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 Hong Kong, the CFS urges the public not to consume a batch of imported prepackaged cheese due to STEC E. coli
In Hong Kong, the Center for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department urged the public on October 7, 2026, not to consume a batch of prepackaged cheese imported from France (Camembert Bertrand Cr&ea...
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In the newsIn Canada, smoked cooked ham was recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
In Canada, MAPAQ, in collaboration with Boucherie Viau Inc. (83 Covey Hill Road, Hemmingford), advises the public not to consume regular smoked cooked ham because it likely contains Listeria monocytogenes. The product was so...
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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 newsUpdate on the outbreak investigation of Salmonella in sprouts (September 2026)
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorificans infections linked to broccoli sprouts and microgreens grown from a contaminated seed lot....
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In the newsThe CORE update for September 30, 2026
The CORE update lists 15 outbreaks and adverse event postings. For the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak (ref #1415), the FDA has initiated an inspection. For the E. coli O26:H11 (ref #1419) outbreak linked to raw milk cheese,...