Twin Sisters Creamery raw milk cheese has sickened at least three people; one in Washington and one in Oregon, with E. coli O103. One of the patients is a child under the age of five, and two are adults. Illness onset dates range from September 5 to September 16, 2025. The dairy is located in Ferndale, Washington, in Whatcom County. The firm is cooperating with this investigation. The Washington State Department of Health is working with the Oregon Health Authority and federal partners to investigate this Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak. Molecular fingerprinting of the bacteria from the three cases is "extremely similar," suggesting that a common source is the cause of these illnesses. The patient from Oregon said he consumed the Twin Sisters Creamery raw milk … [Read more...]
Deadly FreshRealm Chicken Fettuccine Listeria Outbreak Grows
The deadly FreshRealm chicken fettuccine Alfredo outbreak has grown to include three new illnesses, three new hospitalizations, and one more death, according to the CDC. In addition, there are two new states involved in the outbreak: California and Utah. And two recalls have been issued in relation to this outbreak. The case count by state is: California (2), Florida (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Louisiana (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), Nevada (1), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), South Carolina (1), Texas (3), and Utah (1). Illness onset dates range from August 1, 2024 to September 11, 2025. The patient age range is from 4 to 92 years. Nineteen patients have been hospitalized. In the last update, which was issued on June 18, 2025, one person in Virginia was said … [Read more...]
Health Alert For Marketside Linguine With Meatballs For Listeria
A public health alert has been issued by the USDA for Marketside Linguine With Meatballs and [UPDATED] Trader Joe's Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This alert was issued as part of the ongoing investigation into the deadly Listeria outbreak linked to FreshRealm chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals. The pasta has tested positive for Listeria, and more testing is ongoing to find out if it is genetically linked to the outbreak strain. The recalling firm is FreshRealm of San Clemente, California. The first recalled product is 12 ounce clear plastic tray packages labeled MARKETSIDE LINGUINE WITH BEEF MEATBALLS & MARINARA SAUCE. The best if used by dates for this product are SEP 22, 2025; SEP 24, 2025; SEP 25, … [Read more...]
New EIS Adds More Information to Bedner Cucumber Outbreak
A new EIS (Executive Information Summary) adds more information to the 2025 Bedner cucumber outbreak caused by Salmonella Montevideo. That outbreak sickened 69 people in 21 states. The most startling change was the addition of one death in that outbreak. The outbreak investigation closed on July 1, 2025, even though the outbreak itself was declared over in June 2025. The case count by state was: Alabama (1), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (7), Georgia (10), Illinois (5), Indiana (1), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (1), Michigan (2), Mississippi (1), North Carolina (4), New Jersey (3), New York (4), Ohio (6), Pennsylvania (7), South Carolina (6), Tennessee (1), and Virginia (3). Illnesses started on dates ranging from April 2, 2025 to May 29, 2025. … [Read more...]
Chetak Deep Frozen Beans Salmonella Outbreak Ends
The Chetak Deep Frozen Beans Salmonella outbreak has ended with 12 people sick in 11 states according to the CDC. That is an increase of one more patient and one more state, Texas, since the last update about the case count was issued on July 17, 2025. The case count by state is: Connecticut (1), Florida (1), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Texas (1), Virginia (1), and Washington (1). The patient age range is from less than 1 to 82 years. Illness onset dates range from October 22, 2024 to August 5, 2025. 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 … [Read more...]
Mercado Los Amigos E. coli Outbreak in Yakima Sickens Three
A Mercado Los Amigos E. coli outbreak in Yakima, Washington has sickened at least three people, according to a press release issued by the Yakima Health District. That restaurant is located at 1409 Frutivale Boulevard in Yakima. The people who go sick reported eating meat, produce, and/or prepared foods from the restaurant. Mercado Los Amigos voluntarily closed on September 18, 2025 and owners are working with public health officials to address any risk and to make sure that in the future the foods they serve are as safe as possible. People who are at risk for this infection includes anyone who purchased or consumed meat, produce, or prepared foods from that establishment between September 10, 2025 and September 18, 2025. Symptoms of an E. coli infection can take up to to 10 days … [Read more...]
Two New Outbreaks on FDA CORE Investigation Table
There are two new outbreaks on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table: A Salmonella Lomalinda outbreak and another Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. There are 11 outbreaks on the table at this time; only four are solved. For the new Salmonella Lomalinda outbreak, there are 30 cases. The FDA has not initiated traceback, inspected a facility, or tested samples. For the new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, there are 8 cases. The FDA has not initiated traceback, inspected a facility, or tested samples. For the second Listeria outbreak, there are 25 people sick. The FDA has initiated traceback in this investigation. For the first Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak, the case count has increased from 39 to 40 cases. There is no food attached to this outbreak yet. The FDA has … [Read more...]
DeLauro Wants Answers from Boar’s Head About Plant Reopening
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...]
New Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak on FDA Core Table
There is a new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak on the FDA Core Outbreak Investigation Table. There are 10 outbreaks on the Table; six of these are unsolved. For the new Listeria outbreak, there are 25 people sick. The FDA has not yet conducted traceback, initiated an inspection, or sampled product. For the first outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis, the case count has increased from 31 to 34. The FDA has initiated traceback and has conducted an inspection. For the first Salmonella Oranienberg outbreak, there are five ill persons. No food has been identified. The FDA has initiated traceback. The first Cyclospora outbreak has sickened at least 46 people. The FDA has initiated traceback and conducted an inspection. In the second cyclospora outbreak, there are at least 41 … [Read more...]
