Category: Food Poisoning
Tyson Fresh Meats Recalls 16,000 Pounds of Ground Beef
June 4, 2015 -- Tyson Fresh Meats of Dakota City, Nebraska has recalled approximately 16,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli. No illnesses have been reported. However, the E. coli O157:H7 strain produces Shiga toxin...
Hygiene Issues Found in Alabama Blue Bell Facility in 2011
June 2, 2015 -- On the heels of an agreement with Alabama health officials, the Austin-American Statesman reports that Blue Bell had evidence of hygiene issues at the plant as far back as 2011. Inspectors with the Alabama Department of...
Raw Tuna in Sushi Linked to 53 Salmonella Infections
May 22, 2015 -- Raw tuna in sushi has been linked to at least 53 cases of Salmonella food poisoning in nine states since March, according to a warning from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Ten people have been...
ConAgra Pays Largest-Ever Criminal Fine for Food Poisoning
May 20, 2015 -- ConAgra Foods Inc. has pled guilty and will pay $11.2 million in criminal fines for delaying a recall after finding Salmonella in peanut butter products sold under the Peter Pan and Great Value brands, according to...