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There's an Active E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef Sold Nationwide—Here's What to Know

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesThere’s a public health alert on ground beef products sold nationwide, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.This is due to anE. coliO157:H7 outbreak that has potentially contaminated the meat.The complete list of at-risk products include ground beef patties as well as 5- and 10-pound beef chubs (ground beef sold in vacuum-sealed rolls).There is no recall due to the meat being off the market and no longer available to purchase, however the ground beef products have a printed “Use/Freeze By” date of April 22, 2024....

There's an Active E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's—Here's What to Know

Close Photo:Courtesy of Brand. EatingWell design. Courtesy of Brand. EatingWell design. The Food and Drug Administration just alerted consumers of an activeE. colioutbreak investigation impacting 12 states. The source of this outbreak is being linked to a popular McDonald’s sandwich. The McDonald’s Quarter Pounder has likely been the cause of 75 illnesses, including 22 hospitalizations and 1 death. The sandwich is potentially contaminated withE. colibacteria likely due to the chain’s supplier of slivered onions....

There's an Active Investigation on Microdosing Edibles after Multiple Hospitalizations—Here's What to Know

Close Photo:Courtesy of Brand Courtesy of Brand The Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating a number of consumer illnesses and hospitalizations, which have been linked to Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies. Specifically this includes all flavors of Diamond Shruumz Microdosing Chocolate Bars, Infused Cones, and Micro Dose and Macro Dose Gummies. Microdosing Magic Mushrooms: Here’s What the Health Experts Have to Say The investigation began upon reports of people falling ill, including some severe symptoms that include:...

There's an Active Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats Sold Nationwide—Here's What to Know

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesThere’s an ongoing investigation surrounding aListeria monocytogenesoutbreak across the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Investigators are speculating that sliced deli meats are the source of the foodborne illness.This active outbreak has caused 28 illnesses, including two deaths. This has impacted the following states so far: Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. The CDC has noted that a common link for many people in this outbreak is eating meats that they had sliced at deli counters....

There's an Active Norovirus Outbreak Linked to Oysters Sold Nationwide—Here's What to Know

Close Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Getty Images. EatingWell design. The Food and Drug Administration just announced a recall on oysters and Manila clams linked to a norovirus contamination. Over 10 Types of Nuts and Snack Products Are Being Recalled—Here’s What to Know While it is unclear at this time how many illnesses are connected to these recalls, consumers should dispose of any impacted product immediately. Common symptoms of norovirus include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, fever, headache and body aches....

There's an Active Recall on Protein Bars in Canada—Here's What You Need to Know

Close There’s an active recall on vegan protein bars across Canada, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).This is due to undeclared milk in the product. Feed Me Vegan Bar FlavorUPCBest By DatesBlueberry Cobbler7 93888 82311 2All Best By dates up to and including APR 15 2025Glazed Cranberry Lemon Cake7 93888 65627 7All Best By dates up to and including APR 15 2025Caramel Apple Pie6 91835 04785 0All Best By dates up to and including APR 15 2025Chocolate Coconut7 93888 65557 7All Best By dates up to and including APR 15 2025While there are no illnesses connected to this recall, if you strictly follow a vegan diet or are allergic or sensitive to dairy and have this product on hand, dispose of it or return it to your place of purchase immediately....

There's an Active Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs—Here's What to Know

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images In September, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of eggs following a salmonella outbreak linked to the recalled products.The same recall has recently beenupgraded to a Class I recall, which the FDA defines as “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”...

There's an Active Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Flour—Here's What to Know

There’s anactive investigationregarding aSalmonellaoutbreak in 11 states that may be linked to flour, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While investigators are looking to identify a specific brand that is causing the illnesses, there is no current recall. Flour should never be eaten raw, as it can be contaminated with organisms likeSalmonellathat can cause foodborne illness, but flour is safe to eat when cooked or baked. Those infected withSalmonellabacteria may experiencecommon symptomslike diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps....

There's an Active Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef—Here's What to Know

There’s an active investigation surrounding ground beef. Lean ground beef products sold at ShopRite locations in three states are connected to an outbreak ofSalmonella, according to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention.Currently, there are 16 illnesses and six hospitalizations related to this outbreak. While there is no recall, as investigators are looking to pin down the source product, all of the people affected reported eating 80%-lean ground beef bought at Connecticut, New Jersey and New York ShopRites....

There's an International Recall on Frozen Fruit Bars Due to Salmonella Risk

Close Photo:Courtesy of Brand Courtesy of Brand There’s anactive recallon frozen fruit bars impacting the U.S. and Europe, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This is due to a possibleSalmonellacontamination. Check your freezer and if you have the recalled product on hand, dispose of it immediately. While there are no illnesses linked to this recall,Salmonellainfection can be serious for young children, those 65 and older and immunocompromised individuals.Common symptomsofSalmonellainfection include stomach cramps, fever and diarrhea, and these symptoms can last from four to seven days....

There's No Such Thing As Too Much Brisket for Hanukkah

Close Photo: Eric Wolfinger My father made an excellent Hanukkah brisket, a recipe cribbed from a food-stained cookbook that I never learned the name of. He made latkes, too, the potato pancakes most often associated with the holiday. But it was his brisket, I think, of which he was most proud. Brisket is the type of food that unites, in good times and in bad, and maybe that’s why my father was so fond of it....

Theresa Farthing

Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Los Angeles, CaliforniaExpertise:Culinary education, low-waste cooking, community outreachTheresa Farthing is lead cook at L.A. Kitchen, a nonprofit organization offering a culinary arts job-training program for former inmates and young adults leaving the foster care system. Theresa, affectionately known as Chef T, was valedictorian of the program’s inaugural class in 2014 after years of struggling with drug abuse, incarceration and homelessness. Theresa now teaches techniques for cooking with minimal waste to volunteers and new students in the program....

There’s a Nationwide Recall on Fudge Due to Mold Contamination—Here's What to Know

ClosePhoto:Getty Images. EatingWell design.There’s an active recall on chocolate fudge sold in 41 states, according to the Food and Drug Administration.This is due to a mold contamination.The product affected is the Montreal Fudge brand Chocolate Fudge with Nuts sold in 5.6-ounce packages. These packages display a lot number of 0241500805, 0241690105 or 0241690205 alongside an expiration date of “2025/MR/01,” “2025/MR/17” or “2025/MR/17,” respectively.There’s a Recall on Snack Mix Due to an Undeclared Allergen—Here’s What to KnowThe recalled fudge was sold in T....