The headlines about Shigella have taken a sharp turn. For most of my career the bug showed up in the news the way I knew it best — a daycare outbreak, a sick restaurant worker, a batch of contaminated produce. Lately the headlines read more like something out of an STI clinic: “sexually transmitted superbug,” “drug-resistant Shigella spreading among […]
A total of 27 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 18 states. California 3, Hawaii 2, Florida 1, Illinois 1, Indiana 1, Louisiana 2, Michigan 2, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, North Carolina 1, Nevada 1, Ohio 1, Oregon 3, South Carolina 1, Texas 3, Utah 1, Washington 1. One […]
I am not sure who first coined the phrase and AI says “Ultimately, the source is an anonymous, widely-adopted piece of practical advice designed to prevent foodborne illness.” However, it is damn good advise given the severity of the Listeria Outbreak and the somewhat confusing and rolling nature of the products being recalled. Be safe […]
I am not sure who first coined the phrase and AI says “Ultimately, the source is an anonymous, widely-adopted piece of practical advice designed to prevent foodborne illness.” However, it is damn good advise given the severity of the Listeria Outbreak and the somewhat confusing and rolling nature of the products being recalled. Be safe […]
A total of 27 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 18 states. California 3, Hawaii 2, Florida 1, Illinois 1, Indiana 1, Louisiana 2, Michigan 2, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, North Carolina 1, Nevada 1, Ohio 1, Oregon 3, South Carolina 1, Texas 3, Utah 1, Washington 1. One […]
Honestly, I have no idea if the good folks at FDA and CDC are being paid to keep the public aware, but they should be, and are thanks if they are or if they are not. Listeria Outbreak Since the last update on September 25, 2025, a total of 7 new illnesses and 3 new […]
Honestly, I have no idea if the good folks at FDA and CDC are being paid to keep the public aware, but they should be, and are thanks if they are or if they are not. Listeria Outbreak Since the last update on September 25, 2025, a total of 7 new illnesses and 3 new […]
Snohomish County Health Department officials have confirmed that a Snohomish County resident is among those affected in a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, a serious bacterial infection linked to contaminated food products. The woman, whose identity is being withheld for privacy, was hospitalized earlier this month and is now recovering. She is the first person in […]
As of October 31, 2025, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 7 states – Florida 2, Kansas 2, Michigan 1, North Carolina 1, New York 1, South Carolina 1, Virginia 3. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 12, 2025 to September 4, 2025. Of 11 people with […]
“The fact is, if you make salmonella contamination expensive, if recalls exist and people feel embarrassed that they’re producing food that is making people sick or killing them, they’ll want to change their behavior,” Marler said. Susanne Rust of the LA Times writes: “Poultry industry pushes back as food safety group cites salmonella contamination” • A […]
“The fact is, if you make salmonella contamination expensive, if recalls exist and people feel embarrassed that they’re producing food that is making people sick or killing them, they’ll want to change their behavior,” Marler said. Susanne Rust of the LA Times writes: “Poultry industry pushes back as food safety group cites salmonella contamination” • A […]
Note: Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data show that certain meals produced by FreshRealm are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and are making people sick. Pasta from Nate’s Fine Foods was an ingredient in FreshRealm beef meatball marinara linguine meals. This pasta tested positive for Listeria and whole genome sequencing Pasta used in the meal tested positive for Listeria. Whole genome sequencing […]