Category Archives: CORE Investigation Table

USA- FDA Core Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on June 27, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 47 to 53. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the investigation of illnesses (ref #1233) linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies, the advisory has been updated to include additional illnesses and investigation updates. 
  • For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses (ref #1232) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated an inspection and sample collection.

Date
Posted

Ref

Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness

Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)

Total
Case
Count


Status

6/19/

2024

1234

Salmonella
Typhimurium

Not Yet
Identified

53

Active

6/12/

2024

1233

Not Yet
Identified

Chocolate,
Gummies,
Cones 

See
Advisory

Active

6/5/

2024

1229

Salmonella
Braenderup

Not Yet
Identified

185

Active

5/22/

2024

1232

Listeria
monocytogenes

Not Yet
Identified

2

Active

5/22/

2024

1227

Salmonella
Africana

Not Yet
Identified

196

Active

4/17/

2024

1221

E. coli
O157:H7

Organic
Walnuts

See
Advisory

Active

Leave a comment

Posted in CORE Investigation Table, E.coli O157, E.coli O157:H7, FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, outbreak, Salmonella

USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on June 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • An investigation of illnesses (ref #1233) linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies has been added to the table and FDA has issued an advisory. Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies, and should discard them. FDA has initiated sample collection and analysis. The cause of illness has not yet been identified. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided as they become available.
  • The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana (ref #1227) illnesses that may be linked to cucumbers. The case count for this outbreak increased from 162 to 196. FDA and CDC are also investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup (ref #1229) illnesses that shares several similarities with the Salmonella Africana outbreak, including where and when illnesses occurred and the demographics of ill people. For the outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup illnesses, the case count has increased from 158 to 185. Investigators are working to determine whether the two outbreaks could be linked to the same food. On June 12, 2024, FDA updated the outbreak advisory.
  • Date
    Posted    		 Ref Pathogen
    or
    Cause of
    Illness    		 Product(s)
    Linked to
    Illnesses
    (if any)    		 Total
    Case
    Count
    Status
    6/12/

    2024

    		 1233 Not Yet
    Identified    		 Chocolate,
    Gummies,
    Cones    		 See
    Advisory    		 Active
    6/5/

    2024

    		 1229 Salmonella
    Braenderup    		 Not Yet
    Identified    		 185 Active
    5/22/

    2024

    		 1232 Listeria
    monocytogenes    		 Not Yet
    Identified    		 2 Active
    5/22/

    2024

    		 1227 Salmonella
    Africana    		 Not Yet
    Identified    		 196 Active
    4/17/

    2024

    		 1221 E. coli
    O157:H7    		 Organic
    Walnuts    		 See
    Advisory    		 Active
    4/10/

    2024

    		 1218 Salmonella
    Typhimurium    		 Organic
    Fresh
    Basil    		 See
    Advisory    		 Active

Leave a comment

Posted in CORE Investigation Table, E.coli O157, E.coli O157:H7, FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, outbreak, Salmonella

USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on June 6, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • An outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup illnesses (ref # 1229) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Africana illnesses (ref # 1227) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 141 to 162. FDA has initiated an inspection and sampling. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
  • The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana illnesses that may be linked to cucumbers. On June 5, 2024, FDA issued an outbreak advisory. FDA and CDC are also investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup infections that shares several similarities with the Salmonella Africana outbreak, including where and when illnesses occurred and the demographics of ill people. Investigators are working to determine whether the two outbreaks could be linked to the same food. This investigation is ongoing; the outbreak advisory and the CORE Investigation Table will be updated once additional information becomes available.

Leave a comment

Posted in CORE Investigation Table, FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Microbiology Research, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, outbreak, Research

USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on May 31, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • An outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref # 1232) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Africana illnesses (ref # 1227) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 100 to 141. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Leave a comment

Posted in CORE Investigation Table, FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, outbreak, Salmonella

USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on May 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • An outbreak of Salmonella Africana illnesses (ref # 1227) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref # 1221) linked to bulk organic walnuts, FDA has initiated an onsite inspection and sample collection and analysis.

Leave a comment

Posted in CORE Investigation Table, E.coli O157, E.coli O157:H7, FDA, food bourne outbreak, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, outbreak, Salmonella

USA- FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on May 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • An outbreak advisory was issued for the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1221) linked to recalled organic bulk walnuts. Additional information is available in the outbreak advisory. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Leave a comment

Posted in CORE Investigation Table, E.coli O157, E.coli O157:H7, FDA, food bourne outbreak, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, outbreak

USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on April 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1218), Infinite Herbs, LLC, voluntarily recalled 2.5-oz packages of Infinite Herbs-brand fresh organic basil and on April 19, 2024, Infinite Herbs, LLC, expanded the recall to include 2.0- and 4.0-oz packages of Melissa’s-brand organic basil. The outbreak advisory has been updated to include additional information about recalled products. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
  • For the outbreak of E. coli in a not yet identified product (ref #1221) the case count increased from nine to 12. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Leave a comment

Posted in CORE Investigation Table, E.coli O157, E.coli O157:H7, FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, outbreak, Salmonella

USA -FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on April 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to a not yet identified product (ref #1221) has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1218) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 11 cases to 12 cases.
  • For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1214) linked to queso fresco and cotija cheese, the advisory was updated on April 10, 2024. The outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation is closed.
  • For the investigation of elevated lead levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (ref # 1198), these products are off the market and no longer available for sale; however, they have a long shelf life. Consumers should check their pantries and discard any recalled products. FDA’s response has transitioned from this investigation to post-incident actions and activities. Future updates on lead-related actions and activities can be found on the FDA Post- Incident Response Activities: Elevated Lead & Chromium Levels: Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches page.

Leave a comment

Posted in CORE Investigation Table, E.coli O157, E.coli O157:H7, FDA, food bourne outbreak, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, Listeria, Listeria in Cheese, Listeria monocytogenes, outbreak, Salmonella

USA- FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on April 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses linked to a not yet identified product (ref #1218) has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.

Leave a comment

Posted in CORE Investigation Table, FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, Illness, outbreak, Salmonella

USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on March 28, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref # 1215) linked to raw cheddar cheese, the advisory was updated on March 26, 2024. The outbreak has ended, and FDA’s outbreak investigation is closed.
24/2024 1214 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Queso
Fresco
and
Cotija
Cheese		 See
Advisory		 Active

Leave a comment

Posted in CORE Investigation Table, E.coli O157, E.coli O157:H7, FDA, Listeria, Listeria in Cheese, Listeria monocytogenes, STEC, STEC E.coli