A leafy greens Salmonella outbreak announcement was just released by the FDA in a heavily redacted report. Forty people were sickened with Salmonella Lomalinda infections; five of those patients were hospitalized. The FDA was notified of the outbreak by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on September 9, 2025, stating that seven people were sick. On September 11, 2025, the CDC named leafy greens as the leading "vehicle of interest" in the outbreak. The FDA initiated a traceback investigation consisting of redacted legs representing the patients, who said they consumed ready to eat organic baby spring mix salads before getting sick. The establishments that sold the greens were redacted, as were the states where the patients live. The salads were … [Read more...]
FDA Seizes 7-OH Opioids in Missouri to Protect Consumers
The FDA has seized 7-OH opioids in Missouri to protect consumers. The U.S. Marshals Service took about 73,000 units of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products that are valued at roughly $1 million from three firms in that state. The firms were not named. The seizure included foods and dietary supplement products, including liquid shots and tablets, that contain concentrated 7-OH as an ingredient. This ingredient is recognized as having potential for abuse because it binds to opioid receptors. It can't be legally added to supplements or conventional foods. The FDA has not approved 7-OH for medical use and it does not meet safety standards. The FDA worked with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior services in this enforcement action. In July 2025, the FDA recommended the … [Read more...]
FDA Releases Two New Tools in Foodborne Illness Investigations
The FDA has released two new tools in their foodborne illness investigations: EIS (Executive Incident Summary Abstracts) and FOOD (Foodborne Outbreak Overview of Data). The EIS will be released after an outbreak is over, providing high level information about the outbreak and any new information that may have been discovered since the investigation ended. FOOD is a comprehensive detailed report on product-pathogen pairs that have caused repeated outbreaks over the years. The EIS reports are written after the investigation into an FDA-regulated human food product is closed. The reports will be redacted to protect confidential information as well as personally identifiable information and other info that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) states is exempt from disclosure to the … [Read more...]
FDA Advises Consumers Not to Eat Indonesian Imported Shrimp
The FDA is advising consumers to not eat, sell, or serve certain Indonesian imported shrimp imported from PT Bahari Makmur Sejati. The shrimp is in violation of the Federal FD&C Act because it may be contaminated with cesium-137 and may be radioactive. The problem is that shipping containers have tested positive for the radioactive isotope. No radioactive shrimp has entered U.S. commerce. This list will be updated as the FDA updates. Three firms have issued press releases for recalled products. They are: August 21, 2025: Southwind Foods, LLC Recall August 22, 2025: Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC Recall August 27, 2025: AquaStar (USA) Corp Recall – Kroger Brand August 28, 2025: AquaStar (USA) Corp Recall – Aqua Star Brand August 29, 2025: Southwind Foods, LLC Recall … [Read more...]
Two New Outbreaks on FDA CORE Investigation Table
There are two new outbreaks on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table: A Salmonella Lomalinda outbreak and another Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. There are 11 outbreaks on the table at this time; only four are solved. For the new Salmonella Lomalinda outbreak, there are 30 cases. The FDA has not initiated traceback, inspected a facility, or tested samples. For the new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, there are 8 cases. The FDA has not initiated traceback, inspected a facility, or tested samples. For the second Listeria outbreak, there are 25 people sick. The FDA has initiated traceback in this investigation. For the first Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak, the case count has increased from 39 to 40 cases. There is no food attached to this outbreak yet. The FDA has … [Read more...]
Nicotine Pouch Makers Asked to Use Child Resistant Packaging
Nicotine pouch makers are being asked by the FDA to use child resistant packaging. The number of nicotine exposure cases reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers have steadily increased from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025, according to public health officials. These pouches contain concentrated nicotine that can be harmful or even fatal to young children, even when consumed in small amounts. Doses as low as 1 to 4 milligrams have caused toxic effects in young children. Symptoms of nicotine poisoning can include vomiting, confusion, and loss of consciousness. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H. said in a statement, "I am concerned about rising reports of nicotine exposures in young children caused by nicotine pouches. The fruity flavors and bright, colorful designs of … [Read more...]
FDA Updates CORE Table With New Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA updates CORE Table with a new Salmonella outbreak. There are nine outbreaks currently on the Table; six are Salmonella outbreaks, two are Cyclospora outbreaks, and one is a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. The new outbreak is caused by Salmonella Enteritidis. There are 31 people sick in this outbreak. The FDA has not initiated traceback, inspected a facility, or sampled any foods. The second Salmonella outbreak is a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak that has sickened at least five people. The FDA has initiated traceback in this investigation. Originally, the two cyclospora outbreaks on the table were combined into one, but the FDA split them into two. The first has sickened at least 46 people. The FDA has initiated traceback. In the second cyclospora outbreak, there are … [Read more...]
Cyclospora Outbreak Grows on FDA CORE Investigation Table
The cyclospora outbreak on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table has grown. There are six outbreaks on the Table; three are solved and three are unsolved. There are three Salmonella outbreaks, one E. coli outbreak, and one Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in addition to the cyclospora outbreak. The cyclospora outbreak in a not yet identified food has sickened at least 61 people, an increase of three more patients since the last update. The FDA has initiated traceback and has initiated sampling. For the first Salmonella outbreak, Salmonella Oranienburg has sickened at least 24 people. The FDA has initiated traceback but has not identified a food. For the second Salmonella outbreak, Chetak Deep Sprouted Beans have sickened at least 11 people in 10 states with Salmonella … [Read more...]
New Cyclospora Outbreak on FDA CORE Investigation Table
There is a new Cyclospora outbreak on the FDA CORE Investigation Table, along with two Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks, a hepatitis A outbreak, an E. coli outbreak, and four Salmonella outbreaks. Of those nine outbreaks, four have been solved. One investigation is over. For the new Cyclospora outbreak, there are 24 people sick. This outbreak is unsolved. The FDA has initiated traceback. For the Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak that is unsolved, there are 18 people sick. The FDA has not initiated traceback, inspected a facility, or collected samples. For the Salmonella Anatum outbreak, Chetak Sprouted Beans have been linked to illnesses. There are 11 people sick in 10 states, and four people have been hospitalized. The frozen moth beans and moong beans have been recalled. The … [Read more...]
FDA Warns About Products From East Africa Boutique
The FDA is warning consumers, retailers, and distributors about products from Pan-African Food Distributors doing business as East Africa Boutique because they were held under insanitary conditions and could be contaminated with filth. These items include infant nutritional cereals, baking ingredients, and other food products. The products may or may not have a label with the firm name. The warning was updated on June 3, 2025 to include cosmetics. Products that are held under insanitary conditions could pose a serious health risk and could lead to serious illness, including leptospirosis, hantavirus infection, salmonellosis, yersiniosis, E. coli infections, and rat-bite fever. You can see the long list of products, along with package sizes, lot codes, and expiration dates at the … [Read more...]
