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 Nov 11, 2026, 7:39 PM 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 Nov 11, 2026, 7:39 PM UTC.
CDC also reports it is actively working 28 multistate investigations that may never become public notices (Campylobacter 2, E. coli 7, Listeria 3, Salmonella 16), as of Nov 5, 2026.
| Food | Germ | Cases | Hospitalized | Deaths | States | Posted | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Oysters | Salmonella Telelkebir | 28 | 5 | 0 | 13 (CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, NJ, NY, PA, VA) | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 30, 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 |
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.
- Salmonella outbreak: Broccoli Sprouts (over)
- E. coli outbreak: Alfalfa Sprouts (over)
- FDA: EAK Distribution LLC
- FDA: LEASA Industries Co., Inc.
- and 3 more recalls
Also named in recent recalls: seeds (12), ready-to-eat meals (10), flour (9), nuts (8), pork (8), chicken (6), stone fruit (5), cereal (4), beef (4), onions (4), tomatoes (4), fish (3), avocado (3), poultry (2), melon (2), apples (2), mushrooms (2), spinach (1), supplements (1), cucumbers (1), herbs (1), turkey (1). See all recalls.
This week's food safety news
All news and noticesWritten by an AI model (claude-haiku-4-5) on Nov 11, 2026, 6:35 AM UTC from sources dated Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026. Each bracketed number links to the source for that sentence. Not reviewed by a person before publishing.
Two major sprout-related outbreaks have ended [1][2]. A Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts affected 34 people across 6 states with 3 hospitalizations [1]. An E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts sickened 77 people across 16 states with 6 hospitalizations [2].
EDEN BROTHERS is recalling Broccoli Seeds - Calabrese due to Salmonella contamination, distributed nationwide [4]. FORTUNA MARKETING is recalling ZestiGreens Broccoli Seeds for Sprouting & Microgreens due to potential Salmonella contamination, primarily distributed through Amazon [6]. GF Blends Inc is recalling Gluten Free Truly AIP Rustic Bread Mix (14 oz) sold online at eatgangster.com, trulyaip.com, and Amazon.com due to undeclared wheat gluten [3]. Oliva on Main is recalling Riad's Oliva to Go Hummus sold in Massachusetts and Connecticut due to undeclared sesame [5]. JXK Enterprises is recalling Boner Bears Chocolate distributed nationwide via elyxr.com because it contains the prescription drug sildenafil not listed on the label [7].
Family Farmstead Dairy recalled all cheddar cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination [12]. Fresh & Ready Foods recalled 2,414 Fresh To You Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches (4.6 oz) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination [13].
Recent recalls
All recalls (197)FDA source: FDA food recalls (openFDA enforcement reports), fetched Nov 11, 2026, 7:40 PM UTC (agency data dated 2026-11-04).
USDA source: USDA FSIS recalls (recall API), fetched Nov 11, 2026, 7:40 PM UTC (agency data dated 2026-11-06).
| Date | Agency | Product | Firm | Reason | Class | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | FSIS | Clear vacuum-packed packages of 6-piece “Bami Rolls” with “BEST BY” October 2027 and lot codes BR-2026-01 and… +2 more products Public health alert | BETTERBALLEN FOODS LLC | Undeclared allergen Unreported Allergens | — | GA, SC |
| Nov 4, 2026 | FDA | Gluten Free Truly AIP Rustic Bread Mix, 14 oz +2 more products | GF Blends Inc | Undeclared allergen Products are recalled due to potential undeclared wheat gluten | Class I | Sold nationwide online at eatgangster.com, trulyaip.com, and Amazon.com |
| Nov 4, 2026 | FDA | EDEN BROTHERS Broccoli Seeds - Calabrese. Sold in packets, Net Wt. 1oz pouches, UPC SVBRO111 -qb2 & 1 Pound p… | EDEN BROTHERS | Salmonella Salmonella | Class I | Product was distributed to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY. |
| Nov 4, 2026 | FDA | Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, Net Wt. 8 OZ (227G). UPC 857554005773. Distributed… | Prosperity Organic Foods Inc | E. coli Product recalled due to yeast, mold, and E. coli. | Class II | Distributed in CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, NH, and WI. |
| Nov 4, 2026 | FDA | Riad's Oliva to Go Hummus +2 more products | Oliva on Main | Undeclared allergen contains undeclared sesame | Class I | MA, CT |
| Nov 4, 2026 | FDA | ZestiGreens Broccoli Seeds for Sprouting & Microgreens; 8 OZ; Heirloom Broccoli Seeds. SKU: X004IOM4AJ ZestiG… | FORTUNA MARKETING, INC | Salmonella Broccoli seeds potentially contaminated with Salmonella | Class I | Product was primarily distributed to Amazon fulfillment center. Customers were notified directly by the recalling firm. Amazon was notified and placed a stop on the product SKU. Additional product was sold and shipped to a co-packer. That product was never repackaged and was destroyed. |
| Nov 4, 2026 | FDA | Sunny Sky Non-Dairy French Vanilla Creamer, 96oz , bag in box, 3 per case, refrigerate after opening. | Sunny Sky Products, LLC | Other Product sterility was potentially compromised. | Class II | The adulterated product was distributed to the following States: GA, TX, UT, MN, NM, OH, NC, CA, KY, AR, NV, |
| Nov 4, 2026 | FDA | Boner Bears CHOCOLATE, 3 DOSES PER BAR, NET WT. 22g, MALE ENHANCEMENT, DOSAGE: Consume 1 piece at least 1 hou… | JXK Enterprises, Inc. | Undeclared allergen JXK Enterprises, Inc is voluntarily recalling Boner Bears Chocolate, Lot #BB21125, after being notified that FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of … | Class I | Boner Bears Chocolate is marketed as a sexual enhancement product and was distributed nationwide via online sales through www.elyxr.com. |
| Nov 4, 2026 | FDA | Blue Bottle Coffee 4oz Sweet Blossom Simple Syrup in a glass boston round bottle with metal and plastisol cap… | Pink House Alchemy, LLC | Other contamination Potential contamination with mold (Aspergillus niger) | Class II | Sole consignee: Blue Bottle Coffee LLC, 476 9th Steet Oakland, CA 94607 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | FDA | Jovy Gummy Worms Neon; packaged in 1lb plastic units. UPC 712199083411 +60 more products | El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. | Undeclared allergen undeclared allergen ingredient (Red#40, Yellow#5, Yellow#6, Blue#1) | Class II | Recalling firm distributes primarily to California customers both retail and wholesale. Additional distribution to limited customers in Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. |
| Oct 28, 2026 | FDA | Voila! juice 100% SQUEEZED ORANGE VOILA! OAKLAND, CA 94601 16 OZ: UPC 701725001074 32 OZ: UPC 701725001081 64… +1 more product | Voila Juice Company | Other contamination Product not processed to achieve 5-log pathogen reduction. | Class II | Domestic: CA. Foreign: Not applicable. |
| Oct 28, 2026 | FDA | Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate NET WT 15 OZ (425g) DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc.,… | Pacific Coast Producers | Other contamination Potential contamination with elevated levels of lead. | Class II | Domestic: AL, AZ, LA, NM, PA, WA, WY. Foreign: Not applicable. |
| Oct 28, 2026 | FDA | Heirloom Homegrown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Sprouts Seed. Net wt. 8oz ASIN #B09P49WHHP, UPC 8 50056… | EAK Distribution LLC | Salmonella Salmonella. | Class I | sold on Amazon nationwide |
| Oct 28, 2026 | FDA | Trader Joe's Crispy Rice Milk Chocolate Bar; Imported from Belgium, 3- 1.75 oz bars. Package contains 3 indiv… | Trader Joe's Company | Undeclared allergen Undeclared wheat. Product outer label incorrect; contains wrong allergen ingredients. | Class II | Firm received and distributed to Distribution Centers all product received from contract manufacturer. DCs further distributed to stores located in the following states: CT, FL, GA, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VT. |
| Oct 28, 2026 | FDA | GEARHARTS FINE CHOCOLATES Net Wt. 4oz UPC 8 98111 00205 7; Net Wt. 8oz UPC 8 98111 00206; Gearharts Fine Choc… | Gearharts Fine Chocolates, Inc. | Foreign material Foreign Object - Broken glass was found in a piece of finished product. | Class II | Product was shipped to the following states: CA, CT, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, SC, TX, VA & WA. |
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.