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 newsBoar’s Head reopens its Jarratt facility linked to the deadly Listeria breakout
Boar’s Head reopened its facility in Jarratt, Virginia, on February 2, 2026. The opening came almost 17 months after the mid-2024 closing, due to one of the deadliest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent history linke...
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In the newsIn the UK, Danone recalls several Aptamil, Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk due to the presence of cereulide
On February 6, 2026, the UK FSA expanded its major recall of Danone Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula products because cereulide toxin may be present in some batches of the products. Thi...
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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 newsIn Ada, Idaho, raw milk contaminated with E. coli caused an outbreak sickening 9 people, including 2 children
The Central District Health (CDH) of Idaho is investigating serious illnesses in 9 Ada County residents linked to the consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk. Of the 9 people sick, two are children hospitalized with severe c...
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In the newsIn Australia, Harvest Road Oceans Pty Ltd., Albany Rock Oysters were recalled due to E. coli
In Australia, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the official alert on February 6, 2026. The recall has been issued for Harvest Road Oceans oyster products in Western Australia due to E. coli contaminatio...