A raw milk Campylobacter outbreak in Illinois has sickened at least eleven people, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The cases "appear to be linked" to the consumption of raw milk from a "common source." The news release did not identify the brand of raw milk or the dairy that produced it. Public health officials are using this outbreak as a warning to the public about the potential dangerous of unpasteurized milk. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said in a statement, "Pasteurization is one of the greatest public health successes of the last century. It helps keep milk and dairy products safe for everyone to enjoy. Raw milk skips this important step and can carry dangerous germs that may cause serious illness, especially in young children, older people, and … [Read more...]
FDA Weighs in on Moringa Leaf Powder Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA has weighed in on the moringa leaf powder Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people in seven states. It was sold as Member's Mark Super Greens Dietary Supplement at Sam's Club stores. It was also sold online. This product has been recalled, regardless of lot codes and best by or use by dates. It was manufactured by Vallon Farm Direct. 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. The FDA conducted a traceback investigation based … [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...]
FreshRealm Fettuccine Listeria Outbreak Sickens 27 With 6 Dead
The FreshRealm fettuccine Listeria outbreak has now sickened 27 patents and hospitalized 25, and six people are dead. That's an increase of seven more patients, six new hospitalizations, two new deaths, and three new states since the last update was issued on September 26, 2025. The outbreak was announced on June 18, 2025. The case count by state is: California (3), Hawaii (2), Florida (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Louisiana (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), North Carolina (1), Nevada (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (3), South Carolina (1), Texas (3), Utah (1), and Washington (1). The new states are Hawaii, Washington, and Oregon. There are 17 states listed, not 18 as the CDC is claiming. We don't know what is causing this discrepancy. The people who died lived in Hawaii, … [Read more...]
Product Recalls Related to Deadly FreshRealm Listeria Outbreak
These are the products related to the deadly FreshRealm Listeria outbreak investigation that have been recalled. There have been many recalls linked to FreshRealm sourced products, and some are not related to this outbreak, which is confusing. It's alleged that Nate's Fine Foods provided the pasta contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria that is the common ingredient in all of these products. On June 17, 2025, the day before the outbreak was announced by the CDC, the USDA published a recall of two items made with pasta that were possibly contaminated with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes. They were sold nationwide at Kroger and Walmart stores. The recalled products include Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine and Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken … [Read more...]
Peterson Company Recalls Twin Sisters Creamery Cheeses
The Peterson Company is recalling Twin Sisters Creamery cheeses for possible E. coli O103 contamination. There is an outbreak linked to these products; two people in Washington state and one person in Oregon are sick. These cheeses were distributed to retailers and food businesses, including caterers, distributors, and restaurants, in the states of Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington between August 14, 2025 and October 24, 2025. These Whatcom Blue and Farmhouse cheeses are roughly 5 to 6 ounce half moon shaped pieces packaged in clear plastic wrap. These codes are printed on the label or on a small tan to orange sticker on each piece: Item# 28855 Whatcom Blue – MFG Code 793511 Item# 28855 Whatcom Blue – MFG Code 781511 Item# 28855 Whatcom Blue – MFG Code 775511 Item# … [Read more...]
FDA Adds More Info to Recalled Twin Sisters Cheeses
The FDA has added more information to the recall of Twin Sisters cheeses for possible E. coli O103 contamination. There is an E. coli O103 outbreak linked to these cheeses. One person in Oregon and two people in Washington state are sick. These cheeses are made from raw or unpasteurized milk and are aged for 60 days. The recalled cheeses remain the same: Batch Code 250527B Whatcom Blue Batch Code 250610B Whatcom Blue Batch Code 250618B Whatcom Blue Batch Code 250624B Whatcom Blue Batch Code 250603F Farmhouse Batch Code 250616B Farmhouse Batch Code 250603P Peppercorn Batch Code 250616M Mustard Seed But the additional information is that they are 2.5 pound round cheese wheels. They were shipped between July 27, 2025 and October 22 2025 to distributors in … [Read more...]
Twin Sisters Creamery Raw Milk Cheese O103 Outbreak in WA
Twin Sisters Creamery raw milk cheese has sickened at least three people; one in Washington and one in Oregon, with E. coli O103. One of the patients is a child under the age of five, and two are adults. Illness onset dates range from September 5 to September 16, 2025. The dairy is located in Ferndale, Washington, in Whatcom County. The firm is cooperating with this investigation. The Washington State Department of Health is working with the Oregon Health Authority and federal partners to investigate this Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak. Molecular fingerprinting of the bacteria from the three cases is "extremely similar," suggesting that a common source is the cause of these illnesses. The patient from Oregon said he consumed the Twin Sisters Creamery raw milk … [Read more...]
Deadly FreshRealm Chicken Fettuccine Listeria Outbreak Grows
The deadly FreshRealm chicken fettuccine Alfredo outbreak has grown to include three new illnesses, three new hospitalizations, and one more death, according to the CDC. In addition, there are two new states involved in the outbreak: California and Utah. And two recalls have been issued in relation to this outbreak. The case count by state is: California (2), Florida (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Louisiana (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), Nevada (1), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), South Carolina (1), Texas (3), and Utah (1). Illness onset dates range from August 1, 2024 to September 11, 2025. The patient age range is from 4 to 92 years. Nineteen patients have been hospitalized. In the last update, which was issued on June 18, 2025, one person in Virginia was said … [Read more...]
Chetak Deep Frozen Beans Salmonella Outbreak Ends
The Chetak Deep Frozen Beans Salmonella outbreak has ended with 12 people sick in 11 states according to the CDC. That is an increase of one more patient and one more state, Texas, since the last update about the case count was issued on July 17, 2025. The case count by state is: Connecticut (1), Florida (1), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Texas (1), Virginia (1), and Washington (1). The patient age range is from less than 1 to 82 years. Illness onset dates range from October 22, 2024 to August 5, 2025. Of nine people who gave information about their health to investigators, four have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 44%, more than double the typical hospitalization rate for a Salmonella … [Read more...]
