We continue the top 10 outbreaks of 2025 with number 3: the Bedner cucumbers Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 69 people in 21 states. The cucumbers were recalled, and many secondary recalls of foods made with those cucumbers were also issued. The patient case count per state was: Alabama (1), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (7), Georgia (10), Illinois (5), Indiana (1), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (1), Michigan (2), Mississippi (1), North Carolina (4), New Jersey (3), New York (4), Ohio (6), Pennsylvania (7), South Carolina (6), Tennessee (1), and Virginia (3). Illnesses started on dates ranging from April 2, 2025 to May 29, 2025. The patient age range was from 1 to 89 years. Twenty-two people were hospitalized. Epidemiologic, traceback, … [Read more...]
Almond Despair Chocolate Bar Recalled For Undeclared Almonds
Almond Despair Chocolate Bar is being recalled because it contains almonds, or tree nuts, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not listed on the product label as required by law, even though "almonds" appears in the product name. The label incorrectly states that the bar contains macadamia nuts. Anyone who is allergic to almonds could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Willy Pete's Chocolate Compoany of Harwinton, Connecticut. The recalled product was sold at these stores: Curioporium, located at 168 Center Street, Suite 101, in Southington, Connecticut Puckerbutt Pepper Company, located at 1376 Broadcloth Street, … [Read more...]
Gregory’s Foods Big Bag of Cookies Recalled For Peanuts
Gregory's Foods Big Bag of Cookies; White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough is being recalled because some of the bags may contain peanuts, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by law. Anyone who is sensitive to or allergic to peanuts could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Gregory's Foods of Eagan, Minnesota. The recalled product is Gregory's Foods Bag Full of Cookies that contain White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough. The problem is that some of the bags may contain Frozen Monster Cookie dough, which contains peanuts. The product is in a … [Read more...]
Troemner Farm Pfeffernusse Cookies Recalled For Allergens
Troemner Farm Pfeffernusse Cookies are being recalled because they may contain milk, wheat, and soy, three of the nine main food allergens, that are not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients, as well as anyone who is lactose intolerant or has celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Troemner Farm of Atlantic Mine, Michigan. The recalled item is Troemner Farm Pfeffernusse Cookies that are packaged in 6 ounce and 12 ounce containers. They were distributed in retail stores in Hancock and Calumet, Michigan. The product can be identified by the … [Read more...]
Number 4 Outbreak of 2025: Vega Farms Eggs Salmonella
The number four outbreak of 2025 is the Vega Farms Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 63 people in California as of December 5, 2025. Thirteen people have been hospitalized because they are so sick. The outbreak has not been updated since then. The California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Food and Agriculture are working together to investigate this outbreak. After identifying the supplier of the eggs, both agencies conducted an inspection of Vega Farms. Multiple environmental and egg samples tested positive for Salmonella. Whole genome sequencing showed that the Salmonella in at least one sample matched the strain found in patient isolates. The eggs were sold to restaurants, grocery stores, co-ops, and farmers markets in Northern … [Read more...]
Fran’s Pure Bar Almondmilk Chocolate Recalled For Hazelnuts
Fran's Pure Bar Almondmilk Chocolate is being recalled because it contains hazelnuts, or tree nuts, that are not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to hazelnuts could have a serious reaction if they eat this item. There has been a report of one allergic reaction related to the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Fran's Chocolates Ltd. of Seattle, Washington. There are 112 bars of this product included in this recall. They were sold in four Fran's Chocolates stores in Seattle, Washington. The candy was also available for online purchase at the company's web site between October 9, 2025 and December 15, 2025. The recalled product is Fran's Pure Bar Almondmilk Chocolate 46% Madagascar Plant-Based candy bar. It is in a 1.1 … [Read more...]
Lorraine Quiche La Madeleine Recalled For Lack of Inspection
Lorraine Quiche La Madeleine containing pork is being recalled for lack of inspection. The quiche was not presented for import reinspection into the United States. The quiche was made in Canada. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Maître Saladier Inc. of Quebec, Canada. About 6000 pounds of this product are included in this recall. The quiche was produced on April 9, 2025 and April 17, 2025. The recalled product is 19.8 pound cardboard boxes containing "Lorraine Quiche (with pork) La Madeleine." The quiche is in metal trays wrapped in plastic. These quiches do not have a USDA mark of inspection. They do have expiration dates of April 8, 2028 and April 16, 2028. They were shipped to … [Read more...]
Number 5 Outbreak of 2025: ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism
The number 5 outbreak of 2025 is the Byheart infant formula botulism outbreak that is still ongoing. There are at least 51 infants in 19 states who have been sickened in this outbreak; all have been hospitalized. The case count by state is: Arizona (5), California (12), Idaho (2), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (2), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (3), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (4), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (8), Virginia (1), Washington (2), and Wisconsin (1). The infants range in age from 16 to 264 days. Illness onset dates range from December 24, 2023 to December 1, 2025. All of the infants were treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection developed by the California Department of Health. The FDA … [Read more...]
Atwater’s Cookie Tins Recalled For Pecans, Walnuts, Almonds
Atwater's Cookie Tins are being recalled because the cookies were made with pecans, walnuts, and almonds that are not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to those tree nuts could have a serious reaction if they eat these cookies. No allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Atwater's of Baltimore, Maryland. There are 197 cookie tins included in this recall. They were distributed from December 13, 2025 through December 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Towson, and Catonsville in Maryland at the retail level. The tins were also gifted to three wholesalers. The recalled product is Atwater's Cookie Tins that are packaged in a metal tin with a red and white plaid … [Read more...]
Outbreak #6 of 2025: Deadly Lyons and Sysco Frozen Shakes
The top 10 outbreaks of 2025 continues with number six: the deadly Lyons and Sysco frozen shakes Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that sickened 42 people in 21 states and killed 14. Forty one people were hospitalized. The outbreak was declared over on May 16, 2025. The case count by state was: Alabama (1), California (4), Colorado (1), Connecticut (2), Florida (2), Illinois (5), Indiana (3), Maryland (1), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), Nevada (1), New York (3), North Carolina (2), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (2), Texas (6), Washington (1), and West Virginia (1). The patient age range was from 43 to 101 years. Illness onset dates ranged from August 17, 2018 to March 13, 2025. A total of 14 deaths were reported. Those patients lived in ten states: … [Read more...]
