The FDA is weighing in on the GreenWise frozen blueberries E. coli O145 outbreak. Twelve people in two states are sick after eating these berries that were sold at Publix stores. The blueberries were shipped to Publix stores in these states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. They may have been sold to other retailers. The FDA is investigating and will update consumers are more information is available. The case count by state is: Florida (11), and Georgia (1). Illness onset dates range from May 11, 2026 to June 5, 2026. Of 12 people who gave information to public health officials, four have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 33%. The patient age range is from 2 to 88 years. Nine of these patients were … [Read more...]
GreenWise Frozen Blueberries E. coli O145 Outbreak Sickens 12
The GreenWise frozen blueberries E. coli outbreak has sickened at least 12 people in two states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The blueberries, which were sold at Publix stores in eight states and imported from Chile, have been recalled. The case count by state is: Florida (11), and Georgia (1). Illness onset dates range from May 11, 2026 to June 5, 2026. Of 12 people who gave information to public health officials, four have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 33%. The patient age range is from 2 to 88 years. Nine of these patients were interviewed by public health officials. Of those, seven, or 78%, reported eating frozen blueberries before they got sick. That percentage is significantly higher than the 24% of respondents who … [Read more...]
Raw Farm Raw Cheddar E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Ends With 9 Sick
The Raw Farm raw Cheddar E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has ended with nine sick, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those nine patients live in three states. The outbreak was actually linked to raw Cheddar cheese and raw milk from that farm. More than half of the illnesses in this outbreak were in children under the age of five. The cheese was recalled on April 7, 2026. The case count by state is: California (7), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age range is from 1 to 28 years, with the median age of 2. Illness onset dates range from September 1, 2025 to February 20, 2026. Of the eight patients who gave information to public health officials, three have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 37.5%. One person has developed … [Read more...]
E. coli Outbreak Prompts Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese Recall
An E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that has sickened at least nine people has finally prompted a Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese recall, more than two weeks after the outbreak was announced. The farm originally refused to issue a recall. The case count by state is: California (7), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age range is from 1 to 28 years, with the median age of 2. More than half of the patients are under the age of 5. Illness onset dates range from September 1, 2025 to February 20, 2026. Of the eight patients who gave information to public health officials, three have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 37.5%. One person has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. The recall notice stated that the following comments were withdrawn by … [Read more...]
FDA Adds Info to Raw Farm Raw Cheddar E. coli Outbreak
The FDA has added information to the Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese E. coli outbreak, including where the cheese may have been sold. This outbreak has sickened at least nine people in three states; most of them are children. The FDA has encouraged Raw Farm to recall this cheese, but the owners of the farm have refused. So the FDA is warning people to not eat Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese, both in block form and shredded, that was purchased on or after January 4, 2026. The cheese may have been sold at Sprouts Farmers Market and HEB stores, according to patient reports. There may be other retailers who are selling this cheese. The advisory will be updated as more information becomes available. The case count by state is: California (7), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age … [Read more...]
Raw Farm Raw Cheddar E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Sickens 7
A Raw Farm raw cheddar E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has sickened at least seven people in three states, according to the CDC. A recall of the product has not been issued. The same product from that farm sickened at least 10 people with STEC infections two years ago. The case count by state is: California (5), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age range is from 1 to 28 years, with the median age of 3. More than half of the patients are under the age of 5. Illness onset dates range from September 1, 2025 to February 13, 2026. Of the 7 patients who gave information to public health officials, 2 have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 29%. Epidemiologic data shows that Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and may be making people sick. … [Read more...]
Number 3 Outbreak of 2025: Bedner Cucumbers Salmonella
We continue the top 10 outbreaks of 2025 with number 3: the Bedner cucumbers Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 69 people in 21 states. The cucumbers were recalled, and many secondary recalls of foods made with those cucumbers were also issued. The patient case count per state was: Alabama (1), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (7), Georgia (10), Illinois (5), Indiana (1), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (1), Michigan (2), Mississippi (1), North Carolina (4), New Jersey (3), New York (4), Ohio (6), Pennsylvania (7), South Carolina (6), Tennessee (1), and Virginia (3). Illnesses started on dates ranging from April 2, 2025 to May 29, 2025. The patient age range was from 1 to 89 years. Twenty-two people were hospitalized. Epidemiologic, traceback, … [Read more...]
Moringa Leaf Powder Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 11 Sick
The Moringa leaf powder Salmonella outbreak has ended with 11 people sickened in seven states, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Epidemiologic, traceback and laboratory data showed that products containing moringa leaf powder were contaminated with Salmonella Richmond and made people sick. The case count by state is: Florida (2), Kansas (2), Michigan (1), North Carolina (1), New York (1), South Carolina (1), and Virginia (3). Illness onset dates range from May 12, 2025 to September 4, 2025. The hospitalization rate is 27%, higher than the typical hospitalization rate for a Salmonella outbreak, which is 20%. The patient age range is from 13 to 65 years old. In interviews with public health officials, 9 out of 10 patients said they ate powdered … [Read more...]
Moringa Leaf Powder Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 11 in 7 States
A Moringa Leaf Powder Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 11 people in seven states and has hospitalized three, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This product is the dried leaf of the Moringa tree. It's also known as Member's Mark Super Greens powdered supplement that is sold at Sam's Club stores. The case count by state is: Florida (2), Kansas (2), Michigan (1), North Carolina (1), New York (1), South Carolina (1), and Virginia (3). Illness onset dates range from May 12, 2025 to September 4, 2025. The hospitalization rate is 27%, higher than the typical hospitalization rate for a Salmonella outbreak, which is 20%. The patient age range is from 13 to 65 years. State and local public health officials interviewed patients about the foods they … [Read more...]
Keely Farms Dairy Raw Milk Outbreak Sickens 21 in FL
A Keely Farms Dairy raw milk outbreak has sickened at least 21 people in Florida, including six children under the age of 10, according to the Florida Department of Health. The original notice was updated with the name of the raw milk provider. That farm is located in New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County in Florida. Seven people have been hospitalized, and severe complications have been reported in two patients. This outbreak started on January 24, 2025. The complications of both Campylobacter and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections can be severe. For Campylobacter, the complication is Guillain-Barré syndrome, which can cause whole body paralysis that may be temporary or permanent. For a STEC infection, the complication is hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a … [Read more...]
