The deadly McDonald's onions E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has now sickened at least 90 people in 13 states and hospitalized 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That's an increase of 15 more patients and five new hospitalizations since the last update. The case count is: Colorado (29), Iowa (1), Kansas (1), Michigan (2), Missouri (8), Montana (17), Nebraska (12), New Mexico (5), Oregon (1), Utah (7), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (5). Illnesses onset dates range from September 27, 2024 to October 16, 2024. The person who died lived in Colorado. Of 83 people who gave information to public health officials, 27 have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 33%. The patient age range is from 13 to 88 years. Two people have developed … [Read more...]
A Tu Gusto Croquettes Recalled For Allergens, Lack of Inspection
A Tu Gusto Croquettes are being recalled because they contain the allergens soy, sesame seed, and wheat that are not declared on the product label, and were not inspected by the USDA. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients, as well as anyone with celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is A Tu Gusto of Lehigh Acres, Florida. About 7,630 pounds of frozen meat and poultry croquette products are included in this recall. They were produced between April and October 2024 and have a shelf life of six months. You can see pictures of the recalled items act the USDA web site. The recalled products are: 32 ounce boxes containing “A TU GUSTO … [Read more...]
Halloween Food Safety Tips From the FDA
It's almost Halloween! Get these Halloween food safety tips from the FDA to keep your kids safe. Once the costumes are ready there are some things for you to think about. First of all, make sure your kids eat a healthy snack or meal before they head out trick or treating. Tell them they should not eat any of the candy or treats they receive until they get home and you can look them over. Children should be told not to accept or eat any homemade treats. Only accept commercially wrapped, inspected treats. And when they get home, look over the candy carefully for any signs of tampering, including unusual appearance, discoloration, pinholes, tears, or rips in the wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious. If your child has a food allergy, check the label to make sure the … [Read more...]
Atwater’s Spider Web Tart Recalled For Undeclared Almond
Atwater's Spider Web Tart is being recalled because it may contain almonds, or tree nuts, that are not declared on the package. Anyone who is allergic to almonds could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Atwater's of Baltimore, Maryland. This tart was sold on October 19, 2024 and October 20, 2024 at these farmers markets the are located in the Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia areas: Arlington Courthouse, Falls Church, H Street, Mount Pleasant, Silver Spring, Dupont Circle, Greenbelt, and Westover. The recalled product is Atwater's Spider Web Tart that is packaged in a clear clam shell plastic package marked with a … [Read more...]
U-Bake Pie Crust and Pies Recalled For Undeclared Egg
U-Bake Pie Crust and Pies are being recalled because they may contain egg, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to egg could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. No allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Grand Central Bakery of Portland Oregon and Seattle, Washington. The recalled products, U-Bake Pie Crust, U-Bake Apple Pie, U-Bake Marionberry Pie, and U-Bake Chicken Pot Pie, were sold at all Grand Central Bakery Café located in Portland, OR and these Seattle, WA. Grand Central Bakery Café locations: Seattle Area: Burien - 626 SW 152nd St, Burien Eastlake - 198 E Blaine St, Seattle Wallingford - 1607 N 45th St, Seattle Wedgewood - 7501 35th Ave NE, … [Read more...]
Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls Recall
Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall was issued because the product was made with BrucePac cooked chicken, which has been recalled for Listeria contamination. The fresh vegetable components are not a part of this recall. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Fresh Express of Salinas, California. The salad bowls were sold in the states of California, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington. Fresh Express is no longer using chicken ingredients from BrucePac's facility in question and will not until they have been given permission by the USDA to operate again. The … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon Recalled For Possible Listeria
Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Acme Smoked Fish Corporation. There are 111 cases of this product included in this recall. The recall is for Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon that is packaged in a twin 12 ounce package. The UPC number that is stamped on the label is 0 96619 25697 6. The lot number for this item is 8512801270, and the best by date is 11/13/2024. The salmon is packaged in a vacuum packed black bordered plastic package with "Smoked Salmon" in a blue font on the front and an illustration of a salmon fish on the front. The smoked salmon was sold between October 9, 2024 and October 13, … [Read more...]
McDonald’s Beef Patties Test Negative For E. coli O157:H7
McDonald's beef patties test negative for E. coli O157:H7, according to a press release from the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Multiple lots of McDonald's brand fresh and frozen beef patties were collected from different McDonald's locations in Colorado that are associated with a deadly E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. All burgers from all lots were negative for the pathogen. The beef testing has been completed and the Department does not think they will need to conduct more testing. The outbreak has sickened at least 75 people in 13 states. The case count is: Colorado (26), Iowa (1), Kansas (1), Michigan (2), Missouri (4), Montana (13), Nebraska (11), New Mexico (5), Oregon (1), Utah (5), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (4). The states added to the outbreak total are … [Read more...]
New E. coli O157:H7 and Listeria Outbreaks on FDA CORE Table
New E. coli O157:H7 and Listeria outbreaks are on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. The two cyclospora outbreaks have ended, unsolved. There are currently eight outbreaks on the Table; six are not solved. The two cyclospora outbreaks ended unsolved; one had 61 patients, and the other 46. The FDA initiated traceback, collected and tested samples, and conducted inspections, to no avail. The new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak is linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder beef sandwiches. There are 75 people sick, with 22 hospitalized and one death. Those patients live in 131 states. Taylor Farms has recalled their silvered onions from food service customers in relation to this outbreak, but the FDA has not yet determined that the onions are the source of contamination. A new … [Read more...]
Deadly McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Sickens 75; Onions Recalled
The deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak has now sickened at least 75 people in 13 states. That's an increase of 26 more patients in just three days. And Taylor Farms has recalled slivered onions sent to food service operators, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Everyone interviewed continues to report eating at McDonald's before they got sick. The most recent illness started on October 10. The case count by state is: Colorado (26), Iowa (1), Kansas (1), Michigan (2), Missouri (4), Montana (13), Nebraska (11), New Mexico (5), Oregon (1), Utah (5), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (4). The states added to the outbreak total are Michigan, New Mexico, and Utah. Illnesses started on September 27, 2024. The patient age range is from 13 to 88 … [Read more...]
