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...]
GreenWise Frozen Blueberries Recalled For E. coli O145 Outbreak
GreenWise frozen blueberries are being recalled because they are associated with an E. coli O145:H28 outbreak. This recall and outbreak were announced in a Publix recall notice, not by the FDA or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The notice did state that the company is "working closely with the appropriate regulatory authorities" about the recall. The recalling firm is Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of San Carlos, Chile. The recalled item is GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries that are packaged in a 10 ounce container. The lot code that is stamped on the product label is 60401, and the best by date is February 9, 2028. Berries that were bought on July 3, 2026 or before are recalled. No other lot codes or best by dates are included in the recall. The … [Read more...]
New Cyclospora Outbreak on FDA’s CORE Outbreak Table
There is a new cyclospora outbreak on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Table. There are nine outbreaks on the table; six of those outbreak have been solved. Three of the outbreaks have ended, but the investigations into all of them are ongoing. For the new cyclospora outbreak, there are two people who are sick. The source has not been identified. The FDA has initiated traceback. For the infant botulism outbreak linked to Nara Organic Infant Formula, three infants are sick. They live in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection that was developed by the California Department of Health. The infants ranged in age from 86 days to 153 days when they got sick. For the Salmonella … [Read more...]
New Salmonella Outbreak on FDA CORE Investigation Table
There is a new Salmonella outbreak on the FDA's CORE Investigation Outbreak Table, bringing the number of outbreaks to seven. Of those seven outbreaks, five have been solved. The new Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak has sickened at least 62 people and has not been solved. The FDA has initiated traceback. For the deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that is linked to requesón/soft ricotta cheeses, there are nine people sick. Eight of those patients have been hospitalized, and one person, who lived in Maryland, has died. The case count is: Maryland (3), New York (3), and Virginia (3). Illness onset dates range from March 6, 2023 to May 10, 2026. The patient age range is from 16 to 81 years old. Two recalls, one for Clover Hill Dairy cheese, and one for Nelson & Isa Lacteos … [Read more...]
New Listeria and Cyclospora Outbreaks on FDA CORE Table
There are new Listeria and Cyclospora outbreaks on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. Neither outbreak has been solved. There are six outbreaks currently on the table; four have been solved. The new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least eight people. The FDA has initiated traceback and onsite inspections. The new cyclospora outbreak has sickened at least seven people. In this investigation, the FDA has initiated traceback. The Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to MOGO moringa capsules that has sickened 18 patients in 14 states remains the same. The case count by state is: California (1), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), North Dakota (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (2), South … [Read more...]
The Kebab Shop Beef Kofta E. coli Matches Outbreak Strain
The Kebab Shop beef kofta E. coli O157:H7 matches the outbreak strain using whole genome sequencing, according to the USDA. Nine people living in California are sick. The outbreak was announced last month in a public health alert, since the products are no longer available for purchase. Illness onset dates range from March 27, 2026 to April 30, 2026. Six of those nine patients are children, according to news reports, and five of the patients have been hospitalized. Two have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure. The ground beef was produced at Olympia Food Industries (Est. 18743), located in Franklin Park, Illinois. It was sold as a raw product to The Kebab Shop locations in the states of California, Florida, and Texas. The Kebab Shop … [Read more...]
Les Fermes Lufa Broccoli Microgreens Recalled For E. coli
Les Fermes Lufa Broccoli Microgreens are being recalled in Canada for possible pathogenic E. coli contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Les Fermes Lufa. This item was sold at the retail level in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and it was also sold online. The recalled item is Les Fermes Lufa Broccoli Microgreens that are packaged in a black 50 gram plastic tub wrapped in a transparent white bag with Les Hermes Lufa stamped on the front. There is no UPC number for this item. It was sold from April 20, 2026 up to and including May 8, 2026. If you bought this item, do not eat it. You can throw it away in a secure garbage can with a tight fitting lid after first double bagging … [Read more...]
Micro Verdure Microgreens Recalled in Canada For E. coli
Micro Verdure Microgreens are being recalled in Canada for possible pathogenic E. coli contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Micro-Verdure Inc. These items were sold at the retail level in the province of Quebec. You can see more pictures of the recalled product labels at the CFIA web site. The recalled products are all Micro Verdure brand. They include Microgreens - Broccoli, packaged in 80 gram containers. The UPC number stamped on the product label is 6 28011 65702 2, and the best before dates are May 15, 2026 and May 22, 2026. Also recalled is Microgreens - Summery Fusion, packaged in 150 gram containers. The UPC number for that product is 6 28011 65748 0, and the best … [Read more...]
The Kebab Shop E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in California Sickens 9
The Kebab Shop E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in California has sickened at least nine people, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). That restaurant's beef kofta (seasoned ground beef kebabs) is the source of this pathogen. The restaurant is cooperating with public health officials and has stopped serving that dish at all of their locations as of May 18, 2026. The restaurant chain is located in northern and southern California. The pathogen is Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 (STEC) that can cause serious health problems. As of May 19, 2026, there are nine sick people in this outbreak. Illness onset dates range from March 27 through April 30, 2026. Six of the patients are children. Five patients have been hospitalized, and two have developed hemolytic … [Read more...]
