Poivre des Îles brand Salad + Seasoning is being recalled in Canada for the presence of insects. Some insects can carry diseases, and some people are allergic to them. In Canada, all foods are allowed to have a certain small percentage of insects in the product. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Poivre des Îles. This product was sold at the retail level in the provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. No pictures of the recalled product were provided in the recall notice. The recalled item is Poivre des Îles brand Salad + Seasoning that is sold in 28 gram containers. The type of container was not mentioned in the notice. … [Read more...]
E. coli O157:H7 Found in Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese
E. coli O157:H7 found in Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese, according to the CDC. That cheese is linked to an outbreak that has sickened at least nine people in three states. Raw Farm recalled the cheese more than two weeks after the outbreak was announced after initially refusing to recall these products. The case count by state is: California (7), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age range is from 1 to 28 years, with the median age of 2. More than half of the patients are under the age of 5. Illness onset dates range from September 1, 2025 to February 20, 2026. Of the eight patients who gave information to public health officials, three have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 37.5%. One person has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. … [Read more...]
Rosabella Moringa Drug Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Grows
The Rosabella moringa drug resistant Salmonella outbreak has grown to include 10 patients in eight states, according to the CDC. That is an increase of three more patients and one more state since the last update was issued on February 13, 2026. The new state is Virginia. The moringa powder capsules were distributed by Ambrosia Brands LLC. The outbreak is over. The case count by state is Arizona (1), Florida (1), Iowa (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (2), Tennessee (1), Virginia (1), and Washington (2). Three people have been hospitalized because they are so sick. Illness onset dates range from September 26, 2025 through January 8, 2026. The patient age range is from 61 to 78 years. Public health officials have interviewed patients about what they ate the week before they got sick. Of … [Read more...]
FDA Adds Info to Raw Farm Raw Cheddar E. coli Outbreak
The FDA has added information to the Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese E. coli outbreak, including where the cheese may have been sold. This outbreak has sickened at least nine people in three states; most of them are children. The FDA has encouraged Raw Farm to recall this cheese, but the owners of the farm have refused. So the FDA is warning people to not eat Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese, both in block form and shredded, that was purchased on or after January 4, 2026. The cheese may have been sold at Sprouts Farmers Market and HEB stores, according to patient reports. There may be other retailers who are selling this cheese. The advisory will be updated as more information becomes available. The case count by state is: California (7), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age … [Read more...]
Salmonella Agbeni Outbreak Linked to Ice At County Fair in IL
A Salmonella Agbeni outbreak linked to ice in a contaminated cooler at the Brown county fair in Illinois in 2024 sickened at least 13 people, according to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). The outbreak was discovered when the Brown county sheriff told the Health Department that many potential jurors who were being screened for a trial had reported being sick with a gastrointestinal illness at the end of the fair. One week later, a lab confirmed case of Salmonella Agbeni was reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health. An investigation found that there were seven lab confirmed and six probable cases of Salmonella Agbeni infection across five Illinois counties. All of the confirmed patients had attended the Brown County fair from July 30 to August 4, … [Read more...]
Raw Milk E. coli Outbreak in Chattanooga, TN Sickens 5 Children
A raw milk E. coli outbreak in Chattanooga, Tennessee has sickened at least 5 children, according to a notice that the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society has posted on Facebook. The dairy that produced the milk has not been named. There are five laboratory confirmed Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections reported as of March 3, 2026. The age range is from 1 to 14 years, with a median age of 7. All report drinking raw milk from the same herd share. Four of the five patients have been hospitalized; three of the children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. Young children are especially vulnerable to Shiga toxins that attack the kidneys. In this outbreak one child required prolonged medical care due to a kidney injury. All of … [Read more...]
Last Two FDA CORE Table Updates Have Lots of Changes
The last two FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table updates have lots of changes, including a closed investigation that identified mangoes as the source of infection. There are currently five active investigations on the Table; four have been solved. The E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that is linked to Raw Farms raw Cheddar cheese has been added to the table. In this outbreak, at least seven people in three states are sick; most of them children. The case count by state is: California (5), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age range is from 1 to 28 years, with the median age of 3. More than half of the patients are under the age of 5. Illness onset dates range from September 1, 2025 to February 13, 2025. Of the 7 patients who gave information to public health officials, 2 have been … [Read more...]
Rep. DeLauro and Caucus: Get Raw Farm Cheese Off Shelves
Rep. DeLauro (D CT-03) and the Food Safety Caucus have a message for the FDA: Get Raw Farm Cheese off shelves now. That cheese is linked to an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that has sickened at least seven people in three states. Raw Farm is the largest producer of raw dairy in the United States. Epidemiological evidence has linked the cheese to the illnesses. State partners are testing the cheese for pathogenic bacteria, but results are not yet available. The FDA can force a recall if a company refuses to voluntarily recall unsafe food. And Raw Farm has refused the FDA's recommendation. The message is, in part, "The FDA recommended that Raw Farm voluntarily remove its raw cheese products from sale after they determined it was the likely source of an ongoing E. coli outbreak. Raw Farm … [Read more...]
FDA On Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese E. coli Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that has sickened at least seven people in three states. The farm is refusing to recall the cheese, disputing the claim that the cheese is contaminated with pathogenic bacteria. The case count by state is: California (5), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age range is from 1 to 28 years, with the median age of 3. More than half of the patients are under the age of 5. Illness onset dates range from September 1, 2025 to February 13, 2025. Of the 7 patients who gave information to public health officials, 2 have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 29%. Epidemiologic data shows that Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and may be making people sick. Of … [Read more...]
Live It Up and Why Not Moringa Salmonella Outbreak Ends
The Live It Up and Why Not moringa Salmonella outbreak has ended with 97 sick in 32 states, according to the CDC. That's an increase of 25 more patients and four more states since the last update was published on January 29, 2026. The new states are Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Rhode Island. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Arkansas (1), Delaware (1), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Maine (3), Missouri (2), North Carolina (1), North Dakota (1), New Jersey (2), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (6), Rhode Island (1), Tennessee (1), Texas (3), Utah (1), Washington (1), California (4), Iowa (2), Michigan (4), Nebraska (2), South Carolina (2), Virginia (3), Vermont (3), Connecticut (3), Massachusetts (4), Minnesota (7), Illinois (5), Kentucky (5), Ohio (5), New York (8), and Wisconsin … [Read more...]
