The deadly August Egg Salmonella outbreak has ended with 134 people sick in ten states, according to the CDC. This is an increase of 55 more patients and three more states since the last update on June 5, 2025. The new states are Colorado, Kansas, and Utah. The case count by state is: Arizona (8), California (109), Colorado (2), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Nebraska (2), New Jersey (2), Nevada (4), Utah (1), and Washington (4). The patient age range is from 1 to 90 years. Illness onset dates ranged from February 24, 2025 to June 6, 2025. Of the 112 people who gave information to public health investigators, 38 were hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 34%, much higher than the typical rate of 20% for a Salmonella outbreak. The person who died lived in California. Of the 41 … [Read more...]
Ramsey’s Diner Missy’s Pies Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 10
A Ramsey's Diner Missy's Pies Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 10 people, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. The health department was told about the illnesses on June 27, 2025. No specific ingredient has been singled out as the cause of these illnesses, but each patient had eaten at least one meal at different Ramsey's Diner locations between June 17 and June 20, 2025. Each person ate different entrees, but all consumed either a custard based pie topped with meringue or a cheesecake; they were made with eggs. Samples of pies and eggs have been collected for testing. The patients live in these counties in Kentucky: Fayette County (4), Jessamine County (2), Mercer County (2), Fleming County (1), and one out of state resident. The patient age … [Read more...]
FDA On End of Bedner Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA has weighed in on the end of the Bedner cucumber Salmonella outbreak, which has sickened ant least 69 people in 21 states. Many secondary recalls were issued in response to this outbreak. The patient case count per state is: Alabama (1), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (7), Georgia (10), Illinois (5), Indiana (1), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (1), Michigan (2), Mississippi (1), North Carolina (4), New Jersey (3), New York (4), Ohio (6), Pennsylvania (7), South Carolina (6), Tennessee (1), and Virginia (3). Illnesses started on dates ranging from April 2, 2025 to May 29, 2025. The patient age range is from 1 to 89 years. Twenty-two people were hospitalized. That is an increase of 24 more patients and three more states since the last update … [Read more...]
Bedner Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Ends with 69 Sick
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 case count per state is: Alabama (1), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (7), Georgia (10), Illinois (5), Indiana (1), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (1), Michigan (2), Mississippi (1), North Carolina (4), New Jersey (3), New York (4), Ohio (6), Pennsylvania (7), South Carolina (6), Tennessee (1), and Virginia (3). Illnesses started on dates ranging from April 2, 2025 to May 29, 2025. The patient age range is from 1 to 89 years. Of the 60 people who … [Read more...]
Secondary Recalls For Bedner Cucumber Products
The Salmonella outbreak linked to Bedner cucumbers has led to many secondary recalls for products made with those cucumbers and for other brands. We have collected these secondary recalls for Bedner cucumber products into one place. The outbreak has sickened at least 45 people and hospitalized 16. Those patients live in 18 states: Alabama (1), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (6), Georgia (7), Illinois (4), Indiana (1), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (2), North Carolina (3), New York (3), Ohio (4), Pennsylvania (3), South Carolina (2), Tennessee (1), and Virginia (3). No illnesses have been linked to any of the recalled products listed below. TGD Cuts Salsa and Veggie Trays: These products include salsas, trays of cucumbers with grape tomatoes, … [Read more...]
FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table Updated
The FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table has been updated to include two outbreaks that have been solved. There are eight investigations on the Table; only three are unsolved. The first outbreak on the Table is also the newest: The Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak linked to Emek Pistachio Cream. The case count by state is: Minnesota (3), New Jersey (1). One person has been hospitalized. At least three of the four patients ate this product at the same restaurant in Minnesota. The second outbreak is the Salmonella Montevideo outbreak linked to recalled Bedner cucumbers that has sickened at least 45 people in 18 states. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (6), Georgia (7), Illinois (4), Indiana (1), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts … [Read more...]
FDA on Emek Pistachio Cream MN and NJ Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA weighs in on the Emek Pistachio Cream MN and NJ Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least four people. The product is manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd Sti in Turkey and imported into the United States. It has a use by date of October 19, 2026 (TETT: 19/10/26 (DD/MM/YY) and has production code PNO: 241019. It is shelf-stable and was sold online for distributors, restaurants, and food service locations. It may be packaged in a 5 kilogram white tub. The FDA is still investigating where it may have been distributed. The case count by state is: Minnesota (3) and New Jersey (1). Illness onset dates range from March 10, 2025 to May 19, 2025. One person has been hospitalized. The patient age range is from 16 to 54 years. A cluster of … [Read more...]
Emek Pistachio Cream Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 4 in MN, NJ
An Emek Pistachio Cream Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least four people in the states of Minnesota and New Jersey according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). No recall has been issued. The patient case count by state is: Minnesota (3) and New Jersey (1). Illness onset dates range from March 10, 2025 to May 19, 2025. One person has been hospitalized. The patient age range is from 16 to 54 years. All four patients were interviewed by public health officials. All said they ate pistachio cream before getting sick. Three of those four people ate the cream at the same restaurant, which was not named. Noted Minnesota food safety lawyer Eric Hageman, who has successfully represented many clients in Salmonella lawsuits, said, "No one should get sick … [Read more...]
Rea and Bona Genoa Salami Recalled in Canada For Salmonella
Rea and Bona Genoa Salami is being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating a food borne illness outbreak in association with this recall, but more details about this Salmonella outbreak were not provided. The recalling firm is Marini Foods Limited. These recalled products were sold in the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario at the retail level and they were also sold tootles, restaurants, and institutions. You can see more pictures of the salami at the CFIA web site. The recalled items are Bona Mild Genova Salami that is sold in variable size packages. There is no UPC number for this product. The code on the item is 5035 226. Also recalled is Rea Genoa Salami Sweet that is also sold in variable size … [Read more...]
FDA Weighs in on August Egg Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the August Egg Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 79 people in 15 states. The eggs, sold under several different brand names, have been recalled. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (63), Kentucky (1), Nebraska (2), New Jersey (2), Nevada (4), and Washington (4). The patient age range is from 1 to 90 years. Illness onset dates range from February 24, 2025 to May 17, 2025. Sixty-one people gave information to investigators,; 21 have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 34%, which is much higher than the standard 20% hospitalization rate for Salmonella outbreaks. The recalled eggs are brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs. They have a printed Julian Date between "32" and "126" followed by a plant code … [Read more...]
