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 newsThe CORE update for October 15, 2026
The CORE update lists 15 outbreaks and adverse event postings. For the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak (ref #1415), FDA has initiated sample collection. For the E. coli O26:H11 outbreak (ref #1419) linked to raw milk cheese,...
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In the newsMade Fresh Salads recall update as 61 products given Class I, most serious risk warning, due to Listeria monocytogenes
New York-based Made Fresh Salads issued a voluntary recall in September for all its ready-to-eat deli-style salads, assorted cream cheese products, and half-size aluminum pans because they may be contaminated with Listeria m...
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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 newsIn Ireland, recall of SuperValu and Inspired by Centra Smoked Salmon products due to Listeria monocytogenes
In Ireland, the FSAI reported that batches of Centra and SuperValu smoked salmon products are being recalled because they contain Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products include SuperValu Signature Taste Dingle Gin Inf...
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In the newsMulti-country outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona in EU/EEA 2023-2026
The prolonged cross-border outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona ST2559 remains ongoing in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA). The outbreak strain has circulated in the EU/EEA since 2011, when the first outbreak ...