Author: Kit Redwine
Outbreak Background Federal health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), working with state and local authorities, have been investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak connected to eggs. On August 27, 2025, Country Eggs, LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, California, recalled large grown cage free sunshine yolks eggs due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall was initiated after the FDA notified the company that the affected egg products possibly contained Salmonella. All production has been suspended pending an investigation into the source of the problem. Case Count Product Details …
Consumers have access to a multitude of official channels to receive timely and accurate information about food recalls and food safety incidents. Understanding and utilizing these resources is crucial for public health, as recalls are specific actions taken to remove contaminated, mislabeled, or hazardous products from the market. Government agencies serve as the primary source for reliable recall information. In the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) maintain comprehensive and updated lists of recalls on their official websites. The FDA regulates most foods, while the USDA oversees recalls for meat,…
Article 1558 On Mon, Aug 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM Kit Redwine <[email protected]> wrote: Italian health authorities are investigating two separate botulism outbreaks that have resulted in four deaths and multiple hospitalizations across the country in recent weeks. The incidents involved contaminated food served from food trucks in different Italian cities. The more recent outbreak occurred at a music festival in Diamante, where contaminated broccoli and sausage sandwiches caused two fatalities and left nine others hospitalized in intensive care. The first victim, a 52-year-old male musician, collapsed and died after consuming the contaminated food. Days later, a 45-year-old female musician also…
Food Poisoning Strikes Bollywood Film Set LADAKH – The production of the upcoming Bollywood film “Dhurandhar”, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has been temporarily suspended following a mass food poisoning incident that resulted in over 120 crew members being hospitalized in India’s Ladakh region. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 17, 2025, and prompted an emergency response from local emergency services According to the hospital staff, the facility experienced a sudden influx of patients, necessitating the call-in of additional doctors to manage the situation. By the end of the day, approximately 120 admissions were recorded, all of…
Over 100 tourists have been affected by suspected Salmonella poisoning at a four-star hotel in southern Spain, with 20 people requiring hospitalization. The outbreak occurred at the Izan Cavanna Hotel in La Manga, a popular resort area near Murcia. Among those affected were a 15-month-old baby and seven other children, who were transported to a local hospital in the nearby port city of Cartagena. The victims experienced food poisoning symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever after eating Saturday lunch at the hotel’s buffet restaurant. The crisis began with an initial report of 28 cases but quickly escalated to over…
A voluntary recall has been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Goldenway Import & Export Ltd., for Gangrontai-brand enoki mushroom 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 potential for Listeria contamination was discovered by the CFIA during testing. Distribution The affected items were distributed to the general public in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and potentially other provinces and territories in the…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer advisory regarding specific batches of frozen shrimp products sold at Walmart locations nationwide. The agency is directing consumers to avoid eating, selling, or serving certain lots of Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp that may contain radioactive material. The affected products are 2-pound packages of frozen raw White Vannamei shrimp with best-by dates of March 15, 2027. Consumers should check for lot codes 8005540-1, 8005538-1, and 8005539-1 on their packages. These items were distributed to Walmart stores across thirteen states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania,…
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has issued a public notice regarding a potential Hepatitis A exposure at Fratelli’s Pasta Grill, located at 13340 Lanoue Street in Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada. Customers who dined at the restaurant between August 1 and August 6, 2025, may have been exposed to the virus and are advised to verify their vaccination status. Unvaccinated patrons could be eligible for preventive treatment if sought promptly. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV), primarily spread through ingestion of contaminated food or water or via close contact with an infected person. Symptoms typically appear 15…
School cafeterias face significant challenges in preventing pathogen contamination, with recent audits revealing consistent trouble spots. A study examining 143 food and environmental samples in an institutional cafeteria detected Escherichia coli exceeding safety limits in six food samples, while 16 samples showed elevated aerobic bacterial counts. Yeast and mold contamination appeared in 14 food samples, exceeding established thresholds. Perhaps more alarmingly, pathogens including coliform bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, and mold were identified on food handlers’ hands and coats, as well as on work surfaces, machinery, and cutting boards. These findings highlight how environmental surfaces become reservoirs for microbes that can transfer to food during preparation. Multiple factors…
As cannabis legalization expands across the United States and many other countries, the popularity of cannabis-infused edibles has surged. From brownies and gummies to sodas and chocolates, these products offer a smoke-free and discreet way to consume cannabis. Despite their appeal, cannabis edibles present a unique and growing food safety concern. Improper production, packaging, storage, and handling can all introduce the risk of foodborne illness, posing risks not only to recreational users but also to medical patients with compromised immunity. The Intersection of Cannabis and Food Safety Cannabis edibles are, at their core, food products. Like any item made with…