The top 10 outbreaks of 2025 continues with number six: the deadly Lyons and Sysco frozen shakes Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that sickened 42 people in 21 states and killed 14. Forty one people were hospitalized. The outbreak was declared over on May 16, 2025. The case count by state was: Alabama (1), California (4), Colorado (1), Connecticut (2), Florida (2), Illinois (5), Indiana (3), Maryland (1), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), Nevada (1), New York (3), North Carolina (2), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (2), Texas (6), Washington (1), and West Virginia (1). The patient age range was from 43 to 101 years. Illness onset dates ranged from August 17, 2018 to March 13, 2025. A total of 14 deaths were reported. Those patients lived in ten states: … [Read more...]
Top 10 2025 Outbreaks: Number 7 Deadly FreshRealm Listeria
Our top 10 list of 2025 outbreaks continues with number 7: the deadly FreshRealm Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has sickened at least 27 people in 18 states and killed 6. This outbreak investigation has not been updated since October 30, 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). 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, Oregon, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, and Utah. One pregnancy-associated illness caused a fetal loss. Many products have been … [Read more...]
Top 10 2025 Outbreaks: Number Eight is Deadly YuShang Listeria
Our top 10 list of 2025 outbreaks continues with the deadly YuShang Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that sickened at least 24 people in nine states and killed three at number eight. Many of the company's products were recalled. The outbreak ended on March 13, 2025. The case count by state is: California (14), Georgia (1), Illinois (2), Michigan (1), New Jersey (1), Nevada (1), New York (1), Oregon (1), and Tennessee (2). Of 24 people who gave information to public health investigators, 22 were hospitalized. The patient age range was less than 1 to 91. Illness onset dates ranged from October 24, 2021 to January 25, 2025. Eight illnesses were related to pregnancy. One pregnant women got sick and recovered. Three unrelated infants were also sick. Two recovered, and one infant who … [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...]
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...]
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...]
DeLauro Wants Answers from Boar’s Head About Plant Reopening
Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Ct) and the Congressional Food Safety Caucus want answers from Boar's Head about their plant reopening after the deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in 2024 that sickened at least 61 people in 19 states, hospitalized 60, and killed 10. The plant will apparently reopen despite alleged food safety failings. The letter sent to Boar's head states, "It seems your company continues to show a disregard for food safety and for the public health of the American people. Boar’s Head has an obligation to protect public health and prepare and sell food that meets strict safety standards." The Boar's Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia was closed last year after the outbreak. In January 2025 the USDA revealed that unsanitary conditions were present in that plant. … [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...]
FDA Updates CORE Table With New Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA updates CORE Table with a new Salmonella outbreak. There are nine outbreaks currently on the Table; six are Salmonella outbreaks, two are Cyclospora outbreaks, and one is a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. The new outbreak is caused by Salmonella Enteritidis. There are 31 people sick in this outbreak. The FDA has not initiated traceback, inspected a facility, or sampled any foods. The second Salmonella outbreak is a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak that has sickened at least five people. The FDA has initiated traceback in this investigation. Originally, the two cyclospora outbreaks on the table were combined into one, but the FDA split them into two. The first has sickened at least 46 people. The FDA has initiated traceback. In the second cyclospora outbreak, there are … [Read more...]
