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McDonald's Quarter Pounder Beef Patties Not Source of E. Coli Contamination

McDonald's Quarter Pounder beef patties have tested negative for E. coli contamination as an outbreak that has sickened 75 people in 13 states continues, the company announced Sunday.

Federal health officials had already identified slivered onions that had been used on the burgers as the likely culprit in the outbreak, which has landed 22 people in the hospital and caused one death in C...

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders Widens to 75 Cases in 13 States; 22 Hospitalized

An outbreak of E. coli illness linked to onions used in McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded to now include 75 cases across 13 states, U.S. health officials announced Friday.

That's up from 49 cases in 10 states reported on Monday. The three new states with illnesses are Michigan, New Mexico and Washington.

"Of 61 people with information available, 22 have been hospitalized and ...

Burger King, Other Fast Food Chains Also Pulling Onions Tied to E. Coli Outbreak

With onions from one supplier implicated as the source of E. coli illness linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, other fast food chains are now pulling the onions from their menus.

Representatives for Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut all told NBC News that some of their restaurants will remove the onions from their menus.

The onions tied to the outbreak were ...

Onions in McDonalds' Quarter Pounders Linked to E. Coli Outbreak Have Been Recalled

Just days after an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders was first announced, a company producing onions used in the burgers said it has issued a recall for its diced, peeled and whole onions.

The onions were produced at Taylor Farms Colorado and have been pinpointed by McDonalds as the source of the outbreak, which has already sickened 49 people in 10 states, killing one p...

One Dead, 10 Hospitalized in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

An E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has sickened 49 people in 10 states, killing one and landing 10 more in the hospital.

Most of the illnesses have been reported in Colorado and Nebraska, and one child developed a serious complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome, accord...

Listeria Danger Spurs Nationwide Recall of Frozen Waffles

Treehouse Foods Inc. has recalled dozens of frozen waffle products because of potential listeria contamination.

The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and Canada and packed in various formats, the company said in its

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  • Listeria Recall Expands to Include Nearly 12 Million Pounds of Meat, Poultry

    A national recall of meat and poultry has been expanded to include close to 12 million pounds of products that may have been contaminated with listeria, U.S. health officials announced.

    In addition, the updated recall noted that some of the affected products "w...

    Almost 10 Million Pounds of Meat Recalled Due to Listeria Danger

    Oklahoma meat processor BrucePac is recalling close to 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry that may have been contaminated with the Listeria bacterium.

    In an announcement updated this week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety ...

    One More Death Tied to Listeria From Boar's Head Deli Meats

    There's been one more death linked to listeria illness from tainted deli meats made by Boar's Head, bringing the death toll to 10.

    The latest update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded an additional death in New York State.

    Overall, 59 people have now been sickened and hosp...

    Answers Company Recalls Raw Dog Food Due to Salmonella, Listeria Threat

    A raw diet pet food company is recalling cartons of frozen beef and chicken dog food that could be tainted with salmonella or listeria germs.

    Answers Pet Food announced the recall this week after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that two of its dog foods tested positive for salmonella, a third te...

    Boar's Head Will Close Virginia Plant Linked to Listeria-Tainted Deli Meats

    Boar's Head announced Friday that its Jarratt, Va. deli meat manufacturing plant, found to be the source of a deadly outbreak of listeria infections, will be closed indefinitely.

    Boar's Head added that it also believes it has located the source of contamination.

    "Our investigation has identified the root cause of the contamination as a specific production process that only existed ...

    Another Unwanted Gift From Climate Change: More Salmonella

    Climate change will increase people’s risk of salmonella poisoning from contaminated food, a new study warns.

    Increased humidity will make it more likely that leafy greens like lettuce will suffer from bacterial diseases, such as leaf spot, researchers reported Aug. 29 in the ...

    Five More Deaths in Listeria Outbreak Tied to Boar's Head Deli Meats

    The death toll from listeria linked to tainted Boar's Head deli meats has risen to eight, with five more fatalities reported Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    Deaths have now occurred in Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

    Cases of bacterial illness tied to the recalled meats continue to mount.

    "Since th...

    Another Listeria Death, Dozens of Hospitalizations in Outbreak Tied to Boar's Head Deli Meats

    The death toll from listeria linked to tainted Boar's Head deli meats has risen to three, with nine more cases of the bacterial illness reported in the outbreak, an update issued Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.

    The total case count is now 43.

    "All 43 people have bee...

    Worried About Bird Flu or Salmonella? Your Cooking Thermometer Could Be Life Saver

    Folks worried about bird flu, salmonella and other foodborne illnesses have a simple solution at hand – simply use a cooking thermometer to make sure food is well-cooked.

    But only about 1 in 4 Americans (27%) use one either “often” or “all the time” to check whether meat, poultry or fish has reached a temperature that makes it safe to eat, a new health surve...

    Boar's Head Recall Tied to Listeria Expands to 7 Million More Pounds of Deli Meat

    A recall of Boars Head deli meats has been broadened to include an additional 7 million pounds of products because they may also be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, U.S. officials announced Tuesday.

    The expanded recall is part o...

    Boar's Head Recalls Liverwurst Tied to Listeria Outbreak

    Boar's Head announced Friday that it was recalling all of its liverwurst products because they could be tainted with dangerous Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

    "The company is also recalling additional deli meat products that were produced on the same line and on the same day as the liverwurst and, therefore, may be adulterated with L. monocytogenes," according to a stat...

    Toxic Lead Found in Cinnamon Product, FDA Says

    An additional cinnamon product sold in the United States has been found to contain high levels of lead, health officials are warning.

    In a health alert issued Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the ...

    CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak Tied to Deli Meats

    At least 28 people have been hospitalized and two have died in a multi-state outbreak of listeria linked to deli meat, U.S. health officials warned.

    In an investigation notice posted Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the true number of illnesses is likely higher because there...

    Targeted Steps Could Slash Salmonella Danger in Poultry

    Most salmonella outbreaks linked to poultry are caused by just a few strains of the diarrhea-causing bacteria, a new study finds.

    There are more than 2,600 different types of salmonella bacteria, but only three strains are most likely to cause illness in humans, researchers report.

    Interestingly, one of the most common types found in U.S. chicken -- Salmonella Kentucky -- c...

    At Least 58 Have Now Been Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Edibles

    Nearly 60 illnesses, including 30 hospitalizations, have now been linked to eating Diamond Shruumz edibles, U.S. health officials reported.

    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted in an update issued Tuesday that of the people who got sick after eatin...

    Untreated Water Likely Source of Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers

    U.S. health officials have determined that untreated water used by a Florida cucumber grower is one likely source of salmonella poisoning that sickened nearly 450 people this spring.

    Still, that grower didn't supply all the cucumbers that were linked to salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration noted in a recent

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  • All Diamond Shruumz Edibles Recalled Over High Levels of Mushroom Toxin in Products

    All Diamond Shruumz edibles have been recalled after the company found high levels of a mushroom toxin in them that may have sickened 39 people in 20 states.

    The recall includes Diamond Shruumz cones, chocolate bars and gumm...

    Listeria Fears Spur Nationwide Ice Cream Recall

    Check your freezer for multiple brands of ice cream that are being recalled by the maker, Totally Cool Inc., due to worries over listeria contamination.

    The full list of brands and recalled products can be found online, but include multiple products by Friendly's, Abylin's Frozen, some Hershey's ice cream, Yelloh!, Jeni's...

    FDA Warns of Paralyzing Poison Danger From Pacific Northwest Shellfish

    Seafood lovers should steer clear of shellfish from Oregon and Washington state because of possible contamination with a paralyzing toxin, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned.

    In an advisory, the FDA told c...

    Salmonella Illness Linked to Cucumbers Now Reported in 25 States

    An outbreak of salmonella illness linked to recalled cucumbers has now expanded to at least 162 cases in 25 states, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.

    In an update issued from the the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, officials noted that 54 of the cases were so severe that hospitalization was re...

    Cucumbers Sold in 14 States Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns

    A company recall has been issued for cucumbers sold in 14 states because of possible contamination with salmonella.

    In a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Florida-based Fresh Start Produce recalled t...

    Cream Cheese From Aldi, Hy-Vee Stores Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

    Two major supermarket chains, Aldi and Hy-Vee, are recalling brands of cream cheese because of a potential risk for salmonella.

    No actual illnesses linked to the products have yet been reported, but Hy-Vee said it's annou...

    Planters Peanut Products Under Recall Due to Listeria Risk

    Planters peanut products sold at Publix and Dollar Tree in five states are being recalled due to the risk of Listeria contamination, maker Hormel announced.

    The products are Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts (4 ounces) and Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts (8.75 ounces).  

    So far, there have been no reports of illness linked to the recalled products, the company said.

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    Organic Walnuts Tied to Serious E. Coli Illnesses

    Organic walnuts from a California grower that were distributed to health food and co-op stores in 19 states have been linked to serious cases of E. coli illness, federal officials reported Tuesday.

    So far, 12 people have been sickened; seven were so ill they required hospitalization, according to the

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  • May 1, 2024
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  • USDA Gets Tougher on Salmonella in Raw Breaded Chicken Products

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture is clamping down on salmonella bacteria found in breaded, stuffed raw chicken products, with the agency issuing a final rule on the issue Friday.

    The agency's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has declared salmonella a...

    Uncooked Morel Mushrooms Proved Fatal for Montana Diners

    A salmon-and-mushroom sushi roll proved deadly for two restaurant patrons in Montana last year, and experts are sounding the alarm on the dangers of undercooked morel mushrooms.

    A total of 51 patrons at an unnamed restaurant in Bozeman got very ill last April, including the two fatalities, and researchers soon traced the illnesses to undercooked or uncooked morels.

    These mushrooms...

    FDA Warns of Toxic Lead in Cinnamon Products

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a health advisory Wednesday warning consumers that six brands of ground cinnamon are tainted with lead.

    The FDA urged folks to throw away and not buy the following brands of ground cinnamon...

    One Leafy Green Needs Refrigeration to Prevent E.Coli

    Salad lovers, take note: Lettuce is more vulnerable to E. coli contamination than other leafy greens, researchers report.

    The physical composition of green leaf and romaine lettuce makes it a happy home for E. coli bacteria, particularly at room temperature, according to a report published recently in the journal

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  • E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Raw Milk Cheese

    Raw milk cheese tainted with E. coli bacteria has sickened 10 people in four states, hospitalizing four, federal regulators warn.

    The cases have been tied to Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a food safety alert.

    Six of the patients remembered which ty...

    CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak Tied to Cheese, Yogurt

    Two people have died and 23 have been hospitalized in a years-long outbreak of listeria illness that's finally been traced to one company's cheeses, yogurts and other dairy products.

    That's the message from a U.S. Centers Disease Control and Prevention alert sent out on Tuesday.

    All of the dairy products, s...

    Cases of Lead Poisoning Linked to Fruit Puree Pouches Reaches 251

    At least 251 cases of lead poisoning linked to tainted fruit puree pouches have now been reported in 34 states, U.S. health officials said.

    That's up from 205 cases reported in the last weekly tally, the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention noted in its latest update

    Blue Ridge Beef Raw Pet Food Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

    Blue Ridge Beef, a maker of raw pet foods, has announced it is recalling some of its products for kittens and puppies because of possible contamination with salmonella and listeria.

    After being notified earlier this month by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that health officials found salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in certain products, the...

    Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?

    Chances are you know at least one person who's given up eating gluten. Maybe you've even given it up yourself. But who can really benefit from a gluten-free diet?

    "Gluten is one of the main proteins found in wheat, barley and rye," said Dr. Joseph Levy, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone, in New York City. "It's actually a group of proteins and...

    Over 200 Lead Poisoning Cases Now Linked to Tainted Fruit Puree Pouches

    At least 205 cases of lead poisoning linked to contaminated fruit puree pouches have now been reported in the United States, federal health officials report.

    That's up from 125 cases in the last weekly tally, with 33 states now reporting poisonings, the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention said in its

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  • Cinnamon Tied to Tainted Applesauce Had Lead Levels 2,000 Times Higher Than Proposed Standards, FDA Says

    Cinnamon samples gathered at a facility in Ecuador linked to tainted applesauce pouches were found to contain levels of toxic lead that were 2,000 times higher than proposed standards, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors.

    Tests conducted at an Ecuadorean facility run by Austrofoods (maker of the recalled applesauce) found that cinnamon supplied to the plant by anothe...

    Cinnamon in Applesauce That Sickened Kids May Have Been Deliberately Tainted With Lead

    Cinnamon used in applesauce pouches that have been tied to high lead levels in kids may have been deliberately tainted with the toxic element, a source at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.

    "We're still in the midst of our investigation," Jim Jones, the FDA's deputy commissioner for human foods, told Politico. "But so far all of the signals we're getting lead to an inten...

    Holiday Meals Mean Safety First in Your Kitchen

    Knives, vegetable peelers, blenders: There are plenty of ways to injure yourself in the kitchen during the holidays.

    To keep things merry, cheery and safe, experts at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR) in Chicago say there are simple steps you and those who are helping you cook can take to stay safe.

    They point out that every year 350,000 people are seen in U.S. emergency rooms for ...

    Salmonella Illnesses Tied to Cantaloupes Have Doubled: CDC

    FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 (Healthday News) -- A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupes keeps expanding, with cases doubling since the last tally, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.

    "Since the last update [on] November 30, 2023, an additional 113 people infected with this outbreak strain of salmonella have been reported from four additional states, resulting in a total case count...

    As Salmonella Outbreak Widens, Avoid Cantaloupes if Brand Is Unknown, CDC Warns

    FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Shoppers should steer clear of any pre-cut cantaloupe if the brand is unknown, as a salmonella outbreak linked to the fruit continues to widen, U.S. health officials warned Thursday.

    Eighteen more illnesses have been reported since Nov. 24, the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention said in an updated

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  • After Salmonella Cases Double in a Week, Cantaloupe Recall Expanded

    MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Three more brands of cantaloupe have been recalled by U.S. health officials after salmonella infections linked to the fruit more than doubled in just a week.

    The case count now includes nearly 100 people in 32 states, with Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio having the highest number of illnesses reported. Two people have died in Minn...

    One Death, 10 Hospitalizations in Listeria Outbreak Tied to Peaches, Plums

    Peaches, nectarines and plums tainted with Listeria have caused one death and put 10 people in the hospital with food poisoning across seven states, federal officials say.

    The Listeria outbreak also has caused one premature birth, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. One of the hospitalized patients was pregnant, and she went into early labor as a result of her illnes...

    CDC Tells Docs to Look for Lead Poisoning in Kids, as Fruit Puree Investigation Continues

    TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Doctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.

    In a

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  • FDA Expands Investigation of Pureed Fruit Pouches

    Amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls, U.S. health officials have expanded their investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon pureed fruit.

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in an updated alert post...

    FDA Warns WananBana Fruit Puree Pouches May Contain Lead

    Certain pureed fruit pouches from WanaBana may contain dangerous levels of lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned.

    Parents and caregivers should not buy or serve WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children, the agency said in a recent

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