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September 17, 2016 • Outbreaks
September 11, 2016 • Outbreaks
September 10, 2016 • Outbreaks
September 03, 2016 • Salmonella
Marler Clark Retained in Chapel Hill Creamery Salmonella Outbreak
The Chapel Hill Creamery in Chapel Hill, NC, is recalling all of its cheese products because they have been linked to a growing Salmonella outbreak in North Carolina and elsewhere. A local county health officer said Thursday that the outbreak has sickened at least 50 people in North Carolina and …
September 03, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Hawaii Hepatitis A Outbreak Update
The Source: The Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A in its state. For the latest case count and investigation findings, visit the HDOH outbreak investigation website. On August 15, 2016, HDOH identified raw scallops served at Genki Sushi restaurants on the islands of Oahu …
September 01, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Tropical Smoothie Café Hepatitis A Outbreak Update
The CDC, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of foodborne hepatitis A. 70 people with hepatitis A have been reported from seven states: Maryland (6), New York (1), North Carolina (1), Oregon (1), Virginia (55), West Virginia (5), and Wisconsin (1). 32 ill people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been […] …
August 28, 2016 • Outbreaks
August 28, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Linked to 35 Hepatitis A Illnesses
The number of people sickened in a Hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen strawberries from Egypt served by Tropical Smoothie Cafe increased Friday to 35 as the timing of the public warning remain perplexing. Virginia’s Department of Health issued a public warning August 19. However, the Health Department has not …
August 24, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Tropical Smoothie Cafes in Virginia Link in Hepatitis A Outbreak
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is investigating a cluster of hepatitis A cases and has identified a potential association with smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Cafe restaurants in Virginia. Genetic testing shows the illnesses were caused by a strain of hepatitis A that has been associated with past outbreaks due …
August 24, 2016 • Case News
August 20, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Virginia Reports Hepatitis A Outbreak
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is investigating a cluster of hepatitis A cases and has identified a potential association with smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Cafe restaurants in Virginia. Genetic testing shows the illnesses were caused by a strain of hepatitis A that has been associated with past outbreaks due …
August 16, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Imported Sushi Source of Hawaii Hepatitis A Outbreak
The Hawaii State Department of Health has ordered all Oahu and Kauai Genki Sushi Restaurants to close for business immediately. The Department of Health has determined the Hepatitis A outbreak on Oahu is likely due to imported frozen scallops served raw at Genki Sushi Restaurants on Oahu and Kauai. The …
August 11, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Hawaii Hepatitis A Outbreak: 168 Sick and 46 Hospitalized
As of Wednesday, the Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) has identified 33 new cases of Hepatitis A, bringing the total to 168. All cases have been adults with 46 requiring hospitalization. Findings of the investigation suggest that the source of the outbreak is focused on Oahu. Eight individuals now live …
August 11, 2016 • Salmonella
Salmonella Outbreak in King, Kitsap, Pierce, Spokane and other Counties
Last month, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department learned of a foodborne illness outbreak in Snohomish County associated with food supplied by a Pierce County caterer, Mr. Rick’s Catering. The state Department of Health continues to investigate the outbreak, which could impact as many as 175 people in King, Kitsap, Pierce, Spokane …
August 06, 2016 • Outbreaks
August 05, 2016 • Salmonella
Sprout Salmonella Outbreak in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming
Thirty people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from nine states – Colorado 13, Kansas 8, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, Nebraska 2, New York 1, Oregon 1, Texas 1 and Wyoming 2. Of those ill people, 24 were infected with Salmonella Reading, 1 was infected with Salmonella Abony, and 5 were […] …
August 03, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Hawaii Hepatitis A Outbreak By the Numbers: 135 Sick, 39 Hospitalized, 0 Cause
As of August 3, 2016, the Hawaii Department of Health has identified 42 new cases of hepatitis A. All cases have been in adults, 39 have required hospitalization. The total is now 135 with onset of illness ranging between 6/12/16 – 7/24/16. Findings of the investigation suggest that the source of the outbreak is focused on Oahu. […] …
August 02, 2016 • Salmonella
Chapel Hill Creamery Salmonella Outbreak may impact over 100
The Chapel Hill Creamery in Chapel Hill, NC, is recalling all of its cheese products because they have been linked to a growing Salmonella outbreak in North Carolina and elsewhere. A local county health officer said Thursday that the outbreak has sickened at least 50 people in North Carolina and …
August 02, 2016 • Outbreaks
July 28, 2016 • Salmonella
Two More Salmonella Outbreaks
Cheese in North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia. Chapel Hill Creamery in Chapel Hill, NC, is recalling all of its cheese products because they have been linked to a growing Salmonella outbreak in North Carolina and elsewhere. A local county health officer said Thursday that the outbreak has …
July 28, 2016 • Hepatitis A
93 with Hepatitis A in Hawaii
At least a 93 person hepatitis A outbreak that has left 29 hospitalized as of July 26, 2016. Ill people have also been located on the islands of Hawaii, Kauai and Maui, but the had been visiting Oahu in the weeks before the onset of their illnesses. The onset of …
July 26, 2016 • Outbreaks
July 22, 2016 • Outbreaks
July 12, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Mystery Hawaiian Hepatitis A Outbreak Sickens 52 and Puts 14 in Hospital
The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) is investigating a confirmed case of Hepatitis A in a food service employee at the ice cream specialty store, Baskin-Robbins, located at the Waikele Center in Waipahu. The department is advising persons who consumed any food or drink products from this store between …
July 09, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A Fear in Custer Pizza Works
A case of hepatitis A has been reported in a food handler at the Pizza Works restaurant in Custer. The food handler worked shifts between June 19 and July 5. Individuals who ate at the restaurant during that time period should contact their health care provider to determine if they …
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