Officials said the onions served atop the popular hamburger were the likely source of an E. coli outbreak that has killed one person and sickened many others.
Category: Food Contamination and Poisoning
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E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
The C.D.C. said that nearly 50 people had become ill and one person had died from the deadly bacteria, which the agency tied to an ingredient in one of the fast food chain’s burger items.
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Frozen Waffle Products Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk
Some products were sold under the brands of major retailers like Kroger, Price Chopper and Walmart. No illnesses so far have been linked to the waffles.
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The Secretive Dynasty That Controls the Boar’s Head Brand
The deli-meat company made its owners fabulously wealthy. But they have remained silent, even as the company faces the biggest scandal in its history.
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Boar’s Head Shuts Down Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Outbreak
The company said that the site would close indefinitely and that it would permanently stop making liverwurst. Union officials said the plant’s 500 workers would be given severance and offered relocation.
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‘Imminent Threat’ Found at Boar’s Head Plant 2 Years Before Listeria Outbreak
U.S. inspectors listed serious problems in 2022 that could have resulted in strict measures like a pause in production. But the plant continued operating, and some conditions persisted.
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Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Egg Recall by Wisconsin Farm
Officials said 65 people in nine states have been infected in the outbreak, which has been traced to an egg farm. No deaths have been reported.
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Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak
Four people tested positive for the virus, which causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, officials said. The trail was recommended to remain closed until at least Sept. 19.
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Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.’s Limited Safety Role
More than 150 people were sickened from products sold at smoke and vape shops, providing evidence of the lax regulation of new food items.
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What’s in Your Fridge? What to Know About the Boar’s Head Listeria Recall
Seven million pounds of Boar’s Head meats have been recalled since late July, when reports of serious illnesses and deaths began to occur.
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Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Listeria Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies
Federal inspectors cited continuing problems at a deli meat plant in Virginia that was linked to an outbreak of listeria, records indicate.
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5 More People Die From Listeria Linked to Boar’s Head Meats, C.D.C. Says
The nationwide outbreak that started in May has been connected to eight deaths. The C.D.C. is advising people not to eat any recalled products.