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Infants are dying from contaminated formula

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Salmonella Standards:

Americans Overwhelmingly Support Stronger Poultry Production Regulations

"Current USDA standards are scientifically outdated and not enforceable,"

says STOP CEO Mitzi Baum. "Poultry contaminated with Salmonella in violation of USDA's current 'performance standards' can still be sold with USDA's 'mark of inspection.'"

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“Everything about Aly‘s life was a gift to us. We cherished every minute with her.”

Aly's Story

Aly | Missouri

E. coli O157:H7, HUS

“Why can't I see my baby!!? I asked my husband.”

I had no idea what was going to happen.

Allison's Story

Allison | North Carolina

Listeria

I was so hungry (and hate wasting money) so I decided to eat it.

Thankfully, these aren’t “famous last words” …

Taylor's Story

Taylor | Illinois

E. coli O157:H7, HUS

Due to my low potassium levels, the doctors said there was no reason my heart should have lived through it.

I survived the ordeal, but continue to live with lasting consequences to my gastrointestinal and immune systems.

Diana's Story

Diana | Ohio

Salmonella

I entered every parent’s worse nightmare. I watched my child die a brutal death.

The agonizing events, from his first abdominal cramp to his death, occurred over a 4-day period.

Alex's Story

Alex | Illinois

E. coli O157:H7, HUS

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Recalls

Fullei Fresh brand Alfalfa Sprouts (US/Nationwide)

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Recalled for Listeria: Enoki Mushrooms (US/CT, NJ, NY) and Mélo-Dieux brand and Le Cendré de Notre-Dame brand Semi-soft Surface-ripened Cheeses (Canada/QC and possibly other provinces)

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Recalled: SunSprout brand Alfalfa Sprouts (US/IA, KS, NE) and Caesar’s Pasta & Orefresco brands frozen manicotti (US/Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Northeastern PA; Southeastern NY State; and San Juan, PR)

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Venetian Meats brand Finocchiona Salami Sweet Fennel (Canada/Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario)

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Infants are dying from contaminated formula

STOP is currently appealing to the

Salmonella Standards:

"Current USDA standards are scientifically outdated and not enforceable,"

There are a lot of unknowns.
Where do I start?

I have bloody diarrhea.
Should I go to the ER?

Yes.

STAY SAFE.

Get notified of potentially harmful
recalled foods ...

Online Support Groups

When you need advice from someone who’s been there.

Stop Foodborne Illness is a national nonprofit, public health organization dedicated to
the prevention of illness and death from foodborne pathogens.

Stories Behind the Statistics

TAKE ACTION

Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness

The Newsroom: Alerts, Interviews, News from STOP + more

Fullei Fresh brand Alfalfa Sprouts (US/Nationwide)

Recalled for Listeria: Enoki Mushrooms (US/CT, NJ, NY) and Mélo-Dieux brand and Le Cendré de Notre-Dame brand Semi-soft Surface-ripened Cheeses (Canada/QC and possibly other provinces)

Recalled: SunSprout brand Alfalfa Sprouts (US/IA, KS, NE) and Caesar’s Pasta & Orefresco brands frozen manicotti (US/Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Northeastern PA; Southeastern NY State; and San Juan, PR)

Venetian Meats brand Finocchiona Salami Sweet Fennel (Canada/Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario)

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Infants are dying from contaminated formula

STOP is currently appealing to the

Salmonella Standards:

"Current USDA standards are scientifically outdated and not enforceable,"

There are a lot of unknowns. Where do I start?

I have bloody diarrhea. Should I go to the ER?

Yes.

STAY SAFE.

Get notified of potentially harmful recalled foods ...

Online Support Groups

When you need advice from someone who’s been there.

Stop Foodborne Illness is a national nonprofit, public health organization dedicated to the prevention of illness and death from foodborne pathogens.

Stories Behind the Statistics

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There are a lot of unknowns.
Where do I start?

I have bloody diarrhea.
Should I go to the ER?

Get notified of potentially harmful
recalled foods ...

Stop Foodborne Illness is a national nonprofit, public health organization dedicated to
the prevention of illness and death from foodborne pathogens.