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. The recall notice states, "These illnesses are not associated with consumption of cheese items that were re-packaged by Peterson Company." 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 … [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...]
Mercado Los Amigos E. coli Outbreak in Yakima Sickens Three
A Mercado Los Amigos E. coli outbreak in Yakima, Washington has sickened at least three people, according to a press release issued by the Yakima Health District. That restaurant is located at 1409 Frutivale Boulevard in Yakima. The people who go sick reported eating meat, produce, and/or prepared foods from the restaurant. Mercado Los Amigos voluntarily closed on September 18, 2025 and owners are working with public health officials to address any risk and to make sure that in the future the foods they serve are as safe as possible. People who are at risk for this infection includes anyone who purchased or consumed meat, produce, or prepared foods from that establishment between September 10, 2025 and September 18, 2025. Symptoms of an E. coli infection can take up to to 10 days … [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...]
Chetak Salmonella Outbreak Update: More Products Recalled
A Chetak Salmonella outbreak update has been posted by the CDC. The company is recalling more products, including fruits and vegetables. The recall includes Deep brand frozen produce. The case count by state remains the same. It is: Connecticut (1), Florida (1), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Virginia (1), and Washington (1). The patient age range is from less than 1 to 78 years. Illness onset dates range from October 22, 2024 to June 24, 2026. 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 outbreak. You can download the long list of newly recalled products, … [Read more...]
New Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak on FDA Core Table
There is a new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak on the FDA Core Outbreak Investigation Table. There are 10 outbreaks on the Table; six of these are unsolved. For the new Listeria outbreak, there are 25 people sick. The FDA has not yet conducted traceback, initiated an inspection, or sampled product. For the first outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis, the case count has increased from 31 to 34. The FDA has initiated traceback and has conducted an inspection. For the first Salmonella Oranienberg outbreak, there are five ill persons. No food has been identified. The FDA has initiated traceback. The first Cyclospora outbreak has sickened at least 46 people. The FDA has initiated traceback and conducted an inspection. In the second cyclospora outbreak, there are at least 41 … [Read more...]
