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FDA Traces Broccoli Sprout Outbreak to Seed Lot Sold Online
Original: Weekend Wrap-Up: FDA Matched the Broccoli Sprout Outbreak to Seed Lot W4105 and the Seed Came Off Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop Without Anyone Naming Who Sold It. The Chicken Wraps That Made 38 People Sick Have a Food Now
FDA investigators have linked a broccoli sprout outbreak to seed lot W4105, which was sold through Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop without any of the platforms naming the seller. Separately, health officials have identified a food vehicle for chicken wraps that sickened 38 people. Food safety advocates are criticizing the anonymity of online seed sellers, saying it hampers outbreak response and accountability.
Why now: A foodborne illness outbreak has been traced to products sold on major online marketplaces where the seller remains unnamed, raising food safety and accountability concerns.
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