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Suffolk County health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak on Long Island's East End after dozens of hospitalizations; Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has admitted 58 patients with the illness since early July.
58 people on Long Island's East End have been hospitalized with Salmonella since July 1, with Stony Brook Southampton Hospital reporting most patients were evaluated and discharged; Suffolk County Health Services is compiling information as officials probe the outbreak's source, though state and Southampton Town officials declined to comment. A source said Shinnecock Nation members fell ill after eating leftovers from the Palm Tree Music festival.
A salmonella outbreak on Long Island’s East End has sickened 58 people since July 1, with the majority evaluated and discharged after care at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital; Suffolk County Health Services and the New York State Department of Health are collecting information and investigating the cause and potential public health risk.
The FDA has designated Utz’s recall of certain Dirty and Zapp’s potato chips as Class 1—the most serious level—due to potential salmonella from dry milk powder used in seasoning. The recall covers multiple sizes and flavors totaling over 650,000 bags; Utz has said no illnesses have been reported. Consumers who bought recalled products should discard them and can seek refunds by contacting Utz.
The FDA has elevated Utz Quality Foods' recall of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips to Class 1, its highest risk level, after a seasoning containing dry milk powder may be contaminated with Salmonella. The issue, tied to a supplier from California Dairies, Inc., prompted recalls announced April 28 and affects a limited number of products; no illnesses have been reported. Consumers should discard affected products and contact Utz for refunds; other Utz items are unaffected.
The FDA has classified Utz’s Dirty and Zapp’s potato chips as a Class 1 recall—the most serious—due to Salmonella linked to dried milk powder used in seasonings from California Dairies; the recall began in April/May 2026 with no reported illnesses, but the FDA warns exposure could cause serious health consequences, advising consumers to discard recalled products and contact Utz for questions, with specific best-by dates and product variants listed.
FDA upgraded Utz’s recall of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips to Class 1 due to possible salmonella contamination from a dry milk powder seasoning ingredient; about 650,000 bags with best-by dates from late July to late August are affected. Utz reports no illnesses and urges consumers to discard the products and seek refunds; the agency has not provided further details on the consumer risk.
The FDA classified Utz Quality Foods’ recall of Zapp's and Dirty-brand potato chips as Class I, its highest risk level, due to potential salmonella contamination from a dry milk powder used in seasoning. More than 650,000 bags sold across the United States were recalled. Consumers should not eat the affected chips and should discard them, checking best-by dates and batch codes; refunds are available from Utz Customer Care.
The FDA has issued a Class I recall—the highest risk level—for more than 650,000 bags of Zapp’s and Dirty-brand potato chips after a seasoning containing dry milk powder potentially contaminated with salmonella was used; Utz reports no illnesses and is offering refunds, while retailers have removed affected products from shelves. Consumers should discard recalled chips, check best-by dates and batch codes, and contact Utz for refunds as part of a broader investigation into the ingredient.
The FDA has upgraded the recall of certain Zapp's and Dirty Brand potato chips to Class I, the highest risk level, due to possible salmonella contamination; initially announced by Utz Quality Foods in May, the affected products span several flavors and sizes, and consumers should discard them and not eat them.
A Connecticut poultry farmer, Joshua Beebe of Tardif Poultry Farm, endured the depopulation of 5,000 birds after a Salmonella finding during a wave of avian influenza concerns, triggering a lengthy quarantine, canceled orders, and around $50,000 in repopulation costs, with little USDA indemnity and ongoing biosecurity measures as he rebuilds while facing wild-bird transmission risks and climate-influenced migration.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of selected Alfredo sauces amid potential salmonella contamination, urging consumers to stop using affected products and follow retailer guidance for returns or disposal.
A Lancet study estimates 1.5 million deaths worldwide from foodborne illnesses in 2021, with Salmonella, E. coli, norovirus and Listeria as major culprits. The article offers practical home precautions: refrigerate perishable foods within two hours, avoid undercooked meat and unpasteurized dairy, wash produce, keep cooked foods separate, and stay hydrated if illness occurs. A balanced diet and healthy lifestyle support immunity, and vulnerable groups—children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals—face higher risk. Global food-safety systems vary, so personal kitchen hygiene matters greatly.
A voluntary recall has been issued for Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread after its seasoning reportedly used milk powder tied to Salmonella fears from California Dairies; the recall spans single and two-pack products sold at Costco, Kroger, Publix, Target, Walmart and more. Regulators are tracking affected products, with the FDA and USDA compiling lists of items made with the recalled powdered milk; Champion Foods says tests found no Salmonella in the cheese bread and no illnesses have been reported. Shoppers should discard the recalled bread or return it for a full refund, and questions can be directed to Champion Foods.
More than 300 people at a New York correctional facility have fallen ill as a Salmonella outbreak is confirmed. Health officials are investigating the source and have implemented containment and sanitation measures; there have been no reported deaths and authorities continue to monitor the situation.