Linda Larsen

A possible E. coli outbreak at Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen, Illinois is being reported by the Will County Health Department. There are five lab

Haifa Cold Smoked Sprats are being recalled for a possible botulism risk. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the

The FDA is warning consumers not to feed their pets two lots of Darwin’s Natural Chicken Cat Food because of possible Salmonella contamination. These samples were collected and tested positive after a consumer complained about two cats that developed illness after eating this product. One cat was hospitalized. The cats recovered after they stopped eating these products. The product is a raw pet food.

HEB Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit is being recalled because it may contain soy and almonds (tree nuts) that are not declared on the product label as

Lucky Hook Farm pasteurized goat milk is being recalled in Washington state because there are no records showing that the milk has been properly pasteurized, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Inadequate pasteurization could mean that the milk is contaminated with pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes. No reports of illness have been received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Lucky Hook Farm of Moses Lake, Washington.

A possible E. coli outbreak at Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo, California has been reported by the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Health. Five people have been diagnosed with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections. The suspected exposure period is October 16, 2026 through October 26, 2026. The notice did not say what may have caused these illnesses; it could be exposure to animals or contaminated food. Other outbreaks connected to farms are typically attributed to contact with animals, especially ruminant animals, which can carry E. coli bacteria in their systems.

Buck Wild Shaft Cocktail Hard Coffee is being recalled in Canada for container integrity defects and spoilage. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Artus Bottling Ltd.

Great Value Fruit Cocktail, sold at Walmart stores, is being recalled for an elevated lead content. Because this notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Pacific Coast Producers of Lodi, California.

A possible E. coli outbreak at State Fair of Texas has sickened seven people, according to news reports. Investigators are looking at possible links, including the fair’s petting zoo. Officials, however, are emphasizing that neither the cases or a connection to the fair has been confirmed.

Wise Wife ground cinnamon is being recalled for elevated lead levels. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is SLR Food Distribution of Hicksville, New York.