Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Ct) and the Congressional Food Safety Caucus want answers from Boar's Head about their plant reopening after the deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in 2024 that sickened at least 61 people in 19 states, hospitalized 60, and killed 10. The plant will apparently reopen despite alleged food safety failings. The letter sent to Boar's head states, "It seems your company continues to show a disregard for food safety and for the public health of the American people. Boar’s Head has an obligation to protect public health and prepare and sell food that meets strict safety standards." The Boar's Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia was closed last year after the outbreak. In January 2025 the USDA revealed that unsanitary conditions were present in that plant. … [Read more...]
Chetak Salmonella Outbreak Update: More Products Recalled
A Chetak Salmonella outbreak update has been posted by the CDC. The company is recalling more products, including fruits and vegetables. The recall includes Deep brand frozen produce. The case count by state remains the same. It is: Connecticut (1), Florida (1), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Virginia (1), and Washington (1). The patient age range is from less than 1 to 78 years. Illness onset dates range from October 22, 2024 to June 24, 2026. Of nine people who gave information about their health to investigators, four have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 44%, more than double the typical hospitalization rate for a Salmonella outbreak. You can download the long list of newly recalled products, … [Read more...]
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Metabolic Meals Delivery Service
A Salmonella outbreak is linked to Metabolic Meals home delivery service, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are 16 people sick in 10 states. The case count by state is: Arkansas (1), California (3), Connecticut (1), Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Minnesota (2), Missouri (3), Texas (1), Washington (1), and Wisconsin (1). The patient age range is from 0 to 96 years. Illness onset dates range from July 24, 2025 to August 15, 2025. Of the 15 people who gave information to public health investigators, seven people have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 47%, which is more than double the average 20% hospitalization rate for a Salmonella outbreak. Patients were interviewed about what they ate the week before they got sick. Of the 12 … [Read more...]
Country Eggs Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 95 in 14 States
A Country Eggs Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 95 people in 14 states, according to the CDC. Country Eggs has recalled large brown cage free "sunshine yolks" or "omega-3 golden yolks eggs" that were sold in California and Nevada. This outbreak was first added to the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table in April 2025. The case count by state is: Arizona (1), California (73), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (1), Minnesota (4), North Carolina (2), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1), Nevada (3), New York (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (3). Illness onset dates range from January 7, 2025 to July 26, 2025. The patient age range is from 1 to 91 years. Of the 80 people who gave information about their health to public officials, 18 have been hospitalized. State … [Read more...]
FDA Updates CORE Table With New Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA updates CORE Table with a new Salmonella outbreak. There are nine outbreaks currently on the Table; six are Salmonella outbreaks, two are Cyclospora outbreaks, and one is a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. The new outbreak is caused by Salmonella Enteritidis. There are 31 people sick in this outbreak. The FDA has not initiated traceback, inspected a facility, or sampled any foods. The second Salmonella outbreak is a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak that has sickened at least five people. The FDA has initiated traceback in this investigation. Originally, the two cyclospora outbreaks on the table were combined into one, but the FDA split them into two. The first has sickened at least 46 people. The FDA has initiated traceback. In the second cyclospora outbreak, there are … [Read more...]
One More Product Recalled in Chetak Bean Salmonella Outbreak
One more product has been recalled in the Chetak bean Salmonella outbreak according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That new product tested positive for Salmonella. No new illnesses have been reported. The new product is also a Deep brand. It is Premium Select Surti Undhiu Mix that is packaged in 12 ounce containers. The lot code stamped on the product label is IN 25158K. The use by date for this item is 06 Dec 2026. An import sample of the product tested positive for the pathogen. Whole genome sequencing showed that the strain of Salmonella in this product matches the outbreak strain. The case count by state is: Connecticut (1), Florida (1), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Virginia (1), … [Read more...]
Emek Pistachio Cream Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 4 Sick
The Emek Pistachio Cream Salmonella outbreak has ended with four people sick, according to the CDC. One person was hospitalized. These numbers are unchanged from when the outbreak was announced on June 13, 2025. The case count by state was: Minnesota (3), and New Jersey (1). Illness onset dates ranged from March 10, 2025 to May 19, 2025. The patient age range was from 16 to 54 years. The CDC did state that this outbreak was likely much higher than this number, but some people do not see a doctor when they get sick with a Salmonella infection and would not be counted. All four patients were interviewed by public health officials. Of those four, all said they ate pistachio cream. Three of the four said they ate pistachio cream at the same restaurant. Whole genome sequencing … [Read more...]
Possible Chubby Cattle Salmonella Outbreak in California
A possible Chubby Cattle Salmonella outbreak at that chain's Little Tokyo location in Los Angeles, California has sickened an undetermined number of people, according to an inspection report conducted by Los Angeles County. The restaurant had several major violations of the health code and was closed by the health department the same day as the inspection. The restaurant is located at 356 East Second Street in Los Angeles. The restaurant serves sushi, which requires impeccable sanitation. According to the inspection report, some employees were unable to demonstrate proper cleaning for some equipment, and were not washing their hands between glove replacement. The handwashing sink was also blocked. In addition, some food was held at unsafe temperatures. Cooked beef was held at … [Read more...]
Keely Farms Dairy Raw Milk Outbreak Sickens 21 in FL
A Keely Farms Dairy raw milk outbreak has sickened at least 21 people in Florida, including six children under the age of 10, according to the Florida Department of Health. The original notice was updated with the name of the raw milk provider. That farm is located in New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County in Florida. Seven people have been hospitalized, and severe complications have been reported in two patients. This outbreak started on January 24, 2025. The complications of both Campylobacter and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections can be severe. For Campylobacter, the complication is Guillain-Barré syndrome, which can cause whole body paralysis that may be temporary or permanent. For a STEC infection, the complication is hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a … [Read more...]
Campylobacter and E. coli Raw Milk Outbreak Sickens 21 in Florida
A Campylobacter and E. coli raw milk outbreak has sickened at least 21 in the Northwest/Central Florida region, according to the Florida Department of Health. It is illegal to sell raw milk for human consumption in that state; it can only be sold for non-human consumption as pet or animal food. This limits regulation efforts of sanitary practices. Containers or raw milk must have a label that plainly states this milk is for animal consumption only. The provider of the milk, or the farm, was not named in the notice. Because of the recent cases of Campylobacter and Shiga-toxin production E. coli (STEC) infections linked to a "particular farm," the Florida Department of Health is providing this information. Sanitation practices on the farm are of particular concern because of the … [Read more...]
