Representative Rosa Delauro (D-CT03) has introduced the Infant Formula Safety Modernization Act into Congress in the wake of the ByHeart formula botulism outbreak. The Act is intended to close gaps in testing, transparency, and regulatory enforcement. In that outbreak, at least 48 infants were sickened with a botulism infection. All were hospitalized and all were … Read more
The ByHeart formula infant botulism outbreak has ended with 48 sick, according to the CDC. This outbreak case count has been confusing from the beginning. In the last update issued on December 11, 2025, there were allegedly 51 babies sick. And the FDA update lists 28 sick. But the FDA numbers include 28 cases of … Read more
Illnesses in California and perhaps in other states are linked to S&M Shellfish oysters, according to a press release issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The brief release did not state what pathogen caused these illnesses, but in the past, oysters have been linked to or associated with outbreaks of norovirus, Salmonella, … Read more
A public health alert has been issued by the USDA for Marketside Linguine With Meatballs and [UPDATED] Trader Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This alert was issued as part of the ongoing investigation into the deadly Listeria outbreak linked to FreshRealm chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals. The pasta … Read more
An El Tapatito Giardia outbreak in Kentucky has sickened an unknown number of people, according to the Hopkins County Health Department. The tiny parasite Giardia duodenalis causes gastrointestinal illnesses and usually sickens people who swallow contaminated recreational water or drinking water. The parasite lives in the intestine of animals and people and is passed in … Read more
Sushi Train restaurant in Nashville is allegedly the site of a food poisoning outbreak, according to news reports. The Metro Public Health Department is investigating. Around 12 customers reported “rapid-onset” food poisoning after eating at the restaurant, which is located at 94 White Bridge Road in Nashville. The patients reported severe food poisoning symptoms. Illness … Read more
There is a possible illness outbreak at Banchetti By Rizzo’s banquet hall in Amherst, New York, according to news reports and the Erie County Department of Health. “Several cases” have been reported after an event, which was not named. The information provided does not give a case count, illness onset dates, the ages of the … Read more
A possible outbreak at Kobuta & Ookami Katsu & Sake restaurant in Redmond, Washington has been reported by King County Public Health. This outbreak took place in December 2024. That restaurant is located at 17026 Avondale Way in Redmond. No one was hospitalized. The meal date was December 22, 2024, and the illness onset date … Read more
The Grimmway Farms carrots recall for possible E. coli contamination is being expanded to include four new bag sizes. Grimmway Farms carrots are linked to a deadly E. coli O121:H19 outbreak that has sickened at least 39 people and hospitalized 15. The newly recalled carrots are Bunny Luv brand in 50 pound bags, Cal-Organic carrots … Read more
The Yu Shang Food recall for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination is being expanded, and a deadly outbreak has been linked to these items. The original recall was for less than 5,000 pounds of products; the expansion includes more than 72,000 pounds of food. You can see the list of recalled products, along with pictures of … Read more