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health15 days ago•3 min saved

Taylor Farms Under Fire as Salmonella Outbreak Triggers Massive Recalls

Taylor Farms faces a widening food-safety crisis as the FDA links jalapeño-containing products to 345 Salmonella cases (36 hospitalizations), prompting recalls across major retailers; the company says it has stopped sourcing from Coast Citrus Distributors and has not seen illnesses tied to its products. Separately, more than 6,300 Cyclospora cases tied to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sold to Taco Bell are under investigation. Experts urge rigorous supply-chain audits and transparent public communication, warning of reputational and economic damage, while the company highlights its substantial investment in food safety amid discussions of FDA funding and inspections.

via Axios|

#fda-investigation #food-safety #health

business1 month ago•7 min saved

Taylor Farms Linked to Five-State Cyclospora Outbreak Prompts Lettuce Removals

Federal health officials have linked iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms supplier to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Taco Bell, prompting Taylor Farms de Mexico to remove iceberg lettuce from the U.S. market; the company says its branded salads don’t contain iceberg lettuce, and investigators are continuing to trace the source as cases rise to more than 1,600 across five states.

via Business Insider|

#business #cyclosporiasis #fda-investigation

health1 month ago•2 min saved

Fresh lettuce linked cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Taco Bell across states

An ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at certain Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. The FDA traceback points to a single iceberg lettuce supplier from Mexico; Taco Bell has voluntarily removed potentially affected lettuce while public health officials continue investigating. Cases are reported in 34 states with about 7,000 illnesses and Michigan and Ohio reporting the largest counts.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#cyclosporiasis #fda-investigation #health

health1 month ago•400 min saved

Iceberg lettuce eyed as possible source in cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Taylor Farms

FDA investigators are examining iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms as a possible source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened nearly 7,000 people in four states, with Michigan most affected. The parasite can incubate for up to two weeks, and Taco Bell has voluntarily removed limited ingredients as a precaution; Taylor Farms has been linked to past outbreaks, including a 2013 salad mix illness and a 2024 E. coli incident tied to onions.

via NBC News|

#cyclosporiasis #fda-investigation #health

health1 month ago•402 min saved

Cyclosporiasis cases approach 7,000 nationwide as investigations widen

CDC data indicate nearly 7,000 Americans may be sick with cyclosporiasis, led by Michigan with 3,309 cases; 1,645 have been confirmed nationally and about 5,100 are under investigation across at least 34 states, with 141 hospitalizations and no deaths. Investigators have not identified a single source; lettuce or salad greens are a leading suspect based on interviews, and the FDA has opened an investigation while Taco Bell voluntarily removed limited ingredients as a precaution. Cyclosporiasis is a parasite- caused, foodborne illness that causes weeks of diarrhea and is typically treated with the antibiotic Bactrim; prevention focuses on proper handling of produce, as contamination often occurs where produce is grown or processed.

via NBC News|

#cdc #cyclosporiasis #fda-investigation

health9 months ago•3 min saved

ByHeart Recalls Baby Formula Amid Rising Infant Botulism Cases

ByHeart has voluntarily recalled all its organic baby formula products nationwide following an outbreak of infant botulism, with at least 15 babies hospitalized across 12 states. The recall was expanded after testing linked the formula to the bacteria producing the toxin, and the FDA is investigating 84 cases in total. Parents are advised to stop using the formula immediately, as the bacteria can cause serious illness in infants.

via AP News|

#baby-formula-recall #byheart #fda-investigation

healthcare1 year ago•7 min saved

FDA Reviews Safety of Sarepta's Elevidys Amid Ongoing Concerns

Sarepta Therapeutics issued a statement clarifying that the recent death of an eight-year-old Duchenne muscular dystrophy patient in Brazil, who received their gene therapy ELEVIDYS, was deemed unrelated to the treatment. The FDA is investigating the case, but Sarepta emphasizes their commitment to patient safety and regulatory transparency, highlighting the safety profile and risks associated with ELEVIDYS, including infusion reactions and liver injury.

via Sarepta Therapeutics|

#duchenne-muscular-dystrophy #elevidys #fda-investigation

business1 year ago•2 min saved

FDA Investigates Safety Concerns and Patient Deaths Linked to Sarepta's Gene Therapies

Sarepta Therapeutics' stock has plummeted nearly 86% this year following the FDA's investigation into the deaths of two teenagers who received its gene therapy, Elevidys, for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, raising concerns about the therapy's safety and potential regulatory actions.

via Investor's Business Daily|

#business #duchenne-muscular-dystrophy #elevidys

health-food-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

Sargento Recalls Multiple Shredded Cheese Brands Over Listeria Concerns

Sargento Foods is impacted by a cheese recall linked to a listeria outbreak from California-based Rizo-López Foods, prompting a limited recall of its foodservice and ingredient products. The ongoing FDA investigation has expanded the recall to include various dairy products, with at least 26 people affected in 11 states and two fatalities. This incident follows a previous listeria outbreak involving a former cheese maker, highlighting the seriousness of listeriosis, a potentially fatal infection caused by contaminated food.

via Yahoo Finance|

#cheese-recall #fda-investigation #health-food-safety

business-legal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Family Dollar Stores Hit with $41M Fine for Rodent Infestation"

Family Dollar Stores has been ordered to pay a record $41.6 million fine for using a rodent-infested warehouse to distribute goods to over 400 stores across the South. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration found live and dead rodents, feces, urine, and evidence of gnawing and nesting at the distribution center in Arkansas. The company pleaded guilty to causing goods to be "adulterated while being held under insanitary conditions" and must meet corporate reporting guidelines for the next three years. Dollar Tree, which owns Family Dollar Stores, has fully cooperated with the investigation and plans to invest $100 million to improve the distribution center and create 300 jobs.

via NBC News|

#business-legal #family-dollar-stores #fda-investigation

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Lead Contamination in Recalled Applesauce Sparks Nationwide Health Concerns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating over 200 cases of lead poisoning across 33 states linked to contaminated applesauce pouches. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating the source of the tainted cinnamon responsible for the contamination. Most of the reported cases involve young children who have been consuming the pouches multiple times a day. The FDA has faced challenges in removing the pouches from store shelves, and there are concerns about economically motivated adulteration. The FDA is working with officials in Ecuador to trace the source of the lead contamination.

via CBS News|

#applesauce #children #contamination

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Lead Contamination in Applesauce: Intentional Act Suspected, FDA Investigates

Federal health officials are investigating whether cinnamon applesauce pouches linked to high blood lead levels among children in 22 states, including Illinois, were intentionally contaminated. The Food and Drug Administration is focusing its investigation on an Austrofood plant in Ecuador, where the now-recalled applesauce brands were made. The FDA suspects an intentional act in the supply chain and is working to identify the source. Lead poisoning is extremely dangerous, especially for young children, and can cause long-term damage to the brain and nervous system.

via Patch|

#applesauce-recall #childrens-health #fda-investigation

health2 years ago•1 min saved

FDA Investigates Lead Contamination in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches, Urges Testing for Families

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the link between lead contamination and cinnamon applesauce pouches, as the number of illnesses potentially related to the recalled products continues to rise. The FDA is conducting an on-site investigation at a distribution company in Ecuador that supplies cinnamon suspected of containing elevated levels of lead. So far, there have been at least 65 reports of illnesses, all in children under 6 years old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is also tracking cases and has received reports of 125 confirmed, probable, and suspected cases. The FDA has recommended blood testing for those who may have consumed the recalled products, and the manufacturers are working on a reimbursement program for healthcare costs.

via CNN|

#cinnamon-applesauce-pouches #fda-investigation #health

health2 years ago•2 min saved

FDA Investigates Potential Cancer Risk of Cutting-Edge CAR-T Therapy

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the potential risk of a cutting-edge cancer treatment, CAR-T cell therapy, causing secondary malignancies. The therapy uses harmless viruses to deliver new genetic material into cells, but there is a theoretical risk that these viruses could activate cancer genes. The FDA has suggested lifelong monitoring for patients receiving CAR-T cell therapies and stated that the benefits of these treatments still outweigh the potential risks. Pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Johnson & Johnson, which manufacture approved CAR-T cell therapies, have not found evidence linking their products to secondary malignancies. However, experts acknowledge the need for more information and caution that the occurrence of such cases is likely to be rare.

via WIRED|

#cancer-treatment #car-t-cell-therapy #fda-investigation

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Lead-linked Illnesses Prompt Expanded Recall of Fruit Pouches for Kids"

Three companies have issued recalls for applesauce pouches marketed for kids due to elevated levels of lead. At least seven illnesses in five states have been linked to tainted puree. The FDA has expanded its investigation, with reports of four children in North Carolina showing high blood lead levels. Lead is toxic and can cause various symptoms, especially in young children. Customers are urged to return the recalled products for a refund.

via The Washington Post|

#childrens-health #fda-investigation #food-safety