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.
Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheese is being recalled for E. coli O26:H11 contamination. There is an outbreak linked to this cheese that has sickened at least 13 people in nine states, more than half of them children. The recalling firm is Sierra Nevada Cheese Company of Willows, California. The case count by state is: … Read more
Deano’s Pear and Pecorino Ravioli is being recalled for undeclared lobster. Anyone who is allergic to lobster, or shellfish, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Deano’s’ Pasta of Somerville, … Read more
Lior ground cinnamon is being recalled for high levels of lead. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Galil Importing Corporation of Hauppauge, New York. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposures to very low levels … Read more
A Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheese E. coli outbreak has sickened at least 13 people in nine states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than half of the people in this outbreak are children ages five and younger. The case count by state is: California (3), Colorado (1), Georgia … Read more
Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini is being recalled for the alleged presence of a pest contaminant in the jars. A video on social media shows the contaminant in a jar, and the company is in contact with that consumer. They are investigating and have issued a voluntary recall. No reports of injury or illness have been … Read more
Members of Congress want answers from the USDA about that agency ending cyclospora research, in light of the huge outbreaks of that pathogen this summer. U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) along with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), … Read more
Miyoko’s Creamery is recalling their butter made from plants over potential E. coli contamination. This product was sold at Raley’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, and was also sold at Wegmans. On Miyoko’s web site, the recall is not mentioned and the Store Finder page is blank. None of the recall notices mentions whether or not any … Read more
Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills are being recalled because they pose a shock hazard. The grounding wire for the grill’s heating element can disconnect, therefore losing fault protection. No injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Char-Broil LLC of Columbus, Georgia. The grills were … Read more
The Evergreen Fresh broccoli sprouts Salmonella outbreak has grown to include 32 people in six states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That is an increase of 10 more patients and two more states since the initial announcement of the outbreak on September 9, 2026. The case count by state is: … Read more
A Woods Hill Table Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 10 people in Concord, Massachusetts, according to news reports. There is no information about this outbreak on the Massachusetts or county health department web sites. The restaurant closed its doors for six days, from September 16 to September 22, 2026. Public Health Director Melanie Dineen … Read more