Operation Stork Speed, which was established last year by the Department of Health and Human Services and the FDA, addresses more hazards in infant formula, more specifically, botulism and Bacillus cereus. This program builds on the 2022 strategy to increase the resiliency of the U.S. infant formula market. The purpose of the program is to … Read more
Heavenly Spices Garlic Powder is being recalled in Canada for Bacillus cereus contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Dollarama L.P. The recalled product was sold online and was also … Read more
a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, a pathogen that produces the cereulide toxin. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is the a2 Milk Company (a2MC) of Boulder, Colorado. This formula … Read more
Kanishka Cuisine of India food poisoning outbreak in Seattle has sickened at least 37 people, according to the King County Health Department. That restaurant si s located at 1534 1st Avenue South in Seattle, Washington. The food was promoted as a Thanksgiving meal. The pathogen responsible for these illnesses has not been identified, and the … Read more
Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup is being recalled for possible microbial contamination and loss of shelf-stability. The product may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus which can cause food poisoning. Exposure to high levels of this pathogen can be deadly, according to the recall notice. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in … Read more
An alleged Kumo Sushi Bacillus cereus outbreak in Stony Brook, New York has sickened dozens of patrons, according to news reports. People got sick on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The Suffolk County Department of Public Health believes that rice is the culprit. At least 28 people were sick and some were hospitalized. The Kumo Sushi … Read more
Lazeez Shawarma Hot Sauce is being recalled in Canada because it may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria. The product was sold to hotels, restaurants, and institutions. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to date in connection with … Read more
Bacillus cereus infections are very common in the United States. This pathogen causes about 63,000 cases of food poisoning every year in this country. It is responsible for the so-called “fried rice syndrome,” where people get sick after eating reheated rice. The problem with fried rice is that when rice is cooled at room temperature, … Read more
Margherita Meats Pepperoni is being recalled for possible Bacillus cereus contamination. About 10,990 pounds of the ready to eat product are being recalled. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Smithfield Packaged Meats Corporation, doing business as Margherita Meats, Inc. … Read more
Did you know that baked potatoes and cooked rice are potentially risky foods? Those foods seem so innocuous, but they both can cause serious illness if not refrigerated promptly and reheated properly before eating. Both of these foods are called TCS, which stands for time/temperature control for safety. For baked potatoes, the risk is botulism, … Read more