The nationwide cyclospora outbreak keeps growing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of August 11, 2026, there are 13,895 confirmed cases and an additional 10,455 possible cases. Seven hundred forty people have been hospitalized, and two people, who lived in Michigan, have died. These numbers are much lower than the … Read more
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 … Read more
The recall of frozen raw oysters from Korea for possible norovirus contamination has been updated by the FDA because there are more lot codes, more harvest dates, and another type of frozen oyster included in the warning. The original lot code was B250112 and the frozen raw half shell oysters were harvested on January 12, … Read more
High Noon Vodka Seltzer Beach Pack is being recalled because it included some Celsius Astro Vibe Energy Drink cans that were inadvertently filled with the vodka seltzer. No illnesses or adverse events have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is High Noon of Modesto, California. Some … Read more
The Bedner cucumber Salmonella outbreak has ended with 69 people sick in 21 states, according to the CDC. That is an increase of 24 more patients and three more states since the last update was issued on May 30, 2025. The new states are Maryland, Mississippi, and New Jersey. This outbreak is over. The patient … Read more
Safetussin Max Strength Blister Packs for cough, colds, and flu are being recalled for violating the federal regulations for child resistant packaging. This poses a poisoning risk if children get ahold of the product. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The distributor is Kramer Laboratories of Bridgewater, … Read more
Willow Marsh Farm raw milk is being recalled again for possible Listeria contamination, according to a press release from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The earlier recall, also for Listeria contamination, was issued in early February 2025. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the … Read more
Premium Quality Goods Beef Tallow is being recalled for lack of federal inspection. The tallow was processed, packaged, and labeled on behalf of Lady May Tallow by Common Sense Soap of North Walpole, New Hampshire. Common Sense Soap does not possess a federal grant of inspection to produce food products. The tallow contains a nutrition … Read more
The number one outbreak of 2024 was the Bedner cucumber Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 551 people in 34 states and the District of Columbia. The cucumbers were also sold by Thomas Produce Company. That outbreak ended in August 2024. The case count by state was: Alabama (6), Arkansas (1), California (1), Connecticut (8), … Read more
The top 10 2024 outbreak list continues with number nine: the WanaBana lead illness outbreak. There are at least 500 children sick after eating WanaBana apple sauce pouches, along with Weis cinnamon apple sauce and Schnucks applesauce. The FDA reported 90 children sick, but since these outbreaks are usually much larger than the known cases, … Read more