It's time for the Top 10 Outbreaks of 2025. Number 10 is the Sweet Cream Pastries Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 18 people in seven states. Because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not release any information about this outbreak, we do not know the case count by state or the patient age range. The pastries were imported from Italy. The states where the patients lived were California, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The last illness onset date was December 26, 2024. The outbreak was declared over in March 2025. Of the 12 patients who gave information about themselves to public health investigators, one person was hospitalized. Of seven people who responded, five, or 71%, said they ate pastries … [Read more...]
Vega Farms Eggs Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 63 in California
A Vega Farms eggs Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak has sickened at least 63 people in California, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Thirteen poeple have been hospitalized because they are so sick. Those numbers are current as of December 5, 2025. Public health officials are warning consumers not to eat, serve, or sell the recalled in-shell eggs. The eggs were recalled on December 5, 2025. The recalled product is Vega Farms Brown Eggs with handler code 2136. The Julian date (a 3-digit number from 001 to 365 that corresponds to the day of the year) is 328 and before. The sell by dates are 12-22-25 and earlier. The package sizes are 1 dozen cartons and 30 egg flats at the retail level, and 15 dozen cases that contain 6 flats of 30 eggs each at the … [Read more...]
ByHeart Infant Botulism Outbreak Has Sickened 51 Babies
The ByHeart infant botulism outbreak has now sickened 51 babies in 19 states, according to the CDC. All of the patients have been hospitalized. That is an increase of 12 new cases, 12 new hospitalizations, and one new state since the last update was issued a week ago. The new state is Ohio. The case count by state is: Arizona (5), California (12), Idaho (2), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (2), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (3), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (4), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (8), Virginia (1), Washington (2), and Wisconsin (1). The infants range in age from 16 to 264 days. Illness onset dates range from December 24, 2023 to December 1, 2025. All of the infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the … [Read more...]
Wild Mushrooms Sicken 21 in California With Amatoxin Poisoning
Wild mushrooms have sickened 21 people in California with amatoxin poisoning, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Those sickened have severe liver damage, and one adult died. The patients include adults and children. Significant clusters are in the San Francisco Bay and Monterey areas, although the risk is statewide. Dr. Erica Pan, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer, said in a statement, "Death cap mushrooms contain potentially deadly toxins that can lead to liver failure. Because the death cap can easily be mistaken for edible safe mushrooms, we advise the public not to forage for wild mushrooms at all during this high-risk season." Mushroom identification can be tricky, and even experts can be fooled. Many toxic mushrooms such as the death … [Read more...]
ByHeart Formula Botulism Outbreak Sickens Two More Infants
The ByHeart formula botulism outbreak has sickened two more infants, bringing the total of sick babies to 39, according to the CDC. That is an increase from 37 sick since the last update was issued on November 26, 2025. And one more state is included: Virginia. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (5), Idaho (1), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (2), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (4), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (8), Virginia (1), Washington (2), and Wisconsin (1). For 38 infants whose age was made available to public health officials, they range in age from 16 to 264 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November 19, 2025 for 38 of these infants. All of the infants were hospitalized … [Read more...]
ByHeart Formula Botulism Outbreak Case Count Up to 37 Infants
The ByHeart formula botulism outbreak case count has now sickened 37 infants in 17 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That's an increase of six new patients, six new hospitalizations, and two new states since the last update was issued on November 20, 2025. The new states are Massachusetts and Wisconsin. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (5), Idaho (1), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (8), Washington (2), and Wisconsin (1). For 35 infants whose age was made available to public health officials, they range in age from 16 to 264 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November … [Read more...]
Country Eggs Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 105 Sick
The Country Eggs Salmonella outbreak has ended with 105 people sick in 14 states and 19 hospitalizations. That is an increase of 10 more patients and one more hospitalization since the last update was published on August 28, 2025. The case count by state is: Arizona (1), California (82), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (1), Minnesota (4), North Carolina (2), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1), Nevada (4), New York (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (3). Illness onset dates range from January 7, 2025 to August 14, 2025. The patient age range is from 1 to 91 years. Of the 82 people who gave information about their health to public officials, 19 have been hospitalized. Patients were interviewed by public health officials. Of the 42 people interviewed viewed, 38, or 90%, … [Read more...]
Byheart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Has Sickened 31
The Byheart Infant Formula botulism outbreak has sickened 31 babies as of November 19, 2025, according to the CDC, an increase of eight more patients since the last update was issued on November 14, 2025. All eight infants have been hospitalized, and two more states are added to the case count. The new states are Idaho and Maine. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (4), Idaho (1), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (6), and Washington (2). For 23 infants whose age was made available to public health officials, they range in age from 16 to 200 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November 13, 2025 for 27 of these infants. All of the … [Read more...]
ByHeart Infant Botulism Outbreak Case Count Surges to 23
The ByHeart infant botulism outbreak case count has surged to 23 babies sick, according to the CDC, an increase of eight more illnesses since the last update was issued three days ago. One more state, Michigan, has been added to the investigation. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (3), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (2), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (3), and Washington (1). For 22 infants whose age is available, they range in age from 16 to 200 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November 11, 2025. All of the infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection developed by the California Department of Health. Infant … [Read more...]
FDA On ByHeart Whole Nutrition Formula Botulism Outbreak
The FDA weighs in on the ByHeart Whole Nutrition Formula botulism outbreak, stating that, "Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula might be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which is causing infant illness in multiple regions of the country." The case count by state is: Arizona (1), California (2), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Minnesota (1), North Carolina (1), New Jersey (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (2), and Washington (1). For 14 infants whose age is available, they range in age from 16 to 157 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November 10, 2025. All of the infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection developed by the California … [Read more...]
