Linda Larsen is the editor of Food Poisoning Bulletin and has written about food since 2002. A journalist and author, she has written 56 books, including Medical Ethics for Dummies, Eating Clean for Dummies, Knack Low Salt Cookbook, and the Everything Food Allergy Cookbook. She worked for the Pillsbury Company for many years, in their test kitchens and for the Pillsbury Bake-Off. Linda holds a degree in Biology from St. Olaf College and a degree with High Distinction in Food Science from the University of Minnesota. She is ranked among the most influential food safety social media users in the United States (#14), according to traackr.com.
The GreenWise frozen blueberries E. coli O145 outbreak has sickened at least 17 people in two states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That is an increase of five new cases since the outbreak was announced on July 6, 2026. The case count by state is: Georgia (4), and Florida (13). … Read more
The Midwest Poultry eggs Salmonella outbreak has ended with 134 people sick in 18 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That is an increase of 36 more patients and one more state since the original notice about the outbreak was released on July 24, 2026. The case count by state … Read more
An Evergreen Fresh broccoli sprouts Salmonella outbreak in Washington state has sickened at least 16 people, according to the Washington State Department of Health (WSDH). Thirteen patients live in Washington, two live in Montana, and one lives in Idaho. The firm, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, is located in Idaho. No recall has been issued. The patient … Read more
A University of North Dakota outbreak has sickened an unnamed number of students, according to news reports. The outbreak is being investigated by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services as well as Grand Forks Public Health Department and UND Student Health Services. A statement form the University reads, “UND is aware of … Read more
Great Value Frozen Organic Berry Blend is being recalled because of potential contamination with E. coli O145:H28. This recall is an expansion of the recall of GreenWise Frozen Organic Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries after an investigation into an E. coli O145 outbreak was linked to that fruit. There are at least 17 patients in … Read more
Food to Live greens and powders are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of … Read more
The FDA focuses on seed supplier in the Everything Sprouts Salmonella outbreak. They also say that there is at least one additional sprout grower who received and used the same lot of alfalfa sprout seeds under investigation. That sprout grower and the seed supplier have not been named. The FDA recommended that the common seed … Read more
Hodo Chili Crisp Tofu is being recalled for possible chemical contamination in the form of ink. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with … Read more
A Cache and Box Elder County Salmonella outbreak in Utah has sickened at least 21 people, according to the Bear River Health Department (BRHD). There is no information about the ages of the patients, illness onset dates, or whether or not anyone has been hospitalized. The press release just states, “BRHD is actively investigating the … Read more
The FDA sent Everything Sprouts a warning letter in 2025, about a year before the company’s alfalfa sprouts and alfalfa sprouts products caused a Salmonella and E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 55 people in 15 states. The letter stated that their mung bean, soybean, and green sprouts products were considered adulterated. Alfalfa … Read more