Cyclospora outbreak linked to diarrhea has ended, officials report, but new salmonella cases from broccoli might be emerging
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history was officially declared over on Friday, yet a new health concern involving broccoli sprouts seems to be on the rise. FDA officials confirmed that all recalled iceberg lettuce associated with the previous outbreak has been removed from stores. But there’s still an underlying worry in the […]
Drought in California may affect the country’s broccoli supply, according to a study from Cornell.
Geographic Concerns in America’s Broccoli Supply A recent study highlights a potential geographic vulnerability in the United States’ broccoli supply, which is predominantly sourced from California—over 90% to be exact. This heavy reliance makes the supply chain especially susceptible to the impacts of drought. Researchers from Cornell University examined the effects of drought conditions on […]
Suspected Devil’s Den murderer continuously alters his appearance — from ‘broccoli hair’ to a model look to a rugged style
Changing Looks of Murder Suspect A former teacher accused of fatally stabbing a couple while they were hiking in Arkansas is undergoing a striking transformation in his appearance. Andrew James McGann, age 28, has switched up his look multiple times, moving from a wild hairstyle to a more polished ’90s-inspired style. In just the last […]
Jalen Brunson is a hero—with turkey, broccoli rabe, and peppers
He’s hailed as a hero in his hometown. Jaren Branson, the Knicks All-Star Point Guard and standout during the playoffs, has crafted a sandwich that bears his name. Three local eateries were invited to design game-winning sandwiches as part of a contest organized by the Knicks and DoorDash. Branson sampled them all and went with […]
FDA raises alert on listeria-tainted broccoli sold at Walmart over risk of ‘death’
The Food and Pharmaceutical Bureau escalated the recall of broccoli -flowered flowers in Wal -Mart after the product was found to be contaminated in Listeria. The recall of “Class I” means that the use or exposure of violating products has a serious adverse effect or death. According to the FDA, regular tests conducted by the […]
Walmart recalls broccoli over listeria concerns
The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that a brand of fresh broccoli sold at Walmart stores in 20 states will be recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. California-based Braga Fresh has voluntarily recalled 12-ounce bags of washed, ready-to-eat broccoli florets sold in the market. The FDA is reminding consumers to throw away bags of […]