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More Illnesses on FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table

Six Active Investigations on FDA's CORE Outbreak Table

There are more illnesses on FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table, with an unsolved outbreak increasing by 27 cases. There are five outbreaks on the table; two are unsolved. One outbreak, the Salmonella outbreak linked to Infinite Herbs organic fresh basil, has ended with 36 people sick in 14 states. Four people were hospitalized, and two … Read more

Infinite Herbs Basil Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 36 Sick

Infinite Herbs Basil Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 36 Sick

The Infinite Herbs Basil Salmonella outbreak has ended with 36 people sick in 14 states, and four hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Epidemiologic and traceback data showed that Infinite Herbs organic basil may have been contaminated with Salmonella bacteria and made people sick. This outbreak is over as of … Read more

New Salmonella Braenderup Outbreak Added to CORE Table

New Salmonella Braenderup Outbreak Added to CORE Table

A new Salmonella Braenderup outbreak has been added to the FDA’s CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. This brings the total outbreaks currently being investigated to six. The new Salmonella Braenderup outbreak has sickened at least 158 people. FDA has initiated traceback. In the outbreak investigation of Salmonella Africana that is allegedly linked to cucumbers, this outbreak … Read more

New Listeria Outbreak on FDA CORE Investigation Table

Seven Pathogens Cause 9.9 Million Illnesses Every Year in U.S.

A new Listeria outbreak has been posted on the FDA’s CORE Investigation Table. And the case count for the Salmonella Africana outbreak that is stil unsolved has increased to 141 patients. There are now four outbreak investigations on the table. The new Listeria outbreak has sickened at least two people. No recall has been initiated, … Read more

New Salmonella Outbreak on FDA Core Table Sickens 100

Southeast Utah Salmonella Outbreak in Carbon County

A new Salmonella outbreak on the FDA’s Core Outbreak Investigation Table has sickened at least 100 people, according to the latest update. There are only two other outbreaks on the Table at this time: The E. coli O157:H7 outbreak allegedly linked to walnuts, and the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that is allegedly linked to organic fresh … Read more

E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Cases Increase on FDA CORE Table

New E. coli O26:H11 Outbreak on FDA CORE Outbreak Table

The E. coli O157:H7 outbreak cases have increased, according to the latest FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. There are only two outbreaks currently being investigated, which is an unusually low number. That E. coli outbreak is not attached to any food yet. The case count has increased to 12 cases from nine, in the last … Read more

New E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak on FDA CORE Table

Five Cyclospora Outbreaks on FDA CORE Outbreak Table

A new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has been announced on the FDA‘s CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. There are only two active investigations on that table. The new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has sickened at least nine people. We do not know the states where the ill persons live, the patient age range, illness onset dates, … Read more

Melissa’s Organic Basil Recalled For Possible Salmonella

Melissa's Organic Basil Recalled For Possible Salmonella

Melissa’s Organic Basil is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This basil is part of the lot recalled by Infinite Herbs that is linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 12 pole in seven states. The recall notice did not state that any illnesses are linked to the Melissa’s product. The recalling … Read more

Infinite Herbs Recalls Basil For Possible Salmonella Risk

Infinite Herbs Recalls Basil For Possible Salmonella Risk

Infinite Herbs is recalling their fresh organic basil for possible Salmonella contamination. This basil is linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 12 people in seven states. The recalled product was sold at the retail level between February 1 and April 6, 2024. It is Infinite Herbs fresh organic basil with a … Read more

FDA Weighs In On Infinite Herbs Basil Salmonella Outbreak

FDA Weighs In On Infinite Herbs Basil Salmonella Outbreak

The FDA is weighing on the Infinite Herbs Basil Salmonella outbreak. There are at least 12 people sick in seven states. One person has been hospitalized because they are so sick. The basil was sold at Trader Joe’s stores in these states: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, … Read more