The Diamond Shruumz outbreak has now sickened at least 158 people and hospitalized 63, according to the FDA. There are two potentially associated deaths as well. That is an increase of 13 more patients and four more hospitalizations since the last update was issued on August 21, 2024. And new test results have been released for 10 Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones. The case count by state is: Alabama (5), Arizona (11), California (3), Colorado (1), Florida (6), Georgia (23), Indiana (8), Iowa (5), Illinois (1), Kansas (5), Kentucky (11), Maryland (2), Minnesota (3), Missouri (1), Montana (3), Nevada (2), New Jersey (2), New York (2), North Carolina (17), North Dakota (3), Oklahoma (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (8), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (9), Texas (13), … [Read more...]
Which Stores Carried Boar’s Head Deli Meat in Listeria Outbreak?
Which stores carried Boar's Head deli meat that is linked to a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak? According to the recall notice that was issued on July 26, 2024 and expanded on July 30, 2024, the meats were sold "nationwide." But California published a 25 page list of establishments in that state that may have carried the meats. And from looking at individual stores and grocery store chain recall statements, the meat may also have been sold at: Alberstons Bashas Big Y City Market Dillons Fred Meyer Fresh Thyme Food Giant Fry’s Giant H-E-B Harps Hays Holiday Jewel King Soopers Kroger Kwik Trp Pavialion’s Piggly Wiggly Publix QFC Ralph’s Safeway Schucks Shoprite Smiths Sprouts Stop and … [Read more...]
Possible Shigella Outbreak at Elks Lodge in Eureka, California
There is a possible shigella outbreak at Elks Lodge in Eureka, California according to the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services. There are three confirmed cases and five suspected cases that are associated with a dinner that took place at the Lodge on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The notice said that Shigella illnesses are "on the rise" in the county since at least six people have tested positive for the infection since August. The first cluster of three patients was identified in late August, but no connection between those people could be confirmed. The two clusters do not appear to be connected. Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Candy Stockton said, "We are receiving additional reports of people with GI symptoms who were also at that event and are working … [Read more...]
Now Nine Deaths in Boar’s Head Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
There are now nine deaths in Boar's Head deli meat Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new death is from New York. Yesterday the CDC said there were eight deaths. And CBS News is reporting that, after a Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) request, they received inspection reports for the Boar's Head facility in Jarratt, Virginia. There were 69 records of noncompliance registered by USDA inspectors, including mold and mildew, leaking and pooling water, some with green algal growth, condensation dripping on the product, a rancid smell, insects including flies and a cockroach, and blood in puddles on the floor. The case count remains the same, with 57 sick in 18 states: Arizona (1), Florida (3), Georgia (2), Illinois … [Read more...]
New E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak on FDA CORE Outbreak Table
A new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Table, and case count increases in other outbreak investigations are the changes in the latest update. There are seven active outbreak investigations on the table. Six of them are unsolved. The new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in a not yet identified foods has sickened at least 25 people. The FDA has initiated traceback, but has not initiated a recall, inspected any facilities, or collected samples. There is no change in the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has sickened at least three people. The FDA has initiated traceback in this investigation. For the first Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened at least 41 people, that is an increase of six more illnesses. The FDA has initiated traceback, has started inspections, and … [Read more...]
Eight Deaths in Boar’s Head Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
There are now eight deaths in Boar's Head deli meat Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, according to the CDC, with at least 57 people sick in 18 states. That's an increase of five more deaths, 14 more cases, and five more states added since the last update was issued on August 8, 2024. All 57 patients have been hospitalized. The case count by state is: Arizona (1), Florida (3), Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Maryland (8), Massachusetts (3), Minnesota (1), Missouri (3), New Jersey (5), New Mexico (1), New York (17), North Carolina (1), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (2), Tennessee (1), Virginia (1), and Wisconsin (1). The people who died lived in Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico, and two lived in South Carolina. The patient age range is from … [Read more...]
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Ends With 551 Sick
The Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers is over with at least 551 people sick and 155 hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The types of Salmonella were Salmonella Braenderup and Salmonella Africana. That is an increase of 108 more patients since the last update on the case count was issued on July 2, 2024. The case count by state is: Alabama (6), Arkansas (1), California (1), Connecticut (8), Delaware (3), Florida (60), Georgia (48), Illinois (9), Indiana (4), Iowa (5), Kentucky (20), Maine (4), Maryland (17), Massachusetts (11), Michigan (12), Minnesota (10), Mississippi (2), Missouri (4), Nevada (1), New Jersey (22), New York (69), North Carolina (27), Ohio (20), Oklahoma (2), Pennsylvania (68), Rhode Island (8), South … [Read more...]
New Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak on FDA CORE Table
A new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak on the FDA CORE Table joins five other outbreaks, with case count increases in some. Five of the six outbreaks are unsolved. The new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least three people. FDA has initiated traceback in this outbreak investigation. For the Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened at least 35 people, FDA has initiated traceback. has started a site inspection, and has initiated sampling. This is an increase of 14 more patients since the last update. For the Salmonella Newport outbreak in a not yet identified food, four people are sick. FDA has initiated traceback and has started a site inspection. This is an increase of one more patient. For the second Cyclospora outbreak, 44 people are sick. The FDA has … [Read more...]
Diamond Shruumz illnesses Climb to 145 With 59 Hospitalized
Diamond Shruumz illnesses climb to 145 sick in 29 states with 59 hospitalized, according to the FDA. There are two potentially associated deaths as well. That is an increase of 15 more patients since the last update was issued on August 14, 2024. The case count by state is: Alabama (4), Arizona (11), California (3), Colorado (1), Florida (6), Georgia (23), Indiana (8), Iowa (5), Kansas (5), Kentucky (11), Maryland (2), Minnesota (3), Missouri (1), Montana (3), Nevada (2), New Jersey (2), New York (1), North Carolina (17), North Dakota (3), Oklahoma (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (7), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (9), Texas (7), Virginia (3), Washington (2), and Wisconsin (1). The patient age range was not reported. Sample analysis is ongoing. A Sample Results … [Read more...]
Paradise Grove Dairy Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak in Idaho
A Paradise Grove raw milk Campylobacter outbreak in Idaho has sickened at least 18 people, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The Idaho Division of Public Health is collaborating with Central District Health (CDH), Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH), and Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) in this ongoing investigation. All 18 patients reported drinking raw milk before they got sick, and 17 patients said they drank raw milk that was produced by Pacific Grove Dairy in Jefferson County before getting sick. That dairy distributes milk to many stores across southern Idaho. CDH and EIPH are conducting interviews with these patients. The dairy voluntary stopped producing the milk on August 2, 2024, inspected and repaired equipment, and increased the … [Read more...]
