A Jersey Mike's Subs Hepatitis A exposure in Oceanside, New York may have exposed patrons to the virus, according to the Nassau County Department of Health. The restaurant is located at 24 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside. A confirmed case of hepatitis A in a food worker at that facility has been announced. Anyone who ate food or consumed drinks at that restaurant, or who used the restrooms, from April 5 to April 19, 2024 may have been exposed to the virus. The hepatitis A vaccine is available up to 14 days after exposure. That means that anyone who was at the restaurant before April 12, 2024 may not be eligible for the vaccine. Check with your doctor to be sure. Vaccines are available at healthcare facilities and may be available at pharmacies. If you are not eligible for the … [Read more...]
Alabama Cyclospora Outbreak Caused by Unlicensed Distributor
In the summer of 2023, an Alabama cyclospora outbreak was allegedly caused by produce obtained from an unlicensed distributor, according to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report for the week of April 17, 2025. The patients ate at a Mexican-style restaurant in that state. Cilantro was identified as the likely food source. Traceback identified the cilantro and the likely distributor. In early June 2023, five cases were confirmed by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). All patients had the common exposure at one restaurant. An outbreak investigation was launched on June 7, 2025. Multivariable analysis of case-control study data found that illness was associated with consumption of cilantro. The cilantro was traced back to a Texas firm with no identified food … [Read more...]
D. Effe T. Pastries Recalled in Canada For Salmonella
D. Effe T. Pastries, in addition to more Sweet Cream pastries, are being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. There are ten more products that are included in the recall. There is one illness that may be associated with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. A Salmonella outbreak linked to other recalled Sweet Cream pastries sickened at least 61 people in Canada and 18 people in the United States. That outbreak was declared over in March 2025. These recalled products are new. The recalled products include these D. Effe T. items; Apollini Mignon or Mini Lobster Tail in 7 kilogram packages, with UPC number 8 054619 850176 and lot numbers 24197, 24208, 24288, 24326, and 25013; Apollo K2 or Big Lobster Tail in 75 … [Read more...]
New Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak on FDA CORE Table
There is a new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table along with four other investigations. Four of the five outbreaks are unsolved. The new Listeria outbreak is in a not yet identified food. There are at least 14 people sick in this outbreak. We do not know the patient age range, illness onset dates ,or whether or not anyone has been hospitalized. The FDA has initiated traceback, an onsite inspection, and sampling. In this second unsolved Listeria outbreak, there are at least 30 people sick. An inspection has been initiated, and samples have been collected. In the third Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in a not yet identified product, there are at least 3 people sickened. Even though the FDA initiated traceback, and inspection, and … [Read more...]
Possible Outbreak at Banchetti By Rizzo’s Hall in Amherst, NY
There is a possible illness outbreak at Banchetti By Rizzo's banquet hall in Amherst, New York, according to news reports and the Erie County Department of Health. "Several cases" have been reported after an event, which was not named. The information provided does not give a case count, illness onset dates, the ages of the patients, or if anyone has been hospitalized. WGRZ copied the statement issued by the Health Department on March 26, 2025: "Our department has received calls from people who experienced GI (gastrointestinal) symptoms after a recent event at this facility. Our epidemiology office and division of environmental health routinely investigate reports of possible food-borne illness. We are investigating to determine if these reports of illness are linked to a food-borne … [Read more...]
FDA Investigating One Salmonella and Four Listeria Outbreaks
The FDA is investigating one Salmonella outbreak and four Listeria outbreaks, according to an update on their CORE Investigation Outbreak Table. Four of the five outbreaks are unsolved. And one Salmonella outbreak ended. The Salmonella outbreak that was linked to recalled Sweet Cream mini pastries has ended, with at least 18 people sick in seven states. States with patients include California, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The CDC never released any information about this outbreak. The Listeria outbreak that is solved is linked to recalled Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco supplemental shakes. There are at least 36 people sick in this outbreak. Most of the patients lived in long term care facilities or were hospitalized when they got … [Read more...]
Sweet Cream Pastries Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 18 Sick
The Sweet Cream pastries Salmonella outbreak has ended with 18 sick in seven states, according to the FDA. The CDC did not release any information about this outbreak, so we do not know the patient age range or how many people are sick in each state. An outbreak linked to the same product sickened at least 79 people in Canada. The outbreak was last updated on February 6, 2025. The number of patients has remained the same. States with patients include California, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The last illness onset date was December 26, 2024. The pastries, which were imported from Italy, with best by dates from June 17, 2025 through November 15, 2025, were recalled. Food service customers who bought the pastries were contacted by … [Read more...]
Cinnabon Coffee Creamer Recalled With Illnesses Reported
Cinnabon Coffee Creamer and Hazelnut International Coffee Creamer are being recalled for complaints of spoilage with illnesses reported. Because this recall notice was posted on the Enforcement Reports page and not the FDA's regular recall page, there is no information about the illnesses, such as how many patients there are, the illness onset dates, patient age ranges, or if anyone has been hospitalized. There is also no information on what the pathogen may be that is making people sick. The recalling firm is Danone Wave of Louisville, Colorado. No pictures of the products were provided. These products were shipped to the following states and sold at the retail level: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, … [Read more...]
Deadly Yu Shang Listeria Outbreak Ends With 24 Sick, 3 Dead
The deadly Yu Shang Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has ended with 24 sick, 22 hospitalized, and three dead, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Epidemiological, traceback, and laboratory evidence indicated that the ready to eat meat and poultry products from that company were contaminated with Listeria bacteria and made people sick. That's an increase of five more illnesses and one more death since the last update was issued on December 5, 2024. The case count by state is: California (14), Georgia (1), Illinois (2), Michigan (1), New Jersey (1), Nevada (1), New Jersey (1), New York (1), Oregon (1), and Tennessee (2). The new states are Michigan and New Jersey. The patient age range is from less than one to 91 years. All of the patients are Asian. Of … [Read more...]
Sea Win Frozen Half Shell Oysters Recalled For Norovirus
Sea Win Frozen Half Shell Oysters are being recalled in California for possible norovirus contamination, according to a press release by the California Department of Public Health. There have been illnesses reported, but there are no further details about the number of people sickened, where they ate the oysters, illness onset dates, the patent age range, or whether or not anyone has been hospitalized. The recalling firm is Sea Win, Inc. of Los Angeles, California. The oysters were harvested in Korea and were distributed in California, at the retail level and also at restaurants. The harvest dates for the oysters were 1/30/24 and 02/04/24. The Sea Win frozen half shell oysters have the code KR 7 SP. Oysters are filter feeders, which means that they take in water and filter out … [Read more...]
