PT Farm E. coli Outbreak 2016: New Hampshire Study
The 2016 PT Farm E. coli O157:H7 outbreak — 14 illnesses across 4 states, 8,800 pound recall in New Hampshire.
Prairie Farms Chocolate Milk Recall 2020: Undeclared Egg
Prairie Farms recalled 1,152 gallons of chocolate milk in 2020 for undeclared egg — a production-line mix-up with an allergen twist.
Japan’s Poisoned Dumplings 2008: Methamidophos Case
In 2008, pesticide-laced frozen dumplings sickened 10 people in Japan. The culprit was deliberate sabotage — a factory worker’s revenge.
Old Europe Cheese Listeria Outbreak 2022: 700 Stores Hit
Listeria in brie and camembert sickened 6 across the US in 2022. How Old Europe Cheese’s cooling room became the outbreak source.
Odwalla E. coli Outbreak 1996: The Juice That Changed Law
Odwalla’s unpasteurised apple juice killed a 16-month-old and sickened 70 in 1996 — the outbreak that forced juice HACCP rules in America.
Odwalla 1996: 16 Criminal Charges Over E. coli Juice
Odwalla pleaded guilty to 16 criminal charges after the 1996 E. coli juice outbreak killed a child. The case that changed juice safety.
Nutracap Recall 2021: Allergens Found by FDA Inspection
FDA inspectors found undeclared wheat, milk, soy, and coconut in Nutracap protein powders in 2021 — labels missed allergens entirely.
China Melamine Infant Formula Scandal 2008 Study
The 2008 Chinese melamine scandal sickened 300,000 infants and killed 6, exposing deliberate protein adulteration in the dairy supply.
Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella 2021: Vegan Cheese Warning
FDA traced 20 Salmonella illnesses in 4 states to Jule’s vegan cashew brie in 2021. What plant-based food makers must learn.
Jackson MS Water Crisis 2022: Food Facility Impact Study
When Jackson, Mississippi lost safe tap water in 2022, restaurants and food plants faced the FDA Food Code’s hardest call: no water, no service.