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A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts has sickened 32 people across six states, with three hospitalizations. The CDC and FDA have traced the contamination to a specific seed lot, prompting recalls of sprouts and seeds from multiple suppliers. The outbreak is distinct from a separate alfalfa sprout incident.
A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts has sickened 32 people across six states, with three hospitalizations and no deaths. The FDA and CDC traced the contamination to a specific seed lot, prompting recalls from multiple suppliers including Gardeners Basics and Eden Brothers. The outbreak, caused by Salmonella Bovismorbificans, is distinct from a separate alfalfa sprout crisis and involves products sold nationwide via Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers.
Twenty-one confirmed cases of Salmonella have been reported in Cache and Box Elder counties, prompting an investigation by the Bear River Health Department. While the specific source remains unidentified, officials are urging residents to practice strict hygiene and food safety to prevent further spread. Most cases are expected to resolve without medical intervention, though vulnerable populations face higher risks of severe illness.
Twenty-one confirmed cases of Salmonella have been reported in Cache and Box Elder counties, Utah. The Bear River Health Department is actively investigating the source of the outbreak and implementing measures to prevent further spread. While the specific origin remains unknown, officials advise residents to practice strict hygiene and food safety to avoid infection.
The FDA has upgraded the recall of Whole Foods dips and salsas to Class I, its highest risk level, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The move follows a multistate outbreak linked to jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, which has sickened hundreds across the U.S. While no illnesses have been directly attributed to the Whole Foods products, the agency warns that consumption could cause serious health consequences or death.
The CDC reports 431 illnesses across 32 states from salmonella-contaminated jalapeños, with 57 hospitalizations and no deaths. The outbreak, traced to peppers from Mexico distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, has prompted recalls at major retailers including Costco, H-E-B, and Whole Foods. Symptoms include diarrhea and fever, and cases are expected to rise as reporting lags.
A Salmonella outbreak in San Diego County has expanded to 21 cases, including seven hospitalizations, after investigators linked the illness to raw eggs supplied by Happy Hens. While the outbreak began at Ramona Family Naturals Market, officials are now examining additional cases involving the same bacterial strain that are not connected to the deli.
San Diego County health officials have identified Happy Hens, a local egg producer, as the source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 21 people and hospitalized seven. The outbreak, which began in late July, is linked to mayonnaise made with raw, unpasteurized eggs at Ramona Family Naturals Market. While the deli has stopped using raw eggs, Happy Hens denies responsibility, claiming their testing was negative. This local incident is distinct from a separate, larger multistate outbreak involving Midwest Poultry Services.
H-E-B is voluntarily recalling over 50 products containing jalapeños in Texas and Louisiana due to a salmonella outbreak linked to peppers imported from Sinaloa, Mexico. The recall, which includes guacamole, pico de gallo, and prepared foods, follows earlier actions by Taylor Farms and Whole Foods. Federal officials report 345 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states, with no deaths recorded. Consumers are advised to discard affected items, which were distributed between July 3 and August 5, 2026.
H-E-B has removed more than 45 items from shelves as part of a voluntary recall triggered by a Texas-based supplier. This action follows a broader FDA-led recall of prepared foods containing jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak. While no illnesses have been reported from the recalled items, health officials advise caution due to the ongoing investigation into the supply chain.
The FDA has elevated a massive egg recall to its highest-risk category, Class I, after nearly 100 people across 17 states fell ill from salmonella. The recall covers approximately 1.6 million dozen cage-free eggs produced by Midwest Poultry Services in Texas, with best-by dates extending through August 17. While 26 people were hospitalized, no deaths have been reported. The agency urges consumers to discard or return affected products, which were sold at major retailers including Kroger and Brookshire Grocery across the US South and Southwest.
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic primary by appealing to a younger, more educated base, with Washtenaw, Ingham and Kalamazoo counties among his strongest; the CDC reports a jalapeño‑linked salmonella outbreak expanding to 27 states and 345 illnesses; the FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA flu shot (mFlusiva), shown to be about 27% more effective than standard vaccines; and the Dodgers’ blockbuster trade involving Tarik Skubal sparked broad MLB discussion.
San Diego County health officials are investigating Ramona Family Naturals Market after 13 people were sickened by salmonellosis, believed to be from mayonnaise made with raw eggs; four were hospitalized, the market has stopped using raw eggs, and health officials urge exposed individuals to monitor symptoms and seek care if needed.
Dozens of East End residents have contracted salmonella, with 58 patients treated at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital since July 1. Most were evaluated, treated, and discharged as health officials continue investigating the outbreak’s source; state and Southampton officials declined to comment, directing questions to Suffolk County Health Services which is coordinating the public health inquiry.
A significant Salmonella outbreak linked to raw milk from a California dairy sickened over 160 people, mostly children, marking one of the largest raw milk-related outbreaks in recent US history. The outbreak highlights the risks of consuming unpasteurized dairy products, which can harbor various pathogens, especially affecting vulnerable populations like children and immunocompromised individuals.