There have been at least 33 foodborne illness outbreaks across multiple states this year, affecting a total of 921 patients.
There may have been more outbreaks because the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not always report all outbreaks. In addition, there are likely many more cases than have been confirmed because many people do not seek medical care and those who do do are not always tested for foodborne pathogens.
The CDC estimates that for every confirmed patient in a salmonella outbreak, 29 people go undetected. For every confirmed patient in an E. coli outbreak, there are likely more than 26 people who remain undetected.
A total of 13 outbreaks from unidentified sources occurred, resulting in 339 people becoming ill. The FDA has closed 20 outbreak investigations.
Highlights of some of the 2025 flares
Flash infant botulism The infections affected 51 children in 19 states from coast to coast. The outbreak was associated with ByHeart infant formula. The company recalled its entire formula and ceased production. The infestations date back to December 2023, with the vast majority starting in August this year and continuing until the end of November. All 51 children were hospitalized, many of them on ventilators. The investigation is ongoing.
For flash Salmonella Telelkebir traced to raw oystersAs of December 23, 64 people are infected with the outbreak strain from 22 states. The illnesses began between June 21 and November 28. Of the 44 people for whom information was available, 20 were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. The FDA and CDC are working to determine whether one brand of oyster is involved.
For flash Salmonella Richmond infections caused moringa leaf powder A total of 11 people were registered from seven states. The illnesses began between May 12 and September 4. Three patients were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. The powder was imported from India and sold under four brands.
For flash Salmonella Enteritidis infections associated with eggsthere were 105 infected people in 14 states. The illnesses began between January 7 and August 14. 19 people were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. An outbreak strain of Salmonella was found in eggs from Country Eggs LLC. The company has recalled several batches of eggs.
For flash Salmonella Anatum infections whose source has been identified Deep-frozen vegetables. The company has recalled the affected products. A total of 12 people have been reported infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella in 11 states. The disease began between October 22, 2024 and August 5, 2025. Of the nine people for whom information is available, four were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
For flash Listeria monocytogenes applies to different brands ready mealsThere were a total of 27 people infected by the outbreak strain from 18 states. Patients became ill between August 1, 2024 and October 16, 2025. Of the 26 people with information available, 25 were hospitalized and 6 deaths were reported. One pregnancy-related illness resulted in fetal loss. The meals were produced by Nate's Fine Foods Inc. and were sold under several brands, including Trader Joe's, Kroger and Walmart. There were nine reviews in total.
Outbreak of infection from Salmonella Oranienburg associated with Emek Pistachio cream Manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd Sti in Turkey, four people from two states fell ill. World Market initiated a recall on July 16.
Flash Salmonella Enteritidis Infections have been associated with brown cage-free eggs and brown certified organic products. eggs supplied by August Egg Company of Hilmar, California. A total of 134 people from 10 states have been reported infected with the outbreak strain of salmonella. There were 38 hospitalizations and one death. The company has recalled some batches of its eggs.
In the event of an outbreak of infection from Salmonella Montevideo the source has been traced to cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. of Boynton Beach, Florida and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. from Delray, Florida. The outbreak strain of salmonella infected 69 people. reported from 21 states. Bedner initiated the recall. This was the second year in a row that the grower's cucumbers were involved in an outbreak. As a result of the inspections, the FDA sent Bedner a warning letter. The letter outlines violations of federal food safety laws.
Flash Listeria monocytogenes infections have been associated with ready-to-eat productsmostly sandwiches produced by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC of San Fernando, California. It sickened 10 people in two states. All 10 patients had to be hospitalized, one died. The affected people became ill from December 3, 2023 to September 9, 2024. The FDA began an investigation in 2025 after an outbreak strain was discovered at a manufacturing facility. The company initiated the recall in May of this year. On November 15, 2025, the FDA sent the company a warning letter outlining problems at the manufacturing facility that constituted violations of federal food safety law.
In the event of an outbreak of infection from Listeria monocytogenes traced to additional cocktailsthere were 42 confirmed patients from 21 locations. All patients had to be hospitalized, 14 of them died. The shakes were sold under the Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial brands and were produced by Prairie Farms at the Prairie Farms dairy plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company remembered its shake-ups.
Outbreak of infection from Salmonella was traced to mini pastries. Sweet Cream mini-confectionery products have been recalled. A total of 18 people were infected by the outbreak strain of salmonella from seven states. At least one person was hospitalized. No deaths were reported. A corresponding outbreak was reported in Canada. The baked goods were also recalled in this country.
