On April 5, the apple producer Fresh from Texas issued a voluntary recall for multiple products that contain sliced red apples. Internal company testing revealed that these apples may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. After the positive test, production was promptly stopped. The recalled apples were sold to HEB and distributed to retail locations… Read more »
Search Results for: Apple
Granny Smith Apples Recalled After Positive Test
On November 2, 2015, Northstar Produce Inc. recalled 33 cases of Granny Smith Size 175ct apples. The St. Louis Park, Minnesota company issued the recall after testing showed that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and/or E. coli. These apples were sold in tray packs at a local Minnesota discount food store. The… Read more »
Another Outbreak Has Been Associated With Apple Cider
The Illinois Department of Public Health is assisting local health officials in an investigation regarding a cluster of gastrointestinal illness. This cluster has been associated with the Pike County Color Drive, which is a festival held in Pike County, Illinois. The source of the outbreak is the apple cider that was consumed and sold at… Read more »
Caramel Apples Tied to Listeria Outbreak
A large outbreak of Listeria was tied to Gala and Granny Smith apples produced by Bidart Bros. in the holiday season of 2014. These apples were mainly used to make caramel apples, which served as the main source of infection. Between October 17, 2014 and January 6, 2015, 35 people in the United States were… Read more »
Shigella Outbreak Hits Missouri School District
Health officials in Moniteau County, Missouri have announced that they are investigating an ongoing outbreak of Shigellosis in the county. The outbreak is linked to Tipton School District, where at least 70 students, faculty, and family members have been sickened. Shigella infections are very contagious, and can spread very quickly. Shigella outbreaks commonly occur in… Read more »
CDC Declares Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Over
On May 13, the CDC declared that the Salmonella outbreak associated with alfalfa sprouts is over. A total of 26 people were sickened across 12 states. States affected by the outbreak include Kansas with 5 cases, Maryland with 2 cases, Missouri with 3 cases, New Jersey with 2 cases, New York with 2 cases, North… Read more »
Dole Restarts Salad Production, Also Under Investigation
Towards the end of April, Dole announced that they were resuming production at their Springfield, Ohio facility. The company did not disclose what was done to the facility to make it clean, as well as what methods they plan to implement to prevent further outbreaks. The facility was closed after Dole became involved in a… Read more »
CDC Links Frozen Vegetables to Listeria Outbreak
On May 3, 2016, the CDC announced that they have been investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes associated with frozen vegetables. Dating as far back as September 2013, a total of 8 people have been sickened by frozen vegetables produced by CRF Frozen Foods. All 8 people needed to be hospitalized. Two people have died… Read more »
Pathogen Identified in Cider Related Outbreak
Testing done by the CDC has revealed the pathogen responsible for an outbreak associated with apple cider at the Pike County Color Drive has been identified. Samples from people and the environment tested positive for Cryptosporidium poisoning. The unpasteurized apple cider was likely contaminated by exposure to cow manure. A private family farm in Adams… Read more »
Illinois Cider Outbreak Case Count Rises
An outbreak of foodborne illnesses associated with a festival in Illinois continues to grow. Seventy people have now been infected with either E. coli or Cryptosporidium. These cases of illness were caused by apple cider that was sold and distributed at the Pike County Color Drive. The West Illinois fair was held on October 17… Read more »
RESULTS
