Food safety in the US right now
Food Safety Brief is an AI-powered dashboard. Open multistate outbreak investigations, recent recalls, and the foods currently implicated, built from CDC, FDA, and USDA data and refreshed every six hours. Explore this data with our Signal Explorer.
Reported in CDC multistate outbreak investigations, last 12 months
Source: CDC multistate foodborne outbreak notices, fetched Oct 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC.
92% of these illnesses come from one outbreak: Cyclospora linked to Iceberg Lettuce (12,883 cases, posted Jul 14, 2026).
What these numbers are
Sums of the case, hospitalization, and death counts on every CDC multistate outbreak notice first posted in the last 12 months, open or closed. They count only outbreaks that CDC investigated across state lines and chose to announce publicly. Most foodborne illness never appears here.
For scale: CDC's estimate of the true annual burden
Estimated illness from the seven major foodborne pathogens, mostly sporadic cases that are never linked to an outbreak. CDC burden estimates (2019 data, published 2025).
Open outbreak investigations
All outbreaks from the last 12 monthsSource: CDC multistate foodborne outbreak notices, fetched Oct 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC.
CDC also reports it is actively working 33 multistate investigations that may never become public notices (Campylobacter 1, E. coli 8, Listeria 6, Salmonella 18), as of Sep 30, 2026.
| Food | Germ | Cases | Hospitalized | Deaths | States | Posted | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa Sprouts | E. coli O26:H11, O103:H25, and O168:H8 and Salmonella Agona | 76 | 6 | 0 | 16 (FL, IA, IN, KS, MI, MN, NC, ND, NH, NY, OR, PA, SC, SD, WA, WI) | Aug 21, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Raw Milk Cheese | E. coli O26 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 9 (CA, CO, GA, KY, MI, NV, OR, TN, UT) | Sep 25, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Broccoli Sprouts | Salmonella Bovismorbificans | 32 | 3 | 0 | 6 (ID, MN, MT, OR, UT, WA) | Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Jalapenos | Salmonella | 431 | 57 | 0 | 32 (AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY) | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
Recently implicated foods
Foods named in outbreak notices or recalls in the last 90 days, grouped by food type. A food appearing here does not mean all of it is unsafe; follow the link for the specific products.
Also named in recent recalls: baked goods (12), chicken (9), pork (9), nuts (9), flour (6), seeds (6), tomatoes (5), beef (5), fish (5), onions (4), seafood (4), cereal (3), stone fruit (3), avocado (2), herbs (2), cucumbers (1), mushrooms (1), apples (1), melon (1), turkey (1), poultry (1). See all recalls.
This week's food safety news
All news and noticesWritten by an AI model (claude-haiku-4-5) on Oct 1, 2026, 1:26 PM UTC from sources dated Sep 24, 2026 to Oct 1, 2026. Each bracketed number links to the source for that sentence. Not reviewed by a person before publishing.
An E. coli O26 outbreak linked to raw milk cheese has sickened 13 people with 8 hospitalizations across 9 states [1]. A Salmonella outbreak connected to broccoli sprouts has caused 32 illnesses and 3 hospitalizations in 6 states [2]. Sierra Nevada Cheese Company is voluntarily recalling all Graziers Raw Milk Cheese due to potential contamination with E. coli O26:H11 [7].
Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Classic in 31.75-oz pouches sold in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia due to import violations [3]. Fontanini Foods LLC is recalling 10-lb. boxes of Fontanini Pork Sausage Links (Item 393, packed on 06/23/2026) sold in California, Florida, Michigan, and Nevada because of possible foreign matter contamination [4].
Other recalls include Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat (32-ounce) due to a pest contaminant [8], Deano's Pasta Pear and Pecorino Triangoli Ravioli due to undeclared lobster [9], and Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning due to elevated lead levels [10]. The CDC has declared the Salmonella outbreak from backyard poultry flocks over, with 1,253 people infected [16].
Recent recalls
All recalls (202)FDA source: FDA food recalls (openFDA enforcement reports), fetched Oct 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC (agency data dated 2026-09-23).
USDA source: USDA FSIS recalls (recall API), fetched Oct 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC (agency data dated 2026-09-29).
| Date | Agency | Product | Firm | Reason | Class | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | FSIS | Cardboard boxes containing pouches of 31.75-oz (900 g) “Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW CLASSIC” +1 more product | Sempio Food Services Inc. | Regulatory Import Violation | Class I | FL, GA, IL, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA |
| Sep 25, 2026 | FSIS | 10-lb. cardboard box cases containing “Fontanini PORK SAUSAGE LINKS” with “ITEM 393” printed on the box and “… | Fontanini Foods LLC | Other contamination Product Contamination | Class I | CA, FL, MI, NV |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix, containing Alfalfa Fenugreek, Cabbage, Mung, Adzuki, Lentils,… +3 more products | Everything Sprouts, LLC | Salmonella Sprouts may be contaminated with STEC E. coli and/or Salmonella. | Class I | MN, WI |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | Tomato Salsa Fresca. Ingredients: Tomatoes, Yellow Onion, Red Onion, Cilantro, Jalapeno Pepper, Garlic, Salt,… +24 more products | Taylor Fresh Foods Inc | Salmonella Potential contamination with Salmonella. | Class I | Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI, WV. Foreign: Not applicable. |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | PICO DE GALLO-HOT-6/9oz HEB-PICO-HOT-12/14oz +7 more products | NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce LLc | Salmonella Jalapenos have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella | Class I | Texas and Louisiana |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | Hexing Haw Balls candy; packaged in 200g/0.44 lb./7.05 oz clear plastic bag; Ingredients: haw, white sugar, w… | Tiffany Food Corp | Other Unapproved dye Ponceau 4R | Class III | AZ, NY, CA, FL, GA, IL, MA, MN, NC, NJ, OH, PA, NY, TN, TX, VA |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | Martina brand Fresh Whole Mangoes; Individual whole mangoes, variable weight; 9 mangoes per carton box | Panorama Produce Sales Inc. | Salmonella Product may be contaminated with Salmonella | Class II | CT, NY, NJ, and PA |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | Buckhead, Tuna, 10lb cs, 12lb cs, 15lb cs, 3-5lb cs , Styrofoam container, Keep Refrigerated | Buckhead Meat Company D.B.A. Trinity Seafood | Other The Firm was notified by NJ Department of Health of two samples collected from tuna with reported high levels of scombrotoxin. | Class II | The recall product was distributed to the following States: PA, MD, NY, CT, NJ |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | PUMPKIN SPICE NO BAKE COOKIE NET WT 3.5 oz. INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN OATS, MILK, MARGARINE***WATER, SALT, CON… | Best Friends Bakery, LLC | Undeclared allergen Peanuts & Eggs. The firm list peanuts in the ingredient statement but omitted them from the contain statement. They also have eggs listed in the contain statem… | Class II | Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MI, OH, TN, VA & WV. |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | Elegant Foods Carrot Cake, 9". 14 Servings. Keep Refrigerated/Frozen. 537 Atlas Ave., Madison, WI 53714. +2 more products | Elegant Foods, LLC | Other Carrot decoration contains Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 which is not listed on finished product label. | Class II | WI |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | Heinz Real - Vraie Mayonnaise, 12.5ml single serving packet, 500 packets per case, case code 57000 06672 | KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY | Undeclared allergen undeclared ingredients including but not limited to mustard | — | Canada |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | Mon Sire Brie, soft-ripened French cheese, 1 kg, packed in carboard carton and wrapped in plastic parchment p… | Optimus Inc. d/b/a/ Markys Caviar | Listeria The firm was notified by their Brie Cheese supplier that sample results revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. | Class I | Florida |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | Foods Alive organic moringa leaf powder, 8oz pouch, UPC 8 91551 00092 8 | FOODS ALIVE INC. | Salmonella Potential Salmonella contamination | Class I | Nationwide US and UAE. The recalled organic moringa leaf powder was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through online sellers including but not limited to www.foodsalive.com. |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | Mercer's brand 6 ICE CREAM SANDWICHES TO GO; packaged in clear plastic; ice cream sandwiches may be rolled in… | Quality Dairy Farms Inc. | Undeclared allergen Undeclared peanuts | Class II | NY |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FDA | Organic Triple Berry Blend Strawberries, Blackberries & Blueberries, NET WT 10 OZ (283g), packed in plastic b… | Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. | E. coli Potential E. coli O145:H28 Contamination | Class I | AR |
Looking for patterns? The Signal Explorer classifies three years of recalls, alerts, and outbreak notices by hazard, product, geography, root cause, and status, with trends and a page for every record.