The FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table has been updated. Four outbreak investigations have ended, bringing the total outbreaks on the Table that are still ongoing to five. Three of the five investigations are unsolved. The outbreak of Salmonella Liverpool, which is unsolved, has ended. That outbreak sickened at least three people. And the deadly outbreak linked to recalled Diamond Shruumz products has ended. The FDA has shifted to post-incident actions and activities. The Salmonella Thompson outbreak investigation has ended. The case count remains at 25. The FDA has identified jalapeño peppers as the outbreak source, but no grower or supplier was named. Finally, for the third E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, the case count remains at 28 and the outbreak has ended. No food was … [Read more...]
McDonald’s Onions E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Sickens 104
The McDonald's onions E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has sickened at least 104 people, according to the FDA. Thirty-four people have been hospitalized, and four people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure. One person who lived in Colorado has died. The case count is: Colorado (30), Iowa (1), Kansas (3), Michigan (2), Missouri (8), Montana (19), Nebraska (13), New Mexico (10), Oregon (1), Utah (8), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (6). Illnesses onset dates range from September 27, 2024 to October 21, 2024. The patient age range is from 1 to 88 years. The FDA, the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have collected onion and environmental samples from McDonald's stores, … [Read more...]
Deadly McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Sickens 104 in 14 States
The deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak has now sickened at least 104 people in 14 states, according to the CDC. That's an increase of 14 new patients, seven new hospitalizations, and one new state since the last update was released on October 30 ,2024. The case count by state is: Colorado (30), Iowa (1), Kansas (3), Michigan (2), Missouri (8), Montana (19), Nebraska (13), New Mexico (10), Oregon (1), Utah (8), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (6). The new state is North Carolina. Illnesses onset dates range from September 27, 2024 to October 21, 2024. The patient age range is from 1 to 88 years. The last reported illness occurred before Taylor Farms recalled the onions on October 22, 2024. Of 98 people who shared information with investigators, 34 have been … [Read more...]
New E. coli O121:H19 Outbreak on FDA’s CORE Outbreak Table
There is a new E. coli O121:H19 outbreak on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table, joining 12 other investigation. Just two of those outbreaks have been solved. The new E. coli O121:H19 outbreak has sickened at least 33 people. The FDA has started conducting traceback, but has not initiated an inspection, or collected or tested samples. The E. coli O26::H11 outbreak has sickened nine people. The FDA has conducted traceback, has conducted an inspection, and has collected and tested samples, but no food has been identified yet. The deadly E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to the slivered yellow onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers and other menu items in certain states has now sickened at least 90 people in 13 states. Twenty-seven people have been … [Read more...]
FDA Weighs in on Deadly McDonald’s Onion E. coli Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the deadly McDonald's onion E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. This outbreak has sickened at least 90 people in 13 states. Twenty-seven people are hospitalized, two have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, and one person has died. The case count by state is: Colorado (29), Iowa (1), Kansas (1), Michigan (2), Missouri (8), Montana (17), Nebraska (12), New Mexico (5), Oregon (1), Utah (7), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (5). Illnesses onset dates range from September 27, 2024 to October 16, 2024. The person who died lived in Colorado. The latest illnesses occurred before Taylor Farms recalled the onions. Slivered onions that were served on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers are the likely source of contamination, based … [Read more...]
Deadly McDonald’s Onions E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Sickens 90
The deadly McDonald's onions E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has now sickened at least 90 people in 13 states and hospitalized 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That's an increase of 15 more patients and five new hospitalizations since the last update. The case count is: Colorado (29), Iowa (1), Kansas (1), Michigan (2), Missouri (8), Montana (17), Nebraska (12), New Mexico (5), Oregon (1), Utah (7), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (5). Illnesses onset dates range from September 27, 2024 to October 16, 2024. The person who died lived in Colorado. Of 83 people who gave information to public health officials, 27 have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 33%. The patient age range is from 13 to 88 years. Two people have developed … [Read more...]
Deadly McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Sickens 75; Onions Recalled
The deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak has now sickened at least 75 people in 13 states. That's an increase of 26 more patients in just three days. And Taylor Farms has recalled slivered onions sent to food service operators, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Everyone interviewed continues to report eating at McDonald's before they got sick. The most recent illness started on October 10. The case count by state is: Colorado (26), Iowa (1), Kansas (1), Michigan (2), Missouri (4), Montana (13), Nebraska (11), New Mexico (5), Oregon (1), Utah (5), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (4). The states added to the outbreak total are Michigan, New Mexico, and Utah. Illnesses started on September 27, 2024. The patient age range is from 13 to 88 … [Read more...]
Taylor Farms Mushroom Stir Fry Recalled For Possible Listeria
Taylor Farms Mushroom Stir Fry has been recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to an FDA notice from October 2021. This recall was also listed on the Kroger recall page. On the Kroger recall, the UPC number for the recalled mushroom stir fry blend is 30223 - 11232. The product is packaged in 9 ounce containers, and all codes are recalled. On the FDA recall notice, there is no UPC information or package size listed. The notice just states that the recall for Taylor Farms Mushroom Stir Fry affects Kroger stores located in these cities and states: Georgia; South Carolina; Auburn, Alabama, Greater Louisville area (including Indiana) and Lexington, Kentucky; Greater Memphis area, Tennessee; Arkansas; Mississippi; Western Kentucky; and Nashville and … [Read more...]
Taylor Farms Products Made With Thomson International Onions Recalled
The USDA is issuing a public health alert for some Taylor Farms products made with Thomson International onions that were recalled for possible Salmonella Newport contamination. There is a multistate outbreak potentially linked to those onions that has sickened almost 400 people in the U.S., but there are no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these FSIS-regulated products made with those onions. The ready to eat meat and poultry items were made on July 30 and July 31, 2020. They are: 7.25 ounce plastic sealed containers labeled “Sausage Breakfast Scramble Bowl” with lot code TFD212AU8 and TFD213AU8 and with a best if used by dates of 08/06/2020 or 08/07/2020. 6.2 ounce plastic sealed containers labeled as “Taylor Farms Cheddar Cheese & Chicken Salad Snack … [Read more...]
Taylor Farms Chicken Products Recalled For Undercooking
Taylor Farms of Chicago, Illinois is recalling about 342 pounds of chicken products because of a processing defect that may have led to undercooking, which means pathogens may have survived. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The recalled products were produced on August 3, 2019. They are ready-to-eat breaded chicken items. They include: 14.75-ounce sealed clear trays containing “Parmesan Topped Chicken with Spaghetti” with lot codes TFIL215A001 and TFIL216A001 and “Use by” dates 8/14/19 and 8/15/19 printed on the label. 12.5-ounce sealed clear trays containing “Homestyle Fried Chicken Dinner” with lot codes TFIL215A001 and TFIL216A001 and “Use by” dates 8/13/19 and 8/14/19 represented on the label. 9-ounce cardboard trays with plastic lids … [Read more...]
