Kroger trays and platters are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination because they were made with recalled cucumbers that are linked to a Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 113 people. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Kroger Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. The recall initiation date was 11/29/2024, but the center classification date was 1/10/2025. The products were sold at the retail level in these states: Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. These items were prepared in the … [Read more...]
SunFed Cucumber Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak Ends
The SunFed cucumber Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak has ended with 113 people sick in 23 states, with 28 hospitalized, according to the CDC. That's an increase of 13 more illnesses and three more hospitalizations since the last update was issued on December 19, 2024. The case count by state is: Alaska (2), Arizona (1), California (4), Colorado (8), Iowa (3), Illinois (4), Massachusetts (6), Michigan (3), Montana (18), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), Nevada (1), New York (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (9), Pennsylvania (1), South Dakota (5), Texas (8), Utah (2), Washington (9), Wisconsin (13), and Wyoming (8). Illness onset dates range from October 12, 2024 to December 7, 2024. The patient age range is from less than one year to 99 years. Of the 99 people who gave … [Read more...]
Top 10 Food Poisoning Outbreaks of 2024
These are the top 10 food poisoning outbreaks of 2024, in reverse order. There were quite a few outbreaks last year, with many illnesses and a few deaths. These are the top 10, in reverse order, with an addendum of five more outbreaks of interest. Addendum: Five Notable Outbreaks Five outbreaks that were important were added in an addendum this year. They were the Grimmway Farms carrot E. coli O121:H9 outbreak, the Infinite Herbs Salmonella outbreak, the deadly Rico Lopez soft cheese Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, the deadly Yu Shang Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, and the Gibson Farms walnuts E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. Number 10: Boar's Head The 10th outbreak of 2024 was the deadly Boar's Heat deli meat Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that sickened at least 61 people in … [Read more...]
Number One Outbreak of 2024 Was Bedner Cucumber Salmonella
The number one outbreak of 2024 was the Bedner cucumber Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 551 people in 34 states and the District of Columbia. The cucumbers were also sold by Thomas Produce Company. That outbreak ended in August 2024. The case count by state was: 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 Carolina (22), Tennessee (22), Texas (2), Vermont (2), Virginia (48), Washington (1), West Virginia (7), Wisconsin (4), and … [Read more...]
New Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak on FDA CORE Table
There is a new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Table. There are only three active outbreaks on the table at this time; one has been partially solved, and one has been solved but is still growing. The new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least 31 people. The FDA has initiated traceback, but has not issued a recall, inspected any facilities, or tested samples. The E. coli O145:H29 outbreak that sickened at least eight people has not been solved. The outbreak itself has ended, but the FDA is still investigating. That agency has initiated traceback but has not collected samples or inspected a faciity. For the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak the vehicle is romaine lettuce. The case count has increased from 86 to 88. But the FDA has not mentioned … [Read more...]
Top 10 Outbreaks of 2024: Number Eight is SunFed Cucumbers
The op 10 list of multistate food poisoning outbreaks of 2024 continues with umber eight: the Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled SunFed cucumbers. This outbreak is still ongoing and the numbers may are updated. At this point, there are 100 people sick, with 25 hospitalized. At this time, the case count by state is: Alaska (2), Arizona (1), California (3), Colorado (8), Iowa (3), Illinois (3), Massachusetts (6), Michigan (2), Montana (17), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), Nevada (1), New York (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (8), Pennsylvania (1), South Dakota (5), Texas (6), Utah (2), Washington (6), Wisconsin (12), and Wyoming (8). Illness onset dates range from October 12, 2024 to November 23, 2024. Of the 80 people who gave information to public health investigators when … [Read more...]
Sprouts Farmers Market Gyro Family Kits Recalled For Salmonella
Sprouts Farmers Market Gyro Family Kits are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination because of the cucumbers used in the tzatziki sauce in the kits. The cucumbers were supplied by Reser's Fine Foods. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Sprouts Farmers Market. The recalled product is Sprouts Farmers Market Gyro Family Kits that are packaged in plastic trays with clear plastic lids. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 20594800000. The use by dates that are printed on the label range from 12/29/24 to 1/07/25. These kits were sold through Sprouts stores in these states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, … [Read more...]
F&S Fresh Foods Recalls Mediterranean Party Tray with Cucumber
F&S Fresh Foods is recalling their Mediterranean Party Tray with Cucumbers from SunFed Produce. Those cucumbers are linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 68 people in 19 states. The Grecian Delight Tzatziki that was supplied to F&S Fresh Foods and was included in the kit was made with those cucumbers. No illnesses have been reported to F&S Fresh Foods to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled product is F&S Fresh Foods Mediterranean Party tray that is packaged in a 22 ounce clamshell container with a clear lid. They were sold at Ralph's stores in California and Smith's stores in these states: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. The dip is contained in a separate lidded cup. Coding information will … [Read more...]
Fresh Creative Foods Recalls Beef Gyro Sandwich Meal Kits
Fresh Creative Foods is recalling Beef Gyro Sandwich Meal Kits because they were made with recalled cucumbers from Baloian Farms, which were recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company in connection with the consumption of this product. There is a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled SunFed cucumbers that has sickened at least 68 people in 19 states. The recall notice for the whole Baloian caucumbers states, “Baloian initiated this recall after learning from SunFed Produce, LLC, that its supplier of American cucumbers, ‘Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.,’ may be associated with reported salmonellosis illnesses between October 12 and November 15, 2024.” The cucumbers were used to make the … [Read more...]
Secondary SunFed Cucumber Recalls For Possible Salmonella
Secondary SunFed cucumber recalls for possible Salmonella contamination have been accumulating. We have collected them in this spot for easy reference. The cucumbers in question are linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 68 people in 19 states. Eighteen patients have been hospitalized. These recalls are urgent because the products are not heated before they are eaten. Without that kill step, pathogens can easily survive and will make someone sick when the products are eaten. Secondary SunFed Cucumber Recalls The original recall, issued on November 28, 2024, was for whole fresh American cucumbers that were grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Mexico. These SunFed cucumbers were sold between October 12, 2024 through November 26, 2024. On December … [Read more...]
