The Rosabella moringa drug resistant Salmonella outbreak has grown to include 10 patients in eight states, according to the CDC. That is an increase of three more patients and one more state since the last update was issued on February 13, 2026. The new state is Virginia. The moringa powder capsules were distributed by Ambrosia Brands LLC. The outbreak is over. The case count by state is Arizona (1), Florida (1), Iowa (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (2), Tennessee (1), Virginia (1), and Washington (2). Three people have been hospitalized because they are so sick. Illness onset dates range from September 26, 2025 through January 8, 2026. The patient age range is from 61 to 78 years. Public health officials have interviewed patients about what they ate the week before they got sick. Of … [Read more...]
Cheeses in Hello Fresh Meal Kits Recalled in Canada For Listeria
Cheeses in Hello Fresh meal kits are being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these cheeses. The recalling firm is GDE Grocery Delivery E-Services Canada Inc. doing business as Hello Fresh and Chefs Plate. These meal kits were sold nationally at the retail level. The cheeses do not have a brand name listed and none have a UPC number. You can see more pictures of the products at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency web site. The recalled products include Shredded Parmesan Cheese packaged in 28 gram (1/4 cup) blue plastic bags. The code and best by date pairs are 571607805 BB 2026 AL 02; 152607702 BB 2026 AL 15; 152607801 BB 2026 AL 15; 152607803 BB 2026 AL … [Read more...]
FDA Adds Info to Raw Farm Raw Cheddar E. coli Outbreak
The FDA has added information to the Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese E. coli outbreak, including where the cheese may have been sold. This outbreak has sickened at least nine people in three states; most of them are children. The FDA has encouraged Raw Farm to recall this cheese, but the owners of the farm have refused. So the FDA is warning people to not eat Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese, both in block form and shredded, that was purchased on or after January 4, 2026. The cheese may have been sold at Sprouts Farmers Market and HEB stores, according to patient reports. There may be other retailers who are selling this cheese. The advisory will be updated as more information becomes available. The case count by state is: California (7), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age … [Read more...]
Christopher Ranch and Garland Peeled Garlic Recalled For Temp
Christopher Ranch and Garland Peeled Garlic are being recalled for a temperature issue, which could allow for the growth of Clostridium botulinum, that produce spores that make the toxin botulism. All of the products were sold at TOPS stores. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Tops Friendly Markets of Williamsville, New York. The temperature instruction on the products states that they must be held at 32 to 35 or 32 to 37 degrees, and the cooler is not holding that temperature. No pictures of the recalled products are included in the recall notice. All dates of these products are recalled. The recalled products include Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic packaged in a 6 ounce plastic … [Read more...]
Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread Recalled For Undeclared Almonds
Einstein Bros. Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread is being recalled because it contains almonds that are not declared in the ingredient list. The problem is that the cup of cream cheese has the wrong lid. Anyone who is allergic to almonds, or tree nuts, could have a serious reaction if they eat this item. No allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Schreiber Foods of Green Bay, Wisconsin. This product was sold at the retail level in Einstein Bros. Bagel locations in the states of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming. You can see more pictures of the mix up at the FDA web site. The recalled item is Einstein Bros. Honey Almond Cream Cheese that is packaged in 6 ounce white cups. The … [Read more...]
Nexgrill Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Recalled For Ingestion
Nexgrill Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes are being recalled for an ingestion hazard. Small bristles can detach from the brushes during use and can stick to the grill, where they can get into food. Swallowing these little wire pieces can cause serious internal injuries that could require surgery. There are at least 68 reports where the bristles detached from the brushes. Five consumers swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment. The recalling firm is the importer, Nexgrill Industries of Chino, California. The brushes were manufactured in China. The recalled product is Nexgrill Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes that were sold in six varieties. They were sold at Home Depot stores and online at the Home Depot web site from 2015 through 2026 for about $5.00 and $15.00. The … [Read more...]
Farmers Québon and Natrel Milk Recalled For Glass Pieces
Farmers, Québon, and Natrel Milk are being recalled in Canada for foreign material contamination in the form of glass pieces. This poses a tooth injury, mouth injury, choking injury, and GI tract injury hazard. There is no information about whether or not any injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Agropur. The recalled products were sold at the retail level nationally, and in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. No pictures of the recalled products were provided. The recalled products include Farmers 1% Chocolate Partly Skimmed Milk that is packaged in 2 liter cartons. The UPC number is 0 67997 20400 2, and the codes are: BEST BEFORE MR 26 HH:MM 1 3702; AL 01 HH:MM 1 3702; AL 02 HH:MM 1 … [Read more...]
TOPS Gold Pickles Recalled For Eruric Acid Contamination
TOPS Gold Pickles are being recalled for eruric acid contamination. This acid is produced by mustard oil. High, long-term intake of this acid has been associated with myocardial lipidosis (fatty deposits in the heart) in rats. Human studies have not confirmed the same high toxicity found in rats, but high exposure is a risk for young children. 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 to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Mangalm of Newark, California. These recalled pickles were sold at the retail level in the states of California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. No pictures … [Read more...]
CPSC’s Water Beads Safety Standard Protects Children
CPSC's Water Beads Safety Standard is now in effect to protect children from this deadly hazard. Water beads manufactured after March 12, 2026 must meet the new performance, labeling, and testing requirements. Water beads can cause blockages if ingested, and other injuries if inhaled or inserted into the ears or nose. These beads are small, water-absorbing, colorful balls of super absorbent polymer that can grow up to 100 times their original size when exposed to water. They are often marketed as toys, sensory tools, and crafts. You can see the size difference between the actual bead (red) and the bead after it has absorbed water (green) in the photo above. CPSC Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman said in a statement, "This new rule establishes clear safety standards for water beads … [Read more...]
Salmonella Agbeni Outbreak Linked to Ice At County Fair in IL
A Salmonella Agbeni outbreak linked to ice in a contaminated cooler at the Brown county fair in Illinois in 2024 sickened at least 13 people, according to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). The outbreak was discovered when the Brown county sheriff told the Health Department that many potential jurors who were being screened for a trial had reported being sick with a gastrointestinal illness at the end of the fair. One week later, a lab confirmed case of Salmonella Agbeni was reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health. An investigation found that there were seven lab confirmed and six probable cases of Salmonella Agbeni infection across five Illinois counties. All of the confirmed patients had attended the Brown County fair from July 30 to August 4, … [Read more...]
