Outbreaks & Recalls

Could We See Another Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak This Year? This is Your Cue to Wash That Melon!

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 13, 2024

Some things in life are predictable. What goes up, must come down. Toast always falls butter-side down. The Cowboys will not make it to the Super Bowl. Another cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak? Could we see another Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak this year?… read more

Cucumber Outbreak Source Uncovered. Untreated Canal Water to Blame!

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | July 5, 2024

Federal health officials finally have the cucumber outbreak source uncovered. Turns out, untreated canal water was to blame for the hundreds of illnesses and significant hospitalizations surrounding these fresh summer veggies. The Outbreak Since early June, Salmonella illnesses have been… read more

Diamond Shruumz Finally Issues Toxic Mushroom Recall Amid Ongoing Federal Investigation

Outbreaks & Recalls | July 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been calling for a toxic mushroom recall for Diamond Shruumz brand products containing the harmful chemical, Muscimol. Officials suggest that this is the chemical… read more

Bellevue IHOP in Near Seattle Closed Again, 2 Hospitalized Due to Salmonella Illness

Outbreaks & Recalls | July 2, 2024

King County Public Health shut down a Bellevue IHOP location for the second time this year. So far, six people have become sick. At least two have experienced illnesses serious enough to require hospitalization. According to King County Public Health,… read more

FDA and CDC Warn Against Microdosing Mushrooms as a Current Outbreak Sickens 12 So Far!

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and America’s Poison Centers warn against microdosing mushrooms as a current outbreak has spanned eight U.S. states. The Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing mushrooms products are at… read more

Seafood Norovirus Outbreak in California

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2024

This year has been a bad year for shellfish. It seems like every time you click a homepage, there is another seafood norovirus outbreak in California linked to oysters. Seafood Norovirus Outbreak in California Linked to Oysters from Mexico In… read more

Ice Cream Recall Causes Meltdown as Summer Heats Up

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2024

A large ice cream recall affecting a variety of ice cream, sorbet, ice cream cakes, and desert products was announced this week, just as Summer goes into full swing. Retailers and consumers are urged to check their freezers for recalled… read more

FDA Warns Dollar Tree After Company Did Not Remove Product That Sickened Children

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2024

FDA warns Dollar Tree with an official “Warning Letter” for failing to remove lead-tainted product from store shelves despite several statements that they were doing so. Failure to cooperate with a recall notice is a serious offense. When it is… read more

Huge Canned Coffee Recall Stirs Up Concern for Botulism

Botulism,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 30, 2024

Snapchill LLC of Green Bay, Wisconsin just initiated a huge canned coffee recall for all canned coffee products manufactured by the company. Why? Because “their current process could lead to growth and production of the deadly toxin, botulinum toxin, in… read more

Baby Arugula Recalled at Publix Stores Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 29, 2024

Baby arugula recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria impacts certain Publix store locations. Including Publix GreenWise Market locations. The grower, Green Life Farms issued a voluntary recall. Here’s what we know about the Publix baby arugula recall. The… read more