News articles independently investigated by Food Poisoning Bulletin.
Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini is being recalled for the alleged presence of a pest contaminant in the jars. A video on social media shows the contaminant in a jar, and the company is in contact with that consumer. They are investigating and have issued a voluntary recall. No reports of injury or illness have been … Read more
Members of Congress want answers from the USDA about that agency ending cyclospora research, in light of the huge outbreaks of that pathogen this summer. U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) along with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), … Read more
Miyoko’s Creamery is recalling their butter made from plants over potential E. coli contamination. This product was sold at Raley’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, and was also sold at Wegmans. On Miyoko’s web site, the recall is not mentioned and the Store Finder page is blank. None of the recall notices mentions whether or not any … Read more
Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills are being recalled because they pose a shock hazard. The grounding wire for the grill’s heating element can disconnect, therefore losing fault protection. No injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Char-Broil LLC of Columbus, Georgia. The grills were … Read more
The Evergreen Fresh broccoli sprouts Salmonella outbreak has grown to include 32 people in six states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That is an increase of 10 more patients and two more states since the initial announcement of the outbreak on September 9, 2026. The case count by state is: … Read more
A Woods Hill Table Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 10 people in Concord, Massachusetts, according to news reports. There is no information about this outbreak on the Massachusetts or county health department web sites. The restaurant closed its doors for six days, from September 16 to September 22, 2026. Public Health Director Melanie Dineen … Read more
Chungjungwon Sunchang Ssamjang, which is seasoned bean paste, is being recalled in Canada because it contains peanuts, one of the major food allergens, that is not labeled on the product as required. Anyone who is sensitive to or allergic to peanuts could have a serious or fatal reaction if they eat this product. The recall … Read more
A black clams Hepatitis A outbreak has potentially sickened at least 37 people in four states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Thirty of those patients have been hospitalized. The FDA issued a safety alert about this product in May 2026. And New York reported illnesses from these clams in May … Read more
Berlin Seeds alfalfa sprouting seeds are being recalled for possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Salmonella bacteria. The recall was triggered when the company’s seed supplier told them that the seeds were identified through FDA traceback as used by a sprout grower whose finished sprouts were part of an E. coli and … Read more
Wholesome Pantry Apple Sauce is being recalled for elevated patulin levels. Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by molds that can grow on apples. Long term exposure from patulin ingestion can cause immune suppression, nerve damage, headache, fever, and nausea. These issues can occur with elevated exposure over time. No illnesses have been reported to the company … Read more