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.
Lucky Hook Farm pasteurized goat milk is being recalled in Washington state because there are no records showing that the milk has been properly pasteurized, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Inadequate pasteurization could mean that the milk is contaminated with pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes. No reports of … Read more
A possible E. coli outbreak at Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo, California has been reported by the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Health. Five people have been diagnosed with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections. The suspected exposure period is October 16, 2026 through October 26, 2026. The notice did not … Read more
HEB Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit is being recalled because it may contain soy and almonds (tree nuts) that are not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to or sensitive to those ingredients could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been … Read more
The FDA is warning consumers not to feed their pets two lots of Darwin’s Natural Chicken Cat Food because of possible Salmonella contamination. These samples were collected and tested positive after a consumer complained about two cats that developed illness after eating this product. One cat was hospitalized. The cats recovered after they stopped eating … Read more
Haifa Cold Smoked Sprats are being recalled for a possible botulism risk. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is D&M Smoked Fish doing business as Haifa Smoked Fish of Queens, New York. The FDA put out a food safety warning … Read more
A possible E. coli outbreak at Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen, Illinois is being reported by the Will County Health Department. There are five lab confirmed cases of STEC (Shiga toxin-producing E. coli) that may be connected to visits to the farm. Sean Conners, Director of Environmental Health at the Will County Health Department, … Read more
The FDA is warning the public not to consume Haifa Cold Smoked Sprats because of the risk of botulism. During an inspection, the FDA found that the product was produced without food safety controls to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum and toxin formation. The agency recommended a recall. The firm declined at first, but … Read more
Imperio beef jerky is being recalled for lack of inspection. The products are labeled with another facility’s mark of inspection and are misbranded. Food that is not inspected may contain undeclared allergens, contaminants, or pathogens that can make you sick. No confirmed reports of illness or injury have been received to date in connection with … Read more
Gardeners Basics Broccoli Sprouting Seeds are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company as of October 6, 2026 in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah. The recalled product is Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds that … Read more
WinCo Foods Hoagie Rolls are being recalled because they may contain sesame, 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 sesame could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to the … Read more