These are the top 10 food poisoning outbreaks of 2024, in reverse order. There were quite a few outbreaks last year, with many illnesses and a few deaths. These are the top 10, in reverse order, with an addendum of five more outbreaks of interest. Addendum: Five Notable Outbreaks Five outbreaks that were important were added in an addendum this year. They were the Grimmway Farms carrot E. coli O121:H9 outbreak, the Infinite Herbs Salmonella outbreak, the deadly Rico Lopez soft cheese Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, the deadly Yu Shang Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, and the Gibson Farms walnuts E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. Number 10: Boar's Head The 10th outbreak of 2024 was the deadly Boar's Heat deli meat Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that sickened at least 61 people in … [Read more...]
New Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak on FDA CORE Table
There is a new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Table. There are only three active outbreaks on the table at this time; one has been partially solved, and one has been solved but is still growing. The new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least 31 people. The FDA has initiated traceback, but has not issued a recall, inspected any facilities, or tested samples. The E. coli O145:H29 outbreak that sickened at least eight people has not been solved. The outbreak itself has ended, but the FDA is still investigating. That agency has initiated traceback but has not collected samples or inspected a faciity. For the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak the vehicle is romaine lettuce. The case count has increased from 86 to 88. But the FDA has not mentioned … [Read more...]
Top 10 Outbreaks of 2024: Number Eight is SunFed Cucumbers
The op 10 list of multistate food poisoning outbreaks of 2024 continues with umber eight: the Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled SunFed cucumbers. This outbreak is still ongoing and the numbers may are updated. At this point, there are 100 people sick, with 25 hospitalized. At this time, the case count by state is: Alaska (2), Arizona (1), California (3), Colorado (8), Iowa (3), Illinois (3), Massachusetts (6), Michigan (2), Montana (17), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), Nevada (1), New York (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (8), Pennsylvania (1), South Dakota (5), Texas (6), Utah (2), Washington (6), Wisconsin (12), and Wyoming (8). Illness onset dates range from October 12, 2024 to November 23, 2024. Of the 80 people who gave information to public health investigators when … [Read more...]
SunFed Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Grows to 100 Sick
The SunFed cucumber Salmonella outbreak has grown to include 100 patients in 23 states, according to the CDC. And 25 people are hospitalized. That's an increase of 32 new cases, four new states, and seven new hospitalizations since the last update was issued on December 5, 2024. The new states are Arizona, Michigan, New Mexico, and Nevada. The case count by state is: Alaska (2), Arizona (1), California (3), Colorado (8), Iowa (3), Illinois (3), Massachusetts (6), Michigan (2), Montana (17), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), Nevada (1), New York (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (8), Pennsylvania (1), South Dakota (5), Texas (6), Utah (2), Washington (6), Wisconsin (12), and Wyoming (8). Illness onset dates range from October 12, 2024 to November 23, 2024. Of the 80 people who gave … [Read more...]
Yummi Sushi Cucumber Products Recalled For Salmonella
Yummi Sushi cucumber products are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The products were made with recalled SunFed cucumbers that are linked to a Salmonella outbreak. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. These items were sold at Kroger stores in Texas. The recalling firm is Yummi Sushi of Farmers Branch, Texas. This recall was issued on December 5, 2024, but the list of products was only added yesterday. The recalled products are Yummi Sushi cucumber products. You can see the long list of recalled products, along with the UPC number and best by date, at the FDA web site. Some of the recalled products include California Roll (Crab Salad), Winter Tuna Kimchi, Hawaiian Special Roll, Green … [Read more...]
Hardie’s Fresh Foods Recalls Cucumbers For Salmonella
Hardie's Fresh Foods is recalling cucumbers for possible Salmonella contamination. That company is located in Houston and Dallas, Texas. Their supplier sold them cucumbers from SunFed, which are being recalled and are linked to a Salmonella outbreak. No illnesses have been reported to date that are linked to these specific cucumbers. The recalling firm is Dairyland Produce, doing business as Hardie's Fresh Foods. The recalled cucumbers were sold at Costco stores in Houston and Dallas. The recalled product is Hardie's Fresh Foods cucumbers that are packaged in a clear plastic bag. There are six cucumbers in each bag. The cucumbers will be labeled with these lot code numbers: X2377074, X2379602, X2381000, X2381080, X2383400, X2384557, and X2384587. No other lot codes are included in … [Read more...]
F&S Fresh Foods Recalls Mediterranean Party Tray with Cucumber
F&S Fresh Foods is recalling their Mediterranean Party Tray with Cucumbers from SunFed Produce. Those cucumbers are linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 68 people in 19 states. The Grecian Delight Tzatziki that was supplied to F&S Fresh Foods and was included in the kit was made with those cucumbers. No illnesses have been reported to F&S Fresh Foods to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled product is F&S Fresh Foods Mediterranean Party tray that is packaged in a 22 ounce clamshell container with a clear lid. They were sold at Ralph's stores in California and Smith's stores in these states: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. The dip is contained in a separate lidded cup. Coding information will … [Read more...]
Fresh Creative Foods Recalls Beef Gyro Sandwich Meal Kits
Fresh Creative Foods is recalling Beef Gyro Sandwich Meal Kits because they were made with recalled cucumbers from Baloian Farms, which were recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company in connection with the consumption of this product. There is a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled SunFed cucumbers that has sickened at least 68 people in 19 states. The recall notice for the whole Baloian caucumbers states, “Baloian initiated this recall after learning from SunFed Produce, LLC, that its supplier of American cucumbers, ‘Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.,’ may be associated with reported salmonellosis illnesses between October 12 and November 15, 2024.” The cucumbers were used to make the … [Read more...]
Secondary SunFed Cucumber Recalls For Possible Salmonella
Secondary SunFed cucumber recalls for possible Salmonella contamination have been accumulating. We have collected them in this spot for easy reference. The cucumbers in question are linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 68 people in 19 states. Eighteen patients have been hospitalized. These recalls are urgent because the products are not heated before they are eaten. Without that kill step, pathogens can easily survive and will make someone sick when the products are eaten. Secondary SunFed Cucumber Recalls The original recall, issued on November 28, 2024, was for whole fresh American cucumbers that were grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Mexico. These SunFed cucumbers were sold between October 12, 2024 through November 26, 2024. On December … [Read more...]
Snowfruit and Snowfox Cucumber Products Recalled For Salmonella
Snowfruit and Snowfox cucumber products that were sold at some Kroger Stores are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. These items were made with recalled SunFed cucumbers that are linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak. No illnesses have been reported to date linked to these specific items. The recalling firm is JFE Franchising of Houston, Texas. These products were sold at Kroger Stores located in the states of Texas, Louisiana, Wyoming, Arizona, and Colorado. These items were sold in plastic containers under the SNOWFRUIT or SNOWFOX label. You can see the long list of recalled products at the FDA web site, along with the UPC number for each item, sell by dates, and lot numbers. Some of the recalled products include these items: Cucumber Slices with Tajin; … [Read more...]
