Outbreaks & Recalls

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

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