The Broome County jail Salmonella outbreak may be chicken salad, according to news reports. The Sheriff, Fred Akahar, held a news conference on June 1, 2026 and stated that the source may have bee4n identified. Out of the 450 inmates at the jail, 320 of them got sick with Salmonella infections. Traceback conducted by the Broome County Health Department may have found the problem. Most of the inmates were interviewed and were asked questions about how long they had been ill and what foods they ate. Ten of those patients were hospitalized. Six were treated and sent back to the jail. The other four have been admitted. Food samples were sent to the New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Lab in Albany. The chicken salad that was served tested positive for Salmonella. Whole … [Read more...]
The Kebab Shop Beef Kofta E. coli Matches Outbreak Strain
The Kebab Shop beef kofta E. coli O157:H7 matches the outbreak strain using whole genome sequencing, according to the USDA. Nine people living in California are sick. The outbreak was announced last month in a public health alert, since the products are no longer available for purchase. Illness onset dates range from March 27, 2026 to April 30, 2026. Six of those nine patients are children, according to news reports, and five of the patients have been hospitalized. Two have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure. The ground beef was produced at Olympia Food Industries (Est. 18743), located in Franklin Park, Illinois. It was sold as a raw product to The Kebab Shop locations in the states of California, Florida, and Texas. The Kebab Shop … [Read more...]
FDA Weighs In On Mogo Moringa Capsules Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the new Mogo moringa capsules Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 18 people in seven states. Mogo has recalled their Pure Moringa Oleifera capsules that have lot number/expiration date pairs of 15525AA and expiration date 6/2027, and 00926AA and expiration date 1/2028. This product was sold online at stores including Amazon, eBay, and the Mogo Moringa web site. If you purchased this product, do not consume it. You should throw it away in a secure trash can after first double bagging it so other people can't see it. Then carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that came into contact with the product. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling this product and after cleaning. This is a new outbreak and is separate from … [Read more...]
Mogo Moringa Capsules Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 18
A new moringa leaf powder outbreak has been announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A Mogo moringa capsules Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 18 people in 14 states. This outbreak is in addition to the TNVitamins moringa, Live It Up, and Why Not moringa Salmonella outbreak that was reopened yesterday with 22 more patients, and in addition to the highly drug resistant moringa outbreak linked to Rosabella moringa products. The case count by state is: California (1), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), North Dakota (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (1), Tennessee (1), and Washington (2). Illness onset dates range from February 3, 2026 to April 7, 2026. The patient … [Read more...]
Safety Alert For La Serranita Concha Negra For Hepatitis A
The FDA has issued a safety alert for La Serranita Concha Negra blood clams for possible hepatitis A contamination. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reported an outbreak in New York associated with this product. But now more hepatitis A illnesses have been reported in more states. The product is La Serranta concha negra (black shell) fresh frozen shell meat packaged in 16 ounce blue packages with a yellow banner in the center with a picture of the clams. The clams were imported from Ecuador. This item was distributed to restaurants and retailers in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania and may have been sold in other states as well. Investigations into the newly discovered cases are ongoing. In the original … [Read more...]
Public Health Alert For The Kebab Shop Beef Kofta For STEC
A public health alert has been issued by the USDA for The Kebab Shop beef kofta for possible Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 bacterial (STEC) contamination. There is an outbreak in California linked to this product that has sickened at least 9 people. In that outbreak, illness onset dates range from March 27 through April 30, 2026. Six of the patients are children. Five patients have been hospitalized, and two have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure that can occur in children under the age of five. A recall was not requested because these items are no longer available for purchase. The recalling firm is Olympia Food Industries of Franklin Park, Illinois. The kofta was produced as a raw ground beef product on January 6, 2026, and … [Read more...]
Broome County Jail Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 300 Inmates
A Broome County jail Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 300 inmates, according to a press release issued by the Broome County Sheriff's Office. On Monday, May 25, 2026, incarcerated people at the correctional facility started having symptoms of nausea's vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches. The facility is located in Dickinson, New York. Initially, officials thought that the outbreak was caused by norovirus, but test results that came back on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 showed that the outbreak was caused by Salmonella bacteria. Correctional Facility medical and housing staff are treating and assisting those experiencing symptoms and preventing dehydration. High risk patients will be receiving antibiotics as needed under the direction of the Department of Health and the facility … [Read more...]
Moringa Salmonella Outbreak Updated With 22 More Patients
The moringa Salmonella outbreak that was declared over in March 2026 has been reopened and updated with 22 more patients, four new states, and six more hospitalizations. Two new products have been recalled. This outbreak has sickened patients with two strains of Salmonella: Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport. Moringa leaf powder dietary supplements are the source of the bacteria. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Arkansas (1), Delaware (1), Florida (1), Georgia (3), Oregon (1), Idaho (1), Maine (3), Missouri (3), North Carolina (2), North Dakota (1), South Dakota (1), Alaska (1), New Jersey (3), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (8), Rhode Island (1), Tennessee (2), Texas (3), Utah (1), Washington (1), California (4), Iowa (2), Michigan (6), Nebraska (2), South Carolina … [Read more...]
Two in MN Sickened With Salmonella From Tnvitamins Moringa
Two people in Minnesota were sickened with Salmonella from tnvitamins moringa leaf powder capsules, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. This outbreak was declared over in March 2026, with 97 sick in 32 states, including 32 hospitalizations. Seven of those patients lived in Minnesota, and five of them were hospitalized. The Minnesota Department of Health is working with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the CDC, and the FDA to investigate additional cases. This brand, tnvitamins, has not been identified in this outbreak so far. The lot number for the capsules is 2793, with the expiration date February 2028. The product was purchased on Amazon. The patients consumed them in April 2026. Neither of the patients were hospitalized and they have recovered. Those two … [Read more...]
The Kebab Shop E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in California Sickens 9
The Kebab Shop E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in California has sickened at least nine people, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). That restaurant's beef kofta (seasoned ground beef kebabs) is the source of this pathogen. The restaurant is cooperating with public health officials and has stopped serving that dish at all of their locations as of May 18, 2026. The restaurant chain is located in northern and southern California. The pathogen is Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 (STEC) that can cause serious health problems. As of May 19, 2026, there are nine sick people in this outbreak. Illness onset dates range from March 27 through April 30, 2026. Six of the patients are children. Five patients have been hospitalized, and two have developed hemolytic … [Read more...]
