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USA- FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on March 7, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Date
Posted		 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
Status
2/20/

2024

 1215 E. coli
O157:H7		 Raw cheddar
cheese		 See
Advisory		 Active
1/24/

2024

 1214 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Queso Fresco
and
Cotija Cheese		 See
Advisory		 Active
11/8/

2023

 1198 Elevated
Lead &
Chromium
Levels		 Apple
Cinnamon
Puree		 See
Advisory		 Active

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USA – FDA Core Outbreak Table – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on February 29, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to raw cheddar cheese (ref #1215), FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to queso fresco and cotija cheese (ref #1214), the advisory has been updated to include additional recalls.

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USA -FDA – Core Outbreak Table – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on February 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in raw cheddar cheese has been added to the table. A recall was initiated and an outbreak advisory was issued.
  • For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1214) linked to queso fresco and cotija cheese, the outbreak advisory has been updated to include additional downstream recalls.
  • For the investigation of elevated lead levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (ref # 1198) the advisory was updated to include investigation updates.

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USA – FDA – Core Outbreak Investigation Table – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on February 1, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1214) in a not yet identified food, FDA has initiated traceback, an onsite inspection, and sample collection and analysis.
  • For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1205) in an unidentified food, the outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation has closed.
  • For the investigation of elevated lead levels in cinnamon applesauce pouches (ref # 1198) the complaints/adverse event reports in the advisory were updated. Refer to the advisory for additional information. The advisory is also available en español (Spanish).
  • For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #989) in peaches, plums and nectarines, the advisory was updated on 1/30/2024. The outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation has closed.

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USA – FDA – Core Outbreak Table – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on January 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • An outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1214) in a not yet identified food has been added to the table. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1201) in an unidentified food, the outbreak has ended and FDA’s investigation has closed.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall and Oranienburg (ref #1203) linked to cantaloupe, the advisory was updated on January 19, 2024. The outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation is closed.
  • For the investigation of elevated lead levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (ref # 1198) the complaints/adverse event reports in the advisory were updated. Refer to the advisory for additional information.
Date
Posted		 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
Status
1/24/

2024

 1214 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Not
Yet
Identified		 26 Active
12/6/

2023

 1205 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Not
Yet
Identified		 3 Active
11/15/

2023

 989 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Peaches,
Plums,
and
Nectarines		 See
Advisory		 Active
11/8/

2023

 1198 Elevated
Lead
Levels		 Apple
Cinnamon
Puree		 See
Advisory		 Active

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USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on January 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Date
Posted		 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
Status
12/6/

2023

 1205 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Not Yet
Identified		 3 Active
11/22/

2023

 1201 Salmonella
Newport		 Not Yet
Identified		 45 Active
11/22/

2023

 1203 Salmonella
Sundsvall and
Oranienburg		 Cantaloupe See Advisory Active
11/15/

2023

 989 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Peaches, Plums,
and Nectarines		 See Advisory Active
11/8/

2023

 1198 Elevated Lead
Levels		 Apple
Cinnamon
Puree		 See Advisory Active

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USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on January 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Date
Posted		 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
Status
12/6/

2023

 1205 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Not Yet
Identified		 3 Active
11/22/

2023

 1201 Salmonella
Newport		 Not Yet
Identified		 45 Active
11/22/

2023

 1203 Salmonella
Sundsvall and
Oranienburg		 Cantaloupe See

Advisory

 Active
11/15/

2023

 989 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Peaches, Plums,
and Nectarines		 See

Advisory

 Active
11/8/

2023

 1198 Elevated
Lead &
Chromium
Levels		 Apple
Cinnamon
Puree		 See

Advisory

 Active

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USA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on January 5, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref# 1201) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 44 to 45 cases.

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USA- FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks – Core Outbreak Table

Posted on December 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall and Oranienburg (ref #1203) linked to cantaloupe, the recall was expanded to include additional retailers and wholesalers who received the recalled melons. See the Outbreak Advisory for additional information.
  • For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #989) linked to peaches, plums, and nectarines, the advisory was updated to include the full list of retailers who received the recalled product.
  • For the investigation of elevated lead levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (ref # 1198) the advisory was updated to include additional adverse event reports and Investigation updates.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Thompson (ref #1190) in onions, the investigation is complete and the outbreak has ended. See the Outbreak Advisory for additional information.
  • For the outbreak of E. coli O121 (ref #1195) in a not identified food, the investigation is complete and the outbreak has ended.
Date
 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
Status
12/6/

2023

 1205 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Not Yet
Identified		 3 Active
11/22/

2023

 1201 Salmonella
Newport		 Not Yet
Identified		 44 Active
11/22/

2023

 1203 Salmonella
Sundsvall and
Oranienburg		 Cantaloupe See

Advisory

 Active
11/15/

2023

 989 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Peaches, Plums,
and Nectarines		 See

Advisory

 Active
11/8/

2023

 1198 Elevated Lead
Levels		 Apple
Cinnamon
Puree		 See

Advisory

 Active

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USA – FDA Core Outbreak Table – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on December 14, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1205) in a not yet identified food, FDA has initiated traceback, an on-site inspection, and sample collection and analysis.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref# 1201) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 43 to 44 cases.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall and Oranienburg (ref #1203) linked to cantaloupe, the recall was expanded to include additional retailers and wholesalers who received the recalled melons. See the Outbreak Advisory for additional information.

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