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 Sep 26, 2026, 9:14 PM UTC.

Illnesses

13,894

across 15 outbreak notices posted since Sep 26, 2025

Hospitalizations

830

Deaths

93% 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

Illnesses per year

9.9 million

Hospitalizations

53,300

Deaths

931

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 months

Source: CDC multistate foodborne outbreak notices, fetched Sep 26, 2026, 9:14 PM UTC.

CDC also reports it is actively working 32 multistate investigations that may never become public notices (Campylobacter 1, E. coli 6, Listeria 5, Salmonella 20), as of Sep 23, 2026.

3 outbreak notice(s) CDC currently lists as open. Counts are CDC's latest reported figures. Click a food to open the CDC investigation page.
Food	Germ	Cases	Hospitalized	States	Posted	Updated
Broccoli Sprouts	Salmonella Bovismorbificans	32	3	6 (ID, MN, MT, OR, UT, WA)	Sep 9, 2026	Sep 24, 2026
Alfalfa Sprouts	E. coli O26:H11, O103:H25, and O168:H8 and Salmonella Agona	55	4	15 (FL, IA, IN, KS, MI, MN, NC, ND, NH, NY, PA, SC, SD, WA, WI)	Aug 21, 2026	Sep 1, 2026
Jalapenos	Salmonella	431	57	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.

sprouts

2 outbreaks · 2 recalls

supplements

2 outbreaks

dairy

1 outbreak · 16 recalls

Listeria outbreak: Requeson/Soft Ricotta Cheese (over)
FDA: Prince Bakery Inc
FDA: CUISINE, KETTLE
FDA: Horizon Organic Dairy, LLC
and 13 more recalls

peppers

1 outbreak · 10 recalls

berries

1 outbreak · 8 recalls

E. coli outbreak: Frozen Blueberries (over)
FDA: Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc.
FDA: Publix Super Markets, Inc.
FDA: PT Organics Limited
and 5 more recalls

eggs

1 outbreak · 6 recalls

Salmonella outbreak: Shell Eggs (over)
FDA: MIDWEST POULTRY SERVC C/O H & LELECTRIC
FSIS: Asian America Trading, Inc.
FDA: M.G. Foods, Inc.
and 3 more recalls

lettuce

1 outbreak · 5 recalls

Cyclospora outbreak: Iceberg Lettuce (over)
FDA: Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.
FDA: Piazza Produce (dba CIBUS Fresh)
FSIS: Mary's Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc.
and 2 more recalls

infant formula

1 outbreak · 2 recalls

chocolate

13 recalls

ready-to-eat meals

12 recalls

baked goods

10 recalls

beverages

10 recalls

Also named in recent recalls: chicken (9), pork (9), nuts (9), seeds (7), beef (6), flour (6), fish (6), stone fruit (4), tomatoes (4), onions (3), seafood (3), cereal (2), turkey (2), apples (1), melon (1), avocado (1), poultry (1), herbs (1). See all recalls.

This week's food safety news

All news and notices

Written by an AI model (claude-haiku-4-5) on Sep 26, 2026, 5:06 AM UTC from sources dated Sep 19, 2026 to Sep 26, 2026. Each bracketed number links to the source for that sentence. Not reviewed by a person before publishing.

An ongoing Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts has sickened 32 people across six states, with three hospitalizations reported [1]. The outbreak was first identified on September 9 and has spread to two additional states as of September 24 [18].

An E. coli outbreak tied to frozen blueberries is now over [2]. That outbreak affected 17 people across two states, with six hospitalizations and no deaths [2].

Star Meat Delivery Inc. is recalling over 83 tons of raw pork, beef, and goat products sold under the A&D Foods label because they were produced without federal inspection [3][26]. Fontanini Foods LLC is recalling 2,320 pounds of raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage that may contain clear, hard plastic [11]. Deano's Pasta is recalling approximately 20 pounds of Pear and Pecorino Triangoli Ravioli due to undeclared lobster, which poses a serious or life-threatening risk to those with crustacean shellfish allergies [4][9]. Berlin Seeds is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and/or Salmonella [7]. Galil Importing Corp is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning for elevated lead levels [5], and G. L. Mezzetta Inc. is recalling Mezzetta Brand Golden Greek Peperoncini for a pest contaminant [6].

Sources for this summary (11)

Recent recalls

All recalls (195)

FDA source: FDA food recalls (openFDA enforcement reports), fetched Sep 26, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC (agency data dated 2026-09-16).

USDA source: USDA FSIS recalls (recall API), fetched Sep 26, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC (agency data dated 2026-09-25).

Newest 15 of 31 recalls posted in the last 30 days. FDA covers most foods; USDA FSIS covers meat, poultry, and egg products.
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 22, 2026	FSIS	Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “GOAT CUT 1-1/2" 10.00 LBS” +22 more products	Star Meat Delivery Inc.	Regulatory Produced Without Benefit of Inspection	Class I	—
Sep 16, 2026	FDA	Crown Farms Dried Suri Cut, 200 gm, in plastic pack, 25 packages per box, keep frozen	EURO FOODS GROUP USA NJ INC	Other The firm imported and distributed dried ribbon fish that was not properly eviscerated prior to drying.	Class I	The adulterated product was distributed to the following states: VA, NY, NJ, MI
Sep 16, 2026	FDA	Prolon Everyday Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread, NET WT: 8.47 OZ. Product packaged in glass jar with white labe…	L-Nutra Inc	Undeclared allergen Undeclared allergen (tree nuts): hazelnut, cashew, and pistachio.	Class II	Product is sold exclusively from the recalling firm's online website nationwide.
Sep 16, 2026	FDA	Momchipz Gluten Free Veggie Chips Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower, net wt. 3oz (85g). UPC 6 28634 44216 6. Ing…	EXOTIQUE FOODS CANADA	Undeclared allergen Undeclared Wheat.	Class I	Product was sold in the U.S.
Sep 16, 2026	FDA	Alfalfa, Net Weight 50 lbs. bag, Product of USA, International Specialty Supply 1011 Volunteer Dr. Cookeville…	International Sprout Holdings, Inc	Salmonella Potential E. coli and Salmonella contamination	Class I	Wholesale consignees in 16 states: CA, FL, HI, IL, MA, MN, MO, MT, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, SC, TX, UT; Puerto Rico; Canada, Mexico, Tahiti, and Venezuela
Sep 16, 2026	FDA	Fannie May & XO Marshmallow Pixie S'mores Collection, 4.47oz	Ferrero USA	Undeclared allergen Undeclared milk and pecans	Class II	IA, IL, IN, OH
Sep 9, 2026	FDA	Prince ITALIAN BREAD; Sesame; ITALIAN & FRENCH BREAD, LARGE; NET WEIGHT 12 OZ. (340g); INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED… +3 more products	Prince Bakery Inc	Undeclared allergen Sesame is not declared in the ingredient statement but is declared in the statement of identity.	Class III	New York.
Sep 9, 2026	FDA	Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce - KIT NET WT 4 LB (1.81Kg) UPC 7 22515 91732 0 Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC… +1 more product	Ukrop's Homestyle Foods LLC	Foreign material Foreign object: metal fragments	Class II	Product was shipped to the following states: KY, NC, VA & WVA.
Sep 9, 2026	FDA	Wonton Specialist Inc. Pan Fried Noodle, 16 oz and 5lb packaged in clear plastic bags +5 more products	Wonton Specialists	Undeclared allergen Undeclared FD&C Red No. 40	Class III	NY, NJ, PA
Sep 9, 2026	FDA	OLA-OLA Pounded Yam (Iyan) IYANINSTANT, NET WT. 2 lbs., 4 lbs., 5 lbs., 10 lbs, packed in flexible plastic ba…	Fayus Inc.	Undeclared allergen Undeclared milk.	Class I	Domestic: CA, GA, IL, NJ, NY, TX Foreign: Canada, Australia
Sep 9, 2026	FDA	Weis (Fresh From the Orchard ) Pasteurized Apple Cider, Contains 100 % Juice, the product comes in the follow…	WEIS MARKETS, INC.	Other Product has high patulin levels	Class II	The recalled product was distributed to the State of PA.
Sep 9, 2026	FDA	Frankie's Organic Plant-Based Puffs Vegan Cheddar, NET WT. 4 oz. (113 g). Product is packaged into flexible p…	Marina Del Rey Foods inc.	Undeclared allergen Product tested positive for undeclared milk.	Class I	The product can be found at PCC Markets in WA and Earth Fare Stores in FL & SC, as well as select independent retailers in these regions. Frankie's Organic is working with 3 distribution centers that any remaining inventory is removed from distribution (GA, OR).
Sep 9, 2026	FDA	Food to Live Organic SuperGrass Powder; 6 oz, 12 oz, 1 lb, 4 lb	Lexunder Inc	Salmonella Contaminated with Salmonella	Class I	AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, WA, WI, WV, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

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.