A Cracker Barrel Salmonella outbreak in Coles County, Illinois has sickened patrons, according to news reports. The Coles County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health are investigating this outbreak. Five of those sickened ate at the Cracker Barrel restaurant un Mattoon, Illinois. In total, 10 people have been reporting suffering from symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning. People started reporting this illness on May 23, 2025. The Cracker Barrel restaurant, which is located at 1101 Charleston Avenue East in Mattoon, voluntarily closed on May 23 for deep cleaning. The restaurant management is cooperating with the health departments in the investigation, according to officials. No information was provided about the age of the patients, illness onset dates, … [Read more...]
Hidden Romaine E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Sickened 98 in 2024
A hidden romaine E. coli O157:H7 outbreak sickened at least 98 people in 2024, hospitalized 36, and killed one person, according to an FDA report that was obtained by NBC News. This outbreak was not publicized by the FDA. Officials in Missouri first alerted the FDA to the issue when an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak sickened people who were served food by a caterer in Missouri. Those events took plate on November 6 and November 8, 2024. The case count by state was: Arkansas (2), Colorado (1), Illinois (7), Indiana (8), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Missouri (50), Montana (1), North Dakota (2), Nebraska (3), Ohio (8), Pennsylvania (1), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (1), and Wisconsin (2). Illness onset dates ranged from November 4, 2025 to November 30, 2025. The patient age range was from 4 to … [Read more...]
Aladdin Renaissance Cafe Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 98
The Aladdin Renaissance Cafe Salmonella outbreak in San Diego County in California has sickened at least 98 people. This outbreak was first announced by the San Diego County Health Department on May 2, 2025. Those 98 cases are both confirmed and probable. At least 10 people have been hospitalized. The restaurant was closed on May 2 and reopened on May 13, 2025 when the health department said it was safe to serve food again. The patient age range is apparently from age one to 90. Patients ate at the restaurant between April 25 and May 1, 2025. We still don't know what caused the outbreak. As in all restaurant outbreaks, it could have been a sick employee who handled food improperly, or it could have been contaminated food. The Health Department has not announced a … [Read more...]
New Bedner Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 26
A new Bedner cucumber Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 26 people in 15 states. Last year the number one outbreak was a Salmonella outbreak linked to that brand of cucumbers, sickening at least 551 people and hospitalizing 155. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (3), Illinois (4), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Michigan (1), North Carolina (3), New York (1), Ohio (4), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (1), Tennessee (1), and Virginia (1). The patient age range is from 2 to 69 years, and illness onset dates range from April 2, 2025 to April 28, 2025. Nine people have been hospitalized. Seven of the patients reported taking a cruise before they got sick. All of the cruises departed from Florida. Those patients were on cruise … [Read more...]
FDA On Lyons and Sysco Shakes Deadly Listeria Outbreak
FDA weighs in on the Lyons and Sysco Shakes deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has sickened at least 42 people, hospitalized 41, and killed 14. The outbreak has ended. That is and increase of four more illnesses and two more deaths since the last update was issued in February 2025. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), California (4), Colorado (1), Connecticut (2), Florida (2), Illinois (5), Indiana (3), Maryland (1), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), Nevada (1), New York (3), North Carolina (2), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (2), Texas (6), Washington (1), and West Virginia (1). The patient age range was from 43 to 101 years. Illness onset dates ranged from August 17, 2028 to March 13, 2025. The shakes were recalled by Lyons Magnus on … [Read more...]
Deadly Lyons and Sysco Frozen Shakes Listeria Outbreak Ends
The deadly Lyons and Sysco ReadyShakes Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has ended with 42 sick, 41 hospitalized, and 14 deaths, according to the CDC. This outbreak investigation has not been updated since February 24, 2025. The products responsible for this outbreak are Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes. Lyons Magnus handles the distribution of these products, which were manufactured and supplied by Prairie Farms. The outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes was found by the FDA at the Prairie Farms Dairy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The patients lived in 21 states. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), California (4), Colorado (1), Connecticut (2), Florida (2), Illinois (5), Indiana (3), Maryland (1), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), Nevada … [Read more...]
Three New Outbreaks on FDA’s CORE Investigation Table
There are three new outbreaks on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. One is a Salmonella Montevideo outbreak, one is a hepatitis A outbreak, and the other is an E. coli O145:H28 outbreak. There are ten outbreak investigations on the Table. Eight of them are unsolved. The new Salmonella Montevideo outbreak has sickened at least 17 people. Traceback has been initiated. We don't know the patient age range, illness onset dates, or if anyone has been hospitalized. The new E. coli O145:H28 outbreak has sickened at least 11 people. In that investigation, traceback has been started. The new hepatitis A outbreak has sickened at least 5 people. Traceback has been initiated. The Fresh & Ready Foods Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least 10 people in two … [Read more...]
FDA’s Take On Fresh & Ready Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak
The FDA's take on the Fresh & Ready Listeria monocytogenes outbreak focuses on the source of the pathogen. There are at least 10 patients; all have been hospitalized. The case count by state is: California (8) and Nevada (2). The patient age range is from 41 to 87 years. Illness onset dates range from December 3, 2023 to September 9, 2024. No deaths have been reported. And no illnesses have been identified in 2025. Fresh & Ready has recalled sandwiches and snacks sold in vending machines, hospitals, hotels, airports, airlines, and convenience stores between April 18, 2025 and April 28, 2025 in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these specific items. The recall was issued because … [Read more...]
Fresh & Ready Foods Listeria Outbreak Sickens, Hospitalizes 10
A Fresh & Ready Foods Listeria outbreak has sickened at least 10 people, and all of those patients have been hospitalized because they are so sick, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The company has recalled some of its ready to eat products, including sandwiches and protein packs. They were sold to retail stores, hospitals, hotels, airports, and airlines in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington. The case count by state is: California (8) and Nevada (2). The patient age range is from 41 to 87 years. Illness onset dates range from December 3, 2023 to September 9, 2024. No deaths have been reported. And no illnesses have been identified in 2025. The CDC investigated this outbreak in 2024. The patients were in healthcare … [Read more...]
Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 37
The Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe Salmonella outbreak has now sickened at least 37 people, according to an update posted by San Diego County Public Health Services. Nine people have been hospitalized becasue they are so sick. That's an increase of 23 more patients and four more hospitalizations since the original notice was posted on May 1, 2025. The restaurant is located at 5420 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in San Diego. Management voluntarily closed the restaurant on May 1, 2025. They have been working closely with the county's Environmental Health and Quality Department along with Public Health Services on the investigation. The patient age range is from 1 to 90 years old. Patients ate at the restaurant between April 25 and May 1, 2025. Illness onset dates were not reported in … [Read more...]
