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USA Today
a day ago
- Health
- USA Today
More states report illnesses, hospitalizations in salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers
More states report illnesses, hospitalizations in salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers The number of people sickened and hospitalized in a salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cucumbers continues to rise, health officials at the CDC and FDA say. Cases have now been reported in 18 states. Show Caption Hide Caption Tips to help manage food recalls and prevent foodborne illnesses About 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 people die each year from preventable foodborne illnesses. Payton, USA TODAY Salmonella illnesses linked to cucumbers continue to increase, with additional cases and hospitalizations reported in more states – and another major retailer, Target has issued its own recall. The initial recall of cucumbers grown by Florida-based Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales linked the produce to a salmonella outbreak across 15 states. The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 19 that 26 people had gotten ill and nine were hospitalized. Health officials have now increased the number of illnesses reported to 45 in 18 states – Georgia, Indiana and Massachusetts are the latest states with cases – with hospitalizations due to salmonella poisoning up from nine to 16, according to the FDA and CDC. Tough cookie: Oreo maker sues Aldi over alleged copycat cookie packaging Eight people told health officials they had taken a cruise before becoming sick, according to the CDC. The passengers were aboard six different ships, all of which departed from Florida between March 30 and April 12 – three people were on the same ship, the agency said. No deaths have been reported in the salmonella outbreak, the CDC says. The initial voluntary recall involved cucumbers sold directly to consumers at Bednar's Farm Fresh Market. Subsequently, additional recalls have been announced by grocers such as Harris Teeter, Kroger and Walmart that repackaged whole cucumbers for sale or used them in ready-to-eat products such as vegetable trays and salads. Target issued a recall for products purchased May 7 to May 21, the FDA said in its May 30 update. Those products included individual cucumbers, cucumber two-packs, and prepared foods such as Good & Gather Lemon Pepper Greek-Style Chicken Salad, Mai Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl with White Rice, and Mai California Roll with White Rice. The complete list of more than 40 recalled products with cucumbers is available on Target's product recall page. Target was also among retailers recalling Hormel Foods' Dinty Moore Beef Stew because the product may contain fragments of "foreign material," specifically wood. USA TODAY Recall Database: Search vehicle, product and food recalls What to do if you think you may have recalled cucumbers The recalled cucumbers should no longer be on store shelves, health officials said. The CDC and FDA advises anyone with cucumbers at home to throw them away if they're unsure where they're from. Wash any surfaces and items that may have touched the cucumbers. Bedner Growers was also linked to a salmonella outbreak involving cucumbers last year that sickened 551 people and hospitalized 155 across 34 states and the District of Columbia, according to the CDC. Investigators found untreated canal water carrying the bacteria used by Bedner Growers, the CDC said. While Bedner Growers and Thomas Produce Company of Boca Raton, Florida, were the likely sources of the outbreak, the CDC said, the companies did not account for all the outbreak's illnesses. Salmonella symptoms Each year, salmonella causes about 1.35 million illnesses, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the U.S., according to the CDC and FDA. Symptoms of salmonella infection – including diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps – usually arise six hours to six days after exposure and may last 4 to 7 days. Severe infections can also include aches, headaches, elevated fever, lethargy, rashes, and blood in the urine or stool. Which states are affected by the salmonella outbreak? As of May 30, the salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has sickened 45 people in the following 18 states: Alabama California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Virginia Contributing: Gabe Hauari and Mary Walrath-Holdridge. Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Meet French Fry, a pointer mix with a sizzling amount of energy
Preview all of the adoptable pets at To meet or adopt a pet located at SPCA Florida, stop by the Adoption Center Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prior to adoption, all pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and come with a month of flea and heartworm prevention. For questions, contact SPCA Florida's Adoption Center at 863-577-4615 or adopt@ Breed: Pointer/Mix Gender: Female Weight: 48 pounds Age: 1 year Orphaned Since: Dec. 18 Adoption Fee: $250 Would you like a French Fry? This year-old pointer mix is uber-energetic and ready to mix it up with leash walks and play dates at the park. You can bond during couch chillathons during French Fry's favorite activity ― belly rubs. Stop in soon to visit and adopt this glass-half-full, four-pawed optimist. Breed: Bulldog Gender: Male Weight: 53 pounds Age: 4 years Orphaned Since: May 2 Adoption Fee: $150 For Oreo, both the cookie and the dog, it's all about the black and white markings ― white surrounded by black on both sides. For canine Oreo, it's all about the fun and yes, food. Spoiler alert: If it fits inside his mouth, edible or not, Oreo will grab it, and if it's tasty, he may coat it with drool. Oreo is happy when he's near his person and ecstatic if his human plies him with a treat or two. He's more than ready for a one-way trip home. Breed: Domestic Shorthair Gender: Male Weight: 11 ½ pounds Age: 8 months Orphaned Since: Oct. 23 Adoption Fee: $75 The name Barney brings to mind a kaleidoscope of characters: Barney, the kid-favorite, purple dinosaur; and for adults, the clumsy deputy in Mayberry, Barney Fife. But Barney, a former resident of Polk County Animal Control, personifies a people-pleasing feline who works the room at SPCA Florida's Tinker's Legacy. Twirl a wand toy, and it's game on for this energetic kitty who's ready to bulldoze his sweet self into your heart. He's ready for a play date ending in a trip home to his forever family. Breed: Domestic Longhair Gender: Male Weight: 10 pounds Age: 2 years Orphaned Since: March 4 Adoption Fee: $75 At first, he might play hard to get but give him a little time and a few gentle pets, and he'll show you his sweet, playful side. Johan loves toys, affection and mealtime (he never misses a snack). Once you earn his trust, you'll have a loyal companion who greets you with purrs and playful pounces. If you're looking for a low-key best friend with a soft spot for treats and snuggles, Johan's your guy. This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Meet this week's SPCA pets: French Fry, Oreo, Barney and Johan
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Inflation at the grocery store down, but it doesn't feel like it
(WHTM) — Inflation is at its lowest level in three years and some food items are getting cheaper, but it may not feel that way. We're now in grilling season, and you probably noticed higher beef, chicken, and ground beef prices this Spring. But, some other grocery prices are actually down. Oreo maker Mondelez sues Aldi, alleging grocery chain copies its packaging to confuse customers A Texas A&M survey finds boneless chicken breasts are $1/lb higher than last year. Never mind steak: ground beef prices have hit a record high of $5.80/lb according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, meaning peak prices for peak grilling season. From the 'Doesn't That Stink' file, why lower grocery inflation doesn't feel like lower inflation. The latest government numbers show egg prices are down sharply the past two months. Pork, bacon, and orange juice prices are down too. The result: grocery inflation is up just 2.8% in 2025, but if you're grilling out, it's not going to feel like it. Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices So, while that steak or chicken breast is going to cost you more right now, other items are offsetting some of that sticker shock. Find more stories on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Epoch Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Epoch Times
Oreo Maker Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Alleged Trademark Infringement
Mondelez International has filed a federal lawsuit against Aldi, accusing the supermarket chain of infringing on the trade dress of several of its most popular snack brands, including Oreo, Oreo Thins, Wheat Thins, Nutter Butter, and Chips Ahoy! The
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Aldi accused by Oreo maker Mondelez of copying its packaging
Mondelez International, the company behind Oreo, Wheat Thins and other name-brand products, says Aldi is copying its packaging in an effort to dupe customers into buying the supermarket chain's products. In a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Illinois, the snack company alleges that Aldi "blatantly copies" the distinctive packaging of its brands in order to mislead customers into thinking they are buying a Mondelez product when they are actually purchasing a store-brand version. The company is seeking monetary damages and a court order that would prevent Aldi from selling products Mondelez says infringe on its trademarks. Neither Aldi nor Mondelez immediately responded to CBS News' requests for comment. Mondelez names a number of Aldi products in its lawsuit that it alleges are look-alikes of its own popular snacks such as Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Wheat Thins, Nilla Wafers cookies and Nabisco Premium Saltine Crackers. The company claims the Aldi store-brand items have different names but bear similar packaging design elements — including font, colors, image placement and product names — to Mondelez products. Aldi's Peanut Butter Creme Filled Cookies, for example, come in a red box, similar to that of Mondelez's Nutter Butter cookies. The white script font and cookie image on the packaging also mimic the Nutter Butter packaging, the snack company claims. Aldi also sells a product called Thin Wheat, which in addition to the nearly synonymous name to Nabisco's Wheat Thins, has a similar design to the Mondelez product, including a yellow background, the word "original" and crackers pictured on the bottom half of the box, the lawsuit says. The trademark lawsuit is not the first for Aldi, which been called out numerous times over its products' packaging. Earlier this year, a U.K. appeals court ruled in favor of Thatchers, a cider company, which sued Aldi over design similarities in the packaging of its lemon cider. Mondelez is one of the worlds largest multinational food companies, with a footprint in over 150 countries. Aldi, a U.S.-based company, has over 2,500 locations. Extended interview: Capitol police chief Thomas Manger on one of "worst days in this job," more Key takeaways from Trump's event with Musk as he departs post Trump celebrates Musk as he departs "special government employee" post with DOGE
