FDA
The CORE Outbreak Investigation Table is a list of outbreak and adverse event investigations primarily being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages, meaning that some outbreaks have limited information, and others may be near completion. The table will be updated weekly.
This week’s updates are:
- A new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1269) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
- For the outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 (ref #1273) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count was adjusted from 33 to 37 cases.
- For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1270) linked to onions, FDA updated the outbreak advisory.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Thompson (ref #1262) linked to a not yet identified product, the outbreak has ended.
- For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1249) linked to a not yet identified product, the outbreak has ended.
- For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1247), FDA’s investigation has closed.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1245), FDA’s investigation has closed. CDC, FDA, and state and local partners conducted epidemiologic and traceback investigations and identified shrimp salad, made with fresh produce ingredients, as the source of illnesses in this outbreak. FDA collected and analyzed product and ingredient samples as part of the investigation, but all samples were reported as negative for Cyclospora. Due to the lack of additional supporting evidence, investigators were unable to determine a specific ingredient as the source of contamination while the outbreak was considered ongoing. All product is past shelf life and is no longer on the market. There is no ongoing risk to public health.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1237), FDA’s investigation has closed and the case count has adjusted to 49. CDC, FDA, and state and local partners conducted epidemiologic and traceback investigations and identified imported parsley as the source of illnesses in this outbreak. FDA initiated on-site inspections and collected and analyzed product and ingredient samples as part of the investigation, but all samples were reported as negative for Cyclospora. Due to the lack of additional supporting evidence, investigators were unable to determine a specific source of contamination while the outbreak was considered ongoing. All product is past shelf life and is no longer on the market. There is no ongoing risk to public health.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1234), FDA’s investigation has closed. CDC, FDA, and state and local partners conducted epidemiologic and traceback investigations and identified jalapeno pepper as the source of illnesses in this outbreak. FDA collected and analyzed product samples as part of the investigation, but all samples were reported as negative for Salmonella. Additionally, once investigators had enough information to confirm jalapenos as the source of this outbreak, the products were past their shelf life and no longer available for sale. This outbreak is over and there is no risk to consumers.
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FDA
What’s New
- A new outbreak E. coli O121:H19 (ref #1273) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
- For the outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 (ref #1272) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated traceback, an onsite inspection and sample collection.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Thompson (ref #1262) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count was adjusted from 27 to 25 cases.
- For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1247) linked to a not yet identified product, the outbreak has ended.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1237) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count was adjusted from 46 to 47 cases.
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FDA
What’s New
- A new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1270) has been added to the table and FDA has issued an advisory. A specific ingredient has not yet been confirmed as the source of the outbreak, but most sick people report eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers. Investigators are working to determine if the slivered onions or beef patties on Quarter Pounder burgers are the likely source of contamination.
- A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1268) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback and an onsite inspection.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Thompson (ref #1262) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 23 to 25 cases.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1245) in a not yet identified product, the outbreak has ended.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1237) in a not yet identified product, the outbreak has ended.
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FDA
What’s New
- A new outbreak of Salmonella Liverpool (ref #1265) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table.
- For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1249) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated sample collection.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 60 to 61.
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FDA
What’s New
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1250) linked to recalled eggs sourced from Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC, an outbreak advisory was issued. Refer to the advisory for additional information. FDA has initiated traceback.
- For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1249) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 26 to 27.
- For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1247) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 3 to 4.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 50 to 54.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1237) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated inspections.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 89 to 90.
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FDA
What’s New
- A new outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1250) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated an onsite inspection and sample collection.
- For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1249) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 25 to 26.
- For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1247) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated sample collection.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 41 to 50 cases.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 6 to 7.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated an onsite inspection.
- 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 sample results.
FDA
What’s New
- A new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses (ref #1249) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 35 to 41 cases.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 4 to 6.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1237) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 44 to 46 cases.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Africana & Braenderup (ref #1227), the advisory was updated on August 22, 2024. The outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation has closed.
FDA
What’s New
- A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses (ref #1247) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. There are a total of 3 cases, and FDA has initiated traceback.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 21 to 35. FDA has initiated an inspection and sampling.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 3 to 4. FDA has initiated an inspection.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1237), FDA has initiated sampling.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Irumu (ref #1235), the outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation has closed. CDC, FDA, and state and local partners conducted epidemiologic and traceback investigations and identified mangoes as the source of illnesses in this outbreak. FDA collected and analyzed product samples as part of the investigation, but all samples were reported as negative for Salmonella. Due to the lack of additional supporting evidence, investigators were unable to determine a specific source of contamination while the outbreak was considered ongoing. This outbreak is over. All product is past shelf life and is no longer on the market. There is no ongoing risk to public health.
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Food Safety News
Patient counts in two outbreaks of Cyclospora cayetanensis have jumped in the past week.
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a parasite often associated with fresh produce.
For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 2 to 21. The outbreak was first posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Aug. 8. The agency has begun traceback efforts but has not reported what food or foods are being traced.
In other outbreak news, an additional illness has been confirmed in a Salmonella Newport outbreak, bringing the total to three. The FDA first posted the outbreak on Aug. 7. The source of the pathogen has not yet been determined. The FDA has begun traceback efforts but has not reported what food or foods are being traced.
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