Byers Organic Dairy raw milk is being recalled since it may be contaminated with with Shiga toxin-proving E. coli (STEC) bacteria, according to Officials at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Franklin County health officials. During routine samples, officials found the contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the dairy or to public health officials in connection with the consumption of this product. STEC bacteria produce Shiga toxins, which can travel to the bloodstream and cause damage to the kidneys. This condition is called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and is a leading cause of kidney failure in children. The recalled milk was sold between July 8 and July 10, 2025, with expiration dates of July 22 and July 23, 2025. The milk was sold in plastic … [Read more...]
El Tapatito Giardia Outbreak in Kentucky Sickens Patients
An El Tapatito Giardia outbreak in Kentucky has sickened an unknown number of people, according to the Hopkins County Health Department. The tiny parasite Giardia duodenalis causes gastrointestinal illnesses and usually sickens people who swallow contaminated recreational water or drinking water. The parasite lives in the intestine of animals and people and is passed in feces. Most Giardia outbreaks in the past have been linked to pools or splash pads. Public health officials say that over half of the cases have eating at El Tapatito restaurant in common. Other areas of commonality are still under investigation. Hopkins County and the state of Kentucky environmentalists have inspected the restaurant and took samples. They will also be conducting food service training. During … [Read more...]
Aunt Mid’s and Peeters Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria
Aunt Mid's and Peeters mushrooms are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited of Charing Cross Ontario, Canada. These mushrooms were sold at the retail level in the states of Michigan and Ohio. The recalled products include Aunt Mid's Fresh Sliced Mushrooms that are packaged in a 227 gram flat blue plastic package. The UPC number UPC 0 33383 676005 is on the top of the package, and the best before date is 25JL04 on the side. Also recalled is Peeters Mushrooms Farm Cremini Sliced that are also packaged in a 227 gram flat black plastic package. The UPC number for this item is 0 68414 96960 3 … [Read more...]
Lewis Bake Shop Artisan 1/2 Loaf Recalled For Hazelnuts
Lewis Bake Shop Artisan 1/2 Loaf is being recalled because it may contain hazelnuts, or tree nuts, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to hazelnuts could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. One customer did experience "digestive discomfort" after consumption. There have been no major reports of injury or illness to date. The recalling firm is Hartford Bakery of Evansville, Indiana. The recalled loaves were distributed at the retail level in the states of Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Alabama, and Mississippi, including the chains Kroger and Walmart. The product is in a flexible plastic bag. The recalled product … [Read more...]
Public Health Alert For Riverbend Beef Sticks For Plastic
A public health alert for Riverbend Beef Sticks for possible foreign material contamination in the form of plastic pieces has been issued by the USDA. This poses a choking hazard. No reports of adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. A recall was not requested because these items are no longer available in stores. The recalling firm is Top Notch Jerky of Sugar City, Idaho. These ready to eat beef jerky stick products were produced on May 27, 2025 and have an 18-month shelf life. The recalled products include: 6.9 ounce bags containing six 1.15 ounce vacuum-sealed packages containing of "RIVERBEND RANCH Original Beef Stick" with a "Best By date of 11/27/2026" 6.9 ounce bags containing six 1.15 ounce … [Read more...]
Deadly August Egg Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 134 Sick
The deadly August Egg Salmonella outbreak has ended with 134 people sick in ten states, according to the CDC. This is an increase of 55 more patients and three more states since the last update on June 5, 2025. The new states are Colorado, Kansas, and Utah. The case count by state is: Arizona (8), California (109), Colorado (2), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Nebraska (2), New Jersey (2), Nevada (4), Utah (1), and Washington (4). The patient age range is from 1 to 90 years. Illness onset dates ranged from February 24, 2025 to June 6, 2025. Of the 112 people who gave information to public health investigators, 38 were hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 34%, much higher than the typical rate of 20% for a Salmonella outbreak. The person who died lived in California. Of the 41 … [Read more...]
Madeline’s Patisserie Croissants Recalled For Undeclared Wheat
Madeline's Patisserie Croissants are being recalled because they may contain wheat, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to wheat, as well as anyone with celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Element 112, LLC of Sylvania, Ohio. These items were sold to four distributors in the states of Michigan and Ohio. The recalled products include Madeline's Patisserie 2.5 ounce Chocolate Croissants, Net Weight. 3 pounds 8 ounces (1,587.6 grams), … [Read more...]
Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slice Recalled For Salmonella
Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slice is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Natureen International Inc. of Walnut, California. The recalled product was distributed in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin through direct delivery to retail stores and supermarkets from Wei-Chuan Chicago branch. The recalled item is Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slice that is packaged in a 2.5 ounce clear plastic packages with red banners, gold decoration, and black characters. The lot number, XJ17, is printed at the bottom of the front package side. The expiration date of EXP … [Read more...]
MIGHTYLICIOUS Vegan Oatmeal Coconut Cookies Recalled
MIGHTYLICIOUS Vegan Oatmeal Coconut Cookies are being recalled because they contain milk, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by law. Anyone who is allergic to milk protein, as well as anyone who is lactose intolerant, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Mightylicious Inc. of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey. This product is Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Allergen Friendly, Egg-Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, and Preservative-Free. It was … [Read more...]
Great Plains Bentonite + Herbal Detox Capsules Recalled
Great Plains Bentonite + Herbal Detox Capsules are being recalled for possible contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This pathogen can cause a range of symptoms in the GI tract including bloating, gas, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Yerba Prima Inc. of Ashland, Oregon. This product was sold at the retail level in these states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, … [Read more...]
