Vibrio vulnificus, a microorganism that can lead to severe skin breakdown and ulcers, was detected in a recently deceased individual from Suffolk County. Following this discovery, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has addressed New Yorkers
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Federal and state officials confirm specific brand of ice cream matches outbreak patients
The Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that “On the Go” ice cream cups are behind foodborne illnesses.
The ice cream, made by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY, has been found to be…
Continue Reading Federal and state officials confirm specific brand of ice cream matches outbreak patientsRaw milk dairy closed because of Listeria contamination; public warning issued
New York officials warn the public not to consume raw milk from Remembrance Farm because testing has found contamination from Listeria monocytogenes.
Richard Ball, the state Department of Agriculture and Markets commissioner, warned yesterday against…
Continue Reading Raw milk dairy closed because of Listeria contamination; public warning issuedHot sauce recalled in New York over risk of pressurization from fermentation
Brooklyn Delhi, of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling over 18,000 units of its “Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce” because the product may become pressurized from fermentation and pose a safety risk to consumers who may sustain injuries…
Continue Reading Hot sauce recalled in New York over risk of pressurization from fermentationState officials issue public after testing in New York finds Listeria in bean sprouts
New York officials are alerting consumers to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in Ding Hao brand “Bean Sprouts,” packaged by Chang Farm in South Deerfield, MA, and distributed through Bean Sprouts Trading Inc. located in…
Continue Reading State officials issue public after testing in New York finds Listeria in bean sproutsTesting finds Salmonella in raw milk; New York officials issue public warning
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is warning consumers to avoid using raw milk from a farm in Jefferson County because of possible salmonella contamination.
According to the department, consumers should not…
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Several sick in restaurant outbreak; public health investigation ongoing
Laboratory tests are ongoing in relation to an outbreak of campylobacteriosis among patrons of a New York restaurant. The Wild Ginger restaurant in Cortland is closed until further notice.
The Cortland County Health Department notified…
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Seafood processors, RTE meals manufacturing facility warned by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration recently sent warning letters to a seafood processor in Chile, Greece, and India and a Ready-To-Eat (RTE) salad, sandwich, and institutional meals manufacturing facility in New York because inspectors found…
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Grained salmon caviar now under recall in U.S. for Clostridium botulinum risk
Another company is recalling Grained Salmon Caviar 95g made from sockeye salmon because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.
AWERS Inc. of…
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Dole recalls baby spinach products after state test shows Salmonella in a sample
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. announced a 10-state recall of baby spinach because of potential contamination with Salmonella. According to the recall notice posted on The Food and Drug Administration’s website, the recall was issued due…
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