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The FDA notes the number of confirmed cases is expected to rise, despite a recall initiated by Taylor Farms, since it can take as long as six weeks for the CDC and state officials to determine if a sick person is part of the outbreak.

Laboratory, epidemiological and traceback data indicate that shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. are a likely source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 100.

The FDA originally had identified Taylor Farms de Mexico as the Taco Bell shredded iceberg lettuce supplier connected to the parasite outbreak that has sickened hundreds across the country.

All three cases included in this outbreak consumed Nara Organics-brand powdered infant formula. No deaths have been reported.

While at times the number of food safety recalls seems to be rising, in most cases, the recalls are smaller in lot size and don’t progress very far through the supply chain because the tools stop most major potential outbreaks.

Launched in November, the recall includes products under the Locatelli, Boar’s Head, Maker’s Mark, Pinna and Ambriola brands. Expiration dates extend to May 2026.

From major acquisitions to economic and policy changes, the food industry has had an eventful year. EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards takes a moment to reflect.

Nearly two dozen illnesses have been reported between August and November across 10 states.

Nate’s Fine Foods, supplier of pre-cooked fettucine, linguine and farfalle (bowtie) pasta, recalled certain lots after a linguine sample collected and tested by FreshRealm, Inc. tested positive for listeria.  

The recall was initiated after High Noon discovered that a shared packaging supplier mistakenly shipped empty CELSIUS cans to High Noon.