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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Alex | Illinois

E. coli O157:H7, HUS

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Recalls

Recalled: Lyons, Pirq, Glucerna, Aloha, Intelligentsia, Oatly, Kate Farms, Premier Protein, MRE, Stumptown, Imperial brands Nutritional and Beverage Products (US/Nationwide); RTE Meat and Poultry Wraps (US/NY, MA, RI, CT)

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Recalled for Salmonella: Natural Grocers brand Organic Amaranth Grain (US/AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY)

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JUST Egg brand Spring Green Flavor (US/AZ, CA, OK, LA, TX)

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Recalled: Beg & Barker, Billo’s Best Friend, and Green Coast Pets brands Chicken Dog Treats (US/Nationwide) and Enoki Mushrooms (Canada/BC, MB)

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"Current USDA standards are scientifically outdated and not enforceable,"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

I 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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Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness

Contact Alliance Director: vcoffman@stopfoodborneillness.org

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

Recalled: Lyons, Pirq, Glucerna, Aloha, Intelligentsia, Oatly, Kate Farms, Premier Protein, MRE, Stumptown, Imperial brands Nutritional and Beverage Products (US/Nationwide); RTE Meat and Poultry Wraps (US/NY, MA, RI, CT)

Recalled for Salmonella: Natural Grocers brand Organic Amaranth Grain (US/AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY)

JUST Egg brand Spring Green Flavor (US/AZ, CA, OK, LA, TX)

Recalled: Beg & Barker, Billo’s Best Friend, and Green Coast Pets brands Chicken Dog Treats (US/Nationwide) and Enoki Mushrooms (Canada/BC, MB)

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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 ...

I 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.

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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.