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 1, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC.

Illnesses

14,002

across 16 outbreak notices posted since Nov 1, 2025

Hospitalizations

850

Deaths

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

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 Nov 1, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC.

CDC also reports it is actively working 25 multistate investigations that may never become public notices (Campylobacter 1, E. coli 5, Listeria 2, Salmonella 17), as of Oct 28, 2026.

4 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
Raw Oysters	Salmonella Telelkebir	28	5	13 (CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, NJ, NY, PA, VA)	Oct 19, 2026	Oct 30, 2026
Alfalfa Sprouts	E. coli O26:H11, O103:H25, and O168:H8 and Salmonella Agona	76	6	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	9 (CA, CO, GA, KY, MI, NV, OR, TN, UT)	Sep 25, 2026	Sep 25, 2026
Broccoli Sprouts	Salmonella Bovismorbificans	32	3	6 (ID, MN, MT, OR, UT, WA)	Sep 9, 2026	Sep 24, 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.

dairy

2 outbreaks · 22 recalls

E. coli outbreak: Raw Milk Cheese (open)
Listeria outbreak: Requeson/Soft Ricotta Cheese (over)
FDA: Stewart's Shops Corp.
FDA: DEANO'S PASTA
and 20 more recalls

sprouts

2 outbreaks · 5 recalls

Salmonella outbreak: Broccoli Sprouts (open)
E. coli outbreak: Alfalfa Sprouts (open)
FDA: LEASA Industries Co., Inc.
FDA: Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC
and 3 more recalls

peppers

1 outbreak · 13 recalls

berries

1 outbreak · 8 recalls

E. coli outbreak: Frozen Blueberries (over)
FDA: Stewart's Shops Corp.
FDA: J K Patisserie & Bakery LLC
FDA: TOJI CO.
and 5 more recalls

eggs

1 outbreak · 7 recalls

lettuce

1 outbreak · 7 recalls

Cyclospora outbreak: Iceberg Lettuce (over)
FDA: Made Fresh Salads Inc
FDA: FRESHPOINT CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC.
FDA: TODD'S SEEDS LLC
and 4 more recalls

seafood

1 outbreak · 3 recalls

raw milk

1 outbreak · 1 recall

infant formula

1 outbreak

Botulism outbreak: Powdered Infant Formula (over)

chocolate

14 recalls

baked goods

12 recalls

beverages

12 recalls

Also named in recent recalls: ready-to-eat meals (12), pork (8), flour (7), nuts (7), beef (6), seeds (6), chicken (6), onions (4), tomatoes (4), stone fruit (3), avocado (3), fish (3), cereal (3), poultry (2), mushrooms (2), spinach (1), supplements (1), cucumbers (1), herbs (1), apples (1), melon (1), turkey (1). See all recalls.

This week's food safety news

All news and notices

Written by an AI model (claude-haiku-4-5) on Oct 31, 2026, 12:41 PM UTC from sources dated Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026. Each bracketed number links to the source for that sentence. Not reviewed by a person before publishing.

A Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters remains open across 13 states, with 28 cases and 5 hospitalizations reported as of October 30 [1]. A Class I recall of Imperio Fuego Beef Jerky has been issued because the product was produced without inspection; affected 2 oz. sealed bags were sold in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, and Wisconsin [2].

Vitality Works Inc. is recalling 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules (lot number 2025-26227) due to potential Salmonella contamination [4]. SLR Food Distribution Inc. recalls Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon because it may contain elevated lead levels [5]. Taylor Farms is recalling H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad kits due to potential undeclared soy and almonds, which can cause serious reactions or death in people with allergies [6]. HAIFA SMOKED FISH is recalling Cold Smoked Sprats due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination; consumers should not use the product even if it appears normal [7].

The FDA has warned against Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars in all flavors and lot numbers due to reports of infants choking [8].

Sources for this summary (7)

Recent recalls

All recalls (184)

FDA source: FDA food recalls (openFDA enforcement reports), fetched Nov 1, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC (agency data dated 2026-10-21).

USDA source: USDA FSIS recalls (recall API), fetched Nov 1, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC (agency data dated 2026-10-30).

Newest 15 of 33 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
Oct 24, 2026	FSIS	2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO FUEGO BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." +2 more products	Imperio Distribution LLC	Regulatory Produced Without Benefit of Inspection	Class I	IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MS, WI
Oct 21, 2026	FDA	Stewarts Shops Vanilla Heavenly Medley 1/2 Gallon (1.89 L), UPC Codes: 0 82086 44371 1 +1 more product	Stewart's Shops Corp.	Foreign material Foreign object: May contain pieces of metal	Class II	NY, VT, NH
Oct 21, 2026	FDA	J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips, NET WT 7.75 OZ (219.7g) bag, UPC 051933316454. Sold as 13 (7.75…	Saratoga Potato Chips LLC	Undeclared allergen Undeclared soy.	Class II	The recalled J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips were distributed in the states of Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland and sold in Save A Lot stores.
Oct 21, 2026	FDA	Pur Aqua Sparkling Frost Cherry Limeade 17 oz., UPC: 4099100167023	Refresco Beverages US Inc	Undeclared allergen May contain undeclared aspartame.	Class III	Florida with further downstream distribution to retail stores
Oct 21, 2026	FDA	Made Fresh brand Black Bean and Corn Salad; 5lb white plastic tub	Made Fresh Salads Inc	Listeria Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.	Class I	NY
Oct 21, 2026	FDA	Made From Plants; Daring; Plant Steak Bites; Ready in 4 Mins Microwaveable Pouch; UPC: 86001124319	DARING FOODS INC	Other defective packaging; packaging can rupture/explode during cooking.	Class II	Product was distributed to a single retail grocery chain customer with multiple locations in Florida and one location in North Carolina. A total of 6 locations received recalled product.
Oct 21, 2026	FDA	Holsum Spinach Flour Tortillas Large, 8 count (20 oz.) UPC: 810023430629	Holsum De Puerto Rico, Inc.	Undeclared allergen Undeclared colors (FD&C Blue No. 1 and FD&C Yellow No. 5)	Class II	PR, US Virgin Islands
Oct 21, 2026	FDA	Deano's Pasta; Pear and Pecorino Triangoli Ravioli, 1lb.; Ingredients: Dough: Semolina (Wheat, Niacin, Thiami…	DEANO'S PASTA	Undeclared allergen Undeclared Lobster	Class I	MA, NH
Oct 17, 2026	FSIS	Full product list available in PDF format - Various RTE meat and poultry products bearing “EST. M/P 7839,” “E…	Kayem Foods Inc.	Other contamination Processing Defect	Class I	—
Oct 14, 2026	FDA	QUESO PALMITA. Generic Name: Pastel de Queso (Cheese Pie). Intended use: Human consumption. Condition: Frozen…	QUESO PALMITA GP LLC	Undeclared allergen Undeclared milk, cheese declared	Class II	Texas
Oct 14, 2026	FDA	Saint Francis Apizza Frozen Pepperoni Pizza, Net Weight: 17 oz. (482g), packaged individually in vacuum-seale… +3 more products	Saint Francis Apizza LLC	Undeclared allergen Undeclared soy allergen: soybean oil and soy lecithin	Class II	KY, OH
Oct 14, 2026	FDA	Chocolate Chip Cookies packaged in a cardboard box; Ingredients: King Midas Special (Wheat flour, niacin, red… +2 more products	J K Patisserie & Bakery LLC	Undeclared allergen Soy was not declared in the Contains statement.	Class II	NY and NJ
Oct 14, 2026	FDA	X10 Natural Enhancement Supplement, 0.5 fl oz/sachet (15 mL), 7 sachets/box, UPC: 7708075247094, Manufactured… +1 more product	A&P CREATIONS	Undeclared allergen Product contains undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil.	Class I	Distributed nationwide (US).
Oct 14, 2026	FDA	LEASA Alfalfa Sprouts; packaged in plastic clamshell containers; KEEP REFRIGERATED; NET WT. 6 OZ. (170g); Gro… +1 more product	LEASA Industries Co., Inc.	E. coli Seeds may have been contaminated with E.coli	Class I	FL and NH
Oct 14, 2026	FDA	WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Express Tray is packaged in a foil bottom container with clear plastic lid. Net Wt…	WinCo Foods LLC	Other Bean Dip Trays contains recalled Peperoncini (pepper) which was recalled due to pest issue.	Class II	Distributed in AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, and 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.