A total of 97 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 32 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 22, 2025, to February 27, 2026. Of 90 people with information available, 26 (29%) were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
State and local public health officials interviewed
Seasonal cuteness aside, chicks and ducklings are a leading source of salmonella infections in young children.
New Mexico reports between 100-130 cases of salmonella in children each year. Children who handle, snuggle or keep poultry inside homes face increased exposure to Salmonella bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates Salmonella causes about 1.35
According to press reports, the Food and Drug Administration has issued its most serious recall for peeled garlic sold in New York, Vermont and Pennsylvania over a potential botulism risk.
The Class I recall is for Christopher Ranch Garlic, sold in 6-ounce containers at Tops stores in those states, according to a March 27 announcement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ground beef product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.
The ground beef item was produced on Feb 26, 2026.
What You Need to Know: The California Department Public Health (CDPH) is advising consumers and businesses not to eat, serve, or sell raw cheddar cheese manufactured and distributed by RAW FARM. This cheese is linked to an ongoing outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 in multiple states. Raw milk and dairy products made
Raw Farm refuses to recall E. coli – tainted Cheese.
In 2010 Congress passed and the President signed into law the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 423 of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. § 350l), authorizing the FDA to mandate recalls of food if there is a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences
Costco is recalling Select Sell By dates of Item #30783 Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze because an ingredient supplier, Griffith Foods Inc., has announced the recall of an ingredient used in the Meatloaf because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze products that
Cruise line: Princess Cruises
Cruise ship: Star Princess
Voyage dates: March 7, 2026–March 14, 2026
Voyage number: 4611
Date outbreak reported to VSP: March 11, 2026
Number of passengers who reported being ill during the voyage out of total number of passengers onboard: 104 of 4,307 (2.4%)
Number of crew who reported being ill during
Marvel Food and Deli, INC. of Auburn WA is voluntarily recalling the product labeled “Country-Style Adjika”, due to a botulism risk from a processing issue.
The recalled product is a tomato-based salsa called “Country Style Adjika.” It is canned in a 32oz glass jar, with the SKU# 72176232104 and produced January 2024-March 2026. Country Style
Elite Treats, LLC. of Boca Raton, FL, is recalling a single lot of “Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs” 6-ounce bags because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is packaged in a 6-ounce black and gold bag marked on the back side with lot number 24045 and an expiration date of 04/2027.