All articles tagged with #salmonella
Ecuadorian content creator Yuli Vargas spent 23 days in the ICU after eating sushi, leading to severe infections, a high-risk surgery, and a stroke that left her with facial and body paralysis. Doctors warn that raw seafood can carry undetectable bacteria like Salmonella, which may trigger systemic complications, though linking specific illnesses to single meals is difficult.
Researchers have developed a new prophylactic strategy using engineered non-pathogenic E. coli to produce lytic phages that prevent Salmonella enterica Typhimurium (STm) infection in mice. By establishing high concentrations of phage in the gut before exposure, this 'prophage therapy' overcomes the limitations of traditional post-infection phage treatments, significantly improving survival and reducing bacterial colonization in colitis models.
Health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak after 21 confirmed cases were reported across Cache and Box Elder counties in Utah. The Bear River Health Department is working to identify the source and prevent further spread, while advising the public on hygiene and food safety measures to reduce transmission risks.
Panorama Produce issued a voluntary recall on August 28, 2026, for 302 boxes of size 9 mangoes sold at Walmart locations in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The recall was triggered by potential salmonella contamination, though no illnesses have been reported. Consumers are advised to discard or return the affected fruit, which was sold between August 10 and August 21.
Northwest Naturals has voluntarily recalled nearly 2,000 pounds of frozen raw cat and dog food after FDA testing detected Salmonella and Listeria. The affected products, sold nationwide, include specific chicken recipes for cats and dogs. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers are urged to stop using the food immediately, return it for a refund, or dispose of it safely to prevent exposure to pets, humans, and wildlife.
The FDA has ordered a nationwide recall of two frozen pet food products from Northwest Naturals due to potential contamination with salmonella and listeria. The affected items are the Frozen Chicken Recipe (for cats and dogs) and the Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Recipe. Consumers are advised to stop feeding these products to their pets and return the bags for a full refund. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.
The FDA has upgraded a recall of Whole Foods guacamole and other dips to Class I, its highest risk level, due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall involves 12,995 units of Mild Guacamole Dip and other items sold in 12 to 13 states. The contamination is linked to jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, which are part of a broader multistate outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people. Consumers are advised to discard any affected products immediately.
Whole Foods has recalled 10 dip products sold in 13 states due to jalapeños linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak; affected items include Mango Pineapple Salsa, several guacamole dips, Pico de Gallo Guacamole Dip, Roasted Corn Guacamole Dip, a Trio Dip, and Salsa Heirloom Tomato, with best-by dates from 8/7/2026 to 8/14/2026. If you have any recalled product, discard it and sanitize surfaces; contact a healthcare provider if you develop Salmonella symptoms.
The FDA upgraded a major egg recall to Class I, signaling a high risk of serious health consequences from salmonella. The recall covers more than 1.5 million dozen eggs distributed by Midwest Poultry Services to six states under brands like Kroger and Simple Truth. The action follows at least 98 illnesses reported in 17 states and 26 hospitalizations. Recalled eggs have best-by dates July 20–Aug 17 and can be identified by carton codes listed on the FDA site; consumers should check their eggs and report symptoms if exposed.
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.
Amid a national salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, the FSA warns vulnerable groups—including under-fives, pregnant women, and those over 65 or with health conditions—not to eat runny or undercooked eggs or egg-containing dishes in eateries; well-cooked eggs are safe and British eggs are not linked to this outbreak, which has caused over 200 cases and one death.
CDC reports 431 people in 32 states sick from Salmonella linked to fresh jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors; jalapeños used in foods at Chipotle, Qdoba and other restaurants and recalled by distributors and retailers including Whole Foods, Hannaford, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s and Walmart; 57 hospitalizations and no deaths so far, with cases likely undercounted due to reporting lags. The article also notes a separate cyclosporiasis outbreak with 15,716 cases in 47 states/DC and 828 hospitalizations (2 deaths in Michigan), largely tied to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, prompting recalls across brands like Walmart’s Marketside; some reports also involve herbs, underscoring ongoing produce-safety challenges.
A San Diego County salmonella outbreak tied to raw eggs has grown to 21 cases with 7 hospitalizations, linked to local egg supplier Happy Hens and mayonnaise made with raw eggs at Ramona Family Naturals Market. The market stopped using raw eggs, and health officials are alerting retailers about egg handling, storage, grading, and labeling. The outbreak is not connected to the Midwest shell-egg outbreak. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, with higher risk for children under 5, adults over 65, and the immunocompromised; guidance emphasizes discarding suspicious eggs, cooking eggs thoroughly, and washing hands and surfaces. People with symptoms should contact their healthcare provider and report illnesses to the county health department.
The FDA has elevated a large egg recall to Class I, its highest warning level, after about 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations linked to salmonella. The recall covers roughly 1.6 million cartons (about 19 million eggs) distributed to Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores across multiple states, and other retailers. Affected eggs carry sell-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026 and codes P-1950 or 0840962 with Julian dates 157–184. The recall began in July; consumers who have these eggs should discard them or return them for refunds.