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 … Read more
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). … Read more
Update: Publix has removed the recall notice, since the FDA has added it. Everything on the original notice was accurate, including the outbreak information. 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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more