Outbreaks & Recalls

Chowder Recall Announced Due to Botulism Risk

Botulism,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 20, 2025

SeaBear Company, a Washington-based seafood smokehouse, issued a chowder recall due to potential botulism risk. This potentially fatal form of food poisoning thrives in the unique conditions of packaged soup. Here’s what we know about the chowder recall so far…. read more

Foodborne Listeria Outbreak is the Latest in the FDA’s Active Foodborne Outbreak Investigations

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 15, 2025

A new foodborne Listeria outbreak is just the latest in a list of active foodborne illness investigations keeping the agency busy. In fact, the current US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks” table contains three active… read more

Totally Cool Ice Cream Plant Closes Due to Repeat Listeria Violations

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 13, 2025

The Totally Cool ice cream plant has closed its doors following a permanent injunction request from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The repeat Listeria violations and continued failure to correct other food safety problems observed during repeated inspections… read more

Nearly 200 Residents Evacuated Due to Legionella at Genesis St. Joseph in Town of Trumbull

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 13, 2025

The Town of Trumble evacuated nearly 200 residents due to concerns of Legionella at Genesis St. Joseph in response to reports from the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Health officials warned The Town of Trumble of a water issue, prompting… read more

Listeria in Willow Marsh Farms Raw Milk. Again.

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 9, 2025

Another sample tested positive for Listeria in Willow Marsh Farm raw milk. Prompting a recall and halted production. This latest positive test result comes just over a month after the last consumer warning and recall for Listeria in Willow Marsh… read more

Another Norovirus Outbreak on Holland America Line Cruise

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 6, 2025

There has been another norovirus outbreak on Holland America Line. This one comes just shortly after another cruise ship norovirus outbreak from the same line. But the Holland America Line is not the only cruise line in the news. In… read more

A Potential Outbreak of Norovirus at Walt Disney World Has People on the Internet Talking

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 4, 2025

Most people would rather have a mouse ears headband souvenir rather than norovirus at Walt Disney World as a keepsake memory. But some unlucky parkgoers got the latter. At least that is what they are saying. There has been no… read more

Frozen Supplemental Shakes Are the Source of Long-Term, Deadly Listeria Outbreak

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 25, 2025

Frozen supplemental shakes have been determined the source of a Listeria outbreak on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) radar since late November. This deadly outbreak has eluded investigators for what appears to be seven years, with sporadic illnesses… read more

Huge Boudin Recall Due to Foreign Matter Contamination

Outbreaks & Recalls | February 22, 2025

DJ’s Boudain LLC issues huge boudin recall after complaints of foreign matter contamination. When you dig into a juicy link of boudin, you expect to find flavor, not plastic. But that is what at least one disappointed consumer discovered in… read more

Chlorate in Coca Cola Recall Affects UK, But What is Chlorate?

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 21, 2025

A recall in the UK due to chlorate in Coca Cola has made national news. It seems like every time I open my newsfeed, there is a confusing article about a recall for this popular beverage. But does it affect… read more