Category: Food Contamination and Poisoning

Supreme Court Sides With Couple in Case Involving Baby Food Sold at Whole Foods

The New York Times – Business:
The court agreed to revive a lawsuit by a Texas couple who claimed that tainted baby food purchased at Whole Foods had sickened their young son.
Tips to Avoid Stomach Trouble When You Travel

Some people have guts of steel, while others are … a little more sensitive. Here are tips for preventing stomach discomfort and motion sickness on trips.
Botulism Bacteria Found in Infant Formula, ByHeart Confirms

ByHeart, the maker of the product, has been linked to an outbreak of illnesses among infants that led to their hospitalizations.
Infant Formula Recalled Amid Botulism Investigation

Health agencies asked caregivers to stop using two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after they found an increase in cases of infant botulism.
Six Dead in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta

Prepared pasta sold at grocery chains across the country, including Albertsons and Trader Joe’s, were recalled after 27 people in 18 states became ill, federal health officials said.
58 Million Pounds of Corn Dogs Are Recalled Because of Wood in the Batter

Hillshire Brands voluntarily recalled the products after at least five people reported injuries because of pieces of wood in the products’ batter.
Trader Joe’s and Walmart Frozen Meals May Have Listeria Linked to Outbreak

The outbreak has killed four people and spread to 15 states, with officials linking it to frozen pasta meals sold at Walmart and Kroger.
Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp After Radioactive Contamination Warning

The Food and Drug Administration urged consumers to discard packages of frozen shrimp sold in 13 states. A food safety expert said the risk to the public was low.
Chicken Alfredo Recall: 3 Dead in Outbreak Tied to Walmart, Kroger

The company that made the meals issued a nationwide recall as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they were linked to 17 listeria cases across 13 states.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sickens Dozens

The outbreak has been tied to multiple brown organic and brown cage-free egg brands distributed to grocery stores in seven states, officials said.
F.D.A. Warns of High Risk of Illness or Death in Update of Tomato Recall

The recall of tomatoes distributed in three southern states was upgraded to the most severe warning the agency issues.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Sickens 45 People

The outbreak, which was traced to a grower in Florida, has spread to 18 states, according to the C.D.C. Several distributors and stores, including Target, have recalled products containing cucumbers.