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food-safety1 day ago•11 min saved

Recall Summer: Navigating a Wave of Contaminated Food

2026 has seen a flood of recalls—from cyclospora outbreaks linked to produce that sickened about 17,000 people across 48 states to incidents of glass in popsicles and salmonella in eggs, sprouts, and supplements—raising questions about how safe what we eat actually is. The number of recalls, now over 160, is high, and illnesses are up sharply this year, with supply chains dominated by a few large producers (notably Taylor Farms). Regulators argue recalls are not unusually high relative to a decade ago, but critics say the picture is more complex when you count outbreaks without recalls and aging, lean staffing at the FDA/CDC/USDA. The Trump administration’s move to import large amounts of foreign beef adds market uncertainty amid recalls and contested sourcing. All of this underscores how difficult it is to trust everyday groceries, with the author concluding that caution is warranted—humor aside—about what’s considered safe to eat today.

via The Ringer|

#beef-imports #cyclospora #fda

health1 day ago•16 min saved

Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 20 states

The CDC has expanded the multistate cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico to 20 states, adding Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. A total of 11,458 illnesses have been linked to the outbreak, with 495 hospitalizations and two deaths (both in Michigan). Most illnesses occurred before the July 17 recall removed central‑Mexico-sourced lettuce, and the recalled product’s best‑by dates have passed, so it should no longer be in stores or restaurants. The state additions may reflect a lag in linking cases (roughly six weeks). Nationally, about 17,180 cyclospora illnesses have been reported in the U.S. for cases not tied to the lettuce outbreak, and other related outbreaks are still under investigation.

via The Washington Post|

#centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention #disease-outbreaks #food-recalls

good-medicine1 day ago•29 min saved

Why this summer’s recalls may signal a broader food-safety crisis

Vox’s Good Medicine explainer links a spike in outbreaks from cyclosporiasis to Salmonella and E. coli to climate change, a globalized food supply, and deep staffing cuts at FDA/CDC, arguing the problem could worsen unless the U.S. rebuilds its public-health and food-safety infrastructure.

via vox.com|

#climate-change #cyclospora #food-recalls

health7 days ago•16 min saved

Taylor Farms lettuce may have reached nine additional jurisdictions, including D.C. and Puerto Rico

Federal officials say recalled Taylor Farms lettuce linked to a cyclospora outbreak may have been distributed to nine additional jurisdictions, expanding the potential reach of contaminated products; the best-by dates have passed, and these recalled items should no longer be sold in stores or restaurants.

via The Washington Post|

#cyclospora #fda #food-recalls

science7 days ago•33 min saved

2026 recalls surge triggers public health fatigue and safety doubts

An uptick in food recalls this year—ranging from cyclospora-contaminated lettuce and salmonella in eggs to jalapeño peppers, berries, dog food, and eye drops—has left thousands ill and spotlighted 'recall fatigue' as a risk to public trust. Experts say recall activity this year appears elevated, though it’s not yet clear if total recalls will exceed 2025; the bigger deals, not volume, drive impact. Contributing factors include media amplification, seasonal outbreak spikes, and funding/staff cuts at FDA and CDC, plus surveillance shifts and delays to the Traceability Rule. The article argues the solution is stronger prevention and clearer communication, along with bolstering safety institutions rather than dialing back recalls.

via The Verge|

#fda #food-recalls #outbreaks

health14 days ago•16 min saved

FDA raises egg recall to highest risk amid salmonella fears

About 1.5 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs recalled for potential salmonella contamination have been upgraded to FDA Class I—the agency’s highest-risk recall. The Midwest Poultry Services eggs were sold in Brookshire’s stores across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico and Mississippi, and in Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana. Look for carton codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates 157–184; the sell-by dates range July 20 to Aug. 17. Consumers who may be affected should discard or returning the eggs and monitor for symptoms of salmonella exposure.

via washingtonpost.com|

#food-recalls #food-safety #health

health17 days ago•18 min saved

USDA recalls 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sent to Florida and Texas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled about 30,000 pounds of raw Argentine beef that entered the United States without inspection and was shipped to retailers and distributors in Florida and Texas. The affected cuts were produced May 15–20 and carry freeze-by dates of Sept. 15–20, prompting officials to remove the products from shelves.

via The Washington Post|

#florida #food-recalls #health

health18 days ago•15 min saved

Taylor Farms pulls jalapeño-containing foods amid expanding salmonella outbreak

Taylor Farms is recalling a broad range of ready-to-eat products that contain jalapeños because of a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers grown in Mexico; the recall covers dips, salsa and guacamole and comes as a separate iceberg lettuce recall linked to cyclospora is noted, with consumers advised to check recall notices and discard any affected products.

via The Washington Post|

#disease-outbreaks #food-recalls #food-safety

food-safety20 days ago•2 min saved

Jewel-Osco pulls two fresh salsas over jalapeño Salmonella concerns

Jewel-Osco is recalling Chefs Kitchen Fresh Salsa and Ready Meals Fresh Salsa after jalapeños linked to Taylor Farms, via Direct Roots, prompted an FDA recall tied to Coast Citrus Distributors, creating a Salmonella risk. Do not eat—discard or return for a full refund.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#food-recalls #food-safety #fresh-salsa

health1 month ago•15 min saved

Salmonella recall hits six states as 1.5 million dozen eggs are pulled from shelves

Approximately 1.5 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs from Midwest Poultry Services have been recalled for potential Salmonella contamination, sold at Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico and Mississippi and Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana. Sell-by dates range from July 20 to August 17. Look for codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates 157–184 to identify affected eggs. Consumers who bought these eggs should discard them or return them, and monitor for symptoms of Salmonella infection.

via The Washington Post|

#food-recalls #health #kroger

health1 month ago•20 min saved

Lettuce safety under spotlight as cyclosporiasis outbreak expands

An ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce has sickened more than 7,000 people nationwide. Despite a Taylor Farms recall and Sysco halting distribution from Mexico, investigators are still determining the source, while health authorities urge consumers to avoid recalled lettuce, check packaging details, and follow FDA/CDC guidance as the investigation continues.

via The Washington Post|

#centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention #disease-outbreaks #food-recalls

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Taylor Farms pulls central Mexico iceberg lettuce after disease outbreak link

Taylor Farms says it will voluntarily remove all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market after federal investigators linked some of its lettuce to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Taco Bell. The CDC and FDA urged consumers to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell as the investigation expands to other restaurants and retailers, and Sysco paused distribution of certain Mexican lettuce products; investigators say the outbreak source is being traced to a specific farm and may widen to additional outlets.

via The Washington Post|

#disease-outbreaks #fda #food-recalls

health10 months ago•2 min saved

Infectious Disease Updates for October 14, 2025

Infectious Updates reports rising cases of bird flu affecting poultry, a new promising Salmonella vaccine trial, ongoing West Nile virus fatalities, and multiple food recalls due to contamination, highlighting ongoing infectious disease challenges and vaccine developments.

via Daily Kos|

#bird-flu #food-recalls #health

health11 months ago•3 min saved

FDA Discovers Radioactive Contamination in Spices Following Shrimp Recalls

Federal regulators have found radioactive cesium 137 in Indonesian-imported shrimp and spices, prompting recalls and ongoing investigations into the contamination source, which may stem from recycled metal or industrial waste in Indonesia. Consumers are advised to avoid affected products, though current contamination levels are below health concern thresholds.

via kold.com|

#cesium-137 #food-recalls #health

health-and-safety1 year ago•3 min saved

Surge in Food Recalls: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Several food recalls have been issued nationwide, including over 72,000 pounds of ready-to-eat beef, chicken, and pork products due to Listeria contamination, Kirkland eggs from Costco for potential Salmonella, and vegetable medleys linked to an E. coli outbreak. Cucumbers and bagged salads are also recalled for Salmonella risks. Consumers are advised to check their kitchens and dispose of or return affected products.

via EatingWell|

#consumer-safety #e-coli #food-recalls