California preliminary tests suggest that there is Clostridium botulinum in ByHeart infant formula, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Thirteen babies are sick with botulism poisoning after consuming that formula. The California notice now states that those illnesses are linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. ByHeart recalled two lots of that product on November 8, 2025. The product is packaged in a 24 ounce can. The lot numbers and use by dates for the recalled product are Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”) and Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”). This product was sold through the company's website and through retail stores nationwide, including Amazon, Kroger, Walmart, Whole Foods, Target, Sams Club, and others. The … [Read more...]
Possible ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Sickens 13
A possible ByHeart infant formula botulism outbreak has sickened 13 babies, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All 13 infants have been hospitalized. Two lots of the company's infant formula have been recalled. The formula was sold online and nationwide at the retail level. The case count of babies with suspected or confirmed infant botulism by state is: Arizona (1), California (2), Illinois (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (2), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates range from mid-August to November 2025. All 13 infants were treated with BabyBIG®. The infants range in age from 15 to 157 days old. Public health officials have been interviewing caregivers about the foods these babies were fed … [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...]
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 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...]
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Metabolic Meals Delivery Service
A Salmonella outbreak is linked to Metabolic Meals home delivery service, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are 16 people sick in 10 states. The case count by state is: Arkansas (1), California (3), Connecticut (1), Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Minnesota (2), Missouri (3), Texas (1), Washington (1), and Wisconsin (1). The patient age range is from 0 to 96 years. Illness onset dates range from July 24, 2025 to August 15, 2025. Of the 15 people who gave information to public health investigators, seven people have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 47%, which is more than double the average 20% hospitalization rate for a Salmonella outbreak. Patients were interviewed about what they ate the week before they got sick. Of the 12 … [Read more...]
Country Eggs Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 95 in 14 States
A Country Eggs Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 95 people in 14 states, according to the CDC. Country Eggs has recalled large brown cage free "sunshine yolks" or "omega-3 golden yolks eggs" that were sold in California and Nevada. This outbreak was first added to the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table in April 2025. The case count by state is: Arizona (1), California (73), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (1), Minnesota (4), North Carolina (2), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1), Nevada (3), New York (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (3). Illness onset dates range from January 7, 2025 to July 26, 2025. The patient age range is from 1 to 91 years. Of the 80 people who gave information about their health to public officials, 18 have been hospitalized. State … [Read more...]
Emek Pistachio Cream Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 4 Sick
The Emek Pistachio Cream Salmonella outbreak has ended with four people sick, according to the CDC. One person was hospitalized. These numbers are unchanged from when the outbreak was announced on June 13, 2025. The case count by state was: Minnesota (3), and New Jersey (1). Illness onset dates ranged from March 10, 2025 to May 19, 2025. The patient age range was from 16 to 54 years. The CDC did state that this outbreak was likely much higher than this number, but some people do not see a doctor when they get sick with a Salmonella infection and would not be counted. All four patients were interviewed by public health officials. Of those four, all said they ate pistachio cream. Three of the four said they ate pistachio cream at the same restaurant. Whole genome sequencing … [Read more...]
Cyclospora Outbreak Grows on FDA CORE Investigation Table
The cyclospora outbreak on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table has grown. There are six outbreaks on the Table; three are solved and three are unsolved. There are three Salmonella outbreaks, one E. coli outbreak, and one Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in addition to the cyclospora outbreak. The cyclospora outbreak in a not yet identified food has sickened at least 61 people, an increase of three more patients since the last update. The FDA has initiated traceback and has initiated sampling. For the first Salmonella outbreak, Salmonella Oranienburg has sickened at least 24 people. The FDA has initiated traceback but has not identified a food. For the second Salmonella outbreak, Chetak Deep Sprouted Beans have sickened at least 11 people in 10 states with Salmonella … [Read more...]
New Cyclospora Outbreak on FDA CORE Investigation Table
There is a new Cyclospora outbreak on the FDA CORE Investigation Table, along with two Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks, a hepatitis A outbreak, an E. coli outbreak, and four Salmonella outbreaks. Of those nine outbreaks, four have been solved. One investigation is over. For the new Cyclospora outbreak, there are 24 people sick. This outbreak is unsolved. The FDA has initiated traceback. For the Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak that is unsolved, there are 18 people sick. The FDA has not initiated traceback, inspected a facility, or collected samples. For the Salmonella Anatum outbreak, Chetak Sprouted Beans have been linked to illnesses. There are 11 people sick in 10 states, and four people have been hospitalized. The frozen moth beans and moong beans have been recalled. The … [Read more...]
