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 newsAn update on the outbreak investigation of Listeria monocytogenes in Soft Cheese (June 2026)
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multi-state, multi-year outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to requeson, a soft cheese similar to ricotta, manufactured by...
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In the newsThe FDA upgraded Alfredo sauce to the highest risk level due to potential Salmonella contamination
The FDA issued a Class I recall (the highest-risk classification) for 913 cases of Alfredo sauce distributed in 41 states. The Coffee Connecxion CO. Inc. initiated the voluntary recall after a supplier flagged a dry milk pow...
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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 newsNARA ORGANICS recalls all lots of Nara infant formula due to Clostridium botulinum
The FDA reported that Nara Organics (New York, NY) is voluntarily recalling all lots of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula currently on the market out of an abundance of caution due to the potential risk of Clostridium bo...
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In the newsWHO estimates of the burden of 42 foodborne diseases 2000–21
The World Health Organization (WHO) released updated estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases for the period 2000 to 2021. For 2021, foodborne transmission of the 42 hazards caused 866 million (95% uncertainty in...