In the Botulism Outbreak, the One Name the FDA Decided You Shouldn’t See
The FDA’s Executive Incident Summary for the ByHeart infant‑formula botulism outbreak omitted the name and location of the powdered‑milk supplier, citing a deliberative‑process exemption. Trade sources and the agency’s own advisory identify Dairy Farmers of America’s Fallon, Nevada plant and its subcontractor Organic West as the source. The outbreak sickened 48 infants across 17 states, all of whom were hospitalized. Critics argue the redaction violates transparency norms and hampers accountability for future safety.
Neurological Long-Term Complications of E. Coli STEC-HUS
Shiga toxin‑producing Escherichia coli hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC‑HUS) leaves most survivors with full recovery, but a notable minority develop lasting neurological injury. Cohort studies show roughly 70% of patients recover completely, while about 3% of children retain neuro‑symptoms a decade later and...
Marler Clark and Quirk Law Firms Sue The Kebab Shop and Olympia Foods Following California E. Coli O157 Outbreak Linked to Beef...
Marler Clark and Quirk Law filed a personal injury suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on behalf of a mother and her child who suffered severe hemolytic uremic syndrome after eating contaminated beef kofta at The Kebab Shop. The...
Hey, FDA Commissioner Makary, AI Has a Wild Idea – Perhaps a Hallucination?
FDA Commissioner Robert Makary resigned on May 12, 2026 amid internal tensions and a vaping‑policy dispute. The article examines a hypothetical replacement: food‑safety attorney Bill Marler, known for winning over $850 million in food‑borne illness settlements. It outlines Marler’s deep expertise...
Daisy Brand Headcheese Linked to Listeria Outbreak in Illinois
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for Daisy Brand headcheese after an unopened sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The fully cooked pork headcheese, produced on Jan. 20, 2026, was sold in Illinois and...
Salmonella Tainted Powdered Milk Causes More Food Recalls
A wave of product recalls has been triggered after testing linked powdered milk to Salmonella contamination. Stoltzfus Family Dairy withdrew several 8‑oz bags of sour‑cream & onion cheese curds, JCB Flavors pulled its Wildlife Seasoning sour‑cream topping (lot 057596), and...
FDA Regulations of Botulism in Carrot Juice
The FDA regulates low‑acid, uncanned juices by requiring either a 5‑log pathogen reduction in HACCP plans or a warning label. After a 2006 botulism outbreak linked to refrigerated carrot juice that was pasteurized but not spore‑inactivated, the agency issued 2004...
E. Coli Cheese Outbreak Over
The CDC has declared the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to RAW FARM LLC's raw cheddar cheese over. Nine people in California, Texas and Florida fell ill between Sept. 1, 2025 and Feb. 20, 2026, three were hospitalized and one developed hemolytic uremic syndrome. FDA officials requested...
Salmonella-Tainted Milk Powder Prompts Breakfast Pizza Recall
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert after FDA flagged dry milk powder contaminated with Salmonella, prompting a recall of meat and poultry products that contain the ingredient. The alert specifically includes Mama Cozzi’s...
CDC: Antibiotic Resistant Shigella Becoming Higher Risk in US
The CDC’s latest analysis shows a sharp rise in extensively drug‑resistant (XDR) Shigella infections in the United States, climbing from 0% of isolates in 2011‑2015 to 8.5% in 2023. Of the 510 XDR isolates identified, two‑thirds were Shigella sonnei and...
Salmonella Lawsuit Filed by Marler Clark
In June 2025 a multi‑state Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak was traced to egg‑based desserts served at Ramsey’s Diner and Missy’s Pies. The Lexington‑Fayette County Health Department identified 68 cases—28 confirmed and 40 probable—across Kentucky, Ohio, Massachusetts and Florida. Investigators linked the...
Two with E. Coli in San Diego Linked to Raw Farms Cheddar Cheese
County public health officials have issued a voluntary recall of RAW FARM raw cheddar cheese after it was linked to a Shiga-toxin producing E.coli outbreak. Nine people across California, Florida and Texas have fallen ill, including two San Diego residents...
Amended Salmonella Lawsuits Filed Against Live It Up-Brand Super Greens and Suppliers
The FDA and CDC have linked a multistate Salmonella outbreak to dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder, specifically Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder and Why Not Natural moringa capsules. As of March 17, 2026, 97 people in 32 states...
Raw Farm – Finally – Recalls Cheese Linked to E. Coli Outbreak
Raw Farm announced a voluntary recall of several raw cheddar cheese batches after the FDA issued an advisory linking its products to an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. The recall includes seven specific items ranging from 8‑oz blocks to 80‑oz bags,...
ByHeart Botulism Infant Formula Cases Consolidated in New York Federal Court
A United States Judicial Panel ordered the consolidation of nineteen infant formula lawsuits into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Southern District of New York. The actions stem from the November 2025 recall of ByHeart, Inc. formula alleged to be...