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 newsCore update as of September 17, 2025
The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes eleven postings. A new outbreak of Salmonella Lomalinda (ref #1339) has been added to the table with 30 cases. The source of the outbreak is yet unknown. A new ou...
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In the newsIn New Zealand, Deep Green Garlic, Sprouted Moong, and Surti Undhiu Mix were recalled due to Salmonella
New Zealand Food Safety reported that as of September 16, Deep brand Green Garlic with a use-by date of November 20, 2026, was recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. On August 28, 2025, Vimms Enterprise Limited...
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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 newsIn Denmark, an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes from fish cake sickened and hospitalized five
SSI, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, and the DTU National Food Institute initiated a recall of fish cakes after five people fell ill with the same type of Listeria monocytogenes in fish cakes. The SSI reported...
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In the newsSprout Organics recalls one lot of Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach Due to elevated lead levels
The FDA reported that Sprout Organics has initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach because it may contain elevated levels of lead. The product, a 3.5-ounce pouch, was sol...