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 newsFSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Meat and Poultry Products Containing FDA-Regulated Dairy Products recalled due to Salmonella
The USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated dairy ingredients that may be contaminated with Salmonella. FSIS expects additional downstream products will be identified as ...
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In the newsJohn B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. recalled snack mix products due to Salmonella
As a follow-up to the voluntary recall of dry milk powder by California Dairies, Inc., John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (Nasdaq: JBSS) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling snack mix products flavored with a sea...
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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 Canada, Germina “Brocoli Calabrese” seeds were recalled due to contamination with pathogenic E. coli
On May 6, 2026, Germina brand "Brocoli Calabrese" seeds were recalled in Canada due to pathogenic E. coli contamination, triggered by an international recall. Consumers should check for the brand, as these seeds were sold fo...
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In the newsCore update as of May 06, 2026
The CORE update lists three outbreak and adverse event postings. The CDC declared the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1369) linked to raw cheddar cheese over. As of April 30, 2026, the CDC announced that the outbreak is ov...