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May 07, 2007 • Outbreaks
May 06, 2007 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Spring Hospitality Supply Management Conference (2007)
Marler Clark partner Denis Stearns was in Chicago, Illinois, for the Institute of Supply management's 2007 conference, where he gave a presentation titled, "Food Safety: It's more than just checking the expiration date." …
May 04, 2007 • Outbreaks
May 03, 2007 • Listeria
North County markets pull turkey products
SAN DIEGO — Managers at North County supermarkets Wednesday said that they had pulled all Diestel ready-to-eat turkey products from their shelves, after county health officials announced that the Sonoma-based company had voluntarily recalled nearly 7,000 pounds of product because of fears the meat was contaminated with bacteria. County officials …
May 03, 2007 • Salmonella
Health officials investigating cause of salmonella outbreak
Seven people in Afton, Wyoming have contracted salmonella, but the source of the outbreak is unknown. Full story The Wyoming Health Department announced today (Thursday, May 3) it has confirmed seven cases of salmonella since early April, although an isolated case in February appears to be unrelated to the current …
May 03, 2007 • Hepatitis A
Officials investigate possible Hepatitis A outbreak in Slayton – UPDATED
The Pizza Ranch Restaurant restaurant in Slayton, Minnesota is being investigated after two food workers tested positive for hepatitis A. Full story SLAYTON, Minn. The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating a possible hepatitis A outbreak in Murray County in southwestern Minnesota. Two food workers at the Pizza Ranch restaurant …
May 02, 2007 • Listeria
Turkey Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
SONORA, Calif. – A California ranch is recalling 7,000 pounds of turkey products that may be contaminated. The Diestel Family Turkey Ranch in Sonora says the food might be tainted with listeria bacteria. Monday, the USDA notified the ranch that one piece of Honey Roasted Turkey Breast tested positive. Ranch …
May 02, 2007 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Minnesota Products Liability Seminar (2007)
Bill Marler presented at the Minnesota Products Liability Seminar on topics related to foodborne illness litigation as it relates to products liability. …
May 01, 2007 • Outbreaks
April 30, 2007 • Listeria
Improperly pasteurized milk warning
Evans Farmhouse Creamery is voluntarily recalling certain milk products due to improper pasteurization, state Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker said Friday. The Norwich-based company sells the products under the names Evans Farmhouse All Natural Reduced Fat Cream on Top Not Homogenized Milk and Sunrise Family Farms Organic Reduced Fat Vitamin A …
April 27, 2007 • Outbreaks
April 27, 2007 • Hepatitis A
Whataburger warns of hepatitis A scare
Heather Ann White of the Corpus Christie Caller-Times reported that the Stores in question are in Harlingen and Raymondville The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a warning Tuesday to anyone who ate at the Harlingen restaurant at 1605 W. Harrison St. between March 1 and 12 and its …
April 26, 2007 • Outbreaks
April 26, 2007 • Salmonella
FDA Knew of Contamination Problems at Peanut Butter Plant for Years
Here’s an interesting article about the Peanut Butter Salmonella outbreak written by Anne Borden. Click here to read the full story on Lawyers and Settlements webpage. Click here for more information on the outbreak. Sylvester, GA: The Washington Post has reported that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) knew for …
April 25, 2007 • Salmonella
Salmonella probe stretches to Rockford
Mexican-style cheese may be the source of an ongoing Salmonella outbreak since January 2006. Full story from William Prosecky of the Chicago Tribune Chicago – State investigators are examining whether dairy products from the Rockford area may have been used to make salmonella-tainted cheese that infected nearly three dozen Kane …
April 24, 2007 • Outbreaks
April 24, 2007 • Outbreaks
Oregon Environmental Health Association's Annual Education Conference (2007)
Denis Stearns presented at the Oregon Environmental Health Association's Annual Education Conference at the Hood River Inn in Hood River, Oregon. His presentation was titled, "Recouping the Costs of foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations." …
April 22, 2007 • Salmonella
FDA Was Aware of Dangers To Food
In the day before Congressional Hearings, Elizabeth Williamson of the Washington Post Staff wrote that the Food and Drug Administration has known for years about contamination problems at a Georgia peanut butter plant. Perhaps as concerning is that ConAgra knew of the Salmonella contamination as well and continued to produce …
April 22, 2007 • Outbreaks
April 22, 2007 • Outbreaks
April 21, 2007 • Outbreaks
April 20, 2007 • Outbreaks
April 20, 2007 • Outbreaks
April 20, 2007 • Hepatitis A
2 high school students diagnosed with Hepatitis A virus
Two students from Milford High School in New Hampshire have been diagnosed with Hepatitis A. Health officials are investigating the source. Full story CONCORD, N.H. –Two Milford High School students were recently diagnosed with Hepatitis A, virus the state Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday in a letter …
April 19, 2007 • Outbreaks
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