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 […]
Product Information The affected lots of pet food were sold in frozen 2-pound white and clear plastic packages with four separate units. The beef and chicken BioLogics dog food have orange labeling, and the duck Natural Selections dog food has blue labeling. Product lot codes are printed on the front of the lower left unit […]
ACIP Secretariat Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices 1600 Clifton Road, N.E., Mailstop H24-8 Atlanta, GA 30329-4027 acip@cdc.gov Re: Letter to the CDC’s Committee on Immunization Practices – It is time to deal with Hepatitis A and Food Service Workers Dear ACIP Secretariat: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) provides advice and guidance to the Director of the CDC […]
A total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria were reported from two states. Sick people’s samples were collected from December 3, 2023, to September 9, 2024. Of the 10 people with information available, all 10 were hospitalized. One death was reported from Nevada. On March 31, 2025, FDA collected environmental samples for […]
I spoke with a family today to inform them that their husband/father died after suffering a Listeria infection. Until today the family did not know the cause of his infection despite that fact that it has been known by local, state and federal officials for over a year. He is PNUSAL022839 and linked to Listeria […]
Public Health Alerts Residents: Discard The Family Cow Brand Raw Milk and Raw-Milk Cheese Following Detection of Salmonella The Allegheny County Health Department is advising people to discard all Family Cow brand raw milk products. Products may include raw milk sold in pint, half-gallon, and gallon containers as well as a variety of cheeses. These […]
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – Butte County Public Health (BCPH) is warning residents not to swim or play in areas of Big Chico Creek. These areas include Big Chico Creek throughout Upper Bidwell Park to Sycamore Pool at One Mile Recreation Area. The no-swim advisory for Sycamore Pool remains in effect. This expanded no-swim advisory follows reports […]
It was a beautiful day today here in the Pacific Northwest, but instead of enjoying the weather, I was enjoying scientists trying hard to prevent the next romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak. Abstract The reality: Bulut, E., Murphy, S.I., Strawn, L.K. et al. Risk assessment of Escherichia coli O157:H7 along the farm-to-fork fresh-cut romaine lettuce supply chain. Sci Rep 15, 17421 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01585-z Introduction […]
A new outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg (ref #1316) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. A new outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1313) has been added to the table; FDA initiated traceback. For the outbreak of Salmonella Anatum (ref #1312), Chetak LLC Group has issued a recall of Deep-brand frozen sprouted mat (moth) and moong […]
File under the headline – “After the Cow left the Barn.” Seriously, who would have thought this place might kill your kid? BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – Butte County Public Health (BCPH) is warning residents not to swim or play in areas of Big Chico Creek. These areas include Big Chico Creek throughout Upper Bidwell Park […]
11 sick in Connecticut 1, Florida 1, Illinois 1, Massachusetts 2, Minnesota 1, New Jersey 1, Pennsylvania 1, Tennessee 1, Virginia 1, and Washington 1. As of July 16, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Anatum have been reported from 10 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 22, 2024, to June 24, […]
Confirmation of Salmonella Outbreaks linked to Pistachio Cream and Eggs with Listeria Outbreaks linked to Ready-to-Eat Food and Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo.
On July 24, 2024, John tested positive for Listeria, while in the ICU. John’s sample was genetically linked, by Whole Genome Sequencing, to a cluster of Listeria associated with potatoes from Mexico. Figure: SNP-tree of sequences of REP strain uploaded to the public sequence repository at NCBI as of July 2025 On July 16, 2024, John was admitted to […]
FDA Encourages Food Industry Leaders to Streamline, Enhance Product Recall Communications With Public and Agency Stronger, More Transparent Notices Increase Public Safety July 9, 2025 Dear Industry Leaders: This letter is directed to manufacturers, packers, distributors, exporters, importers, and retailers involved in the manufacturing and distribution of infant formula, baby foods, and foods intended for […]
I mailed this letter to Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary – two weeks ago – still no response. Full letter: https://www.marlerblog.com/files/2025/06/Draft-FOIA-Exemption-4-Letter-6.17.25-FINAL.pdf Dear Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary: Re: 2024 Multi-state E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce On behalf of my injured clients and in the public’s interests in radical transparency, I am writing for your […]