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.
Prime Line guanciale (dry cured pork jowl) and Ferrarini USA guanciale are being recalled for possible Listeria contamination. These products were sold under the Prime Line name and also the Ferrarini USA brand. There have been no confirmed reports of illness received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. … Read more
Fi Dog Supplements are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. There is no mention in the notice whether or not any illnesses, pet or human, have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Fi of New York, New York. Both pets and people can be infected … Read more
Created Fresh Cranberry Chicken Salad Wedge Sandwich is being recalled because it contains eggs, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is sensitive to or allergic to egg could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No reactions have been reported … Read more
Made Fresh salads and cream cheese are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. These salads are ready to eat. The recalling firm is Made Fresh Salads of Bay Shore, New York. These salads … Read more
Foods Alive Moringa Leaf Powder is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Foods Alive of Angola, Indiana. This product was sold nationally at the retail level, and was also sold online, including but … Read more
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