The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and other state and local partners, continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of infant botulism. Epidemiologic and laboratory data […]
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A deadly E. coli outbreak in Germany remains unsolved despite more than 400 people falling ill and three deaths. In August 2025, an outbreak caused by enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) was detected. Most cases occurred in the north and west
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An analysis of major Salmonella types across several countries has revealed they are mainly linked to various livestock sources. Scientists estimated the contributions of several potential sources of human infection for five frequently reported Salmonella serovars using machine-learning methods based
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ByHeart, the company whose powdered infant formula has been linked to an outbreak of infant botulism, is saying all of its products could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum Type A. In a statement on Nov. 25 the company reported that
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California health officials say the current infant botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart formula was preceded by several cases beginning in November 2024. To date more than 100 infants have received treatment for botulism poisoning. The California Department of Public Health
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Supreme Service Solutions LLC (dba Supreme Deli) is assisting in a recall for items purchased from Boar’s Head Brand’s supplier of pecorino romano cheese. Ambriola Company, has issued a recall for select SKUs of pecorino romano cheese products, including two
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Public health officials in Idaho are investigating two outbreaks of foodborne illnesses traced to unpasteurized, raw milk. At least 23 cases of Campylobacter infections have been recorded since Aug. 1. And, there have been three cases of E. coli infections,
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California health officials say the current infant botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart formula was preceded by several cases beginning in November 2024. To date more than 100 infants have received treatment for botulism poisoning. The California Department of Public Health
By Martha Rosenberg It’s every parent’s nightmare. Your infant is terrifyingly ill and you don’t know what to do or even why–what is happening. The life of your infant is in your hands but they can’t tell you what is
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Fourteen people have been prosecuted in Vietnam as part of a bribery case involving the country’s food safety agency. An office of the Ministry of Public Security is investigating the giving and receiving of bribes at the Department of Food
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