Food Poisoning News
- 1 in 5 Pasteurized Milk Samples Show Traces of Bird Flu Virus: FDA
April 26, 2024 — A nationwide survey found traces of the bird flu virus in 1 in 5 retail samples of pasteurized milk.
- FDA Says Milk Is Safe, Even After Tests Show Signs of Bird Flu
April 24, 2024 — Particles of the bird flu virus recently found in dairy cattle have been detected in pasteurized milk, but the nation’s milk supply remains safe to drink and the CDC has taken key steps toward making a vaccine in case one is needed, federal officials announced Tuesday.
- Norovirus Rates Are Up, Especially in the Northeast
February 27, 2024 — Norovirus infection rates are up across the country, as they usually are at this time of year, with the biggest hit occurring in the Northeastern states.
- Costco Products Added to Enormous Recall of Italian Meat Trays
January 22, 2024 — A recall of thousands of pounds charcuterie sold at Costco and Sam’s Club has been linked to nearly 50 people being sickened by salmonella bacteria, and the retailers and health officials are concerned more people are at risk.
- Another Death, More Illnesses Blamed on Tainted Cantaloupe
November 27, 2023 — Four people have died amid more than 300 cases of salmonella infections linked to cantaloupes, according to CDC and Canadian health officials.
- New Study Finds Soda Fountain Contamination Is Common
October 9, 2023 — A small study in California said 4 in 10 samples taken from soda fountains contained potentially dangerous contaminants. The study also raised concerns about the safety of water that is sold at stores by refilling large take-home jugs.
- Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef
July 26, 2023 — Sixteen people have gotten sick, with six hospitalized, because of a salmonella outbreak in four Northeastern states, the CDC said.
- Cruise Ships See Spike in Norovirus Outbreaks
July 11, 2023 — Outbreaks on cruise ships of norovirus and other gastrointestinal illnesses are on a record-setting pace this year.
- Food Poisoning Outbreaks Linked to Sick Restaurant Workers
May 31, 2023 — Sick food workers accounted for 40% of food poisoning outbreaks at restaurants from 2017 to 2019, a new report from the CDC says.