The Peterson Company is recalling Twin Sisters Creamery cheeses for possible E. coli O103 contamination. There is an outbreak linked to these products; two people in Washington state and one person in Oregon are sick. These cheeses were distributed to retailers and food businesses, including caterers, distributors, and restaurants, in the states of Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington between August 14, 2025 and October 24, 2025. These Whatcom Blue and Farmhouse cheeses are roughly 5 to 6 ounce half moon shaped pieces packaged in clear plastic wrap. These codes are printed on the label or on a small tan to orange sticker on each piece: Item# 28855 Whatcom Blue – MFG Code 793511 Item# 28855 Whatcom Blue – MFG Code 781511 Item# 28855 Whatcom Blue – MFG Code 775511 Item# … [Read more...]
FDA Adds More Info to Recalled Twin Sisters Cheeses
The FDA has added more information to the recall of Twin Sisters cheeses for possible E. coli O103 contamination. There is an E. coli O103 outbreak linked to these cheeses. One person in Oregon and two people in Washington state are sick. These cheeses are made from raw or unpasteurized milk and are aged for 60 days. The recalled cheeses remain the same: Batch Code 250527B Whatcom Blue Batch Code 250610B Whatcom Blue Batch Code 250618B Whatcom Blue Batch Code 250624B Whatcom Blue Batch Code 250603F Farmhouse Batch Code 250616B Farmhouse Batch Code 250603P Peppercorn Batch Code 250616M Mustard Seed But the additional information is that they are 2.5 pound round cheese wheels. They were shipped between July 27, 2025 and October 22 2025 to distributors in … [Read more...]
Twin Sisters Creamery Raw Milk Cheese O103 Outbreak in WA
Twin Sisters Creamery raw milk cheese has sickened at least three people; one in Washington and one in Oregon, with E. coli O103. One of the patients is a child under the age of five, and two are adults. Illness onset dates range from September 5 to September 16, 2025. The dairy is located in Ferndale, Washington, in Whatcom County. The firm is cooperating with this investigation. The Washington State Department of Health is working with the Oregon Health Authority and federal partners to investigate this Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak. Molecular fingerprinting of the bacteria from the three cases is "extremely similar," suggesting that a common source is the cause of these illnesses. The patient from Oregon said he consumed the Twin Sisters Creamery raw milk … [Read more...]
Mercado Los Amigos E. coli Outbreak in Yakima Sickens Three
A Mercado Los Amigos E. coli outbreak in Yakima, Washington has sickened at least three people, according to a press release issued by the Yakima Health District. That restaurant is located at 1409 Frutivale Boulevard in Yakima. The people who go sick reported eating meat, produce, and/or prepared foods from the restaurant. Mercado Los Amigos voluntarily closed on September 18, 2025 and owners are working with public health officials to address any risk and to make sure that in the future the foods they serve are as safe as possible. People who are at risk for this infection includes anyone who purchased or consumed meat, produce, or prepared foods from that establishment between September 10, 2025 and September 18, 2025. Symptoms of an E. coli infection can take up to to 10 days … [Read more...]
Shellfish Biotoxin Closure in Pierce County, WA For PSP
There is a shellfish biotoxin closure in Pierce County, Washington because high levels of PSP, or paralytic shellfish poison, are present on some beaches, according to the Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department. Specific beaches in that county are closed to the harvest of all species. The shellfish biotoxin closure area is the shoreline from Days Island and Point Fosdick north to the King and Kitsap County lines, including Commencement Bay, Colvos Passage and the Narrows. The closure applies to recreational mussel, clam and oyster harvesting within these areas. Shellfish that you can buy in stores and order in restaurants are still safe to eat. Paralytic shellfish poison is produced by some species of algae. This biotoxin can paralyze muscles. High levels of PSP can cause severe … [Read more...]
Deadly August Egg Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 134 Sick
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...]
Fresh & Ready Recalls Sandwiches and Snacks For Listeria
Fresh & Ready is voluntarily recalling sandwiches and snacks for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. There are illnesses associated with he consumption of some Fresh & Ready products, but no illnesses have been reported to the company in 2025, and no illnesses are linked to these specific products. The recalling firm is Fresh & Ready Foods of San Fernando, California. These items were distributed between April 18,2025 and April 28, 2025 in vending and breakroom areas within corporate offices, medical buildings, and healthcare facilities in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington. The recall is limited to the products with use by dates from 4/22/2025 to 5/19/2025. The problem was identified when environmental testing conducted by the FDA … [Read more...]
Wild Coast Raw Chicken Pet Food Recalled For Bird Flu
Wild Coast Raw chicken pet food is being recalled for possible bird flu contamination. Cats have been diagnosed with the same strain of H5N1 after eating this product. Sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Oregon State Department of Agriculture found the virus in the product. The recalling firm is West Coast LLC doing business as West Coast Raw of Olympia, Washington. The recalled product was sold in Washington state and Oregon. The recalled item is 16 ounce and 24 ounce containers of frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food. It is frozen in a small round white plastic container with a green label. The state of Oregon issued a recall about 17 days ago, but more information is available about the product now. The lot numbers that are … [Read more...]
Mary Pilgrim Inn Salmonella Outbreak in Seattle Sickens 14
A Mary Pilgrim Inn Salmonella outbreak in Seattle, Washington has sickened at least 14 people, according to King County Public Health, That facility is located at 14115 Aurora Avenue North in Seattle. The event was two Christmas dinners held on December 25, 2024 and a meal of leftovers on December 26, 2024. Illness onset dates range from December 25, 2024 to December 28, 2024. Five people have been hospitalized because they are so sick. The Mary Pilgrim Inn is a temporary emergency housing shelter in the city. Two Christmas dinners were served on Christmas Day, and leftovers were available the next day. The food at these events was only available for Mary Pilgrim Inn residents and staff, and the events were not open to the public. The 14 people who have been identified so far … [Read more...]
Deadly Grimmway Farms Carrots E. coli O121:H9 Outbreak Ends
The deadly Grimmway Farms carrots E. coli O121:H9 outbreak has ended with 48 people sick in 19 states, according to the CDC. Twenty people were hospitalized. There were quite a few recalls issued in relation to this outbreak, including the original recall, an expansion, and secondary recalls including Earth Farms Vegetable Medley, Fabalish Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites, Bunny Luv Carrots, and Whole Foods Organic Carrot Sticks. The case count by state was: Arkansas (1), California (3), Colorado (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (5), Missouri (1), New Jersey (2), New York (5), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), South Carolina (2), Texas (1), Virginia (1), Washington (8), and Wyoming (1). Illness onset dates ranged from September 6, 2024 to October … [Read more...]
