The FDA is weighing in on the Country Eggs Salmonella outbreak, which has sickened at least 95 people in 14 states. The company's large brown cage free "sunshine/omega-3 golden yolk" eggs sold between June 16, 2025 and July 9, 2025 have been recalled. They were sold under the brand names Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho, Nijiya Markets, and Country Eggs in the states of California and Nevada. The FDA did say that distribution has been confirmed for those two states, but the eggs could have been sold in additional states. 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 … [Read more...]
Chubby Cattle Salmonella Outbreak May Be Linked to Eggs
The Chubby Cattle Salmonella outbreak in California may be linked to the Country Eggs Salmonella outbreak, according to the Los Angeles County of Public Health. However, the news release states that the investigation is at two Chubby Cattle restaurants: one in Little Tokyo and one in Rowland Heights. Investigators say they have identified a "strong link" between the egg outbreak and the Chubby Cattle outbreak. There are four restaurant sub-clusters in the Country Eggs Salmonella outbreak; the CDC has not identified them yet. Country Eggs recalled their brown cage free eggs on August 27, 2025. If you purchased those eggs do not eat them. The eggs were sold at the retail level in California and Nevada and were also sold to food service distributors. The case count in the Country … [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...]
Recall of Frozen Raw Oysters From Korea For Norovirus Updated
The recall of frozen raw oysters from Korea for possible norovirus contamination has been updated by the FDA because there are more lot codes, more harvest dates, and another type of frozen oyster included in the warning. The original lot code was B250112 and the frozen raw half shell oysters were harvested on January 12, 2025. There is a norovirus outbreak associated with the consumption of the oysters with that specific lot code. The recall is now for all frozen raw half shell oysters as well as individually quick frozen (IQF) oyster products harvested between December 30, 2024 and February 6, 2025 from Designated Area No. 1 and processed by JBR KR-15-SP. The frozen raw half shell oysters have the lot codes B250103, B250106, B250112, B250114, B250119, B250121, B250123, and … [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...]
Andalos Pastries Recalled in Canada For Salmonella
Andalos Pastries are being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating a foodborne illness outbreak linked to pistachios and pistachio containing products that triggered this recall. The recalling firm is Boulangerie Andalos Inc. These pastries were sold online, as well as at the retail level in the provinces of New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec. Some of these products were sold at Boulangerie Andalos located at 350 Lebeau Boulevard in Saint Laurent, Quebec. You can see more pictures of products and labels at the CFIA web site. The recalled products include Andalos Baklavas Rectangles packaged in 48 piece containers with UPC number 7 74005 00520 8 and codes 17725, 17825, 18125, 18425, 19025, 19125, 19525, 19725, … [Read more...]
