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...]
Olympia Provisions Holiday Kielbasa Recalled For Metal
Olympia Provisions Holiday Kielbasa is being recalled for possible foreign material contamination in the form of metal pieces. This poses a tooth injury, mouth injury, and GI tract injury hazard. About 1930 pounds of this ready to eat sausage are included in this recall. The kielbasa was produced on October 14, 2025. The recalled item is 16 ounce vacuum sealed plastic packages containing one fully cooked Olympia Provisions Uncured Holiday Kielbasa with the best if used by date 02/19/26 that is stamped on the side of the label. The product has the establishment number EST. 39928 printed inside the USDA mark of inspection. It was shipped to retail locations in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It was also available nationwide through online direct to consumer sales. … [Read more...]
Tokyo Stop Teriyaki E. coli Outbreak in Bellevue, WA Sickens 5
A Tokyo Stop Teriyaki E. coli outbreak in Bellevue, Washington has sickened at least five people, according to King County Public Health. Four of those patients have been hospitalized. That establishment is located at 1504 145th Place SouthEast in Bellevue. The meal date range is from November 24, 2025 to November 26, 2025. Illness onset dates are from November 26, 2025 to December 1, 2025. The investigation is ongoing. Patient isolates that were tested using whole genome sequencing were found to be very similar genetically, which means that it is likely they got sick from eating contaminated food from that restaurant. There is one more person in King County whose illness matches the other five cases, but that person did not eat food from Tokyo Stop Teriyaki. This illness may … [Read more...]
Pillsbury Pizza Pops Recalled For E. coli O26 in Canada
Pillsbury Pizza Pops are being recalled for E. coli O26 contamination in Canada. These products are linked to an E. coli O26 outbreak that has sickened at least 20 people in five provinces. These products were sold nationally at the retail level in Canada. You can see more pictures of the recalled products at the CFIA web site. They are all Pillsbury brand. The recalled products include Pizza Pops Pepperoni & Bacon that are packaged in a 2.85 kilogram box. Each box holds 30 pizza snacks. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 0 69052 12961 9. The better if used by dates are 09JN2026WN and 10JN2026WN. Also recalled is Pizza Pops Supremo Extreme Pepperoni + Bacon that are packaged in a 3 kilogram box. Each box contains 30 pizza snacks. The UPC number for this … [Read more...]
HEB Higher Harvest Dairy Free Yogurt Recalled For Almonds
Higher Harvest Dairy Free Coconut Yogurt in one flavor, strawberry flavor, is being recalled because it may contain almonds, or tree nuts, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. 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 PlantBased Innovations of Leominster, Massachusetts. The recalled product was sold at HEB stores. It is Hidden Harvest Dairy Free Coconut Yogurt, strawberry flavor that is packaged in 5.3 ounce plastic yogurt cups with foil lids. The best by date of January 2, 2026 is printed on the bottom of the cup. The recall was … [Read more...]
Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Recalled For Cesium-137
Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro shrimp are being recalled for possible Cesium-137 contamination. The shrimp were prepared, packaged, or held under insanitary conditions that contributed to the contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Direct Source Seafood LLC, Bellevue, Washington. The shrimp was imported from Indonesia. Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. Traces of the compound are widespread and can be present in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination. The primary area of concern following longer term, repeated low dose exposure is an elevated risk of cancer from damage to DNA … [Read more...]
Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas Recalled For Undeclared Soy
Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas is being recalled because it contains soy, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not listed on the label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to soy who eats this product could have a serious reaction. 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 A. S. K. Foods of Palmyra, Pennsylvania. The recalled product was sold only at Publix stores in the state of Florida. The recalled item is Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas that is packaged in a plastic tray where the top label is correctly labeled, but the bottom label has Cavatappi Pasta as the first ingredient and has a code on the lid of “5387-4," “5387-5,” or “5387-6." The recalled … [Read more...]
Charlevoix Mild Cheddar Cheese Recalled For Possible Listeria
Charlevoix Mild Cheddar Cheese is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Boss Dairy Farms. The cheese was sold at the retail level in the state of Michigan only. The recalled product is Charlevoix Mild Cheddar Cheese that is packaged in 8 ounce plastic containers. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 850056642057. It is marked on the back with the lot number 13220025 and has the best by date of 10/20/26. The recall was triggered when the company conducted routine tests and found the pathogen in one 8 ounce block of the mild cheddar cheese. If you purchased this cheese, do not eat it, even if you are going to … [Read more...]
Inspiredgo Products Recalled For Possible Listeria Monocytogenes
Inspiredgo Products, including snacks, salads, and bowls, are being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Sliced FC, a division of Star Produce Ltd. These items were sold online and were also sold at the retail level in the province of Alberta. You can see more pictures of the recalled products at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency web site. The recalled items are all inspiredgo brand. They include Bento Noodle Bowl with no UPC number and codes 49 C5; 49 C6; and 49 C7, Greek Mezze Salad with no UPC number and codes 49 C5; 49 C6; and 49 C7, and Dill Chickpea Salad with no UPC number and codes 49 C5; 49 C6; and 49 C7. Also recalled is … [Read more...]
Thit Ghe Frozen Crab Meat Recalled in Canada For Salmonella
Thit Ghe Frozen Crab Meat is being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Transhing Investment Inc. This product was sold at restaurants, hotels, and institutions in the province of Quebec. No picture of the recalled product was provided in the notice. The recalled item is Thit Ghe Frozen Crab Meat that is packaged in 400 gram containers. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 8 934966 034910. The lot number for the crab meat is VN557IV276, and the best before date is 2027JN18 (June 18, 2027). If you purchased this product, do not eat it, or sell or serve it to others, even if you … [Read more...]
