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June 30, 2011 • Press Releases
Bill Marler to Sprout Industry: Face Reality, Sprouts Can Sicken and Kill
Food safety attorney and advocate Bill Marler is calling on the sprout industry to take steps to protect consumers from the increased risks associated with sprouts. …
June 30, 2011 • Salmonella
Salmonella Altona and Salmonella Johannesburg Infections Linked to Chicks and Ducklings
Salmonella Altona As of June 27, 2011, a total of 49 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Altona have been reported from 16 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Georgia (1), Indiana (1), Kentucky (5), Maryland (4), Michigan (1), Minnesota (1), New Hampshire (1), New York […] …
June 30, 2011 • Salmonella
THE 2011 DEL MONTE SALMONELLA OUTBREAK
On March 22, 2011 Del Monte announced the recall of 4,992 cartons of cantaloupes due to contamination with Salmonella panama. The recall followed an announcement by the FDA that “there is an epidemiologic link between the cantaloupes and approximately twelve reported cases of Salmonella panama.” See FDA Recall Notice, Attachment …
June 30, 2011 • Listeria
King’s Processing Recalls Listeria Sandwiches
Sandwiches, subs, burgers, breakfast muffins and bagels from King’s Processing are being recalled over possible listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency advised early Thursday that a list of products from the P.E.I. distributor may contain listeria. The list of affected products includes different sizes of the cold cut subs …
June 29, 2011 • Outbreaks
June 28, 2011 • Salmonella
Evergreen Produce – Sprout farm owner says there is no proof Salmonella came from her business
It will be interesting to see what happens – will or will not the FDA force a recall? …
June 28, 2011 • Outbreaks
June 28, 2011 • Outbreaks
June 28, 2011 • Salmonella
Idaho Evergreen Produce Linked to 21 Salmonella Cases in Idaho (3), Montana (7), North Dakota (1), New Jersey (1) and Washington (9)
The CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts. Collaborative investigative efforts of local, state, and federal public health and regulatory agencies have linked …
June 28, 2011 • Outbreaks
June 27, 2011 • Salmonella
Nestle Purina PetCare Company Recall Salmonella Cat Food
Nestle Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling approximately 870 bags of dry cat food shipped to Colorado, Idaho and Oregon. This is being done as a precautionary measure, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Only the following products with both the “Best By” date …
June 27, 2011 • Salmonella
Evergreen Produce Sprouts Sicken 20 in Washington, New Jersey, North Dakota, Idaho and Montana
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat Evergreen Produce brand alfalfa sprouts or spicy sprouts because they may be linked to 20 cases of salmonella poisoning. The Idaho-based company has not recalled the sprouts though they are possibly linked to illnesses in Idaho, Montana, New Jersey …
June 27, 2011 • Outbreaks
June 27, 2011 • Outbreaks
June 24, 2011 • Salmonella
Another Sprout Outbreak – 19 ill with Salmonella in Washington, Idaho and Montana
Idaho state public health officials are investigating a number of salmonella cases believed to be connected to the consumption of alfalfa sprouts. The investigation is ongoing and includes 19 ill persons from northern Idaho, eastern Washington and western Montana. Of the persons reported with salmonella infection linked to the outbreak …
June 24, 2011 • Listeria
Nearly 3 Tons of Ham Recalled Due to Listeria
Specialities Agro Alimentation, a Millington, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,700 pounds of imported boneless Serrano ham products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The following products are subject to recall: Approximately 11 lb. cases of “Noel …
June 23, 2011 • Salmonella
Salmonella Lawsuit Filed in Ohio
A May 2010 outbreak of salmonella in Athens, which was traced by county health authorities to a restaurant on East State Street, has now generated a wrongful-death lawsuit. While two earlier suits filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court in connection with the outbreak have alleged only that the plaintiffs …
June 23, 2011 • Outbreaks
June 23, 2011 • Outbreaks
June 23, 2011 • Listeria
Dole Recalls Listeria Salad
Officials with the Westlake Village, Calif.-based Dole warned retailers and consumers that 2,800 cases of Dole-branded Italian blend salads could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Dole officials said they initiated the recall after “an isolated instance” in which one package of the salads yielded a positive result for Listeria during …
June 22, 2011 • Case News
Wisconsin School Campylobacter Outbreak
Raw milk was the source of a Campylobacter outbreak among 16 students and adults who attended an event at North Cape Elementary School in Raymond, Wisconsin. …
June 21, 2011 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC) Pacific Northwest Conference (2011)
Marler Clark Epidemiologist Patti Waller gave a case study to illustrate how a foodborne illness litigation investigation is conducted at the 2011 Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC) Pacific Northwest conference in Tacoma. …
June 21, 2011 • Outbreaks
Jason's Deli E. coli Outbreak
A Jason's Deli in Killeen, Texas was linked to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people. …
June 20, 2011 • Press Releases
Family of Ohio Woman Killed by Killed By Salmonella Files Lawsuit
Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm is representing the family of an Athens, Ohio woman who died from complications related to a Salmonella infection she contracted after eating at Athens-based Casa Lopez. …
June 19, 2011 • Outbreaks
Tulsa Oklahoma E. coli O104 Outbreak
An E. coli O104 outbreak in Tulsa, Oklahoma is being investigated …
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