The CDC reports: Shigellosis is a nationally notifiable diarrheal illness caused by gram-negative bacteria. Shigella infection is spread through fecal-oral transmission and sexual contact. Although most infections are self-limited, antibiotics are indicated for severe illness or to reduce transmission in settings with high risk for spread. Since 2015, a growing proportion of cases has been caused by […]
According to Food Safety News, Federal officials are investigating two new foodborne illness outbreaks, but have not yet been able to identify a source of the pathogens. One outbreak, from Salmonella Lomalinda, has sickened 30 people. The Food and Drug Administration has not reported the patients’ ages or where they live. The agency has not […]
Based on FDA’s assessment, consuming these products could contribute to elevated levels of lead in the blood. Long-term exposure (months to years) to elevated levels of lead in the diet could contribute to adverse health effects, particularly for the portion of the population that may already have elevated blood lead levels from other exposures to […]
I was contacted by a woman who suffered a severe Salmonella infection. In digging into the cause, I found that she was not alone. There were other ill and genetically linked to chicken. Hey FSIS, what’s up?
The CDC is warning that drinking raw milk can lead to human infections from the bird flu virus. In a research report released Sept. 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlined the risks of H5N1 virus in unpasteurized dairy products. The report said the risk is low, but should be considered, especially for children, older […]
Arkansas 1, California 3, Connecticut 1, Georgia 2, Illinois 1, Minnesota 2, Missouri 3, Texas 1, Washington 1, Wisconsin 1. CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain home delivery meals made by Metabolic Meals. Do not eat affected Metabolic Meals products while the investigation is […]
ENDICO POTATOES of MOUNT VERNON NY is recalling Endico brand PEAS AND CARROTS AND MIXED VEGETABLES, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only […]
Attorney Bill Marler is a featured figure in the Netflix documentary Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food, which chronicles his decades-long career as a leading food safety advocate and lawyer. The film is based on Jeff Benedict’s book Poisoned, which details Marler’s involvement in the landmark 1993 Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak. Marler’s […]
Arizona 1, California 73, Florida 1, Georgia 1, Hawaii 1, Iowa 1, Minnesota 4, North Carolina 2, Nebraska 1, New Mexico 1, Nevada 3, New York 2, Pennsylvania 1 and Washington 3. As of August 27, 2025, a total of 95 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 14 states. […]
The most recent MAHA bullshit reminded me of the old adage: “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” From my friends at CIRAP: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has scaled back a federal-state surveillance program for foodborne pathogens. As […]
My resignation letter from CDC. Dear Dr. Houry, I am writing to formally resign from my position as Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), effective August 28, 2025, close of business. I am happy to stay on for two weeks to provide […]
As of August 27, 2025, a total of 95 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 14 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 7, 2025, to July 26, 2025. Of the 80 people with information available, 18 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Total Illnesses: 95 Hospitalizations: 18 […]
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Oranienburg. The agency has not yet found the source of the pathogen, but it has begun traceback efforts. The FDA has not reported what food it is tracing. As of Aug. 20, there were five confirmed patients, but the agency […]
On August 20, 2025, FDA was informed that an import sample of Deep-brand Premium Select Frozen Surti Undhiu Mix tested positive for Salmonella. WGS analysis showed that the strain of Salmonella found in this product matches the strain causing illnesses in this outbreak. As of July 16, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from […]
FDA is actively investigating reports of Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (doing business as BMS Foods) of Indonesia. The U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) alerted FDA to the detection of Cs-137 in shipping containers at four U.S. ports (Los Angeles, Houston, Savannah, and […]