‘Ecoato’ Sweet Paprika Powder recalled due to salmonella risk, sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods
The TJX Companies, Inc. announced Saturday it is recalling “ecoato” Sweet Paprika Powder products as they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Upon learning of the potential risk from the Food More...
Oriya recalls protein medley due to possibly salmonella contaminated chia seeds
Oriya Organics, LLC is voluntarily recalling Oriya Organics Superfood Protein Medley which contain Organic Sprouted Chia Seed Powder due to possible health risks related to Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is More...
Infinite Herbs brand Organic Basil recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
PRESS RELEASE Infinite Herbs LLC of Miami, Florida is voluntarily recalling one lot of its 2.5 ounce packages of Organic Basil because of potential contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can More...
New Hampshire most prepared for infectious disease outbreak, GA, NJ and NE least prepared
A report released recently by the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), finds that a majority of states (32) score 5 or lower out of 10 key indicators of policies More...
Foster Farms President: ‘I am sorry for any foodborne illness associated with our fresh chicken’
The current multistate Salmonella Heidelberg outbreak linked to Foster Farms brand chicken has sickened 338 people in 20 states and Puerto Rico according to the latest CDC numbers. In response to the outbreak More...
Multistate Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to live poultry increases to 224 cases
The number of cases in the multistate Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to live poultry (e.g., chicks, chickens, ducks, ducklings) has increased by 78 cases since the previous update on May 7, according to More...
Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak in 18 states linked to Mexican cucumbers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in coordination with state public health departments and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have initiated an investigation of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella More...
Hog head cheese linked to Salmonella Uganda cluster in Louisiana recalled
Richard’s Hog Head CheeseImage/FSIS Houston, Texas company, Stallings Head Cheese Co., Inc., announced the recall yesterday of 4,700 pounds of hog head cheese that may be tainted with Salmonella, according More...
Outbreaks in the United States 2012: A year in review
This was an active year for outbreaks in the United States, some more common than others. In this review, I will summarize what 2012 brought us in the world of infectious disease outbreaks (this list is by no means More...
