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June 15, 2010 • Listeria
Portland Shellfish Company recalls Lobster Claw and Knuckle Meat
The Portland Shellfish company today announced that it was recalling lobster claw and knuckle meat distributed under several brand names because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were distributed nationwide to wholesale and retail outlets under the brand names Portland Shellfish Co. Inc brand …
June 13, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
New Zealand Food Safety Authority Conference (2010)
Bill Marler presented at the New Zealand Food Safety Authority Conference. …
June 12, 2010 • Hepatitis A
Desert Hawk Golf Course Linked to Hepatitis A Vaccines
Gayle Perez of the Pueblo Cheftain reports that the Pueblo City-County Health Department has given hepatitis A vaccinations to 100 people who may have been exposed to the viral disease on Memorial Day at the Desert Hawk Golf Course. The clinic was made available to people who may have had …
June 11, 2010 • Outbreaks
Hartmann Farm Dairy Raw Milk E. coli Outbreak
Raw milk from Hartmann Dairy in Gibbon, MN has sickened at least 8 with E. coli O157:H7 …
June 10, 2010 • Salmonella
Nunzi’s Place closed due to Salmonella
Nunzi’s Place, 2330 E. 38th St., A popular restaurant on Erie’s east side is temporarily closed after eight customers developed salmonella poisoning after eating there. The restaurant voluntarily closed Wednesday after Erie County Department of Health officials told them more customers could get sick if they ate there, said Dennis …
June 09, 2010 • Salmonella
Subway Salmonella Outbreak hits 68 with 24 hospitalized
The outbreak of salmonella cases in Illinois linked to subway restaurants is spreading. To date, there are now 68 confirmed cases, of which 24 had been hospitalized. People with the illness reported eating at Subway locations in central Illinois 24 counties. Health officials say this is specific strain of salmonella …
June 09, 2010 • Hepatitis A
Desert Hawk at Pueblo West Golf Course Hepatitis A Risk
The Pueblo City-County Health Department alerted the public to a possible Hepatitis A exposure that may have happened on May 31, 2010, at Desert Hawk at Pueblo West golf course. Health officials say exposed patrons should contact their physician or the Health Department immediately to receive an immunization. “People who …
June 09, 2010 • Outbreaks
June 09, 2010 • Salmonella
60 Salmonella Hvittingfoss cases linked to Illinois Subways
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 60 cases of Salmonella ser. Hvittingfoss associated with the ongoing investigation of illnesses among customers who ate at certain Subway restaurants in Illinois. All cases are recovering, of which 17 had been hospitalized. As of today, Salmonella cases identified in this …
June 09, 2010 • Outbreaks
Subway Salmonella Outbreak
Subway restaurants in Illinois were linked to over 100 confirmed cases of Salmonella Hvittingfoss in 2010 …
June 08, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
National Environmental Health Association Annual Conference (2009)
Bill Marler presented at the NEHA Annual Conference …
June 07, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
National Environmental Health Administration Food Safety Summit (2010)
Bill Marler presented at NEHA Food Safety Summit. …
June 07, 2010 • Salmonella
Subway Salmonella Cases Near 50 in Illinois
An outbreak of salmonella illnesses in Illinois has grown. Health officials now report 48 cases. The cases are linked to Subway restaurants in 18 Illinois counties, including Will County. That was the first county in the Chicago area to report an illness. There are two confirmed cases there. People who …
June 06, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
National Environmental Health Association Annual Conference (2010)
Patti Waller presented at the NEHA Annual Conference. …
June 06, 2010 • Salmonella
Salmonella, Salmonella seems everywhere lately
Sprouts – A total of 35 individuals infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Newport have been reported from 11 states since March 1, 2010. The number of ill people identified in each state with this strain is as follows: AZ (2), CA (17), CO (1), ID (5), IL (1), MO (1), NM (1), NV […] …
June 03, 2010 • Salmonella
Chico Active 20-30 Club “Margarita Mix-Off” Sickens 15 with Salmonella
The Butte County Public Health Department has pinpointed the source of a recent salmonella outbreak in the Chico area. Lab tests and interviews confirm a may fundraiser called the "Margarita Mix-Off" sickened at least 15 people. It was held by the Chico Active 20-30 Club on May 8th at Manzanita …
June 03, 2010 • Outbreaks
June 03, 2010 • Salmonella
34 Sickened by Salmonella in 14 Illinois Counties
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Thursday that 34 cases of salmonella have been confirmed. All are recovering, including 14 who were hospitalized. They reported eating at Subways in 14 counties: Sangamon; Schuyler; Christian; Bureau; LaSalle; Cass; Champaign; Peoria; Shelby; Warren; Macon; Ogle; Fulton; and Tazewell. Illnesses are reported …
May 28, 2010 • Outbreaks
May 28, 2010 • Salmonella
Salmonella Sprouts Sicken 28 in 10 States
As of May 26, 2010, a total of 28 individuals infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Newport have been reported from 10 states since March 1, 2010. The number of ill people identified in each state with this strain is as follows: AZ (2), CA (14), CO (1), ID (3), IL (1), MO (1), […] …
May 27, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
FDA Live Broadcast (2010)
Epidemiologist Patti Waller presented. …
May 27, 2010 • Press Releases
Fighting for Food Safety: Bill Marler’s Personal Quest
Food Safety Advocate funds study to prove potentially deadly effects of non-recognized pathogens in meat supply; USDA slow to react …
May 26, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Public Health Seattle & King County EHD Annual Staff Conference (2010)
Bill Marler and Colin Caywood presented at the Public Health Seattle & King County - Environmental Health Division - Annual Staff Conference …
May 26, 2010 • Outbreaks
May 26, 2010 • Salmonella
Fresh Express Recalls Romaine-based Salads with Use-by Dates of May 13-16th Due to Possible Health Risk
May 24, 2010 – Salinas, California – Fresh Express, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International, is voluntarily recalling a specific selection of Fresh Express Romaine-based ready-to-eat salads with the expired Use-by Dates of May 13th through May 16th and an "S" in the Product Code because they have the …
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