Food Safety

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the cyclospora outbreak that sickened hundreds across the United States since May has ended.

A multistate outbreak of salmonella linked to eggs is over and the investigation closed.

For the second week in a row new cases of Cyclospora Illness are being reported down in Florida.

Products distributed across a number of states, including several products sold by retailers in Florida, could be contaminated with salmonella.

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.