The Minnesota Grimmway Farms carrots E. coli O121:H19 outbreak has sickened five people, according to the Minnesota Department of Health, This multistate outbreak has sickened at least 39 people in 18 states. One person who lived in California has died, and 15 people have been hospitalized. The five patients in Minnesota are between 15 and 44 years of age. The illness onset date range is from September 21 to October 6, 2024. One person has been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. The carrots, which include organic whole and baby carrots, have been recalled by Grimmway Farms. They were sold under many different brand names throughout the country, and also in Canada and Puerto Rico. The patients in Minnesota bought these organic carrots from Costco, Target, and Hyvee. … [Read more...]
Grimmway Farms Organic Carrots Recalled For E. coli O121:H9
Grimmway Farms organic carrots are being recalled for possible E. coli O121:H9 contamination. The carrots are linked to a deadly outbreak that has sickened at least 39 people. Grimmway Farms says that none of the recalled carrots have tested positive for that pathogen. The carrots were sold under many different brand names, but are likely no longer available for purchase. The recall is for bagged organic whole and baby carrots. The whole carrots were sold under these brand names: 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O Organic, President’s Choice, Simple Truth, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, and Wholesome Pantry. The organic baby carrots were sold under these brand names 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, … [Read more...]
Deadly Grimmway Farms Carrots E. coli Outbreak Sickens 39
A deadly Grimmway Farms carrots E. coli O121:H9 outbreak has sickened at least 39 people, hospitalized 15, and killed one person, according to the CDC. The organic carrots have been recalled. The case count by state is: Arkansas (1), California (3), Colorado (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (5), Missouri (1), New Jersey (2), New York (5), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), South Carolina (2), Texas (1), Virginia (1), Washington (8), and Wyoming (1). Illness onset dates range from September 6, 2024 to October 28, 2024. The patient age range is from 1 to 75 years. The person who died lived in California. Of the 27 people who were interviewed by public health officials, 26, or 96%, reported eating carrots, which is higher than the 63% of … [Read more...]
Deadly Diamond Shruumz Outbreak Ends With 180 Sick
The deadly Diamond Shruumz outbreak ends with 180 sick in 34 states and 73 patients hospitalized, according to the FDA. The outbreak investigation has ended and the agency is now working on post-incident actions and activities. Three deaths are potentially associated with this outbreak. The cause of these illnesses is still not known. The case count by state is: Alabama (8), Arizona (13), California (3), Colorado (1), Florida (6), Georgia (21), Idaho (4), Indiana (8), Iowa (6), Illinois (2), Kansas (5), Kentucky (11), Maryland (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (3), Missouri (1), Montana (3), Nevada (2), New Jersey (3), New York (2), North Carolina (12), North Dakota (3), Ohio (6), Oklahoma (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (12), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (9), Texas … [Read more...]
Almost 70 Rockwood Summit Students, Parents Sick With E. coli
Almost 70 Rockwood Summit students and parents are sick with E. coli infections, according to news reports. That is an addition of 50 more patients since the original report. The patients attended two school related events that were not held at the school. The St. Louis County Health Department has identified 69 cases as of today. One of the events was a banquet celebrating the end of the season for a school group. The news reports have identified a catering company that allegedly hosted or catered the banquet in association with Rockwood Summit High School, but the owner is denying that his company is responsible for this outbreak. No specific food or cause of the outbreak has been identified. The health department has started an electronic survey with the Rockwood Summit … [Read more...]
Red Cow Burgers E. coli O157 Outbreak in Minnesota Sickens 10
A Red Cow burgers E. coli O157 outbreak in Minnesota has sickened at least 10 people, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Patients ate burgers at multiple locations of the Red Cow restaurant, which is a chain with locations in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Olmstead counties. One more patient ate at the Hen House Eatery in Minneapolis, which received the same ground beef products suspected in this outbreak. The ground beef in question was distributed to other restaurants in the area, so more cases could be identified. Public health officials are urging anyone who ate a hamburger, especially if it was undercooked, at table service restaurants in the Twin Cities since October 31, 2024 and then developed diarrhea, particularly bloody diarrhea, in the next seven days, to see a … [Read more...]
Cyclospora Outbreaks Were Solved on New FDA CORE Table
The Cyclospora Outbreaks were solved on the new FDA CORE Outbreak Investigations Table, but no corporations were named as being responsible for those products. In addition, a new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak was added to the Table. There are eight outbreaks on the Table; two have been solved. The new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has sickened at least 18 people. The FDA has initiated traceback, but has not collected or tested samples, or inspected any facilities. For the E. coli O121:H19 outbreak in a not yet identified food, there are 37 patients, an increase of four more patients since the last update. The FDA has conducted traceback but has performed no other activities. For the E. coli O26:H11 outbreak, at least nine people are sick. No recall has been initiated, but traceback has … [Read more...]
McDonald’s Onions E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Sickens 104
The McDonald's onions E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has sickened at least 104 people, according to the FDA. Thirty-four people have been hospitalized, and four people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure. One person who lived in Colorado has died. The case count is: Colorado (30), Iowa (1), Kansas (3), Michigan (2), Missouri (8), Montana (19), Nebraska (13), New Mexico (10), Oregon (1), Utah (8), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (6). Illnesses onset dates range from September 27, 2024 to October 21, 2024. The patient age range is from 1 to 88 years. The FDA, the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have collected onion and environmental samples from McDonald's stores, … [Read more...]
Rockland Summit High School E. coli Outbreak in MO Sickens 20
A Rockland Summit High School E. coli outbreak in St. Louis County, Missouri has sickened at least 20 students and parents, according to news reports. The St. Louis County Department of Public Health is investigating the outbreak. Public health officials have confirmed that the school was not the source of the outbreak. We do not know if this outbreak has been caused by E. coli O157:H7 or another serotype of the bacteria. But some students have had bloody diarrhea, which suggests that this strain is producing Shiga toxins, which kill red blood cells and also damages the intestinal wall. The Rockwood School District released a statement on November 14, 2024 which reads: "On Nov. 13, Rockwood was notified by the St. Louis County Department of Public Health that several cases of E. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Unsalted Butter Recalled For Undeclared Milk
Kirkland Signature unsalted butter is being recalled because it contains milk one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is lactose intolerant or who is allergic to milk 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 information about whether or not any allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest of Littlefield, Texas. This product was sold in Texas through Costco stores. The butter was made with cream, but may be missing the "Contains Milk" … [Read more...]
