A deadly FreshRealm Chicken Alfredo Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least 17 people, hospitalized 16, and killed three, with one fetal loss, according to the CDC. These products have been recalled. The case count by state is: Florida (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Louisiana (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), Nevada (1), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), South Carolina (1), Texas (3), and Virginia (1). Illness onset dates range from July 24, 2024 to May 10, 2025. The patient age range is from 4 to 92 years. The people who died lived in Illinois, Michigan, and Texas. And one pregnancy-associated illness resulted in a fetal loss. Eleven people were interviewed about their illness. Of those people, seven ate precooked meals before they got sick. Four of … [Read more...]
August Egg Company Organic Eggs Salmonella Outbreak
A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak is associated with recalled August Egg Company Organic Eggs, according to information in an FDA recall notice. There is no information about this outbreak posted by the CDC and there is no separate notice from the FDA. The recalling firm is August Egg Company of Hilmar, California. There are 1,700,000 dozen brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs in this recall, sold under many different brand names. The recall notice states, "This recall is associated with an ongoing outbreak investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses." The eggs were distributed in the states of Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming. We don't know how many people are sick, where they live, the patient age … [Read more...]
Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices Recalled in Texas
Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices are being recalled in Texas for possible Salmonella contamination. There is an ongoing Salmonella outbreak that is linked to Bedner cucumbers but no illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this specific product. The recalling firm is Marketside, which is a Walmart brand. This product was produced in select stores in the state of Texas between May 13 and May 20, 2025. The recalled product is Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices that are packaged in a plastic tub with a snap on lid. The UPC/PLU number for this product that is stamped on the label is 62969. The average weight of each tub is 1.5 pounds. All date codes up to 5/24/2025 are included in this recall. Please check your fridge to see if … [Read more...]
Great Value Chicken Broth Recalled For Possible Spoilage
Great Value Chicken Broth is being recalled because there is a possibility of packaging failure, which could compromise the product's sterility, leading to spoilage. This product is sold at Walmart stores. Because this recall notice was listed on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, and not the usual recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Tree House Foods Inc. of Oak Brook, British Columbia in Canada. Spoilage microorganisms will not necessarily make you very ill, but can cause nausea and vomiting. People with compromised immune systems may need medical attention if they get sick. The recalled product was sold in the states of Alabama and Arkansas at the retail level. The recalled … [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...]
Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices Recalled For Salmonella
Marketside fresh cut cucumber slices are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Those cucumbers were sold at certain Walmart stores in Texas. The recall notice did not mention whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Walmart Inc. The recall was triggered when the FDA revealed a Salmonella outbreak was linked to SunFed cucumbers. That outbreak has sickened at least 68 people in 19 states. This product may contain those cucumbers, which were imported from Mexico. The recalled product is Marketside fresh cut cucumber slices that are packaged in plastic tubs that weigh, on average, about 1.5 pounds. The UPC/PLU number that is stamped on the product label is 62969. … [Read more...]