6 deaths, 27 illnesses tied to outbreak from prepared pasta meals

The CDC reported two additional deaths and seven new illnesses tied to a listeria outbreak from meals sold at major grocery chains.

• Nov 3

Listeria recall of food included in federal school breakfast, lunch programs

Frozen foods that are served to students as part of the Department of Agriculture's National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs may be contaminated with listeria, officials said.

• Oct 19

Some HelloFresh meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach, USDA warns

Federal health officials are warning people not to eat certain HelloFresh subscription meal kits that may contain spinach that might be contaminated with listeria.

• Oct 7

Listeria warning for some HelloFresh meals

The USDA warns some HelloFresh meals may contain listeria-contaminated spinach. The products include its Cheesy Pulled Pork Pepper Pasta and Unstuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey. Health officials say anyone with these meals should throw them out. There have been no reports of anyone getting sick.

• Oct 7
• 00:19

Kroger recalls deli pasta salads due to possible listeria contamination

The Kroger Company's recall follows another FDA recall announcement last week of possibly contaminated pasta.

• Oct 5

Some Walmart, Trader Joe's pasta meals may be linked to deadly listeria outbreak, USDA says

The USDA is warning consumers not to eat certain ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's stores because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.

• Sep 26

Wegmans recalls cheese products due to potential listeria contamination

Wegmans is recalling its brand of medium camembert cheese and products that contain it due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.

• Aug 13

Ice cream bars recalled in 23 states due to potential listeria contamination

Rich's Ice Cream is recalling 110,292 cases of frozen dessert products across 23 states due to potential listeria contamination.

• Jul 22

Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over possible listeria contamination

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of the product.

• Jul 3

Sushi recalled over listeria concerns

Ready-to-eat sushi, salads and spring rolls are being recalled voluntarily over fears of listeria contamination. The Fuji Food products are sold in 31 states and Washington, D.C. at retailers including Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven and Walgreens. The products are packed in plastic, with most having sell-by dates of Nov. 22 to Dec. 6.

• Dec 4, 2019
• 00:42

Listeria outbreak linked to recalled shakes now blamed for 12 deaths

Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.

• Feb 25

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to frozen shakes

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible link between frozen supplemental shakes and a deadly listeria outbreak. The now-recalled shakes are typically sold to hospitals and nursing homes, which is where nearly all of the cases have been reported. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.

• Feb 24
• 02:34

Frozen shakes sold to nursing homes recalled after listeria outbreak

The supplemental shakes are labeled under the brands Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial and were sold to institutional customers, including hospitals and long-term care facilities, officials said.

• Feb 24

Pastry recall over possible listeria concerns

CBS News Moneywatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to break down a food safety recall in the U.S. impacting pastries sold across the country that are potentially contaminated with listeria.

• Feb 10
• 01:42

Here's how many Americans die from foodborne illnesses each year

Foodborne illness costs Americans $75 billion annually in premature deaths, medical care and lost productivity, study finds.

• Feb 5

Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk

Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.

• Jan 2

1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak

Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.

• Nov 22, 2024

Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?

The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.

• Nov 21, 2024

What to know about U.S food safety

Concerns are growing over food safety in the U.S. after recent food recalls stemming from E. coli and listeria outbreaks. Keith Schneider, a food safety professor at the University of Florida, joins CBS News with his take on the potential health dangers.

• Oct 29, 2024
• 02:34

Costco recalls salmon over listeria concerns

A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.

• Oct 25, 2024

Costco salmon recalled over listeria concerns

Salmon sold at Costco is the latest product to be recalled over listeria concerns. Acme Smoked Fish Corp., which supplies the fish to Costco, sent a notice to shoppers this week. It urged them to return Kirkland Signature smoked salmon bought between Oct. 9 and 13 for a full refund.

• Oct 25, 2024
• 00:35

Why so many listeria recalls lately? A doctor explains what to know.

From deli meat​ to frozen waffles​, listeria recalls keep popping up — but why? Here's what to know, including symptoms to be aware of.

• Oct 25, 2024

TreeHouse frozen waffle recall expanded to include pancakes

A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.

• Oct 23, 2024

Frozen waffles sold at Walmart and other stores recalled over listeria

The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.

• Oct 23, 2024

CDC: McDonald's linked to E. coli outbreak

Health officials are investigating a deadly E. coli outbreak involving McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers. The CDC says 49 cases across 10 states have hospitalized at least 10 people and left one person dead. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss.

• Oct 22, 2024
• 03:45

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