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September 02, 2017 • Outbreaks
Salmonella Outbreak on Mother’s Day Results in Lawsuit Against On The Border Mexican Grill
Marietta residents Amanda and Jason Cureton have filed a lawsuit against On The Border Mexican Grill. The lawsuit is being filed over a severe case of salmonella poisoning Amanda suffered after eating at the restaurant’s Kennesaw, Georgia location on Mother’s Day. The Cureton family is being represented by Marler Clark …
September 01, 2017 • Salmonella
Mexican Papayas Sicken 201 with Salmonella
A total of 201 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Thompson (131), Salmonella Kiambu (57), Salmonella Agona (8), or Salmonella Gaminara (5) have been reported from 23 states. Sixty-five ill people have been hospitalized. One death was reported from New York City. The CDC, public health and regulatory …
August 30, 2017 • Outbreaks
August 29, 2017 • Case News
Relish Foods Tuna Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits
On August 29, 2017, Clark County Public Health in Washington state was notified of five cases of Salmonella enterica serotype Paratyphi. So many cases of a relatively rare serotype of Salmonella occurring in one county at the same time unmistakably signaled an outbreak. This became further undeniable to public health …
August 27, 2017 • Listeria
Pork recalled over Listeria test
A Wisconsin company that has been supplying meat products to McDonalds restaurants for over three decades is recalling approximately 1,134 pounds of pork sausage patties that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week. The fully cooked pork …
August 23, 2017 • Listeria
Cherries Recalled over Listeria worry
SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of certain frozen organic dark sweet pitted cherry products due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with …
August 22, 2017 • Outbreaks
August 20, 2017 • Outbreaks
August 18, 2017 • Salmonella
Salmonella Papaya Outbreak Spikes
A total of 173 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Kiambu (51), Salmonella Thompson (111), Salmonella Agona (7), or Salmonella Gaminara (4) have been reported from 21 states. Connecticut 6, Delaware 4, Iowa 2, Illinois 3, Kentucky 4, Louisiana 1, Maryland 8, Massachusetts 8, Michigan 1, Minnesota 4, Missouri 1, North Carolina 5, New Jersey 36, New York 50, Ohio 1, […] …
August 11, 2017 • Salmonella
More Sickened by Salmonella Tainted Papayas
As of August 9, 2017, 141 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Kiambu (51) or Salmonella Thompson (90) have been reported from 19 states. Connecticut 5, Delaware 4, Iowa 2, Illinois 2, Kentucky 3, Louisiana 2, Maryland 8, Massachusetts 6, Michigan 1, Minnesota 4, North Carolina 3, New Jersey 27, New York 39, Ohio 1, Oklahoma 4, […] …
August 10, 2017 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A Outbreak in San Diego – 312 Ill, 10 Deaths, 215 Hospitializations
In a follow-up on the hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego County, CA, the number of cases reported this year has climbed to 312, including 10 fatalities, according to latest health department data. Of the cases, nearly seven out of 10 patients required hospitalization for their illness (215). The County …
August 10, 2017 • Hepatitis A
Vaccination in Alaska Eliminating Hepatitis A
A comprehensive hepatitis A vaccination program established in Alaska in the 1990s, which became a requirement for school entry in 2001, has virtually wiped out the virus in the native peoples of Alaska, where it had been endemic. Data from the program is being presented at this year’s World Indigenous …
August 08, 2017 • Outbreaks
Pho One E.coli O157:H7 Outbreak Lawsuits - Hawaii (2017)
Marler Clark represented a Canadian family whose children acquired E. coli O157 infections, and suffered the hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), as a result of eating at a Honolulu restaurant. Both children were hospitalized in Hawaii before returning to Canada for further care. The claims presented an epidemiologic challenge because they …
August 05, 2017 • Outbreaks
August 04, 2017 • Salmonella
Salmonella Tainted Papayas Sicken 109
The CDC reports today that the outbreak investigation has expanded to include another strain of Salmonella. Sixty-four more ill people from 15 states were added to this investigation since the last update on July 21, 2017. Six more states have reported ill people: Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and …
August 03, 2017 • Hepatitis A
What you and your Family Need to know about Hepatitis A
THE HEPATITIS A VIRUS Exposure to hepatitis A virus (“HAV”) can cause an acute infection of the liver that is typically mild and resolves on its own.[1] The symptoms and duration of illness vary a great deal, with many persons showing no symptoms at all.[2] Fever and jaundice are two …
August 03, 2017 • Outbreaks
August 02, 2017 • Salmonella
What You and Your Family Need to Know About Salmonella
WHAT IS SALMONELLA? It has long been said that, in 1885, pioneering American veterinary scientist, Daniel E. Salmon, discovered the first strain of Salmonella. Actually, though, Theobald Smith, research-assistant to Dr. Salmon, discovered the first strain of Salmonella—Salmonella cholerae suis. But, being in charge, Dr. Salmon received all of the …
August 02, 2017 • Listeria
Sunflower Recalled Because of Listeria
Hudson Valley Foods, Inc. of Highland, NY has advised Amrita Health Foods of Pleasantville, NY that sunflower seeds and sunflower seed butter sold to the company for a short period of time have been recalled. Amrita Health Foods is recalling a limited number of Amrita Bars because they have the …
July 29, 2017 • Salmonella
Mystery Salmonella Illnesses in Seattle – King County
Seattle-King County Public Health Friday announced it is investigating a salmonellosis outbreak caused by Salmonella Stanley, an uncommon strain of Salmonella bacteria. Six persons infected with Salmonella Stanley were reported to Public Health during July 17–July 24. On July 26-27, genetic fingerprinting results for four of the six cases became …
July 21, 2017 • Salmonella
Papayas cause of Salmonella Outbreak
The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Kiambu infections.As of July 21, 2017, 47 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Kiambu have been reported from 12 states. Illnesses in Iowa …
July 13, 2017 • Case News
Vulto Creamery Listeria Cheese Litigation - Multistate (2017)
Marler Clark represented three of the victims of this listeria outbreak. All claims have settled at this time. CDC collaborated with public health and regulatory officials in several states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections (listeriosis). Listeria causes a …
July 13, 2017 • Hepatitis A
Deadly Hepatitis A Outbreak Spreads
According to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, 228 cases of hepatitis A have been reported in 2017, with 161 people hospitalized during the outbreak. There have been 5 deaths. Public health investigators continue to evaluate cases, but most of those who have become ill are either …
July 13, 2017 • Outbreaks
June 30, 2017 • Salmonella
Health Officials Investigate Salmonella Outbreak Involving Patrons of a Restaurant in New Haven
The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) and the New Haven Health Department (NHHD) are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections involving patrons of Cilantro Fresh Mexican Grill, a restaurant at 1158 Whalley Ave. in New Haven, Connecticut. Cilantro’s owner is cooperating with public health officials and has voluntarily closed …
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