Outbreaks & Recalls

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

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