Tag: food poisoning
Frozen Strawberries Recalled Due to Hepatitis A
After frozen strawberries from Egypt were linked to a massive outbreak of hepatitis A in Virginia, a recall was issued for some products that tested positive.
Wonderful Pistachios Not So Wonderful With Salmonella
Wonderful Pistachios were linked to an outbreak of Salmonella in March. Now the FDA wants proof the company made changes to fix the problem and prevent another outbreak.
Costco Chicken Salad Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Four Salmonella illnesses are being blamed on rotisserie chicken salad sold at a Costco store in Lynwood, Washington, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Nestlé Recalls Drumstick Ice Cream Cones After Listeria Test
Nestlé issued a nationwide recall for some Drumstick ice cream cones that may be contaminated with Listeria. No illnesses have been reported.
Blue Bell Recalls Cookie Dough Ice Cream for Listeria Risk
Just days after returning to stores in three states, Blue Bell Creameries has recalled cookie dough ice cream yet again for Listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported, but Listeria can cause deadly food poisoning and miscarriages.
Hepatitis A Lawsuits Filed Against Tropical Smoothie Café
Tropical Smoothie Café is facing several lawsuits and a class action after strawberries from Egypt were linked to an outbreak of hepatitis A. Health officials have confirmed 102 illnesses in Virginia, plus dozens of cases in 7 other states.
Chipotle Pays Settlements to 100 People Who Got Sick Last Year
The fast-casual burrito chain has paid confidential settlements to some of the 450+ customers who were infected in 5 outbreaks of food poisoning last year.
Tropical Smoothie Café Hepatitis A Outbreak Sickens 44
At least 44 people in Virginia were infected with hepatitis A after eating frozen strawberries at Tropical Smoothie Café.
Genki Sushi Closed After Scallops Linked to Hepatitis A Outbreak
Scallops served at Genki Sushi restaurants in Hawaii have been linked to an outbreak of hepatitis A that sickened 168 people since April.
Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled After Salmonella Sickens 30
Sprouts Extraordinaire has recalled alfalfa sprouts after an outbreak of Salmonella sickened 30 people in nine states.