Recent infant botulism outbreaks have been linked to powdered infant formula contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Most recently, Nara Organics voluntarily recalled all lots of its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula after three cases...
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BlogInfant Botulism and Baby Formula
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In the newsIn the UK, an update on the Salmonella outbreak in eggs
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), alongside the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and other public health partners, continues to investigate three clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis (t5.9411, t5.9765 and t0.24068) in the UK t...
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In the newsThe CORE update for September 16, 2026
The CORE update lists 16 outbreaks and adverse event postings. For the Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak (ref #1411) linked to sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC, the FDA has initiated sampling. For the Salmonella N...
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BlogBoar’s Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist
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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In the newsPrime Line Distributors and Ferrarini USA recalled imported RTE Pork Guanciale due to Listeria monocytogenes
The USDA FSIS reported that Prime Line Distributors, Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, FL) and Ferrarini USA, Inc. (Hoboken, N.J.) are recalling approximately 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat (RTE) pork products that may be adulte...
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In the newsAbbott to pay $384 million over contaminated infant formula allegations
Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay more than $384 million to settle allegations that it knowingly manufactured infant formula in environments that posed a substantial risk of contamination, then sold the products to feder...