Yetonamr Pull String Teething Toys are being recalled because they pose a choking hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is aware of 32 choking incidents. The recalling firm is Longyan Xinluo District Guiheng E-Commerce Co. Ltd., doing business as Longyanguiheng, of China. This toy was manufactured in China. The recalled toy violates the mandatory standard for toys because the silicone strings are smaller than permitted. They can reach the back of the throat and become lodged, posing a risk of respiratory distress, serious choking hazard, and death. About 6,000 of these toys were sold in the United States. The recalled product is the Yetonamr Pull String Teething Toy. The toy is an off-white disc shape with either a red ball or blue ball in the middle and six long … [Read more...]
ByHeart Botulism Outbreak Strain Found In Whole Milk Powder
The ByHeart botulism outbreak strain has been found in a sample of organic whole milk powder used to make the infant formula, according to the FDA. The outbreak strain was also found in a closed product sample of the formula obtained by the FDA. The outbreak strain is Type A. The case count has not changed since December 15, 2025. The case count by state is: Arizona (5), California (12), Idaho (2), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (2), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (3), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (4), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (8), Virginia (1), Washington (2), and Wisconsin (1). The infants range in age from 16 to 264 days. Illness onset dates range from December 24, 2023 to December 1, 2025. All of the infants were treated … [Read more...]
FDA Weighs In On Live It Up Super Greens Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the Live It Up Super Greens Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 45 people in 21 states. The dietary supplement has been recalled. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Iowa (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Missouri (1), Nebraska (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Utah (1), Washington (1), Massachusetts (1), New York (2), South Carolina (2), Vermont (2), Minnesota (3), Ohio (3), Illinois (4), Kentucky (4), and Wisconsin (11). Illness onset dates range from August 22, 2025 to December 30, 2025. Twelve people have been hospitalized. The company recalled its Live It Up Super Greens supplement and Live It Up Super Greens Wild Berry flavor supplement, in both pouch and stick forms, on January 15, 2026. The FDA is … [Read more...]
Live It Up Super Greens Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 45
A Live It Up Super Greens Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 45 people in 21 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The company told the FDA today that they would initiate a voluntary recall, but that has not been announced. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Iowa (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Missouri (1), Nebraska (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Utah (1), Washington (1), Massachusetts (1), New York (2), South Carolina (2), Vermont (2), Minnesota (3), Ohio (3), Illinois (4), Kentucky (4), and Wisconsin (11). Illness onset dates range from August 22, 2025 to December 30, 2025. The patient age range is from 16 to 81 years. Of the 41 people who gave information to public health officials, 12 have … [Read more...]
Top 10 Foodborne Illness Outbreaks of 2025
These are the top 10 foodborne illness outbreaks of 2025. It was a busy year, with illnesses caused by everything from frozen foods to cucumbers. But eggs were the biggest culprit in 2025, causing three of the 10 outbreaks and sickening at least 302 people. Salmonella caused six of the 10 outbreaks. Some of these outbreaks were deadly. Number 10: Sweet Cream Pastries Salmonella These mini pastries sickened at least 18 people with Salmonella infections in seven states. The imported sweets sickened people in the states of California, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The FDA added the manufacturer to the list of Import Alerts so the pastries could be detained without inspection. Number 9: Metabolic Meals Salmonella The ninth largest … [Read more...]
Deadly August Egg Salmonella Outbreak Number One of 2025
The deadly August Egg Company Salmonella outbreak was the number one outbreak of 2025 with at least 134 people sick in 10 states, 38 hospitalized, and one death. The outbreak was a announced on June 6, 2025 and was declared over on July 10, 2025. The case count by state is: Arizona (8), California (109), Colorado (2), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Nebraska (2), New Jersey (2), Nevada (4), Utah (1), and Washington (4). The patient age range is from 1 to 90 years. Illness onset dates ranged from February 24, 2025 to June 6, 2025. Of the 112 people who gave information about their illness to public health investigators, 38 were hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 34%, which is much higher than the typical rate of 20% for a Salmonella outbreak. The person who died lived in … [Read more...]
Number 2 Outbreak of 2025: Country Eggs Salmonella
The number 2 outbreak of 2025 was the Country Eggs Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that sickened at least 105 people in 14 states. The outbreak was announced on August 28, 2025, and was declared over on November 20, 2025. The case count by state was: Arizona (1), California (82), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (1), Minnesota (4), North Carolina (2), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1), Nevada (4), New York (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (3). Illness onset dates ranged from January 7, 2025 to August 14, 2025. The patient age range was from 1 to 91 years. Of the 82 people who gave information about their health to public officials, 19 were hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 23%, slightly higher than the typical 20% rate for a Salmonella outbreak. State and … [Read more...]
Raw Oysters Salmonella Telelkebir Outbreak Sickens 64
A raw oysters Salmonella Telelkebir outbreak has sickened at least 64 people in 22 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC and FDA do not yet know if there is a common source for these contaminated oysters. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (2), Colorado (3), Connecticut (2), Delaware (2), Florida (3), Georgia (4), Illinois (1), Kentucky (1), Maine (1), Massachusetts (3), Missouri (1), New Jersey (6), New York (7), North Carolina (1), Pennsylvania (10), South Carolina (3), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (1), Maryland (1), Texas (2), and Virginia (6). Illness onset dates range from June 21, 2025 to November 28, 2025. Of 44 people who gave information to public health officials, 20 have been hospitalized, for a … [Read more...]
Top 10 2025 Outbreaks: Number 7 Deadly FreshRealm Listeria
Our top 10 list of 2025 outbreaks continues with number 7: the deadly FreshRealm Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has sickened at least 27 people in 18 states and killed 6. This outbreak investigation has not been updated since October 30, 2025. The case count by state is: California (3), Hawaii (2), Florida (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Louisiana (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), North Carolina (1), Nevada (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (3), South Carolina (1), Texas (3), Utah (1), and Washington (1). There are 17 states listed, not 18 as the CDC is claiming. We don’t know what is causing this discrepancy. The people who died lived in Hawaii, Oregon, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, and Utah. One pregnancy-associated illness caused a fetal loss. Many products have been … [Read more...]
Campylobacter Outbreak Associated With Horning Farms in NY
A press release from the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) states that a Campylobacter outbreak is associated with raw milk from Horning Family Farms in Jefferson County. That farm is located at 29415 Fults Road in Evan Mills, New York. On December 15, 2025, the New York State Department of Health reported two illnesses with possible associations to this raw milk. The press release did not state the ages of those patients, whether or not they have been hospitalized, or illness onset dates. In response to the illness report, an inspector from AGM collected milk from the farm. It tested positive for Campylobacter jejuni. On December 19, 2025, the producer was notified of a preliminary positive test result. On December 22, 2025, testing confirmed the presence of … [Read more...]
