Food Poisoning News & Food Recalls

Ground Beef E. Coli Recall Affects Pennsylvania	November 2009
Over 540,000 lbs recalled, illnesses and deaths reported.
Baby Food Recalled, Botulism Suspected	October 2009
Serious illness can lead to paralysis.
Food Safety Laws Overhauled in New Proposal	October 2009
Aimed at preventing outbreaks before they begin.
Ten Risky Food Poisoning Culprits Identified	October 2009
Have caused hundreds of outbreaks since 1990.
New FDA Food Safety Measures Introduced	July 2009
Regulations proposed to prevent outbreaks.
Beef Recall Expanded, USDA Announces	July 2009
Twelve people hospitalized so far.
Nestlé Recalls Cookie Dough Due to E. coli	June 2009
Over 60 illnesses reported in 28 states so far.
Ground Beef Recalled After Illnesses in PA	May 2009
Outbreaks also reported in Ohio and Illinois.
Frozen Food Safety Can't Be Guaranteed	May 2009
Companies put responsibility on consumers.
Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Salmonella in PA	April 2009
Over 30 illnesses in six states reported so far.
Food Safety Relies on State and Local Agencies	April 2009
Experts say improvements needed for public safety.
Pittsburgh Stores Pulling Pistachio Products	April 2009
Salmonella found in nuts from Setton Pistachio.
Food Tracing System Needs Improvement	March 2009
Officials say flaw hinders food safety efforts.
Many New Salmonella Infections Linked to Crackers	March 2009
Experts worry consumers still have contaminated food.
FDA Wants Faster Salmonella Detection	March 2009
Agency says current testing is inefficient.
Salmonella Found at Texas Plant	February 2009
Second PCA plant linked to outbreak.
Food Poisoning More Common Than Many Realize	February 2009
Experts say 87 million people sickened each year.
Food Banks Hit Hard by Peanut Product Recalls	February 2009
Have to throw thousands of pounds of food away.
Many Americans Are Unaware of Product Recalls	February 2009
Don't know that certain products may be contaminated.
More Food Safety Precautions Will Be Taken	February 2009
Investigators will routinely test product samples.
Peanut Corp. of America Plants Raided, Shut Down	February 2009
Federal government seizes evidence in salmonella outbreak.
Recalled Peanut Butter Sent to Schools	February 2009
Part of free lunch program in three states.
PA Firm Recalls Enoki Mushrooms	February 2009
May be contaminated with Listeria.
Peanut Processor Expands Its Recall	January 2009
Now one of the largest recalls in history.
Processor Knew About Salmonella in Products	January 2009
Shipped products despite danger to consumers.
Peanut Butter Plant Cited for Violations	January 2009
Mildew, rust among health violations.
Officials Link Salmonella to Woman's Death	January 2009
Infection may have contributed to seven deaths.
Over 30 Million Pounds of Peanut Butter Recalled	January 2009
Nation consumes 700 million pounds each year.
Source of Salmonella Outbreak Confirmed	January 2009
Tainted prodcuts came from PCA facility.
Salmonella Confirmed in Kellogg Snack	January 2009
More recalls announced and more expected.
Salmonella Outbreak Hits More Than 40 States	January 2009
FDA says doesn't pose health risk to infants.
Melamine Traces Found in U.S. Formula Sample	December 2008
FDA says doesn't pose health risk to infants.
Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Recall	November 2008
Chicken entrees may contain plastic.
Restaurant Food Safety Violation in Erie County	October 2008
Deer butchered in kitchen of Chinese restaurant.
Contaminants Linked to Cancer Found in Bottled Water	October 2008
Wal-Mart and Giant Food products contain high levels.
Chicken Cooked in Microwave Causes Illnesses	October 2008
People sickened with salmonella food poisoning.
Food Labeling Law to Take Effect	October 2008
COOL law shows country of origin.
Cadbury Recalls Chinese-Made Candy	September 2008
Melamine contamination is to blame.
Food Safety Violations in Pittsburgh	September 2008
Restaurants pose health risks to diners.
Wegmans Expands Bagel Recall	September 2008
Metal part may be in baked goods.
Salmonella Leads to Dry Pet Food Recall	September 2008
Can cause infections in pets and humans.
Salmon Recalled Due to Listeria Risk	September 2008
Fish sold at Pennsylvania grocery stores.
Whole Foods Ground Beef Recalled	August 2008
Meat may be contaminated with E. coli.
Vita Nova Salmon May Be Contaminated	July 2008
Listeria poses health risk, salmon recalled.
Contaminated Peppers and Avocados Recalled	July 2008
Produce may contain Salmonella and pose health risk.
Lean Pockets Containing Plastic Recalled	July 2008
Complains and reports of injuries received.
Contaminated Lox Recalled from PA Stores	July 2008
Listeria infection can cause fatal reactions.
Local Ice Cream Contains Bacteria	July 2008
Some has 10 times the legal limit.
E. coli Scare Prompts Beef Recall	July 2008
Over 5 million pounds of beef affected.
PA Bottled Water Recalled	June 2008
Contains cleaning compound.
FDA to Ensure Food Safety with Extra Money	June 2008
Foreign headquarters and staff will be added.
Tomatoes Removed in Salmonella Scare	June 2008
Giant Eagle and other markets halt sales.
Salmonella Contamination Prompts Multiple Recalls	June 2008
Consumers hospitalized from eating tainted foods.
Pennsylvania Beef E. coli Recall	May 2008
Ground beef recalled in 11 states.
Meat Products Recalled due to Listeria	May 2008
Gourmet Boutique prepared foods.
Ban on Downer Cows Supported	April 2008
Meat not wanted in food supply.
Salmonella Sickens PA Resident	April 2008
Due to recalled Malt-O-Meal cereal.
Salmonella Tainted Cereal Recalled	April 2008
Malt-O-Meal puffed rice and wheat.
Listeria in Pennsylvania Raw Milk	April 2008
Bacteria in milk sold at PA dairies.
Buckshot Found in Wal-Mart Ribs	March 2008
Sends Western PA family to hospital.
Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak	March 2008
Tainted melon sold in Pennsylvania.
Largest Beef Recall in History	February 2008
Portion of recalled beef in PA schools.
Health Problems from Food Poisoning	January 2008
Issues arise years after initial sickness.
Botulism Canned Vegetables Recall	January 2008
New Era products sold as various brands.
Beef Recalled for E. coli Contamination	January 2008
188,000 lbs of ground beef nationwide.
Beef Producers Fight E. coli	December 2007
Food poisoning is prevalent.
What Happens to Recalled Meat?	December 2007
Majority of meat is never recovered.
E. coli Beef Recall by PA Company	November 2007
One million pounds pulled from stores.
E. coli Prompts Frozen Pizza Recall	November 2007
3.3 million pepperoni pizzas pulled.
Salmonella Risk from Frozen Pot Pies	October 2007
Banquet or generic chicken and turkey.
Frozen Beef Recalled for E. coli	September 2007
Ground beef sickens people nationwide.
Gripe Water Recalled due to Parasite	September 2007
Cryptosporidium in infant remedy.
Bagged Lettuce Recalled due to E. coli	September 2007
Food poisoning found in Dole product.
Food Recalls Hit Local Supermarkets	September 2007
Tainted potato salad and frozen pies.
Salmonella in Mojito Cocktail Garnish	August 2007
Flavored drink rimmer may be tainted.
Salmonella Prompts Spinach Recall	August 2007
Metz Fresh recalls tainted greens.
Botulism Risk from Canned Green Beans	August 2007
French cut style under many brand names.
Botulism Warning for Chili Sauce and More	July 2007
Nationwide recall of canned products.
Chinese Imports Face Increased Scrutiny	July 2007
Tainted foods cause greater attention.
Veggie Booty Poses Salmonella Risk	June 2007
Food poisoning from health snacks.
FDA Launches Tomato Safety Initiative	June 2007
New program to reduce food poisoning.
129,000 Pounds of Beef Recalled for E. coli	May 2007
Meat products distributed in 15 states.
Johnstown, PA Dairy Company Recalls Milk	May 2007
Two Galliker Dairy products affected.
FDA Gets New Food Safety Regulator	May 2007
News comes amid more contamination reports.
Melamine Fed Hogs Enter Human Food Supply	April 2007
Hundreds sent to slaughterhouses nationally.
FDA to Test Imported Food for Melamine	April 2007
Chemical responsible for pet food recall.
FDA Knew About Food Safety Problems	April 2007
Including peanut butter and spinach.
E. coli Cases from Beef Served at Hoss's	April 2007
PA food chain identified as common link.
E. coli Cases on the Rise	April 2007
CDC reports increase of E. coli O157:H7.
Moisture Spread Salmonella into Peanut Butter	April 2007
ConAgra identifies source of bacterium.
Salmonella Threat to Humans and Pets	April 2007
Dingo pet treats carry the bacterium.
Updates on E. coli Food Poisoning Outbreaks	March 2007
Spinach and Taco Bell cases develop.
FDA Struggles to Monitor Imported Food	March 2007
Inspections drop as imports rise.
New Rules Announced for Produce Industry	March 2007
Voluntary safety guidelines from the FDA.
Salmonella Peanut Butter Outbreak Update	March 2007
Recent FDA notice includes new products on recall list.
Norovirus Outbreak at Nursing Home in Ligonier	February 2007
Bethlen Home hosts highly contagious virus.
Food Safety Inspections Decline	February 2007
Statistics show decline in FDA regulation.
Hepatitis A at Beaver County Restaurant	November 2003
Green onions identified as source of sickness.
Botulism in Earths Best Organic Baby Food	February 2007
Organic baby food variety may contain the toxin, says FDA.
Salmonella in Peter Pan and Great Value Peanut Butter	February 2007
Foodborne illness found in certain jars produced by ConAgra.
Lettuce likely culprit in Taco Bell E. coli outbreak	December 2006
Interviews with patients found that lettuce was the common link for a majority of the victims.
Source of Taco Bell E. coli still unknown	December 2006
Tests on over 300 samples of ingredients unable to find link to the E. coli.
Local Taco Bell E. Coli scare	December 2006
Three out of the five Pittsburgh-area cases test negative,two still pending.
Bacteria found in majority of chicken	December 2006
Campylobacter bacterium and salmonella found in chicken.
Taco Bell linked to E. coli outbreak	December 2006
More than 60 people in at least four states sickened from tainted food.
Possible food poisoning at Hoss's	November 2006
Possible food poisoning incident a local Hoss's Steak & Sea House.
Tomatoes identified as source of salmonella	November 2006
Investigators determine tomatoes are to blame.
Salmonella outbreak may be over	November 2006
Outbreak appears to be over.
Salmonella outbreak sickens 172 people	October 2006
At least 18 states affected by unknown source of salmonella.
Source of E. coli-tainted spinach found	October 2006
Source found in recent E.coli outbreak.
Fear of E. coli motivates recall of lettuce	October 2006
Company recalls lettuce as a precautionary measure.
Toddler dies from E. coli-tainted spinach	October 2006
Two-year-old dies from spinach smoothie.
Botulism linked to carrot juice	October 2006
Four people ill after consuming carrot juice.
Spinach is safe unless recalled	October 2006
Only previously recalled brands are unsafe.
E. coli cases worse with current outbreak	September 2006
More victims of tainted spinach hospitalized.
Another food distributor recalls spinach products	September 2006
East coast distributor recalls spinach products.
E. coli contamination of spinach not the first for CA farms	September 2006
California farms have been source of multiple E. coli outbreaks.
Source of E. coli tainted spinach still unknown	September 2006
One death and more than a hundred sickened from E.coli contamination.
Bagged spinach tainted with E.coli	September 2006
Fifty cases of E.coli with one death linked to bagged spinach.
Indiana Wal-Mart source of salmonella outbreak	August 2006
At least 84 people sickened from the outbreak.
New FDA guidelines for prepared produce	March 2006
New rules for preventing food-borne illnesses in fresh fruits and vegetables.
Salmonella outbreak at popular Ohio deli	February 2006
Twenty-three confirmed illness cases, and more expected, from contaminated food served at Corky & Lenny's.
FDA focuses attention on sprouts, illness	June 2005
Sprouts are a major cause of food-borne illnesses such as E.coli, salmonella, and in some cases, death.
Asbestos Agreement	May 2005
Victims of asbestos exposure might finally receive compensation.