The top 10 2024 outbreak list continues with the number nine outbreak: the Milo's eggs Salmonella outbreak, which sickened at least 93 people in 12 states. There were 34 people hospitalized because they were so sick. There were several recalls issued in relation to this outbreak. And it's wasn't only chicken eggs that were implicated in this outbreak; duck eggs were included in the recall. The case count by state was: Arizona (1), California (5), Colorado (1), Illinois (12), Iowa (2), Michigan (3), Minnesota (5), New York (1), Oregon (1), Utah (1), Virginia (1), and Wisconsin (60). The patient age range is from 2 to 88 years. Thirty-four people have been hospitalized because they are so sick. That’s a hospitalization rate of 37%, which is much higher than the typical 20% … [Read more...]
Deadly Grimmway Farms Carrots E. coli O121:H9 Outbreak Ends
The deadly Grimmway Farms carrots E. coli O121:H9 outbreak has ended with 48 people sick in 19 states, according to the CDC. Twenty people were hospitalized. There were quite a few recalls issued in relation to this outbreak, including the original recall, an expansion, and secondary recalls including Earth Farms Vegetable Medley, Fabalish Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites, Bunny Luv Carrots, and Whole Foods Organic Carrot Sticks. The case count by state was: Arkansas (1), California (3), Colorado (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (5), Missouri (1), New Jersey (2), New York (5), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), South Carolina (2), Texas (1), Virginia (1), Washington (8), and Wyoming (1). Illness onset dates ranged from September 6, 2024 to October … [Read more...]
Two Cats Die of Bird Flu After Drinking Raw Farm Raw Milk
Two cats have died of possible bird flu infections after drinking Raw Farm raw milk that has been recalled. That farm is located in California, according to the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department. The indoor cats consumed the raw milk before they got sick. Symptoms included lack of appetite, fever, and neurological signs. The cats died, and testing was positive for influenza A, a rare result in cats. The nationwide Influenza A-H5N1 bird flu outbreak has seen other cats infected with the virus after consuming infected raw milk. People who had direct contact with the cats have been offered antiviral prophylaxis. There have been no human cases of bird flu associated with exposure to these cats. The investigation is ongoing. Although human cases of bird flu are rare, … [Read more...]
Valley Milk Simply Bottled Raw Milk Recalled in CA For Bird Flu
Valley Milk Simply Bottled raw milk is being recalled in California for possible bird flu contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The dairy is located in Stanislaus county. After a positive test in the raw milk, the California Department of Food and Agriculture put the milk under a quarantine order and issued the recall. The bird flu strain is Influenza-A H5N1. The recalled product is all Valley Milk Simply Bottled raw cow milk and DESI Milk raw cow milk. The milk was distributed in quart (32 ounce), half gallon (64 ounce), and one gallon (128 ounce) plastic jugs. The code date numbers stamped on the container are DEC 23 2024 through DEC 30 2024. If you purchased this milk you are strongly urged not to consume … [Read more...]
Deadly Yu Shang Listeria Outbreak Sickens 19, Kills 2
The deadly Yu Shang Listeria outbreak has now sickened 19 people in eight states and has killed two, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Seventeen people are hospitalized because they are so sick. That is an increase of eight new patients, eight new hospitalizations, one new death, and four new states. The case count by state is: California (10), Georgia (1), Illinois (2), Nevada (1), New Jersey (1), New York (1), Oregon (1), and Tennessee (2). The new states are Georgia, Nevada, Oregon, and Tennessee. The patient age range is from less than one to 86 years. All of the patients are Asian. Of 19 people who gave information to public health investigators, 17, or 89%, have been hospitalized. Sick person's samples were collected from October 24, 2021, to … [Read more...]
Raw Farm Raw Milk and Cream Recall For Bird Flu Expanded
The Raw Farm raw milk and cream recall for possible bird flu contamination has been expanded, according to the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department. There have been "multiple detections of H5 bird flu virus" in the company's milk and dairy cows over the past week. This is the second expansion of the original recall. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The original recall was issued on November 25, 2024. And a second lot of raw milk was recalled on November 29, 2024. All sizes of raw whole milk and cream products that were produced after November 9, 2024 are included in this recall. Public health officials identified the bird flu virus in retail products from Raw Farm, LLC last week. Additional testing by the … [Read more...]
Second Lot of Raw Farm Raw Milk Recalled For Bird Flu
A second lot of Raw Farm raw milk is being recalled for possible bird flu contamination, according to the California Department wow Public Health (CDPH). The first recall was issued on November 25, 2024. The recall is for cream top, whole raw milk from that farm, which is located in Fresno County. The company has issued the voluntary recall at the state's request. The recalled milk has the lot code 20241119 and a best by date of 12/07/2024. If you purchased this milk, you should immediately return any remaining product to the store where you bought it. Pasteurized milk remains safe to drink. The ongoing spread of bird flu has been occurring in dairy cows, poultry, cats, and sporadic human cases. The California Department of Food and Agriculture was onsite at Raw Farm's milk … [Read more...]
Hepatitis A Exposure at Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park, CA
A hepatitis A exposure at the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Monterey Park, California may have exposed patrons to the virus, according to the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department. That restaurant is located at 4000 Market Place in Monterey Park. An employee worked there while infectious with th virus. No other cases have been identified at this time. Public health officials are investigating this issue. Public health is recommending that anyone who consumed food or drank beverages at that restaurant between November 13, 2024 and November 22, 204 receive a hepatitis A vaccine. Anyone who ate there before November 15, 2024 may not be eligible to receive the vaccine because it is most effective when given within two weeks of exposure. Talk to your doctor about your … [Read more...]
Raw Farm Raw Milk Recalled For Bird Flu Contamination
Raw Farm Raw Milk is being recalled for bird flu contamination in California, according to the California Department of Public Health. Raw Farm LLC is located in Fresco County. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of this product. Since Early October 2024, California has reported 29 confirmed human cases of bird flu. Twenty of those patients had direct contact with infected dairy cows. No person to person spread of bird flu has been detected in California. All cases have been mild and no one has been hospitalized. Because this virus, like all viruses, mutates, it may gain the ability to spread between people. Preventive measures are being taken and public health officials are monitoring animal and human illnesses. The County of Santa Clara Public … [Read more...]
Deadly Yu Shang Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak Sickens 11
A deadly Yu Shang Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least 11 people in four states, according to the CDC. An infant who lived in California has died. Many of the company's products have been recalled. This outbreak is linked to ready to eat meat and poultry products. The case count by state is: California (7), Illinois (2), New Jersey (1), and New York (1). Ill persons' samples were collected from October 24, 2021 to July 31, 2024. This long period of illness reports is not unusual for a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, but it is unusual that it took four months for the government to inform the public about this outbreak. The patient age range is from less than one year to 86 years. Nine patients have been hospitalized. Public health officials interviewed patients … [Read more...]
