Author: Clara Maroney

The FDA is collaborating with the CDC to investigate an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that might be linked to “Soft Serve on the Go” ice cream cups produced by Real Kosher Ice Cream in Brooklyn, NY. The Division of Public Health Services within the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued a warning against consuming any varieties of “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups manufactured by Real Kosher Ice Cream. This caution stems from a nationwide outbreak of Listeriosis that has been connected to these particular ice cream cups. While no instances of…

Estancia Holdings, a renowned food company, has recently issued a recall for its Tome Corse Sheep Ottavi cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall specifically affects Estancia Holdings’ Tome Corse Sheep Ottavi cheese, which is more specifically labeled Fromager Ottavi Tome De Brebis Sheep Milk Cheese. The affected cheese is packaged in 2 x 3.5kg sized packages, and it has a use by date of 08/05/2023. The lot number of the affected package is VC349. The affected products were distributed to multiple locations across different states. The distributor was located in Portland Oregon, but all direct customers…

Estancia Holdings, a well-known food company, has issued a recall for its Tome Corse Sheep Ottavi Cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall specifically affects Estancia Holdings’ Tome Corse Sheep Ottavi Cheese, which is also labeled Fromager Ottavi Tome De Brebis Sheep Milk Cheese. The affected cheese is packaged in 2 x 3.5kg sized packages, and has a use by date of 08/05/2023. The lot number of the affected package is VC349. The affected products were distributed to multiple locations across different states. The distributor was located in Portland Oregon, and all direct customers that received the packages…

On July 15, 2023, Mulan Dumpling, LLC, recalled 1,560 pounds of frozen meat and poultry dumpling products that were produced due to the fact that they were not inspected by the proper federal authorities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall, citing the lack of federal inspection during the production process. The precautionary measure was set in place to protect consumers from the potential health risks of consuming uninspected food products. The products that were recalled are labeled the following: “Mulan Dumpling Pork & Cabbage Dumplings”, “Mulan Dumpling Curry Seasoned Chicken Dumplings”, and “Mulan Dumpling Shrimp…

In recent weeks, Ferrero, the chocolate manufacturer, temporarily paused production at its Arlon factory in Belgium due to the detection of salmonella. This is the second outbreak of salmonella at the factory in this calendar year. The company confirmed that products which were sold had tested negative for the bacteria, but a portion of the production line was shut down as a precautionary measure. The bacteria was identified near the end of June, but the exact location in the factory, or likely source of the salmonella contamination, remains unclear at this time. Ferrero promptly informed the relevant authorities about the…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported a significant increase in norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships in 2023. This year, there have been 13 recorded outbreaks, the highest number since 2012. The most recent outbreak occurred on a Viking Cruises ship, where approximately 120 passengers and crew members became sick out of a total of 1,200 people on board. The outbreak is believed to have been sourced from a shoreside restaurant in Iceland, where a group of guests had dined, rather than from someone on the ship. However, there were only four norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships in…

Sophelise, Tobasi, Feta and Berkshire Bloom cheeses are recalled: Listeria monocytogenes bacteria possible due to processing error. Cricket Creek Farm is recalling four of their cheeses, because two of them, the Sophelise and the Tobasi, are potentially contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, and the other two, the Berkshire Bloom cheese and the Feta cheese were recalled because they did not reach the heating requirements in order to ensure the cheeses were safe. Product labels for the Tobasi Cheese read 315, 341, and 048. It is a washed, raw milk cheese with a creamy interior. It has an orange rind. The Cricket…

Recent Outbreak of Salmonella, Sickening 18 to-Date, as Been Linked to Papa Murphy’s Cookie Dough The CDC has announced an outbreak of salmonella linked to Papa Murphy’s, a popular pizza and cookie dough brand. The company’s slogan is “Take N’ Bake Pizza.” In this recall, however, the two suspected products/flavors are Chocolate Cookie Dough and Smores’ Bar Dough. According to the report, 18 people reported being sick with salmonellosis. Health officials interviewed 16 of those people, and 14 of them reported eating food from Papa Murphy’s. Of the respondents, 9 individuals ate Papa Murphy’s cookie dough and 1 individual ate…

Unpasteurized Milk Recalled Due to Possible Coxiella Burnetii Outbreak Missoula County Health Officials are issuing a warning for unpasteurized, raw milks sold at farmers markets due to possible Coxiella burnetii concerns. Coxiella burnetii is a bacteria commonly found in birth products like amniotic fluid, the placenta, urine, feces, and the milk of infected animals. It can be ingested by breathing in dust from these products. The infection that is caused by this bacteria is called Q fever. It can also be spread through blood transfusion, like from a pregnant mother to her fetus, and sex.  Now, two cows have tested…

UC Davis Health is performing a new clinical trial that will judge an experimental vaccine for Invasive Escherichia coli disease. Invasive Escherichia coli disease (known as IED) is very dangerous and, at times, can be life threatening. It is caused by Escherichia coli., or its abbreviated name “E. Coli.” E. coli is frequently found in the gastrointestinal tract., which includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. The bacteria can also enter the urinary tract, causing a urinary tract infection, or “UTI.” These infections can then, at times, spread to the bloodstream. When it spreads,…