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.
Archibald Nuit Blanche White IPA is being recalled in Canada for foreign material contamination in the form of metal pieces. This poses a choking, tooth injury, mouth injury, and GI tract injury hazard. The recall notice did not state whether or not any injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with … Read more
Shein baby rattles and teethers are being recalled for a choking hazard. The product violates the mandatory small parts ban. The rattle and teether are intended for children under the age of three. The knobs on the products can detach, posing a deadly choking hazard. No injuries have been reported to the company to date … Read more
One death in Brookshire Farms E. coli outbreak in California has been reported, according to news sources. There is nothing on the San Luis Obispo Health Department about this tragedy. And we do not know if the person who died was a child or an adult. The farm offered a pumpkin patch for people to … Read more
Virginia extends closure of Little Wicomico River in relation to the multistate Salmonella Telekibir outbreak linked to raw oysters harvested from that body of water. An emergency shellfish harvesting closure was announced when the outbreak was discovered in October 2026. That temporary closure was to extend to November 7, 2026. In that outbreak, there are … Read more
The Everything Sprouts E. coli and Salmonella outbreak has ended with 77 people sick in 16 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That is an increase of one more patient since the last update was issued on October 1, 2026; the new patent lives in Minnesota. There were three strains … Read more
Family Farmstead raw Cheddar cheese is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. On October 15, 2026, the company recalled some of their raw Cheddar products for possible contamination with E.coli … Read more
Squishy Dumpling Toys are being recalled because they contain water beads that pose a serious ingestion hazard. The beads inside the toys expand larger than permitted, which can cause choking and intestinal obstruction hazards in a child’s body. This can cause severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration, and a risk of death. No injuries have been reported … Read more
T&T Organic Roasted Black Soybeans are being recalled in Canada because they may contain milk, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who s allergic to milk proteins, as well as anyone with lactose intolerance, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. … Read more
Fresh To You Sausage Biscuit Sandwiches 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 the product. The recalling firm si Fresh & Ready Foods of Renton, Washington. This recall is in connection with a recall issued … Read more
Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang, or seasoned soybean paste, is being recalled in Canada bemused it contains sesame seeds, one of the major food allergens in that country. Anyone who is allergic to sesame could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection … Read more