On November 13, 2024, Judge Mary M. Rowland of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a significant ruling in a putative nationwide class-action lawsuit against The Kraft Heinz Company and Kraft Heinz Ingredients Corp. The
New outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 likely caused by salad containing romaine and iceberg lettuce
Federal and state officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses thought to be linked to lettuce.
There are 69 confirmed patients from 10 states, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The outbreak announcement has details consistent
Guess what – another leafy green E. coli Outbreak – 69 sick so far
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 (ref #1280) infections linked to an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school.
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Key Takeaways from FDA’s Latest Social Media Warnings
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Salmonella Cucumbers hit Newcastle Elementary in Wyoming
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Walmart recalls cucumber slices sold in Texas because of potential Salmonella contamination
Walmart Inc. is recalling Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices, produced in select stores because of potential Salmonella contamination.
This recall was initiated because the product may contain recalled whole cucumbers supplied by SunFed Produce, LLC, which initiated a recall after
More products containing cucumbers recalled because of Salmonella concerns
Supreme Service Solutions LLC. (dba Supreme Produce) of Farmers Branch, TX is assisting in a Kroger Store recall for cucumbers purchased from Sunfed Produce LLC Recall (purchased from Kroger Stores) because of possible contamination with Salmonella.
The potential contamination was
Guest Post: Is Social Media Really A Public Nuisance?
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FDA discovers new E. coli outbreak with 67 patients found; source not yet identified
Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections related to an unknown source.
The Food and Drug Administration announced the outbreak on Dec. 4. The agency has initiated traceback efforts but has not reported what food