foodborne illness
Coverage of foodborne illness in the Nexus archive.
- Recalls and foodborne illness (Aug. 11, 2026)
The discussion will focus on illnesses that have necessitated the recall of jalapeños and lettuce across the country. Furthermore, the segment aims to explain how extreme heat affects electronic devices.
- Yum Brands beat profit expectations but stayed silent on Taco Bell's outbreak-hit sales
Yum Brands reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.62, exceeding analysts' estimates. The results, however, predate the ongoing foodborne illness crisis affecting Taco Bell's sales, which the company did not address.
- 15 years later, is the FDA's produce safety overhaul working?
The FDA overhauled its safety rules for fruits and vegetables 15 years ago to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks. The article examines whether this system is effective today.
- 15 years later, is the FDA's produce safety overhaul working?
Fifteen years ago, the FDA overhauled its safety rules for fruits and vegetables to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks. The article examines whether this system is effective today.
- Over 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in the US: CDC
The CDC reports over 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis in the US since May 1, caused by a parasite contaminating food and water, including raspberries and lettuce.
- Cases rise of severe diarrhea parasite in VA
Over 7,000 cases of Cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness causing weeks of severe diarrhea, have been reported nationwide, according to the CDC. The increase in cases is noted in Virginia.
- Health officials warn cyclosporiasis symptoms can relapse
Health officials are warning that cyclosporiasis symptoms can relapse. Nearly 7,000 Americans are estimated to be affected by a foodborne illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite.
- US outbreak of parasite causing ‘watery diarrhea’ rises to more than 2,800 cases
An outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness causing 'watery diarrhea', has affected over 2,800 cases in Michigan and Ohio. The outbreak follows a year of funding cuts by the Trump administration to state and local health departments and a reduction in a foodborne illness coordination program.
- Cyclosporiasis outbreaks: What to know about the foodborne illness and symptoms
The article discusses Cyclosporiasis outbreaks, highlighting it as a foodborne illness. It describes symptoms such as abdominal discomfort and digestive issues, using an example of a woman experiencing these health problems.
- U.S. FDA, HHS, GSA break ground on $228M food lab at the Denver Federal Center
The U.S. FDA, HHS, and GSA broke ground on a $228 million food lab at the Denver Federal Center to enhance food safety research and replace outdated facilities. The lab will be the FDA's only Biosafety Level 3 facility west of the Mississippi River, aiming to improve responses to foodborne illness outbreaks and ensure product safety.
- Walmart pulls household seasoning from shelves amid fears of potentially deadly infection
Walmart has removed a household seasoning from shelves due to concerns about a potentially deadly infection. The recall highlights risks of foodborne illness linked to the product, prompting public health warnings.