Food Safety

Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce. Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday the number of states tied to the deadly outbreak had grown from nine to 15. Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina were added to the list. Investigators initially narrowed in on lettuce served at Taco Bell. Federal officials subsequently said they are focused on Taylor Farms as the source. Florida cases climbed to 355, new report numbers show.

Another food has been added to recall lists for a link to salmonella infections, this time it is fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.

A specific production lot of 6.7 ounce jars of bettergoods brand Pistachio Nut Butter is being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

Publix says it has recalled all lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries due to possible E. coli contamination.

Experts in food safety answered common questions about the outbreak of cyclospora.

Do not eat recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

A voluntary recall is being issued for two lots of PEDIGREE High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor 13.2oz canned food for dogs due to possible metal and plastic contamination.

Reser’s Fine Foods is recalling approximately 5,300 pounds of a ready-to-eat pasta salad due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.

A public health alert for "meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated dairy ingredients that may be contaminated with Salmonella." The products include several varieties of frozen pizzas and two varieties of pork rinds.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for various raw beef and pork products packaged under the Blackwing Meats label that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and may bear a false mark of inspection.