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 newsCountry Eggs, recalls Large Brown Cage Free “Sunshine Yolks” due to Salmonella
The FDA reported that Country Eggs, LLC (Lucerne Valley, CA) recalled LARGE BROWN CAGE FREE SUNSHINE YOLKS because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The eggs were distributed in California and Nevada. ...
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In the newsTwo deaths from Vibrio vulnificus due to eating raw oysters
According to Jennifer Armentor, Molluscan Shellfish Program Administrator from the Louisiana Department of Health, the two most recent deaths from flesh-eating bacteria (Vibrio vulnificus) were people who had eaten Louisiana...
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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 newsCore update as of August 27, 2025
The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes nine postings. A new outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1329) has been added to the table. The outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1325) linked to an ...
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In the newsIn Ireland, Braemoor Red Hen Ham & Cheese Chicken Kievs was recalled due to the presence of Salmonella
In Ireland, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) reported that Glenhaven Foods recalled a batch of Braemoor Red Hen Ham & Cheese Chicken Kievs due to the presence of Salmonella. The affected batch is being recalle...