** Several outbreak investigations ongoing By Coral Beach on June 19, 2025
Federal officials are investigating a new multi-state outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that has killed four people.
As of June 18, the Food and Drug Administration was reporting 17 people across 13 states had been sickened in the outbreak, which has been traced to chicken fettuccine alfredo meals. The implicated…Continue Reading
** GBC Food Services recalls snack cups because of plastic contamination
** Texas company recalls cucumbers because of positive tests for Salmonella
** Kroger and Walmart chicken fettuccine alfredo sickens 17 and kills 4 with Listeria
** Almost 100 children sick in Salmonella outbreak
By Joe Whitworth on June 23, 2025
The number of children sick in an outbreak mainly affecting Germany and Austria has increased to almost 100.
The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) reported illnesses were likely caused by an organic cashew butter with raspberries sold at dm drogerie markt. locations.
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI)…Continue Reading
** Salmonella illnesses prompt recall in Korea
By News Desk on June 9, 2025
Korean authorities have announced the recall of two products as part of an investigation into a foodborne outbreak.
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, and local government officials said investigations into reports of food poisoning led to the action. They did not…Continue Reading
** Church & Dwight Co., Inc. issued a recall for several medicinal swabs due to potential microbial contamination. Affected items include Zicam® and Orajel™ cold swabs, AllClear nasal swabs, and teething swabs for babies. Use of contaminated products may lead to infections, particularly in vulnerable populations.
**Coca-Cola Company recalls mineral water because of Pseudomonas contamination
** Pizza Shoppe salad dressing recalled because of spoilage concerns
** New Zealand saw recalls rise in 2024
** Florida company recalls mousse desserts because of multiple undeclared allergens
| Item Name | Plant Number | Carton UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Clover Organic Large Brown 12 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 070852010427 |
| First Street Cage Free Large Brown Loose 1 case=150 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 041512039638 |
| Nulaid Medium Brown Cage Free 12 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 071230021042 |
| Nulaid Jumbo Brown Cage Free 12 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 071230021011 |
| O Organics Cage Free Large Brown 6 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 079893401522 |
| O Organics Large Brown 12 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 079893401508 |
| O Organics Large Brown 18 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 079893401546 |
| Marketside Organic Large Cage Free Brown 12 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 681131122771 |
| Marketside Organic Large Cage Free Brown 18 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 681131122801 |
| Marketside Large Cage Free Brown 12 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 681131122764 |
| Marketside Large Cage Free Brown 18 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 681131122795 |
| Raley’s Large Cage Free Brown 12 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 046567033310 |
| Raley’s Large Cage Free Brown 18 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 046567040325 |
| Raley’s Organic Large Cage Free Brown 12 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 046567028798 |
| Raley’s Organic Large Cage Free Brown 18 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 046567040295 |
| Simple Truth Medium Brown Cage Free 18 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 011110099327 |
| Simple Truth Large Brown Cage Free 18 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 011110873743 |
| Sun Harvest Organic Cage Free Large Brown 12 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 041512131950 |
| Sun Harvest Organic Cage Free Large Brown 18 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 041512145162 |
| Sunnyside Large Brown Cage Free 12 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 717544211747 |
| Sunnyside Large Brown Cage Free 18 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 717544211754 |
| Sunnyside Organic Cage Free Large Brown 12 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 717544201441 |
| Sunnyside Organic Cage Free Large Brown 18 eggs | P-6562 or CA-5330 | 717544211761 |
| Loose Small Brown Cage Free-1 box= 6 flats (1 flat= 30 eggs) | P-6562 or CA-5330 | NA |
| Loose Medium Brown Cage Free -1 box= 6 flats (1 flat= 30 eggs) | P-6562 or CA-5330 | NA |
| Loose Medium Brown Organic -1 box= 6 flats (1 flat= 30 eggs) | P-6562 or CA-5330 | NA |
| Loose Large Brown Organic-1 box= 6 flats (1 flat= 30 eggs) | P-6562 or CA-5330 | NA |
| Loose Jumbo Brown Cage Free -1 box=5 flats(1 flat=20 eggs) | P-6562 or CA-5330 | NA |
| Loose Jumbo Brown Organic -1 box=5 flats(1 flat=20 eggs) | P-6562 or CA-5330 | NA |
This recall is associated with an ongoing outbreak investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses. Products were distributed in AZ, CA, IL, IN, NE, NM, NV, WA and WY.
** August Egg Company firm has voluntarily been diverting eggs to an egg-breaking plant for over 30 days, which pasteurizes the eggs and kills any potential foodborne pathogens.
Consumers who may have eggs produced in this plant, as identified by the plant code on one side of the egg carton, should return it to their place of purchase for a full refund. Further questions may be directed to the company at 1-800-710-2554, between 9am and 5pm PT. August Egg Company recalled its brown eggs—both free-range and certified organic—due to Salmonella concerns. Salmonella infection can lead to fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Consumers are urged to check the packaging for brand and lot numbers and avoid consumption.
** Medtech Products Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup Due to Microbial Contamination ~Potential Foodborne Illness – Bacillus cereus
** Reduced oversight: This isn’t the time to cut food safety corners
By Guest Contributor on June 16, 2025
— OPINION —
By Bonna Cannon
On May 9 an Executive Order was signed to “Fight Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.” In short, it discourages criminal enforcement of regulatory violations —particularly those without clear intent or where the rule itself isn’t well known.
Pair that with fewer FDA inspections because off…Continue Reading
** Kroger and Walmart chicken fettuccine alfredo sickens 17 and kills 4 with Listeria
By News Desk on June 18, 2025
A Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to chicken fettuccine alfredo products from Fresh Realm has sickened 17 people across 13 states, leading to a recall of all products produced before June 17, 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The outbreak has been associated with…Continue Reading
** Texas company recalls cucumbers because of positive tests for Salmonella
Nationwide
WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers… Impacted Products
1-lb. vacuum-packed packages of “ORGANIC RANCHER ORGANIC GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN 15% FAT” with “Use or Freeze By 06-19-25” and “Use or Freeze By 06-20-25” as represented on the packaging.
** Enoki mushrooms recalled nationwide because of Listeria contamination
** Europe reports record high E. coli and Listeria levels
By Joe Whitworth on June 9, 2025
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Listeria infections in Europe are at their highest levels since the start of EU-wide surveillance in 2007.
Data comes from two 2023 epidemiological reports issued recently by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), which cover the European Union and European Economic…Continue Reading
By News Desk on June 16, 2025
Fuentes Farms LLC, located in McAllen, TX, is recalling boxes of fresh cucumbers because of potential contamination with Salmonella, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled product was distributed in Texas by local vendors in flea markets located in the McAllen and Alamo areas.
The affected product bears…Continue Reading
** GBC Food Services recalls snack cups because of plastic contamination
By News Desk on June 16, 2025
GBC Food Services, LLC, of Farmers Branch, TX, is recalling Supreme Produce Apple & PB Snack Cup and Supreme Produce Celery & PB Snack Cup because of potential contamination with…Continue Reading
** Three nations sound Listeria warnings
By News Desk on June 11, 2025
Slovakia, New Zealand and Lithuania have issued separate warnings about the dangers of Listeria monocytogenes.
In Slovakia, a regional public health agency informed a local food administration about the death of an elderly man, which may have been caused by the consumption of sheep cheese purchased at a farm in…Continue Reading
** Floria dried apricots recalled because of undeclared sulfites
By News Desk on June 16, 2025
Turkana Food Inc. of Kenilworth, NJ, is recalling 352 cases of Floria Dried Apricots because of undeclared sulfites on the product labeling. This poses a serious or life-threatening risk to individuals with sulfite sensitivities or allergies.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by the New York State Department of…Continue Reading
By News Desk on June 11, 2025
Hofood99 Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling its 200-gram packages of enoki mushrooms, because tests have shown they are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled mushrooms were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 200-gram, green plastic package marked with UPC Barcode 6 976532 310051 on the…Continue Reading
** Comvita Manuka Honey products recalled because of leaking packaging
** Genoa Salami recalled in Canada because of Salmonella contamination
By News Desk on June 11, 2025
Marini Foods Limited is recalling Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
This recall was triggered by findings from the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. There have been…Continue Reading
** Nearly 50 tons of dry milk recalled because of potential Salmonella contamination
By News Desk on June 12, 2025
Crystal Creamery Inc., of Modesto, CA, is recalling 92,594 pounds (1,680 bags) of Non Fat Dry Milk because of potential contamination with Salmonella.
The recall was initiated on May 19 and is ongoing, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled products were distributed to retail locations in California…Continue Reading
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