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A Chilean supplier has expanded a frozen berry recall to 56 states and Puerto Rico due to E. coli risks. The recall, now in its third phase, affects Great Value and Trader Joe's organic products. Consumers should discard or return affected items for a refund.
A Chilean supplier has expanded a frozen berry recall to 56 states and Puerto Rico due to potential E. coli contamination. Affected products include Great Value and Trader Joe's organic berry blends. Consumers should discard or return these items for a refund.
The FDA has expanded a frozen berry recall to 56 states and Puerto Rico due to potential E. coli contamination. Affected products include Great Value organic blueberries and berry blends at Walmart, and Trader Joe's organic mixed berry blends. Consumers should discard or return these items for a refund.
The FDA has expanded a frozen berry recall to 56 states and Puerto Rico due to potential E. coli contamination. Affected products include Great Value organic blueberries and berry blends at Walmart, and Trader Joe's organic mixed berry blends. Consumers should discard or return these items for a refund.
The FDA expanded a frozen berry recall to include Great Value and Trader Joe's products in 56 states, citing potential E. coli contamination. Consumers should discard affected lots or return them for a refund.
New research using 3D human bladder models shows that E. coli bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment by hiding in deeper tissue layers. This 'persister' state explains why urinary tract infections (UTIs) often recur despite successful initial treatment. The findings suggest that urine tests may miss bacteria embedded in the bladder wall, challenging current diagnostic and treatment approaches for recurrent infections.
The CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli linked to raw milk cheeses from Sierra Nevada Cheese Company. Thirteen people in nine states have been sickened, with eight hospitalized, including three with hemolytic uremic syndrome. The recall covers four varieties of Graziers cheese sold nationwide. Consumers are urged to discard any affected products, particularly those with long shelf lives, as the outbreak disproportionately affects children under five.
A boil-water advisory has been issued for all City of Kalamazoo water customers amid contamination concerns, including E. coli/coliform findings, with authorities monitoring the situation.
MIT researchers turned tree branches into water filters that removed more than 99% of E. coli and rotavirus in lab tests; after fieldwork in India, they designed a gravity-fed prototype that purifies about one liter per hour without electricity or imported membranes, using replaceable wooden discs—offering a cheap, accessible solution for clean water in low-resource settings, though real-world performance and durability still face challenges.
FDA reports 17 people in Florida and Georgia have illnesses linked to recalled frozen blueberries, with six hospitalizations and no deaths; cases span May 11–Aug 2 and are tied to a Chilean supplier whose July recall prompted investigations.
A large controlled study in Hungary with 2,368 participants found wild swimming in rivers and lakes increases the risk of skin rashes (more than twice as likely) and is associated with higher rates of gastrointestinal illness when water contains more E. coli and somatic coliphages; skin irritation causes remain unclear and are not linked to fecal indicators. The study argues E. coli should remain part of freshwater monitoring, aligning with German data and potentially affecting UK guidelines, though results come from a single trial day per site.
The FDA has elevated the recall of GreenWise frozen blueberries to the highest risk level after E. coli contamination was linked to at least 12 illnesses and 4 hospital visits across eight states (AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, VA). The affected products include GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries (10-oz and 48-oz) and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries (10-oz and 48-oz) with specific UPCs and best-by dates through Feb 9, 2028. Consumers who purchased these should not eat them and should seek care if experiencing symptoms such as severe stomach cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, or vomiting.
The FDA upgraded the recall of GreenWise frozen organic blueberries and mixed berries to Class I high risk due to a reasonable probability of serious harm or death from potential E. coli contamination, a escalation after earlier store withdrawals; the berries were distributed to at least eight states, with an import alert and broader risk assessment that widened the recall beyond a typical alert.
A broad wave of recalls spans jalapeño-linked salmonella and related guacamole/salsas, blueberries tied to an E. coli outbreak, raw beef from Argentina, a large egg recall for potential salmonella, Outshine fruit bars possibly containing glass, Walmart tomato-soup kits with possible listeria, vegan cheddar puffs, and other items, prompting consumers to discard affected products and check specific lot/best-by dates.
Minnesota and Wisconsin report illnesses tied to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts/Calco brands, involving multiple strains of E. coli and salmonella; at least 23 Minnesota cases with hospitalizations and 18 Wisconsin cases, with investigators coordinating to identify the source and scope of contamination.