The CDC reports: Shigellosis is a nationally notifiable diarrheal illness caused by gram-negative bacteria. Shigella infection is spread through fecal-oral transmission and sexual contact. Although most infections are self-limited, antibiotics are indicated for severe illness or to reduce transmission in settings with high risk for spread. Since 2015, a growing proportion of cases has been caused by […]
Consumer Reports criticizes withdrawal given recent developments that undermine USDA’s ability to protect the public from foodborne illness WASHINGTON DC – The USDA’s decision to withdraw its proposed regulatory framework to reduce salmonella illness from poultry is just the latest development at the agency that weakens its ability to respond to foodborne illness outbreaks, according to Consumer […]
The FDA – and USDA – are still busy investigating outbreaks.
Since the start of the Trump Administration, the CDC and FDA have withheld from the public details about a Romaine Lettuce E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that sickened 89 in 15 states with 36 hospitalized, 7 with kidney failure – hemolytic uremic syndrome – and 1 death. (Bainbridge Island, WA – April 21, 2025) “It is disappointing, but with 20,000 employees at […]
Since the start of the Trump Administration, the CDC and FDA have withheld from the public details about a Romaine Lettuce E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that sickened 89 in 15 states with 36 hospitalized, 7 with kidney failure and 1 death. (Bainbridge Island, WA – April 17, 2025) Today, Marler Clark, Inc., PS, The Food Safety Law […]
It hit 60 degrees today – I think Spring is coming. Along with Spring there needs to be transparency and accountability for 89 people sickened, 36 hospitalized, 7 with kidney failure and 1 death due to an unannounced E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. That is coming too.
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is a laboratory process that determines the complete DNA sequence of an organism’s genome at a single time. This includes identifying the order of bases in the DNA molecules (adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and thymine (T)) and assembling them to map out all of an organism’s genetic material. WGS […]
I generally to not take on cases like this, but it was simply to gross and interesting not to investigate. I will report back on how this happened.
Come on now! 2411MOEXH-2 Closeout Summary Closeout Date: January 15, 2025 CDC Primary Contact: Angelo Lodato Classification: Outbreak Vehicle: Romaine Lettuce Vehicle Status: Confirmed Exposure Type: Multistate Hello Colleagues, On November 25, 2024, PulseNet coded an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 2411MOEXH-2. At the time of closing, this investigation included 89 cases across 15 states: […]
I am a firm believer that people and companies can change and improve after doing something horrible, but what happened should not be ignored. the International Daily Foods Association – and Blue Bell should not forget. Here is a bit of a reminder. The Award: Blue Bell Creameries of Brenham, Texas was recognized today with […]
This afternoon, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) sent layoff and separation notices to 170 employees whose positions were funded by recently terminated federal grants. Additionally, “at risk” notices will be going to MDH staff at risk for layoffs due to seniority rules around layoffs. An estimated 300 notices are going to MDH employees today. […]
Our Food Safety Guardians Deserved Capes, Not Pink Slips This is not just another editorial. This is a thank you letter, an acknowledgment, and a rallying cry. For decades, people have stood quietly between us and harm – heroes who safeguarded every bite we take, every meal we share. They kept food safe and public […]
RFK’s cuts to FDA are a threat to public health and safety Statement of CSPI Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher Deadly Listeria in shakes served at nursing homes. Disease-causing E. coli linked to onions served in McDonald’s. Salmonella in cucumbers landed 155 people in the hospital. These are just a few of the disturbing […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state partners investigated a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections in 2021 through 2023. This outbreak was given the CDC outbreak code: 2107MLGX6-1. The investigation began in July 2021, when […]
Cargill Kitchen Solutions of Lake Odessa, MI, is recalling 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite, according to the the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The liquid egg items were produced on March 12 and 13. The following products are subject to recall: The products subject […]
It is hard to believe that Poisoned the book came out 14 years ago and that a documentary was inspired by it. The book has quietly become a cult classic in the food safety and legal communities. It was originally published in hardcover and twice in paperback. It is likely an update is on the […]