice. And there is no UPC … [Read more...]
Byheart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Has Sickened 31
The Byheart Infant Formula botulism outbreak has sickened 31 babies as of November 19, 2025, according to the CDC, an increase of eight more patients since the last update was issued on November 14, 2025. All eight infants have been hospitalized, and two more states are added to the case count. The new states are Idaho and Maine. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (4), Idaho (1), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (6), and Washington (2). For 23 infants whose age was made available to public health officials, they range in age from 16 to 200 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November 13, 2025 for 27 of these infants. All of the … [Read more...]
Zippee Silicone Activity Toy Recalled For Choking Hazard
Zippee Silicone Activity Toy is being recalled for posing a serious choking hazard to children. The issue is that the toy has spherical ends that can reach the back of the throat. One incident was reported where a child placed the toy in hig/her mouth and gagged, causing vomiting and choking. The child was released from medical care with no further injuries. The recalling firm is Mobi Games of Canada, the importing firm. The toy was manufactured in China. About 117,400 of these toys were sold in the United States, and about 25,786 were sold in Canada. The toy was sold at Amazon.com and PlayMobi.com and also through other online platforms and in specialty toy stores from November 2019 through January 2024 for about $20.00. The recalled product is Zippee Silicone Activity Toy. The … [Read more...]
Chef Brand Milk Pan Recalled For High Levels of Lead
Chef Brand Milk Pan is being recalled for high levels of lead that can leach into food during the cooking process. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Shata Traders of Brooklyn, New York. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms at all. More signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every system in the body, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age and body weight. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, immune suppression, reproductive problems, hypertension, … [Read more...]
California Sets Up ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Hotline
California has set up a ByHeart Infant Formula botulism hotline to answer questions and concerns of parents and caregivers about the outbreak that has sickened 23 infants in 13 states. This hotline was created since the Infant Botulism and Prevention Program (IBTPP) has been receiving a very high volume of emails and calls. The hotline number is 1-833-398-2022. It is open seven days a week from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm Pacific Time. But it's important that if your child is showing signs of infant botulism, you should contact your healthcare provider. Seek medical care immediately if you are very concerned. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (3), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (2), Pennsylvania (1), … [Read more...]
Rep. Rosa DeLauro Demands ByHeart Inspection Records
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) is demanding to see the ByHeart inspection records after the outbreak of infant botulism linked to that company's products has sickened at least 23 infants in 13 states. All of the infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection developed by the California Department of Health. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (3), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (2), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (3), and Washington (1). For 22 infants whose age is available, they range in age from 16 to 200 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November 11, 2025. All of ByHeart's products have been recalled. Rep. DeLauro said in … [Read more...]
