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April 04, 2017 • Hepatitis A
Cup & Saucer Cafes tied to Hepatitis A concern
Jim Ryan of the Oregonian reported tonight that Multnomah County health officials are investigating two hepatitis A cases among workers at a pair of Portland Cup & Saucer Cafes. The first of the cases was reported to the county health department on March 20, and the other was reported Monday …
April 02, 2017 • Salmonella
Conagra Recalls Hunt’s Chili Kits
Conagra Brands, Inc., announced today it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Hunt’s Chili Kits due to the potential presence of Salmonella in the chili seasoning packet contained in the kit. The chili seasoning used in the packet originated from a supplier who informed the company of the potential …
March 30, 2017 • Outbreaks
March 28, 2017 • Outbreaks
March 25, 2017 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A Grows in Michigan
Public health officials and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are continuing to see an elevated number of hepatitis A cases in the city of Detroit, and counties of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne. “Together with our local health partners, we are increasing outreach to vulnerable populations to …
March 21, 2017 • Outbreaks
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March 18, 2017 • Outbreaks
March 18, 2017 • Listeria
Listeria Link in Pizza
More than 21,000 pounds of frozen pizzas are being recalled due to a possible listeria contamination. RBR Meat Company Incorporated recalled its 16-inch Marketside supreme frozen pizza, sold at select Walmart stores. There have been no confirmed reports of sickness at this time but symptoms include fever, diarrhea and muscle …
March 18, 2017 • Listeria
Edamame Recall over Listeria Worry
Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corp. (“AFC”) of Rancho Dominguez, CA has recalled its Edamame Soybeans in Pods for possibility being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were packaged by AFC Franchisees and sold, under refrigeration, in 8.0 oz (227 g) packages and identified as “Edamame – Soybeans in Pods”. To …
March 11, 2017 • Outbreaks
First Lawsuit filed after Listeria-contaminated cheese leads to death of Vermont man
Vulto Creamery faces lawsuit from the outbreak that originated from their New York facility.Vermont resident Veronica Friedman, widow of Richard Friedman, has filed suit against Vulto Creamery of Walton, New York, after raw milk cheese tainted with Listeria hospitalized her husband and led to his death. Ms. Friedman is alleging …
March 11, 2017 • Outbreaks
First Lawsuit Filed in SoyNut E. coli Outbreak
A lawsuit is being filed against The SoyNut Butter Company of Illinois. The minor child. T.S., of Plaintiffs Mosby and Erin Simmons, residents of Santa Clara County, CA, contracted E. coli O157:H7 after eating SoyNut Butter that originated from the Illinois company. The Plaintiffs, parents of minor child T.S., one …
March 11, 2017 • Case News
March 08, 2017 • Listeria
Raw Milk Cheese Tied to Listeria Outbreak
Vulto Creamery, Walton, New York, is recalling all lots of Ouleout, Miranda, Heinennellie, and Willowemoc soft wash-rind raw milk cheeses out of an abundance of caution due to testing result from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which found Ouleout lot # 617 positive for Listeria monocytogenes and New …
March 07, 2017 • Outbreaks
March 02, 2017 • Outbreaks
March 02, 2017 • Outbreaks
February 11, 2017 • Outbreaks
Chincoteague Cook-Off Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits - Multistate (2017)
In October 2017, Virginia Health officials announced that 150 people living in 8 states had been sickened by Salmonella after attending the Chincoteague Chili Chowder Cook-Off on September 30th. More than 2,000 people attended the 18th Annual Chincoteague Chili Chowder Cook-Off and Car Show on Sept. 30. …
February 11, 2017 • Outbreaks
February 10, 2017 • Case News
Mona Pita Mediterranean Grill Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits
North Carolina Division of Public Health began investigating an outbreak of Salmonella at the Mona Pita Mediterranean Grill located at 5260 Capital Boulevard in Raleigh, North Carolina on February 10, 2017 in response to a complaint from two people who had been hospitalized from their severe symptoms after eating at …
January 28, 2017 • Outbreaks
Chicago Carbon Live Fire E. coli Outbreak and Litigation - Illinois (2017)
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) identified an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), impacting at least 67 Chicago residents. As part of the CDPH investigation, Carbón Live Fire Mexican Grill, located at 300 W. 26th Street, was linked to the outbreak. Following a request from CDPH, Carbón …
January 22, 2017 • Outbreaks
Caldwell Parish Jambalaya Salmonella Outbreak - Louisiana (2017)
In October 23, 2017, officials with the Louisiana Department of Health provided the most recent case counts of individuals who had been identified with a gastrointestinal illness related to the food poisoning outbreak in Caldwell Parish. …
January 14, 2017 • Case News
Marines Sodexo E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits - Multistate (2017)
The E.coli attorneys at Marler Clark represented seven Marines in this E. coli outbreak. These cases were settled. The settlement included lost wages, medical expenses and future long term medical costs. The Marine Corps San Diego and Camp Pendleton E. coli O157:H7 outbreak was reported in a CDC report by …
December 25, 2016 • Outbreaks
December 25, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A case prompts public health alert in Clearwater area
A clinical case of Hepatitis A has been identified in a food handler at the Dairy Queen establishment in Clearwater located at 318 Eden Rd. While Hepatitis A is uncommon in Interior Health, it is believed there is a low but definite risk to persons who ate food at this …
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