A Salmonella outbreak has occurred at the Imperial’s Garden in Wapato, Washington, during a car show the restaurant was hosting on July 4, 2026. The Yakima Health District is investigating 10 confirmed and suspected cases among people who reported eating at that venue. The restaurant is located at 4817 Lateral A Road in Wapato. The … Read more
The FDA has released Form 483 as part of its investigation into the Raw Farm raw cheese E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. The form confirms that Raw Farm raw cheese was the source of that outbreak. Lab tests did find a different strain of Shiga Toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in shredded raw milk Cheddar cheese … Read more
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has identified three dairies that are associated with the raw milk outbreak in that state caused by Campylobacter. The update does not mention how many people are ill now, but an earlier notice stated that there were about 60 people sick with Campylobacter infections. The three dairies are … Read more
Officials in Michigan suspect lettuce as cyclospora outbreak source, according to a July 13, 2026 news release. The release states, “While the investigation is ongoing, current results point to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source for this outbreak, although other food items cannot be completely ruled out. No specific type of product, grower, … Read more
A Salmonella outbreak in Shinnecock Nation after a funeral in New York has sickened up to 100 people, according to news reports. Fifty seven people were treated at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital for the symptoms of salmonellosis since July 1, 2026. Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees Chairwoman Lisa Goree told The Southampton Press, “We had … Read more
A China Buffet Listeria outbreak in Tampa, Florida has sickened at least five people, according to the Florida Department of Health Hillsborough, which is working in coordination with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to investigate the outbreak. Four of the patients said that they ate food from that restaurant between March and … Read more
The CDC has finally updated the cyclospora case counts after nine days, to 843 sick and 1,500 cases that “need further investigation.” The CDC does not report probable cases. And they have included Michigan on the map for the first time, even though they only count 300 sick, while the state claims more than 1500. … Read more
How big is the nationwide cyclospora outbreak (or outbreaks)? Let’s take a closer look at the numbers from the states affected by this parasite. The numbers vary depending on the source, which can be confusing. About Cyclospora Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that is transmitted through the fecal oral route. The means that when someone … Read more
Taco Bell pulls fresh produce amid a giant cyclospora outbreak, according to news reports. The large restaurant chain has allegedly been posting signs at some of its locations that state, “We are currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro, Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall.” Food Poisoning Bulletin has been unable … Read more
The FDA is weighing in on the new case in the Nara formula botulism outbreak. Infant botulism is different from botulism experienced by adults. Nara Organics Whole Milk Powdered Infant Formula, which is linked to this outbreak, has been recalled. The formula was sold in Target stores, through the Target web site, and on the … Read more