The CDC has finally updated the cyclospora case counts after nine days, to 843 sick and 1,500 cases that “need further investigation.” The CDC does not report probable cases. And they have included Michigan on the map for the first time, even though they only count 300 sick, while the state claims more than 1500. … Read more
Taco Bell pulls fresh produce amid a giant cyclospora outbreak, according to news reports. The large restaurant chain has allegedly been posting signs at some of its locations that state, “We are currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro, Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall.” Food Poisoning Bulletin has been unable … Read more
An El Ranchero Salmonella and Campylobacter outbreak in North Carolina has sickened at least six people, according to a press release from the Toe River Health District (TRHD), which is located in Ledger, North Carolina. Four people who live in Mitchell county and two who live in Vancey county have been diagnosed with Salmonella infections. … Read more
Secondary recalls of Bedner cucumbers for possible Salmonella contamination have begun. The FDA updated its outbreak notice today with this information. There is a new Salmonella outbreak linked to Bedner cucumbers that has sickened at least 26 people in 15 states. This recall is because Salmonella was found in the Bedner facility. Nine people have … Read more
A new Bedner cucumber Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 26 people in 15 states. Last year the number one outbreak was a Salmonella outbreak linked to that brand of cucumbers, sickening at least 551 people and hospitalizing 155. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (3), Illinois … Read more
The Sweet Cream pastries Salmonella outbreak has ended with 18 sick in seven states, according to the FDA. The CDC did not release any information about this outbreak, so we do not know the patient age range or how many people are sick in each state. An outbreak linked to the same product sickened at … Read more
There are now three possible deaths in the Diamond Shruumz outbreak, according to the FDA. And there are 175 people sick, with 33 hospitalized. That’s an increase of six more illnesses since the last update. But the number of hospitalizations has been cut in half, from 66. The case count by state is: Alabama (8), … Read more
There are now 169 sick in the Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bars outbreak, with 66 hospitalized and two potentially associated deaths, according to the FDA. That’s an increase of 11 more patients since the last update was issued on September 5, 2024. Those patients live in 33 states. The case count by state is: Alabama (6), … Read more
The Diamond Shruumz outbreak has now sickened at least 158 people and hospitalized 63, according to the FDA. There are two potentially associated deaths as well. That is an increase of 13 more patients and four more hospitalizations since the last update was issued on August 21, 2024. And new test results have been released … Read more
Lead contaminated cinnamon in WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches is the most likely cause of lead poisoning cases in children, according to the FDA. There are at least 57 children in 26 states who are likely sick with acute lead poisoning. That is an increase of five more cases since the last update that … Read more