Our top 10 list of 2025 outbreaks continues with the deadly YuShang Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that sickened at least 24 people in nine states and killed three at number eight. Many of the company's products were recalled. The outbreak ended on March 13, 2025. The case count by state is: California (14), Georgia (1), Illinois (2), Michigan (1), New Jersey (1), Nevada (1), New York (1), Oregon (1), and Tennessee (2). Of 24 people who gave information to public health investigators, 22 were hospitalized. The patient age range was less than 1 to 91. Illness onset dates ranged from October 24, 2021 to January 25, 2025. Eight illnesses were related to pregnancy. One pregnant women got sick and recovered. Three unrelated infants were also sick. Two recovered, and one infant who … [Read more...]
HEB Higher Harvest Dairy Free Yogurt Recalled For Almonds
Higher Harvest Dairy Free Coconut Yogurt in one flavor, strawberry flavor, is being recalled because it may contain almonds, 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 almonds could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is PlantBased Innovations of Leominster, Massachusetts. The recalled product was sold at HEB stores. It is Hidden Harvest Dairy Free Coconut Yogurt, strawberry flavor that is packaged in 5.3 ounce plastic yogurt cups with foil lids. The best by date of January 2, 2026 is printed on the bottom of the cup. The recall was … [Read more...]
Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Recalled For Cesium-137
Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro shrimp are being recalled for possible Cesium-137 contamination. The shrimp were prepared, packaged, or held under insanitary conditions that contributed to the contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Direct Source Seafood LLC, Bellevue, Washington. The shrimp was imported from Indonesia. Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. Traces of the compound are widespread and can be present in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination. The primary area of concern following longer term, repeated low dose exposure is an elevated risk of cancer from damage to DNA … [Read more...]
Top 10 Outbreaks: Number 9 is Metabolic Meals Salmonella
Continuing our countdown of the Top 10 Outbreaks of 2025, number 9 is the Metabolic Meals Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 21 people in 13 states, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The case count by state was: Arkansas (1), California (3), Connecticut (1), Georgia (2), Illinois (2), Minnesota (3), Missouri (3), Mississippi (1), New York (1), Pennsylvania (1), Texas (1), Washington (1), and Wisconsin (1). The patient age range is from 0 to 96 years. Illness onset dates range from July 24, 2025 to October 3, 2025. Of the 15 people who gave information to public health investigators, 13 said they ate a Metabolic Meals menu item before they got sick. Eight people have been hospitalized out of 19 who were interviewed, for a hospitalization … [Read more...]
Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas Recalled For Undeclared Soy
Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas is being recalled because it contains soy, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not listed on the label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to soy who eats this product could have a serious reaction. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is A. S. K. Foods of Palmyra, Pennsylvania. The recalled product was sold only at Publix stores in the state of Florida. The recalled item is Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas that is packaged in a plastic tray where the top label is correctly labeled, but the bottom label has Cavatappi Pasta as the first ingredient and has a code on the lid of “5387-4," “5387-5,” or “5387-6." The recalled … [Read more...]
Charlevoix Mild Cheddar Cheese Recalled For Possible Listeria
Charlevoix Mild Cheddar Cheese is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Boss Dairy Farms. The cheese was sold at the retail level in the state of Michigan only. The recalled product is Charlevoix Mild Cheddar Cheese that is packaged in 8 ounce plastic containers. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 850056642057. It is marked on the back with the lot number 13220025 and has the best by date of 10/20/26. The recall was triggered when the company conducted routine tests and found the pathogen in one 8 ounce block of the mild cheddar cheese. If you purchased this cheese, do not eat it, even if you are going to … [Read more...]
Top 10 Outbreaks of 2024: Number 10 Sweet Cream Pastries
It's time for the Top 10 Outbreaks of 2025. Number 10 is the Sweet Cream Pastries Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 18 people in seven states. Because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not release any information about this outbreak, we do not know the case count by state or the patient age range. The pastries were imported from Italy. The states where the patients lived were California, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The last illness onset date was December 26, 2024. The outbreak was declared over in March 2025. Of the 12 patients who gave information about themselves to public health investigators, one person was hospitalized. Of seven people who responded, five, or 71%, said they ate pastries … [Read more...]
Inspiredgo Products Recalled For Possible Listeria Monocytogenes
Inspiredgo Products, including snacks, salads, and bowls, are being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Sliced FC, a division of Star Produce Ltd. These items were sold online and were also sold at the retail level in the province of Alberta. You can see more pictures of the recalled products at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency web site. The recalled items are all inspiredgo brand. They include Bento Noodle Bowl with no UPC number and codes 49 C5; 49 C6; and 49 C7, Greek Mezze Salad with no UPC number and codes 49 C5; 49 C6; and 49 C7, and Dill Chickpea Salad with no UPC number and codes 49 C5; 49 C6; and 49 C7. Also recalled is … [Read more...]
Thit Ghe Frozen Crab Meat Recalled in Canada For Salmonella
Thit Ghe Frozen Crab Meat is being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Transhing Investment Inc. This product was sold at restaurants, hotels, and institutions in the province of Quebec. No picture of the recalled product was provided in the notice. The recalled item is Thit Ghe Frozen Crab Meat that is packaged in 400 gram containers. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 8 934966 034910. The lot number for the crab meat is VN557IV276, and the best before date is 2027JN18 (June 18, 2027). If you purchased this product, do not eat it, or sell or serve it to others, even if you … [Read more...]
Primavera Nueva Tamales Recalled For Possible Listeria
Primavera Nueva Tamales in nine flavors 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 Primavera Nueva of Sonoma, California. The recalled products were distributed in retail stores in the states of California and Nevada. The four-count tamales, which were produced between October 10, 2024 and October 10, 2025, include: Roasted Green Chile & Jack Cheese Black Bean Bonanza & Jack Cheese Butternut Squash w/ Roasted Green Chiles & Cheese BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar Mushroom Spinach & Salsa with Two Cheeses Roasted Green Chile Black Bean Bonanza Butternut Squash w/ Roasted Green … [Read more...]
