Meat/Dairy/Produce Recalls Surge: Listeria/Salmonella/Eggs/Poultry (Neese's Sausage, CA Dairies/Ghirardelli, Enoki, Backyard Poultry, Cheese E. coli, Deli Meat)
Key Questions
What types of food products are seeing a surge in recalls?
Recalls involve meat, dairy, and produce items contaminated with Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli, and other pathogens, including sausage, milk, chocolate, enoki mushrooms, eggs, and deli meat.
Which specific brands or companies have halted production?
Neese's sausage has stopped production after a positive Listeria test, while California Dairies and Ghirardelli face Salmonella issues in their products.
How many illnesses are linked to backyard poultry?
Over 184 cases across 31 states, with Michigan reporting 21 cases including 7 children and one death, highlighting risks especially to kids from chicks and ducklings.
What other contaminants are mentioned in recent alerts?
Additional issues include E. coli in cheese, botulism risk in peeled garlic, Salmonella in Kroger croutons and thyme, and an allergen in Whole Foods soup.
Are there local case updates for these outbreaks?
Yes, new local cases include a Salmonella case in St. Clair County, Michigan, and ongoing multi-state outbreaks tied to various foods.
What should consumers know about deli meat and cheese recalls?
Deli meat in two states carries a Listeria risk, and cheese linked to E. coli remains on shelves in some areas, requiring caution with purchases.
How widespread is the enoki mushroom recall?
Enoki mushrooms are recalled due to Listeria, contributing to the broader surge in produce-related contamination alerts.
What is the status of these meat and dairy recalls?
The recalls are climaxing with new alerts being issued, including production halts and public health warnings across multiple states.
CA Dairies milk Salmonella to chocolate/chips/croutons/pizzas; Neese's sausage Listeria (production halted); enoki Listeria; backyard poultry 184+ cases across 31 states (MI 21 cases/7 children) with child risks/1 death; eggs 79 sick; Kroger croutons/thyme/Ohio salad topping Salmonella; cheese E. coli; new deli meat Listeria (2 states); new peeled garlic botulism. New local MI case and Whole Foods soup shrimp allergen. Climaxing with new alerts.