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Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Issues Recall Amid Listeria Concerns
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 11, 2025
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op issued a recall for nearly 900 pounds of their cheese products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. A deadly bacteria that can cause serious and fatal illness as well as pregnancy complications. Several cheese products… read more
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 8, 2025
It may be a coincidence that a recall for peas and carrots products is announced on the same day the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adds an active foodborne outbreak to their table for the same bacterial pathogen. Maybe…. read more
If You Have Sunshine Dairy Raw Milk in Your Fridge, It May Have Listeria in It!
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 21, 2025
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued a warning for Sunshine Dairy raw milk products that may be in consumer refrigerators. Based on routine testing, your milk may contain a harmful germ called Listeria. Raw milk is legal in Pennsylvania, but… read more
Infamous Boar’s Head Jarratt Plant Slated to Reopen Despite Previous Decision to Close
Food Safety,Listeria,Our Blog | August 12, 2025
The infamous Boar’s Head Jarratt plant is slated to reopen in the coming months. You know. The one plastered across the news last year as the source of a deadly Listeria outbreak linked to their deli meat products. The one… read more
Texas Listeria Recall for Tuna Salad at Albertsons, Randalls, and Tom Thumb Stores
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 31, 2025
A Texas Listeria recall has been initiated by Albertsons, Randalls, and Tom Thumb stores for tuna salad products. Other states with this recall notice include Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators for recalled products and… read more
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Fettuccine Alfredo Meals
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 19, 2025
Deadly Listeria outbreak linked to fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger prompts recall for prepared meals. A Listeria outbreak that has been on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) radar since early April finally has a source…. read more
Packaged Sandwiches Identified as Source in Joint USDA and FDA Listeria Outbreak Investigation
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 12, 2025
A source, packaged sandwiches and convenience foods produced by Fresh & Ready Foods, LLC, has been identified in a Listeria outbreak. Both the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been investigating… read more
Updated Guidance for Preventing Listeria Infection Includes Changes on Soft Cheeses
Listeria,Our Blog | May 5, 2025
Guidance for preventing Listeria infection just got an overhaul. Likely due to both recent and historic issues with soft cheeses. While most of the guidance for high-risk foods remains the same, recommendations on soft cheeses just got a bit more… 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
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