The CDC says that seven pathogens cause 9.9 million illnesses every year in the United States. This estimate is used to allocate resources and prioritize interventions. The seven pathogens are Campylobacter, Clostridium perfringens, invasive Listeria monocytogenes, norovirus, Salmonella, Toxoplasma gondii, and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). And those illnesses cause about 53,000 hospitalizations and 931 deaths. Norovirus caused the most illnesses, followed by Campylobacter, and Salmonella. Salmonella infections were the leading cause of death, with 238 every year, followed by Campylobacter with 197 deaths and norovirus with 174. The issue with this estimate is that public health reports are limited because not all people sickened by those pathogens seek medical care and … [Read more...]
US PIRG: Hospitalizations and Deaths From Food Doubled in 2024
A new report from U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) found that hospitalizations and deaths from food doubled in 2024. The report, titled Food For Thought 2025, states that hospitalizations and deaths were the highest last year in five years. Food contaminated with Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and E. coli increased by 41%. and 98% of all illnesses were linked to just 13 outbreaks. There were 241 FDA recalls in 2024, and 55 USDA recalls. The FDA number is and increase of 8% over 2023, while the USDA number is a 38% decline. Most of the recalls were from undeclared allergens. Recalls for Listeria contamination were next, followed by Salmonella recalls. But the recall numbers only tell half the story. Almost 1400 people got sick from food poisoning in 2024. Twelve … [Read more...]
Jean Perrin Morbier de Scey Cheese Recalled For E. coli
Jean Perrin Morbier de Scey cheese and Raclette de Scey cheese are being recalled in Canada for possible E. coli contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is D. Tyers Foods International Inc. This recall was triggered to a recall in another country. These cheeses were sold at the retail level in these provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Quebec, and may have been sold in other provinces and territories. Two of the recalled products are Jean Perrin brand. They include Morbier de Scey sold in variable size packages, less than 7 kilograms. The UPC number for this product is 3324440317786. The codes on the product are lot number 35112 and expiration date 06/03/2025. Also recalled is Raclette de Scey, also sold in variable … [Read more...]
Jean Perrin Morbier Cheese Recalled For Pathogenic E. coli
Jean Perrin Morbier Cheese is being recalled in Canada for possible contamination with pathogenic E. coli bacteria. There have not been any illnesses reported to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is A. Bosa & Co. Ltd, Les Amis du Fromage. This cheese was sold in the province of British Columbia at the retail level. The recalled product is Jean Perrin Morbier Cheese that is packaged in variable size packages. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 202412000653. And the lot number and date pairs that are on the package are lot number 36110 and 24-02-2025, lot number 31304 and 27-01-2025, and lot number 33206 and 26-01-2025. More information was also provided: the same product was sold at Les Amis du Fromage, a store located … [Read more...]
2024 Meat and Poultry Recalls Plummet from 2023 Total
In-depth analysis from Food Poisoning Bulletin Meat and poultry producers issued 34 recalls last year, a 48 percent drop from 2023 and the lowest total of the last decade, excluding 2020, according to a Food Poisoning Bulletin review of data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). "The number of recalls is likely to fluctuate over any given period of time, due to the number of variables that affect whether a recall is necessary to remove adulterated or misbranded product from commerce. Over the last few years, FSIS has pushed for more accountability from industry to produce safe and wholesome products. Through numerous calls, meetings, roundtables and guidance documents, we are proactively engaging with industry on ways to … [Read more...]
Jim’s Jerseys Raw Milk Recalled For E. coli Contamination
Jim's Jerseys raw milk is being recalled for possible E. coli contamination. This information, along with the retail distribution list, was released in an email. There is no information about this recall on the Washington Department of Health website. There are no reports of illness received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of this raw milk. The recalling firm is Old Silvana Creamery of Arlington, Washington. The recall is for Jim's Jerseys raw milk that is packaged in 1/2 gallon and one gallon containers. The expiration date for this product is 8/23/24. The milk was sold in western Washington via on farm sites. It was also sold at these retail locations in these counties: Island County The Goose in Langley King County Duvall Family Grocer in … [Read more...]
Malpeque Large Standard Oysters Recalled For Generic E. coli
Malpeque Large Standard Oysters are being recalled in Canada for generic, or non-pathogenic, E. coli contamination. Generic E. coli is indicative of possible fecal contamination, but usually does not cause serious illness. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Five Star Shellfish Inc. These oysters were sold at the retail level in Prince Edward Island. The recalled product is Malpeque Large Standard Oysters that are sold in various sized packages. The harvest date is 13-AUG-24, the harvest site is PE-1R, and the ship date for the oysters is 15-AUG-24. There is no UPC number or other identifying numbers for these oysters. Eating raw oysters can be risky, as the animals are filter feeders. That means they … [Read more...]
Meadow View Jerseys Raw Milk Recalled in PA For E. coli
Meadow View Jerseys raw milk is being recalled in Pennsylvania for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The raw milk was sold between August 5 and August 12, 2024 and has a sell by date of August 19, 2024. Routine testing for pathogens confirmed that the milk was contaminated. The recall notice did not mention whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date. The milk was sold in Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon county stores. It was sold in plastic gallon, plastic and glass half gallon, plastic quart, and plastic pine containers. It was sold from the farm's store in Leola and a number of retail stores in south central Pennsylvania. The Meadow View Jerseys raw milk was sold at these locations in … [Read more...]
Moore Family Farms Cheddar Curds Recalled For Generic E. coli
Moore Family Farms Cheddar Curds are being recalled because they nay be contaminated with generic E. coli and have high coliform counts. Generic E. coli is not the strain that can make people very sick, but high coliform counts do indicate some type of fecal contamination. Because this recall was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports Page, and not the regular recall page there is no mention about 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 Moore Family Cheese LLC of Maquoketa, Iowa. The recalled product is Moore Family Farms Cheddar Cheese Curds. The product is packaged in a 1 pound plastic bag, with white ties. The date code for this product is 5/13/2024, and the expiration date … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Sues Farmer Amos Miller For Illegal Raw Milk Sales
The state of Pennsylvania sues farmer Amos Miller to stop the illegal distribution of raw milk and other products, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry and the state's Department of Agriculture. The complaint is against Miller's Organic farm, its owners, and related businesses. Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture searched the farm after two people were sickened with E. coli infections after allegedly consuming eggnog made with raw milk from that facility. The lawsuit was filed after "years of attempts by state and federal officials to bring the farm into compliance with the law," according to the Attorney General. The complaint outlines violations of Pennsylvania’s Milk Sanitation Law, Food Safety Act, Retail Food Facility … [Read more...]
