Author: Kit Redwine
The United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency has announced a recall of Ballymaguire Foods’ Turkey and Ham Dinner due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination. Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Background The recall notice did not say how the potential presence of Listeria was discovered in the affected product. Distribution The recalled item was distributed to unnamed retailers in Northern Ireland. Product Details BrandProductSizeBatch CodeBest by DatesGood Food Turkey and Ham DinnerAll pack sizesAll batch codes18.0719.0720.0721.0722.0723.0724.0725.0726.07Supervalu18/07/25, 19/07/25, 20/07/25,…
A voluntary recall has been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for multiple brands of salami due to potential Salmonella contamination remains ongoing. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious infections in animals and humans, especially those in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Background The recall was initiated as part of an investigation by the CFIA into a foodborne illness outbreak. This recall is related to an outbreak of Salmonella in Canada connected to other salami products from the company. Distribution The recalled products were distributed in the Canadian provinces of Alberta,…
In mid‑July 2025, the CDC and FDA issued an alert about a multistate salmonella outbreak traced to Deep‑brand frozen sprouted beans, specifically mat (moth) and moong (mung) varieties. As of the July 17 update: Though the case count is low, the illnesses began as far back as October 22, 2024, with the latest onset on June 24, 2025, indicating a long-running, intermittent outbreak likely tied to contaminated production batches. What Are Sprouted Beans, and Why Are They Risky? Sprouted beans are seeds (like mung and moth) allowed to germinate before freezing. The FDA labels them “sprout outbreaks” because sprouts have repeatedly…
Health authorities in western France have reported six hospitalizations following a botulism outbreak in the Maine-et-Loire department near the town of Cholet, according to connexionfrance.com. The Agence régionale de santé Pays de la Loire confirmed that all affected individuals developed severe symptoms between July 7 and 14. The outbreak has been traced to homemade canned carrots consumed by the victims. Regional health officials emphasized that the contaminated product was not commercially available and was produced through home canning processes. Investigators are working to identify additional family members and friends who may have consumed the same food product. Understanding Botulism Contamination Botulism is a…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection of a raw pet food manufacturing facility operated by Answers Pet Food at 38 South Franklin Street, Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, from July 18 through October 4, 2024. The inspection revealed significant violations of federal manufacturing and safety requirements for animal food products. Contaminated Products Identified FDA investigators purchased samples of Answers raw pet food from a Nevada retailer in August 2024 following consumer complaints. Laboratory analysis revealed that all four sampled product lots contained dangerous bacteria. The contaminated products included Answers Pet Food Raw Beef Detailed Formula, Answers Pet Food Raw…
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued an urgent recall advisory for all raw milk and raw-milk cheese products from The Family Cow dairy operation in Chambersburg. State officials are directing consumers to immediately dispose of any products purchased from the farm’s retail store or through online ordering. The recall encompasses all production dates and sell-by dates for milk and cheese varieties produced by the Franklin County dairy. Products were distributed through the farm’s retail location at 3854 Olde Scotland Road in Chambersburg and made available for pickup at more than 50 locations throughout Pennsylvania via the company’s website, yourfamilyfarmer.com. Laboratory…
Salmonella continues to cause frequent foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States due to its extensive presence in nature and the complex journey of food from farms to consumers’ plates. Federal health officials are currently investigating 4 multistate Salmonella outbreaks among 9 active foodborne illness investigations nationwide, highlighting the persistent challenge. The bacteria’s ubiquity across animal reservoirs contributes significantly to recurring contamination. Salmonella naturally inhabits the intestines of numerous domestic and wild animals, including poultry, livestock, reptiles, and amphibians. This wide colonization allows contamination of animal-derived foods like eggs and meat, as well as produce through environmental exposure to animal feces.…
A Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated frozen sprouted beans is under investigation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Background Those affected so far include 2 people in Massachusetts and 1 each in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington states who became ill after consuming frozen sprouted beans. Most cases occurred between late October 2024 and late June 2025. A recall for frozen sprouted beans was issued on July 16, 2025 for Chetak Group LLC. Product Identification Consumers should check for specific product codes to identify…
A voluntary recall has been issued by the Chetak LLC Group for sprouted mung beans due to potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious infections in animals and humans, especially those in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Background The recall was initiated after routing testing by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) uncovered the presence of Salmonella. This recall notice said that production of the impacted product has been halted while the company and the FDA investigate the source of the contamination. Distribution The recalled product was sold…
CUTTACK – Thirty-two students from Ravenshaw University were hospitalized Saturday after experiencing symptoms of loose motion, vomiting and fever, in what authorities have confirmed as a food poisoning incident. The students, all residents of the New PG Hostel and Dharmapada Hostel, were admitted to SCB Medical College and Hospital following the onset of symptoms Saturday afternoon. Five students were discharged the same day, while others remain under medical observation. University registrar issued a notification Sunday clarifying the nature of the incident. The statement confirmed that medical authorities at SCB Medical College and Hospital determined the students were not affected by…