There is a new cyclospora outbreak on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Table. There are nine outbreaks on the table; six of those outbreak have been solved. Three of the outbreaks have ended, but the investigations into all of them are ongoing. For the new cyclospora outbreak, there are two people who are sick. The source has not been identified. The FDA has initiated traceback. For the infant botulism outbreak linked to Nara Organic Infant Formula, three infants are sick. They live in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection that was developed by the California Department of Health. The infants ranged in age from 86 days to 153 days when they got sick. For the Salmonella … [Read more...]
Clover Hill Dairy Cheese Matches Listeria Outbreak Strain
Clover Hill Dairy cheese samples match the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes, according to the FDA. There are nine people sick in this outbreak; eight have been hospitalized and one person has died. The case count by state is: Maryland (3), New York (3), and Virginia (3). Specimen collection dates range from March 6, 2023 to May 10, 2026. Eight of the nine patients have been hospitalized, and one person, who lived in Maryland, has died. The patient age range is from 16 to 81 years old. Clover Hill Dairy has agreed to expand its recall to include all cheese products that were made at their facility. That includes soft cheese such as requesón and ricotta, and harder cheeses, such as cheddar and Colby. In addition to the Clover Hill recall, Nelson & Isa Lacteos recalled … [Read more...]
FDA On Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula botulism outbreak. At least three infants in three states have been sickened. The case count by state is: California (1), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates range from April through May 2026. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection that was developed by the California Department of Health. The infants ranged in age from 86 days to 153 days when they got sick. The California Department of Public Health Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program reported three toxin type A infections among infants who consumed the formula. All three of the babies consumed the recalled formula. This product was sold at Target stores … [Read more...]
Nara Organics Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Sickens 3 Babies
A Nara Organics infant formula botulism outbreak has sickened at least three babies, according to the CDC. The powdered formula has been recalled. The case count by state is: California (1), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates range from April through May 2026. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection that was developed by the California Department of Health. The infants ranged in age from 86 days to 153 days when they got sick. State and local public health officials interviewed the caregivers about the foods the babies were fed in the month before they got sick. All reported feeding them Nara Organics infant formula. Federal and state public health officials are collecting and testing … [Read more...]
New Salmonella Outbreak on FDA CORE Investigation Table
There is a new Salmonella outbreak on the FDA's CORE Investigation Outbreak Table, bringing the number of outbreaks to seven. Of those seven outbreaks, five have been solved. The new Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak has sickened at least 62 people and has not been solved. The FDA has initiated traceback. For the deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that is linked to requesón/soft ricotta cheeses, there are nine people sick. Eight of those patients have been hospitalized, and one person, who lived in Maryland, has died. The case count is: Maryland (3), New York (3), and Virginia (3). Illness onset dates range from March 6, 2023 to May 10, 2026. The patient age range is from 16 to 81 years old. Two recalls, one for Clover Hill Dairy cheese, and one for Nelson & Isa Lacteos … [Read more...]
FDA Weighs In On Deadly Clover Hill Ricotta Listeria Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the deadly Clover Hill ricotta Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has now sickened at least nine people in three states. That outbreak has grown by one more patient, who lives in New York. Two brands of soft ricotta, or requesón, cheese have been recalled. The case count by state is: Maryland (3), New York (3), and Virginia (3). The dates that patient isolates were collected range from March 6, 2023 to May 10, 2026. The newly added patient lives in New York. Eight of the nine patients have been hospitalized. One person, who lived in Maryland, has died. The patient age range is from 16 to 81 years old. Eight people were interviewed by officials about what they ate in the days and weeks before they got sick. Of those eight people, six ate cheese. Two … [Read more...]
Deadly Clover Hill Requesón Listeria Outbreak Sickens Nine
The deadly Clover Hill requesón Listeria monocytogenes outbreak case count has risen to nine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That is an increase of one more patient since the first notice of the outbreak was issued on June 4, 2026. Two recalls of soft ricotta or requesón cheese have been issued. The case count by state is: Maryland (3), New York (3), and Virginia (3). Illness onset dates range from March 6, 2023 to May 10, 2026. The newly added patient lives in New York. Eight of the nine patients have been hospitalized, and one person, who lived in Maryland, has died. The patient age range is from 16 to 81 years old. Eight people were interviewed by public health officials about what they ate before they got sick. Of eight people interviewed, … [Read more...]
Broome County Jail Had Food Safety Violations Before Outbreak
The Broome County Jail kitchen had food safety violations before the Salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 300 inmates occurred, according to news reports. Ten inmates were hospitalized, but eight of them have been released. The rest recovered without medical attention. Allegedly it was the chicken salad that was the source of the pathogen; it did test positive for Salmonella. Olivia Catalino, director of public health, said in a statement, "Our team observed numerous instances of potentially hazardous food that were improperly refrigerated. Another critical violation was noted when food was never temperature checked. The worker was then observed handling the cooked chicken with bare hands. Another violation while transferring it to the container." In addition, milk was left … [Read more...]
El Ranchero Salmonella and Campylobacter Outbreak in NC
An El Ranchero Salmonella and Campylobacter outbreak in North Carolina has sickened at least six people, according to a press release from the Toe River Health District (TRHD), which is located in Ledger, North Carolina. Four people who live in Mitchell county and two who live in Vancey county have been diagnosed with Salmonella infections. Some of these people have also been diagnosed with Campylobacter infections. The health department states that they have been in contact with all of these patients, and will not share any more information about them. That means we will not know the patient age range, or whether or not anyone has been hospitalized. Apparently illnesses started on or after May 18, 2026. That restaurant is located at 2o3 Locust Street in Spruce Pine. Public … [Read more...]
FDA Adds Info To The Clover Hill Dairy Ricotta Listeria Outbreak
The FDA is adding information to the Clover Hill Dairy ricotta Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. This outbreak has sickened at least eight people in three states, hospitalized seven, and killed one person who lived in Maryland. The cheese is called requesón cheese. The case count by state is: Maryland (3), New York (2), and Virginia (3). Sick people’s samples were collected on dates ranging from March 6, 2023 to May 9, 2026. Of eight people who gave information to public health officials, seven were hospitalized. The age range is from 16 to 81 years. On May 13, 2026, the Suffolk County Health Department notified the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets of two related Listeria illnesses from the same family who had bought food from a retailer in Brentwood, New … [Read more...]
