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June 23, 2005 • Salmonella
Class-action suit filed against restaurant in salmonella outbreak
A $5 million lawsuit has been filed against Camden-based Old South restaurant, blamed for one of the largest outbreaks of food-borne illness in South Carolina. State health officials said undercooked turkey likely caused the salmonella outbreak. One person died and more than 300 became ill. The lawsuit filed last week …
June 22, 2005 • Salmonella
Keep bacteria from ruining summer cookouts
The CDC estimates that 76 million cases of food-borne illnesses or food poisoning occur in the United States every year. Thirty percent of those cases are caused by bacteria from improperly cooked meat and contaminated surfaces or utensils. The seven most common pathogens are E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella, Hepatitis A …
June 21, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Most with hepatitis A fully recover in a couple of weeks
www.yumasun.com MITCH M. FREEMAN, M.D. Jun 20, 2005 The liver is a vital organ located in the upper right-hand side of the abdomen. It performs many functions in the body, including processing the body’s nutrients, manufacturing bile to help digest fats, regulating blood clotting and breaking down potentially toxic substances …
June 21, 2005 • Salmonella
What Is Salmonella?
From NBC17: Q: What is salmonella or salmonellosis? A: Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called salmonella. Most persons infected with salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment. However …
June 21, 2005 • Salmonella
Strain of salmonella hits N.C. hard
The Associated Press reports North Carolina State health officials have confirmed 211 cases so far this year of poisoning from a strain of Salmonella bacteria – more during the first six months of 2005 than for each of the past three years. At least 30 counties have confirmed cases of …
June 20, 2005 • Outbreaks
June 20, 2005 • Outbreaks
June 20, 2005 • Salmonella
Salmonella Cases on the Rise
The NC State Department of Public Health reports nearly five times as many cases of salmonella so far this year, compared to the first six months of last year. Nine is on your side with food safety tips to prevent salmonella: Cleanliness is first and foremost: wash hands, utensils, equipment …
June 20, 2005 • Salmonella
Pee Dee residents sue Camden restaurant after illness outbreak
Three Pee Dee residents who claim they became ill from food they ate at a Camden buffet restaurant are among a group of nine people who have filed a class-action lawsuit against the restaurant. According to the lawsuit filed this week in the Kershaw County Clerk of Court’s Office, Lamont …
June 17, 2005 • Salmonella
Two more salmonella cases reported in Williston
The number of confirmed salmonella cases in Williston is up to 12 — with one death. And state health officials don’t know if the outbreak is over. The Health Department is broadening its investigation beyond one particular grocery store where some of the victims bought prepared food. State Epidemiologist Kirby …
June 17, 2005 • Outbreaks
June 17, 2005 • Listeria
Chicken Distributed In Louisiana Recalled
June 16, 2005 About 5,065 pounds of chicken salad from Sally Sherman Foods in Mount Vernon, N.Y. has been recalled because it may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. The 5-pound plastic containers of chicken salad and chicken pasta Caesar were produced June 8 and distributed to restaurants, stores and other …
June 17, 2005 • Salmonella
Salmonella illness on rise in North Carolina
Nearly five times as many cases of the food-borne illness salmonella enteritidis have been detected by the NC State Laboratory of Public Health so far this year as compared to the first six months in 2004. The Lab has detected more cases of the bacterial infection this year to date …
June 17, 2005 • Salmonella
Infection in chickens researched
Most people are aware that humans have bacteria that live in our intestine. Some produce Vitamin K, necessary for blood clotting. One would think that a healthy immune system would wipe out these bacteria, but actually, the resident bacteria are important. They cause the intestinal lining to produce chemicals that …
June 17, 2005 • Salmonella
Restaurant reopens after salmonella scare
By Norman Parish Of the Post-Dispatch Thursday, Jun. 16 2005 An East Alton restaurant plans to reopen today after being closed for two weeks because of an outbreak of salmonella poisoning. The Casa Romero Restaurant, 521 East Airline Drive, closed June 3 after customers became ill after eating food tainted …
June 17, 2005 • Salmonella
State recalls cheese after contamination found
The state has recalled a brand of shredded cheese sold in Mexican stores after finding a sample containing salmonella. The contaminated 1-pound package of Queso El Nica cheese was found in a store in Wake County, said Joe Reardon, food administrator for the department. The department has asked Distribuidora La …
June 17, 2005 • Events & Speaking Engagements
University of Guelph (2005)
Bill Marler presented on the topic of, "Food Safety in the States - Does Litigation Help?" at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada for the Food Safety Network. He discussed why processors, ingredient suppliers, restaurant operators, and other operations involved in the food chain need to understand the legal consequences …
June 16, 2005 • Outbreaks
June 16, 2005 • Outbreaks
June 16, 2005 • Listeria
New York Firm Recalls Chicken Salad for Possible Listeria Contamination
Recalls & Alerts By USDA Jun 15, 2005 Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-027-2005 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Matt Baun WASHINGTON, June 15, 2005 – Sally Sherman Foods, a Mount Vernon, N.Y., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,065 pounds of chicken salad that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the […] …
June 15, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Nothing to hide
Local News BY BLAKE SCHMIDT, STAFF WRITER Jun 15, 2005 Although his restaurant was at the center of a hepatitis A scare in Yuma last week, John Gutierrez is no less certain that he keeps his place clean. To prove a point, he invited a restaurant inspector and a reporter …
June 15, 2005 • Listeria
Golden Taste, Inc. Recalls Golden Taste Tuna Deluxe Due to Listeria Contamination
Recalls & Alerts By FDA Jun 14, 2005 Contact: Golden Taste, Inc. 845-356-4133 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Spring Valley, NY — June 10, 2005 — Golden Taste, Inc., 45 S. Central Avenue, Spring Valley, New York 10977 is recalling its Golden Taste Tuna Deluxe in 7.5 ounce and 3.5 ounce clear plastic containers because they […] …
June 15, 2005 • Outbreaks
June 15, 2005 • Salmonella
Safety at the grill means no more salmonella burgers
Barbecuing may be synonymous with summertime Americana, but gas fires and food poisoning don’t quite fit that image. As the weather warms and patios beckon, local food experts offer some tips for keeping outdoor cooking from being an extreme sport. The most important thing to remember is to not leave …
June 15, 2005 • Salmonella
Salmonella cases linked to single New Mexico hatchery
Seventeen cases of salmonella poisoning in the Southwest since April have been linked to a single New Mexico hatchery, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. Department of Health Public Information Officer Deborah Davis declined to release the name of the hatchery or where it is located because she …
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