The Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in the Boar’s Head product, which began in May of 2024 with a few isolated cases, quickly escalated in severity. The outbreak had resulted in 60 hospitalizations and 10...
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BlogBoar’s Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist
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In the newsThe FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell, and Consumers not to eat recalled shellfish from a portion of Hammersley Inlet, WA, due to Norovirus
The FDA advises consumers, restaurants, and food retailers in California (CA), Oregon (OR), Texas (TX), and Washington (WA) that have purchased recalled shellfish harvested by Gomez Shellfish, LLC (WA-1724-SS) with harvest d...
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In the newsOysters and clams harvested in Washington State were recalled due to norovirus contamination
Oysters and clams harvested in Mason County, WA, by Gomez Shellfish, LLC, between March 22 and April 9, 2026, are recalled due to potential norovirus contamination. These products were shipped to Washington, Oregon, and Cali...
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BlogBird Flu and its impact on humans
Avian influenza H5N1 is a type A bird flu virus, typically, it does not infect people. Human infections have most often happened after close or lengthy unprotected contact with infected birds. The spread...
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In the newsUpdate on the outbreak investigation of E. coli O157:H7 in raw Cheddar Cheese (March 2026)
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to RAW FARM-brand raw dairy products. As part of this investigation, the FDA...
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In the newsIn New Zealand, Southern Alp Sprouts Alfalfa & Onion Sprouts and Pams brand Onion Sprouts Combo were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
The Ministry for Primary Industries in New Zealand has announced a recall of two sprout products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The products are Southern Alp Sprouts brand Alfalfa & Onion Spro...