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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frozen waffles recalled over listeria concerns
More than 600 frozen waffle products from over a dozen brands have been recalled following routine testing that detected listeria. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for public health at KFF Health News, discusses the potential health risks.
Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled
More than 500 varieties of frozen waffles manufactured by TreeHouse Foods have been recalled over concerns they could be contaminated with listeria. The waffles are sold under major store brands like Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good & Gather, but are also available at Aldi, Dollar General, Publix and other big chains.
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.
BrucePac meat, poultry listeria concerns
BrucePac is pulling about 10 million pounds of meat and poultry that may be contaminated by listeria bacteria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. Foods sold at Kroger, Wegmans, Publix, Target and Trader Joe's could be affected by the recall.
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
Kroger, Trader Joe's foods are part of BrucePac meat recall for listeria
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Listeria fears prompt recall of some 10 million pounds of meat, poultry dishes
BrucePac is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria, which can cause illness and death.
Boar's Head shutters Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Boar's Head facility linked to listeria
New records by the U.S. Department of Agriculture detail dozens of violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia that is being linked to a listeria outbreak. 57 hospitalizations in 18 states and at least nine deaths have been linked to the outbreak. Barbara Kowalcyk, the director of the Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security at George Washington University, joins CBS News with more details.
As Boar's Head recall-linked death toll climbs, here's what to know
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Findings of Boar's Head plant investigation
Mold and mildew near handwashing sinks, flies near a vat of pickles and ants traveling down a wall were just a few of the violations inspectors found at a Virginia plant tied to the largest listeria outbreak in more than a decade. The CDC now says at least nine people have died and dozens have been hospitalized. CBS News' Elaine Quijano has more.
Violations at plant linked to listeria outbreak
CBS News has obtained documents that show federal inspectors flagged dozens of violations that included insects, mold and mildew at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia linked to a listeria outbreak responsible for at least eight deaths.
Bugs, mold and mildew found in Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak
The CDC says this is the largest listeriosis outbreak since 2011.
Tips on keeping safe amid listeria outbreak
As of Friday evening, three people have died in the U.S. due to the listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats. In July, Boar's Head recalled seven million pounds of deli meats after a liverwurst sample collected in Maryland tested positive for listeria. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss the risks, diagnosis and how to stay safe.
Boar's Head recall expanded to meat and poultry products amid listeria outbreak
An additional 3,500 tons of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands have been added to the initial recall.
Boar's Head recalls liverwurst across the U.S. over listeria risk
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
What to know about listeria symptoms after 3 deaths linked to deli meat
A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats has killed three people and sickened at least 43 others across 13 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Deadly multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, CDC says
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
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Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators seeking support for expected nomination
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Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit
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Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza
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Alabama carries out nation's third nitrogen gas execution
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Drug "several times" stronger than fentanyl linked to California overdose death
The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in what could be the nation's first death-resulting criminal case involving a synthetic opioid that is possibly more dangerous than fentanyl.
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Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean
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Shohei Ohtani named NL MVP after record-setting Dodgers season
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Yankees slugger Aaron Judge easily wins second AL MVP Award
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Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
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Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. grocery prices, analysis finds
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BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018
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Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
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Georgia fires review board members after info leaked on 2 maternal deaths
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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza
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Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination
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Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential
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New cases of bird flu in U.S.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.
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Iran says it will boost uranium enrichment after IAEA rebuke
A rebuke of Iran led by the U.S. and its close allies at the global nuclear watchdog agency has drawn a vow by the Islamic republic to further ramp up uranium enrichment.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
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Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean
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Suspicious package causes security scare near U.S. Embassy in London
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DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly
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Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
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Georgia woman convicted of killing her toddler gets life in prison
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Alleged LA County drug distributor charged with dealing opioid more powerful than fentanyl
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Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California
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Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot
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