Author: Kit Redwine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to certain home delivery meals produced by Metabolic Meals. As of September 5, 2025, 16 people across 10 states have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, resulting in 7 hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported. Affected Products and Timing The outbreak is associated with specific ready-to-eat meals delivered during the week of July 28, 2025. The identified products and their lot codes include: Epidemiological and Laboratory Findings Epidemiological data show that 83% of interviewed patients reported consuming Metabolic…

A voluntary recall has been issued by Endico Potatoes, based in Mount Vernon, New York, for Endico-brand peas and carrots and mixed vegetables 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 at a company distributor through random sampling by the state of Pennsylvania. Distribution of the product has been stopped. The company and the U.S Food & Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating the…

We’ve all heard them, those well-meaning kitchen “rules” and old wives’ tales that get passed down through generations. While often shared with a chuckle, many common food safety myths are not just incorrect but could actually put your health at risk. Let’s separate the fact from the fiction behind some of the most persistent and amusing food poisoning myths. Many people swear by the “five-second rule,” claiming that food dropped on the floor is safe to eat if picked up within five seconds. Unfortunately, bacteria such as salmonella and E. coli attach to food instantly upon contact with a contaminated…

A significant food poisoning outbreak has impacted more than 60 guests at a tourist resort in Nicotera Marina, located in Italy’s Calabria region. The incident occurred after visitors ate hot dogs and french fries at the resort’s restaurant, with five people requiring hospitalization for serious symptoms. The affected guests experienced symptoms consistent with botulinum poisoning, including vomiting and diarrhea. Among those under medical observation were tourists from Naples and Caserta, with several children also falling ill. The outbreak prompted immediate intervention from the Carabinieri Anti-Adulteration and Health Unit (NAS), who ordered the precautionary closure of the restaurant facility. Authorities responded…

A widespread food poisoning incident has impacted hundreds of students participating in a government-sponsored nutrition program in Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. Health authorities report that 427 students have developed symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and weakness after consuming free meals provided through the state-sanctioned program. The affected students represent multiple educational institutions throughout the region, spanning from preschool facilities to elementary schools. Students began experiencing symptoms on Wednesday, August 27, following consumption of meals that included noodles, meatballs, vegetables, milk, and eggs. The standardized menu was distributed across participating schools as part of the regional nutrition initiative designed to support student health…

Hepatitis A Exposure at Vancouver Food Truck Vancouver Coastal Health, in British Columbia, Canada, has issued a public notification regarding a potential hepatitis A exposure at Sea Monkey Coffee, located at Sunday Cider at 1632 Sunshine Coast Highway in Gibsons. The health authority advises that individuals who consumed food at the establishment between August 1 and 25, 2025 may have been exposed to the virus. The notification specifically applies only to customers who dined at Sea Monkey Coffee during the designated timeframe. Vancouver Coastal Health said that patrons of other businesses at the same address, including Sunday Cider itself, are…

A multistate Salmonella outbreak has prompted a major egg recall, affecting consumers and restaurants across the United States. The outbreak, linked to large brown cage-free eggs distributed by Country Eggs, LLC of Lucerne Valley, California, has resulted in 95 reported illnesses across 14 states as of August 2025. Among those affected, 18 people have required hospitalization, though no deaths have been reported. The recalled eggs were sold under three primary brand names: Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho, and Nijiya Markets and were distributed to grocery stores and food service distributors in California and Nevada between June 16 and July 9, 2025. The…

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…