Salmonella outbreak

Pistachio Cream Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in Minnesota and New Jersey. Check Your Container Before Making Dubai Chocolate

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 15, 2025

Pistachio cream is a key ingredient in the viral Dubai chocolate confection likely filling your newsfeed. But one brand may be contaminated with deadly bacteria. Salmonella. Before you pull out your silicone mats and mixing bowl, follow along to find… read more

County Health Officials Investigate Salmonella Outbreak at Mattoon Cracker Barrel

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 2, 2025

Local reports indicate a cluster of Salmonella illnesses at the Mattoon Cracker Barrel has prompted a Coles County Health Department investigation. How many have reported illness? Do we know the source of these infections? What is being done about it?… read more

USDA Withdraws Proposed Updates to Prevent Salmonella in Raw Poultry After Working on the Project for Years! Why?

Food Policy,Our Blog,Salmonella | May 28, 2025

A recent announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to nix a regulatory update to prevent Salmonella in poultry is shocking. Why would the organization back-burner this project after being years-in-the-making? Feds say that the document needs more… read more

Consumer Reports Releases List of Most Contaminated Poultry Plants in the U.S.

Our Blog,Salmonella | May 25, 2025

Consumer Reports releases a list of the most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S. You may recognize some of those brands. What exactly does that mean? How can you protect yourself and your family? Follow along to find out! Consumer… read more

Huge Recall for Salmonella in Tomatoes Hits the News About the Same Time Two Large Salmonella Outbreak Investigations. Coincidence?

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 23, 2025

So far there have been two recalls due to concerns of Salmonella in tomatoes in the news. Both originating from sellers sourcing from the same farm. A food recall for the potential presence of pathogens is never a good thing…. read more

Déjà Vu? Another Outbreak of Salmonella from Cucumbers Hits Grocery Stores and Restaurants!

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 20, 2025

Salmonella from cucumbers again? It isn’t déjà vu. It is a recurring problem. The same farm associated with a different Salmonella outbreak last year has been linked to this outbreak. Here’s what we know about the outbreak of Salmonella from… read more

Outbreak Linked to Aladdin Mediterranean Café Sickens 14 So Far

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 6, 2025

Have you recently dined at Aladdin Mediterranean Café in Clairemont? This San Diego restaurant is at the heart of a San Deigo County public health investigation. At least 14 people have become sick with Salmonella infections. Five people have been… read more

Most Cases of Salmonella Infections Come from Chicken and Vegetables, A New Study Finds. But Don’t Throw Out the Chicken Soup Just Yet!

Our Blog | April 23, 2025

A recent study cites chicken and vegetables as the most common source of Salmonella infections in the United States. The study also explores the reason most illnesses are not connected to known outbreaks. They blame outdated analytical methods. Whole genome… 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

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