Outbreaks & Recalls

Outbreak Linked to Aladdin Mediterranean Café Sickens 14 So Far

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 6, 2025

Have you recently dined at Aladdin Mediterranean Café in Clairemont? This San Diego restaurant is at the heart of a San Deigo County public health investigation. At least 14 people have become sick with Salmonella infections. Five people have been… read more

Hepatitis A Exposure at Jersey Mike’s in Oceanside! What to Do If You Were Exposed!

Hep A,Hepatitis A,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 4, 2025

A two-week long hepatitis A exposure period at Jersey Mike’s in Oceanside, New York has been announced. What does this mean and what should you do if you were exposed? Hepatitis A Exposure at Jersey Mike’s The Nassau County Department… read more

What Happens During a Foodborne Illness Outbreak and What Should You Do If You Get Sick?

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 3, 2025

A foodborne illness outbreak involves two or more people getting sick from the same contaminated food or drink. But how do investigators figure out that sick people are linked to an outbreak? How is a specific source identified? It is… read more

The Queen Mary 2 Is Worst Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak in March

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 29, 2025

While the Queen Mary 2 has experienced the worse cruise ship norovirus in March, it is not the only outbreak of note on a cruise vessel last month. In fact, the Encore, the Rotterdam, and the Coral Princess all had… read more

Lead in Milwaukee Public Schools Has Parents Concerned and Children Displaced

Outbreaks & Recalls | April 28, 2025

Lead in Milwaukee Public Schools has left children exposed to the harmful neurological agent. It wasn’t until children began falling sick that the schools began taking a closer look at their buildings. Here’s what we know about the lead in… read more

Korean Oyster Recall Expands Amid California Norovirus Outbreak

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 27, 2025

California norovirus outbreak prompts imported Korean oyster recall with more oysters added to the list. How many people are sick? Which oysters should you avoid? And how the heck do oysters get contaminated with norovirus anyway. Follow along to find… read more

What’s Going on With Active Foodborne Outbreaks in the FDA?

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 1, 2025

Several active foodborne outbreaks have had movement recently. Making it a great time to update the Make Food Safe family on the current status of foodborne outbreak investigations. Listeria monocytogenes Outbreak Announced 3/13/25 Is Newest The Listeria monocytogenes outbreak announced… read more

Reports of Food Poisoning at C&D Bar & Grill

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 26, 2025

Reports of food poisoning at C&D Bar & Grill prompted intervention from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The restaurant was temporarily closed due to multiple reports of gastrointestinal illness. Here’s what we know about the food poisoning at C&D Bar &… read more

Confirmed Case of Legionnaires’ Disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 25, 2025

A potentially hospital-acquired Legionnaires’ disease case has been confirmed at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham, Massachusetts. Massachusetts Department of Health is investigating this serious illness. Why is hospital-acquired Legionnaires’ disease so scary? Where could the illness have come from?… read more

Why Was the Supplemental Shakes Listeria Outbreak Such an Unfortunate Source?

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 21, 2025

Why was the supplemental shakes Listeria outbreak such an unfortunate source? That is a good question. A deadly Listeria outbreak is always tragic. No one should become sick from eating food that is supposed to be safe and nutritious. But… read more