A deadly Grimmway Farms carrots E. coli O121:H9 outbreak has sickened at least 39 people, hospitalized 15, and killed one person, according to the CDC. The organic carrots have been recalled. The case count by state is: Arkansas (1), California (3), Colorado (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (5), Missouri (1), New Jersey (2), New York (5), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), South Carolina (2), Texas (1), Virginia (1), Washington (8), and Wyoming (1). Illness onset dates range from September 6, 2024 to October 28, 2024. The patient age range is from 1 to 75 years. The person who died lived in California. Of the 27 people who were interviewed by public health officials, 26, or 96%, reported eating carrots, which is higher than the 63% of … [Read more...]
Deadly Diamond Shruumz Outbreak Ends With 180 Sick
The deadly Diamond Shruumz outbreak ends with 180 sick in 34 states and 73 patients hospitalized, according to the FDA. The outbreak investigation has ended and the agency is now working on post-incident actions and activities. Three deaths are potentially associated with this outbreak. The cause of these illnesses is still not known. The case count by state is: Alabama (8), Arizona (13), California (3), Colorado (1), Florida (6), Georgia (21), Idaho (4), Indiana (8), Iowa (6), Illinois (2), Kansas (5), Kentucky (11), Maryland (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (3), Missouri (1), Montana (3), Nevada (2), New Jersey (3), New York (2), North Carolina (12), North Dakota (3), Ohio (6), Oklahoma (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (12), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (9), Texas … [Read more...]
Red Cow Burgers E. coli O157 Outbreak in Minnesota Sickens 10
A Red Cow burgers E. coli O157 outbreak in Minnesota has sickened at least 10 people, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Patients ate burgers at multiple locations of the Red Cow restaurant, which is a chain with locations in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Olmstead counties. One more patient ate at the Hen House Eatery in Minneapolis, which received the same ground beef products suspected in this outbreak. The ground beef in question was distributed to other restaurants in the area, so more cases could be identified. Public health officials are urging anyone who ate a hamburger, especially if it was undercooked, at table service restaurants in the Twin Cities since October 31, 2024 and then developed diarrhea, particularly bloody diarrhea, in the next seven days, to see a … [Read more...]
Cyclospora Outbreaks Were Solved on New FDA CORE Table
The Cyclospora Outbreaks were solved on the new FDA CORE Outbreak Investigations Table, but no corporations were named as being responsible for those products. In addition, a new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak was added to the Table. There are eight outbreaks on the Table; two have been solved. The new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has sickened at least 18 people. The FDA has initiated traceback, but has not collected or tested samples, or inspected any facilities. For the E. coli O121:H19 outbreak in a not yet identified food, there are 37 patients, an increase of four more patients since the last update. The FDA has conducted traceback but has performed no other activities. For the E. coli O26:H11 outbreak, at least nine people are sick. No recall has been initiated, but traceback has … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Unsalted Butter Recalled For Undeclared Milk
Kirkland Signature unsalted butter is being recalled because it contains milk one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is lactose intolerant or who is allergic to milk could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. 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 allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest of Littlefield, Texas. This product was sold in Texas through Costco stores. The butter was made with cream, but may be missing the "Contains Milk" … [Read more...]
Aunt Millie’s Bakehouse Breads Recalled For Undeclared Sesame
Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Breads and Buns are being recalled because they may contain sesame, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the package label. Anyone who is allergic to or sensitive to sesame could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Perfection Bakeries of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The recalled products were sold in the states of Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and … [Read more...]
Del Monte Pineapple and Apple Salad Recalled For Nuts
Del Monte Pineapple and Apple Salad is being recalled because it may contain walnuts, or tree nuts, that are not declared on the product label as required by law. Anyone who is allergic to walnuts coulda have a serious reaction if they eat this product. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illness have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Del Monte Fresh Produce of Jesus, Maryland. The recalled product is Del Monte Pineapple and Apple Salad that is packaged in a container that holds four 6.5 ounce salads each. This is a refrigerated product. The Lot Code that is stamped on the product label is … [Read more...]
Bowl & Basket Onion Soup Mix Recalled For Undeclared Egg
Bowl & Basket Onion Soup Mix is being recalled because it may contain egg, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to or sensitive to egg 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 Glister-Mary Lee of Perryville, Missouri. The recalled product was distributed to Wakefern distribution centers in Elizabeth, New Jersey. A customer compliant triggered this recall. The problem was mispackaging. The recall is for two lots of the soup mix. The recalled product is Bowl & Basket Onion Soup Mix that is packaged in 2 ounce cartons. The best by … [Read more...]
Westby Cheese Curds Recalled For Generic E. coli
Westby Cheese Curds are being voluntarily recalled for possible generic E. coli contamination. Because this notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Westby Cooperative Creamery of Westby, Wisconsin. Generic E. coli is non-pathogenic and will not necessarily make you seriously ill, but it can indicate fecal contamination and the presence of potentially more harmful pathogens. These products were sold in the state of Wisconsin. The recalled products include Westby Cheese Curds that are packaged in 12 ounce (340 gram) bags or in 10 pound bulk boxes. The curds are white, … [Read more...]
Norovirus Outbreak Associated with McDonald’s in Kirkland, WA
A norovirus outbreak associated with McDonald's in Kirkland, Washington has sickened three people, according to King County Public Health. That restaurant is located at 8515 124th Avenue NorthEast Avenue in Kirkland. The outbreak appears to be over and the investigation is complete. The date that patients ate at that McDonald's restaurant ranged from October 23 to October 26, 2024. The illness onset date range is from October 25, 2024 to October 26, 2024. The current inspection rating for the restaurant is good. The three patients did not know each other. Two of the three patients tested positive for the virus. During the interviews with the sick people, the only thing they had in common was eating food from that McDonald's location. Public health officials did not identify any … [Read more...]
