Category: Food Contamination and Poisoning

Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner

The New York Times – Business:
Dr. Overton is a fierce opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Over Glass Contamination Concern

The New York Times – Business:
The parent company, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, voluntarily recalled five flavors nationwide. No injuries linked to the recalled products have been reported.
How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.
FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk

The New York Times – Business:
Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a “reasonable probability” of “serious adverse health consequences or death.”
Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce and Other Fresh Produce as Cyclospora Outbreak Wanes?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
As the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history wanes, experts weigh in on whether iceberg and other fresh produce are still a risk.
What We Know About Taylor Farms’ Food Recalls

The New York Times – Business:
Just weeks after the company recalled lettuce and other produce suspected of being tainted by the cyclosporiasis parasite, it recalled jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak.
Officials Reveal a Secret Ruse to Evacuate Trump, and the F.D.A. Takes On a Food Safety Loophole

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Plus, when you accidentally upset “Harry Potter” fans.
Taylor Farms Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Jalapeños Over Salmonella Concerns

The New York Times – Business:
The company said it was unaware of any reported illnesses linked to its products containing jalapeños, which were distributed to major retailers across 26 states.
Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Demand for Locally Grown Lettuce Surges

The New York Times – Business:
Small produce stands and farmers’ markets are seeing a surge in demand for leafy greens as sales of lettuce and salad kits from grocery chains and big retailers drop.
Chipotle Removes Jalapeños Linked to Salmonella Outbreak From Its Restaurants

The New York Times – Business:
The Minnesota Department of Health said it had identified 110 salmonella cases in this outbreak, and the F.D.A. is also investigating.
Taco Bell Sales Recover Following Cyclospora Outbreak

The New York Times – Business:
Transparency around pulling affected lettuce from stores has helped Taco Bell regain consumer trust, its parent company, Yum Brands, said.
Even the Rich Can’t Escape Cyclospora, Ticks, Heat Waves and Other Summer Scourges

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
With heat waves throttling the Northeast, lone star ticks on Martha’s Vineyard and cyclospora in our salads, not even the rich can escape the impact of climate change.