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Food Safety Updates From CDC is an electronic newsletter of food safety news for educators, consumer advocates, government officials, and industry representatives.
Spring into Food Safety!
Welcome to the first edition of our Food Safety Newsletter for 2026! As we embrace the arrival of spring, we're excited to share the latest updates and essential tips to keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe. We're off to a busy start with essential food safety updates and new resources.
New Videos for Parents: Infant Formula Preparation
CDC is pleased to share new informational videos that illustrate best practices for parents to prevent Cronobacter infection when feeding their infants.
Cronobacter are germs that exist in the environment and can be found in powdered infant formula or on breast pump equipment that have not been properly cleaned and sanitized. Although rare, Cronobacter infection can cause severe illness and even death in infants. Infants under 2 months old, born prematurely, or with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk. Following prevention steps is key to keeping infants healthy.
CDC's videos provide guidance on best practices to follow when feeding infants. These videos include how to safely prepare and store formula and recommendations on cleaning, sanitizing, and storing feeding items safely.
Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Moringa Products
CDC, FDA, and public health officials in several states have been investigating separate multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to moringa products.
The first outbreak was linked to moringa leaf in dietary supplements. Recalled products include Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules and Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders. This investigation was closed on March 17, 2026.
The second outbreak has been linked to specific lots of Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules. The Salmonellastrain causing illness in this outbreak is especially concerning because it is resistant to the main antibiotics recommended for treating Salmonella infections.
Consumers should throw away any of these products or return them. If you used these products and have severe symptoms of Salmonella infection, such as watery diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or contains blood, contact your healthcare provider and let them know you used the recalled product.
For more information about the outbreaks and recalled products, visit
Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Formula
CDC contributed to a new report detailing a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. The outbreak, which included 48 infants in 17 states, led to a nationwide recall. Parents and caregivers should not use ByHeart formula and should throw it away. If an infant shows signs of botulism, such as weakness or difficulty feeding, seek immediate medical attention.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cooler at County Fair
A recent report details a Salmonella outbreak connected to the Brown County Fair in Illinois, where attendees fell ill after drinking beer from a contaminated cooler. Following the fair, held from July 30 to August 4, 2024, health officials identified seven confirmed and six probable cases across five counties. Investigations revealed that the beer cooler was reused without proper cleaning, leading to potential contamination. This outbreak underscores the urgent need for standardized sanitation protocols for beverage storage at public events. In response, the health department has implemented new guidelines for cooler hygiene and safe beverage handling to prevent future incidents.
Spring Food Safety Tip: Celebrating Easter or Passover?
Following food safety practices makes for a safe feast! Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Remember to separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables to prevent cross-contamination. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure ham, lamb, or other meat has reached the safe internal temperature before eating.
Active Investigations
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Cheese
Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Powder Capsules