Deli meat produced at the Boar’s Head in Jarratt, VA., plant caused the largest outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes since 2011. The Listeria outbreak resulted in Boar’s Head reclining 7 million pounds of products....
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BlogThe Boar’s Head facility in Jarratt, Virginia, closes indefinitely due to the Listeria outbreak
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In the newsCORE just added to its table: E. coli in iceberg romaine lettuce blend
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 (ref #1280) infections linked to an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering e...
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In the newsIn Canada, Baloian Farms (AZ) recalled whole fresh American cucumbers due to Salmonella
According to the CFIA, Baloian Farms of Arizona Co., Inc. (Nogales, Arizona) recalled Pamela branded Whole Fresh American Cucumbers from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Salmonella contamination. The Whole fresh Ame...
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BlogSouthwest Agricultural Region Environmental Microbiology Study on Foodborne Pathogens (2019 – 2024)
In 2019, the FDA and others began a multi-year study in Yuma County, Arizona, to improve understanding of the environmental factors that may impact the presence of foodborne pathogens in the Southwest agricultural...
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In the newsWalmart Inc. Recalls Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices in 34 Texas Stores Because of Possible Health Risk
The FDA reported that following the recall initiated by SunFed Produce, LLC, its cucumbers, Walmart Inc. has voluntarily recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices, produced in select stores, due to the potential for Salm...
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In the newsThe CORE update of December 04, 2024
The CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes eight activities. A new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1280) not yet linked to a product has been added to the table, and the FDA has initiated traceback. For the out...