USDA: Beyond the Salad Bowl

April 29, 2024 USDA, Tellus

Now, ARS researchers and their collaborators have developed a weather-based model that could help predict the contamination levels of EcO157 and other pathogens on lettuce.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

The problem was discovered by the establishment while conducting an inventory of product that was on hold because it was found positive for E. coli O157:H7. The company notified FSIS that they inadvertently used a portion of the contaminated beef to produce ground beef products that they subsequently shipped into commerce.

Fresno County Raw Milk Dairy Rescinds Voluntary Cheese Recall

Raw Farm near Kerman rescinded a voluntary product recall of its cheddar cheese products made from raw milk after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it was behind an E. coli outbreak in four states.

Fullei Fresh Issues Correction on Alfalfa Sprout Recall Because of Possible Health Risk

January 19, 2023 FDA

Fullei Fresh is voluntarily recalling Alfalfa Sprouts due to the detection of Shiga toxin producing E.coli (STEC.) 

Buurma Farms Inc. Recalls Plain (Flat) Parsley Due to Possible Health Risks

September 16, 2021 FDA

Buurma Farms Inc. of Willard, OH, is voluntarily recalling 320 boxes of its Plain Parsley after testing showed possible contamination with Shiga-toxin producing E.coli.