Outbreaks: Investigation, Response & Evaluation

FDA’s Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation (CORE) Network was created to manage not just outbreak response, but surveillance and post-response activities related to incidents involving multiple illnesses linked to FDA-regulated human and animal food and cosmetic products.
Recent Outbreaks
FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo Linked to Pistachio Nuts Produced by Wonderful Pistachio and Almond FDA Investigated Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157 Infections Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts From Jack and the Green Sprouts FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Muenchen Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts Produced by Sweetwater Farms FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Virchow Linked to RAW Meal Organic Shake and Meal Replacement Products FDA Investigated Multistate Outbreak of Listeria in Dole Leafy Greens Products Produced in the Dole Facility in Springfield, Ohio FDA Investigated Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Raw Nut Butter Products FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157 Infections Linked to Rotisserie Chicken Salad from Costco FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O26 Infections Linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurants FDA Investigated Listeria Outbreak to Soft Cheeses Distributed by Karoun Dairies, Inc. FDA Investigated Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Poona Linked to Cucumbers FDA Investigates 2015 Outbreaks of Cyclosporiasis FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B Infections Linked to Frozen Raw Tuna FDA Investigates Listeria monocytogenes in Ice Cream Products from Blue Bell Creameries FDA Investigated Listeria monocytogenes Illnesses Linked to Caramel Apples FDA Investigated Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Linked to Mung Bean Sprouts Produced by Wonton Foods Inc. of New York FDA Investigates Presence of Mucormycosis-causing Mold in Infant and Children’s Probiotic Supplement FDA Investigated Listeria monocytogenes in Sprouts from Wholesome Soy Products, Inc. - FDA Investigates Presence of Listeria in Hispanic-style Cheese
FDA Investigates 2014 Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup linked to Nut Butter Products Manufactured by nSpired Natural Foods Inc. FDA Investigated Outbreak of Salmonella Newport, Salmonella Hartford, and Salmonella Oranienburg Linked to Organic Sprouted Chia Seed Powder FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O121 Infections Linked to Consumption of Raw Clover Sprouts - More Outbreak Investigations