Salmonella

January 2nd 2026

Raw Oysters Behind Salmonella Outbreak Sweeping Across the US, CDC Warns

At least 64 cases in 22 states have been identified so far, though the true toll is "likely much higher," CDC health officials say.

Health Ed Cara Jan 2

October 9th 2025

Scientists Are Testing a Vaccine for Food Poisoning. It Can’t Come Soon Enough

University of Maryland researchers are developing a vaccine that targets the dangerous foodborne bug, Salmonella.

Health Ed Cara Oct 9

August 29th 2025

95 People Sickened, 18 Hospitalized After Eating These Recalled Eggs

Salmonella illnesses have been identified in 14 states so far.

Health Matt Novak Aug 29

August 21st 2024

Pet Turtles Are Making Americans Everywhere Sick with Salmonella

Dozens of people across 21 states have recently been sickened by Salmonella bacteria tied to small turtles, the CDC reports.

Health Ed Cara Aug 21

June 6th 2024

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CDC Says Cucumbers Likely Cause of Salmonella Outbreak in 25 States

Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida have seen the highest number of cases so far.

Health Matt Novak Jun 6

April 18th 2024

Dangerous Bacteria Actively Seek Out Human Blood, Scientists Discover

They're calling it “bacterial vampirism." E. coli and other species crave human blood serum as a food source, a recent experiment revealed.

Health Ed Cara Apr 18

November 10th 2023

Stop Letting Your Babies Play With Dog Food

At least seven cases of salmonella caused by babies interacting with dog food have been reported. The outbreak is likely far larger, leading to a recall.

Health Ed Cara Nov 10

August 10th 2023

Great, Climate Change Will Even Make Food Poisoning Worse

A recent report highlights how climate change will increase the risk of many common foodborne infections and toxins.

Climate Change Ed Cara Aug 10

May 2nd 2023

Stay Away From These Flour Products, Unless You Crave Salmonella

A nationwide outbreak of Salmonella has been conclusively tied to Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour, the CDC says.

Health Ed Cara May 2

April 17th 2023

Rapid Test Could Tell You If There’s Salmonella in Your Chicken

The low-tech test returns results in less than a hour and might be able to replace current methods that can take up to a day or longer.

Health Ed Cara Apr 17

March 31st 2023

You Cookie Dough Freaks Just Never Learn

In yet another advisory against the consumption of uncooked cookie dough, CDC investigators have linked a current, multi-state Salmonella outbreak to flour.

Health Lauren Leffer Mar 31

April 18th 2022

FDA Investigating Whether Lucky Charms Cereal Is Making People Sick

The FDA says it has received over 100 reports of illness, though General Mills has denied any connection to its cereal so far.

Health Ed Cara Apr 18

October 21st 2021

Onions Sold in 37 States Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in U.S.

At least 129 people have been hospitalized so far.

Tech News Matt Novak Oct 21

September 21st 2021

A Mystery Outbreak of Salmonella Has Sickened People in 25 States

If you're experiencing food poisoning symptoms, the CDC recommends seeing a doctor and reporting it to your local health department.

Health Ed Cara Sep 21

July 12th 2021

No One Knows What’s Killing These Wild Songbirds

Common diseases caused by germs like salmonella and avian influenza have been ruled out so far.

Biology Ed Cara Jul 12

June 25th 2021

Stop Kissing Chickens

If there's one thing everyone should know about birds by this point, it's that kissing them is extremely stupid.

Health Andrew Couts Jun 25

May 20th 2021

CDC Warns Americans to Stop Kissing Birds, You Salmonella Freaks

Looks like it’s once again time for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to play the role of buzzkill. In the midst of a new outbreak of Salmonella bacteria linked to pet birds, the CDC is warning feather lovers: Please don’t smooch or snuggle your backyard chickens, ducks, or other assorted poultry. Birds and…

Health Ed Cara May 20

February 24th 2019

CDC Ends Investigation Into Chicken Salmonella Outbreak That Sickened 129, But More Could Fall Ill

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week that it ended its investigation into an ongoing Salmonella outbreak linked to various raw chicken products. It was unable to identify a common source during the outbreak that sickened dozens since it started in January last year, the agency said. The multidrug-resistant outbreak strain, Salmonella…

Health Catie Keck Feb 24

February 16th 2019

63 New Illnesses Reported in Ongoing Turkey Salmonella Outbreak That’s Sickened Hundreds

Hundreds have fallen ill in a Salmonella outbreak tied to raw turkey, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting more than 60 new cases in 24 states since its last report in December. The number of illnesses linked to the outbreak that began in November of 2017 has ballooned to 279 total across…

Health Catie Keck Feb 16

January 26th 2019

CDC Warns Against Kissing, Snuggling Pet Hedgehogs Amid Salmonella Outbreak

It’s not every day that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues an advisory about pet hedgehogs, but here we are. The CDC said Friday that it is currently investigating a Salmonella typhimurium outbreak that it believes may be tied to contact with these prickly critters, adding that you definitely shouldn’t be cuddling or smooching…

Health Catie Keck Jan 26

Salmonella

Raw Oysters Behind Salmonella Outbreak Sweeping Across the US, CDC Warns

Scientists Are Testing a Vaccine for Food Poisoning. It Can’t Come Soon Enough

95 People Sickened, 18 Hospitalized After Eating These Recalled Eggs

Pet Turtles Are Making Americans Everywhere Sick with Salmonella

CDC Says Cucumbers Likely Cause of Salmonella Outbreak in 25 States

Dangerous Bacteria Actively Seek Out Human Blood, Scientists Discover

Stop Letting Your Babies Play With Dog Food

Great, Climate Change Will Even Make Food Poisoning Worse

Stay Away From These Flour Products, Unless You Crave Salmonella

Rapid Test Could Tell You If There’s Salmonella in Your Chicken

You Cookie Dough Freaks Just Never Learn

FDA Investigating Whether Lucky Charms Cereal Is Making People Sick

Onions Sold in 37 States Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in U.S.

A Mystery Outbreak of Salmonella Has Sickened People in 25 States

No One Knows What’s Killing These Wild Songbirds

Stop Kissing Chickens

CDC Warns Americans to Stop Kissing Birds, You Salmonella Freaks

CDC Ends Investigation Into Chicken Salmonella Outbreak That Sickened 129, But More Could Fall Ill

63 New Illnesses Reported in Ongoing Turkey Salmonella Outbreak That’s Sickened Hundreds

CDC Warns Against Kissing, Snuggling Pet Hedgehogs Amid Salmonella Outbreak

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