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Minnesota Shoppers Heighten Food Safety Vigilance Amid Recent Concerns

Minnesota Shoppers Heighten Food Safety Vigilance Amid Recent Concerns

Minnesota shoppers are increasingly cautious about food safety following recent alerts concerning produce like lettuce and jalapeños. The Minnesota Department of Health reports 98 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, though none are linked to the current outbreak traced to lettuce grown in Mexico. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes Minnesota is among 27 states affected by a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños distributed to restaurant chains such as Chipotle and Qdoba. Despite these concerns, health officials emphasize that the number of cases is typical for the summer season. Shoppers are advised to practice safe food handling, including washing hands and produce. Some consumers are avoiding bagged lettuce, opting instead for whole heads of lettuce.

Taylor Farms recalls salsa, guacamole on salmonella outbreak, intensifying food-safety fears

Taylor Farms recalls salsa, guacamole on salmonella outbreak, intensifying food-safety fears

By Juveria Tabassum and Angela Christy M Aug 10 (Reuters) - Taylor Farms is recalling prepared foods containing jalapenos from retailers including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods in several states over potential salmonella contamination, the second major foodborne illness linked to the produce

Michigan salad warnings ease, but cyclospora keeps shoppers and grocers on edge

Michigan salad warnings ease, but cyclospora keeps shoppers and grocers on edge

By Danielle Kaye and Waylon Cunningham NEW YORK, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Michigan health officials cleared shoppers to put lettuce back in their grocery carts, but anxiety about cyclosporiasis is lingering in the grocery aisles, with some produce sellers supplied by local farms saying customers have

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination

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Missouri has 3rd largest cyclospora outbreak in US, CDC says

Missouri has 3rd largest cyclospora outbreak in US, CDC says

The CDC has confirmed 568 cases of cyclosporiasis in Missouri, though the number is likely much higher.

Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce Raises Safety Concerns

Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce Raises Safety Concerns

An unprecedented outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection linked to lettuce, has affected over 10,000 Americans, with an additional 12,000 cases pending verification. The outbreak, primarily traced to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, has led to significant public concern and a decline in lettuce consumption. Michigan's health department has reported 12,485 cases since May 1, including two deaths. The department has now lifted the precautionary recommendation to avoid bagged salad mixes, stating that the affected produce is likely no longer available. Despite this, public trust remains low, and experts advise continued caution.

Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole from Walmart, Kroger over salmonella risk

Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole from Walmart, Kroger over salmonella risk

Aug 9 (Reuters) - Taylor Farms said on Sunday it was recalling prepared food items containing jalapenos from retailers, including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods in some states, over concerns about potential salmonella contamination.

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products. See list

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products. See list

Taylor Farms has recalled a variety of products with jalapeños sold at grocery stores in 26 states over a link to a salmonella outbreak.

Michigan Health Officials Declare Lettuce Safe as Cyclospora Cases Decline

Michigan Health Officials Declare Lettuce Safe as Cyclospora Cases Decline

Michigan health officials have announced that residents can resume normal lettuce consumption as new cases of cyclosporiasis, linked to Taylor Farms' lettuce, have slowed. The outbreak, which affected multiple states, was traced back to contaminated iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell. Taylor Farms issued a recall of the affected lettuce, and Taco Bell has ceased using lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports a decline in new cases and related hospital visits, indicating that the contaminated produce is likely no longer in circulation.

Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce Expands to 15 States

Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce Expands to 15 States

A cyclospora outbreak, initially reported in nine states, has now spread to 15 states, according to reports from Reuters and The Associated Press. The outbreak, linked to lettuce, has resulted in over 25,000 cases and two deaths, with Michigan reporting the highest number of infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating the outbreak, which is suspected to be connected to lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms. The outbreak is one of the largest foodborne illness incidents in recent U.S. history.

What to know about the multistate salmonella outbreak in the US

What to know about the multistate salmonella outbreak in the US

(Removes abbreviation in paragraph 2 and makes 'salmonella' lowercase throughout) Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. health authorities are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of salmonella javiana infections linked to fresh jalapeno peppers.

Explainer-What to know about the multistate Salmonella outbreak in the US

Explainer-What to know about the multistate Salmonella outbreak in the US

Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. health authorities are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to fresh jalapeno peppers. The investigation is being carried out jointly by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S.