Linda Larsen 
The FDA Core Outbreak Table has seventeen investigations listed; six of them have ended. There is one new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that is unsolved. The new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least 11 people. The FDA has initiated traceback. The E. coli O26:H11 outbreak linked to Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheese is unchanged. … Read more
The Salmonella jalapeño outbreak has ended with 488 people sick in 34 states with 65 hospitalized, according to the CDC. That is an increase of two more states, 57 more patients, and eight more hospitalizations since the last update. There were many recalls of jalapeño peppers and products made with them. The new states are … Read more
Starfish Seafood Cold Smoked Trio, which is made from salmon, halibut and trout, is being recalled by the New York State Agriculture Commission for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Krasnyi Oktyabr USA of Brooklyn, New York. The … Read more
The Everything Sprouts outbreak has now sickened at least 76 people in 16 states, according to the CDC. There are three pathogens making people sick in this outbreak: E. coli O26:H11, E. coli O103:H25, and E. coli O168:H8 along with Salmonella Agona. That is an increase of 21 more patients and one more state since the last update … Read more
Big Brook Farm raw milk may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The government is warning consumers not to consume it. That farm is located at 6063 Weaver Road in Lee Center, in Oneida County, New York. No illnesses have been reported to officials to … Read more
The Bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine recall for possible Listeria monocytogenes is being expanded to include all lot codes. The original recall was issued by the company on September 15, 2026. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Gias Foods of … Read more
Summerhill Market raspberries and products made with raspberries are being recalled in Canada for possible norovirus contamination. The recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during an investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. But there have not been any illnesses reported that are associated with the consumption of these specific products. The recalling … Read more
Pull & Chew Montessori Teething Toys are being recalled for posing a risk of choking. The toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the silicone strings on the product are smaller and longer than permitted. The strings can reach the back of the throat and become lodged, posing a risk of respiratory distress … Read more
A consent decree against Gold Star Distribution for holding food in insanitary conditions has been issued by the FDA and the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. The company distributed FDA regulated products including food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. The FDA observed persistent insanitary conditions, including severe rodent and pest infestations that … Read more
Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew in two varieties is being recalled for lack of inspection. These items were imported from the Republic of Korea without the benefit of import reinspection into the United States. There have been no reports of illness or injuries received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of … Read more