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July 09, 2016 • Case News
July 07, 2016 • Outbreaks
July 07, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Hawaii Hepatitis A Outbreak a Mystery
AP reports that the Hawaii State Department of Health says an Oahu outbreak of hepatitis A has grown to 31 confirmed cases. The department says staff members worked through the holiday weekend to interview infected patients in an effort to find the cause of the infection. State Epidemiologist Sarah Park …
July 01, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A Outbreak Hits Oahu
The Health Department is eying poke as one of dozens of possible culprits, but health officials stressed the investigation remains preliminary. AP reports that the state Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A on Oahu. The department said Friday there are at least 12 cases of hepatitis …
July 01, 2016 • Listeria
Listeria Recall: Lemongrass Basil Chicken Entrées
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc., a New Oxford, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 42 pounds of Lemongrass Basil Chicken entrées that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat, Lifestyle Foods Inc. brand of Lemongrass Basil Chicken …
July 01, 2016 • Outbreaks
July 01, 2016 • Outbreaks
June 14, 2016 • Salmonella
Ajuua’s Restaurant Linked to as many as two dozen Salmonella Illnesses
According to Food Safety News, at least eleven people, including seven employees of Ajuua’s Mexican Restaurant, are confirmed with Salmonella infections related to the restaurant. The root cause of the outbreak was still unknown, but that fresh tomatoes and/or salsa made and served at the restaurant in Odessa, Texas. It …
June 14, 2016 • Outbreaks
June 11, 2016 • Outbreaks
June 11, 2016 • Salmonella
Salmonella Outbreak at Ajuua’s Mexican Restaurant
According to Odessa press, Ector County Texas Health Department Director Gino Solla said Friday afternoon the total number of people who have lab-confirmed cases of Salmonella has increased by one, bringing the total number to three. Solla also said the restaurant where the people got the illness was Ajuua’s Mexican …
June 07, 2016 • Case News
May 31, 2016 • Outbreaks
May 28, 2016 • Case News
May 14, 2016 • Salmonella
Minnesota Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Taylor Farms Organic Kale
Pacific Coast Fruit Company posted the following recall notice: Reason: Salmonella Pack/Codes: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) are investigating an outbreak of foodborne illnesses associated with eating Taylor Farms Organic Kale Medley “power greens” mix in Minnesota. The mix contains spinach, kale …
May 10, 2016 • Case News
Oak Grove Restaurant Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits - Multistate (2016)
In May 2016 state and local public health officials in Ohio investigated a foodborne illness outbreak among customers of Oak Grove Eatery, a restaurant located in Wooster. A total of 29 ill cases were identified. Marler Clark represented Michelle Dukich and her son Christopher who were affected by the outbreak …
May 10, 2016 • Salmonella
Trader Joe’s Recalls Kale and Edamame Salad
WCD Kitchen, LLC of Fontana, California is voluntarily recalling Trader Joe’s Kale & Edamame Salad (UPC 00967112), sold only in the Midwest, with a “USE BY May 05, 2016 through May 14, 2016”, because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date. Salmonella is …
May 03, 2016 • Salmonella
Salmonella Prompts Tea Recall
The Republic of Tea is dedicated to the health and wellness of each and every citizen (customer). As such, we are issuing a voluntary recall of our Organic Turmeric Ginger Green Tea in response to a possible health risk. There have been no illnesses reported in connection with this voluntary …
May 03, 2016 • Listeria
Listeria Outbreak tied to Frozen Vegetables
Since March 2016, CDC has been collaborating with public health officials in several states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections (listeriosis). Eight people infected with the outbreak strains of Listeria have been reported from three states since September 13 …
May 02, 2016 • Outbreaks
Morimoto Napa Salmonella Outbreak and Litigation - California (2016)
The Napa County Public Health Department (NCPHD), announced on October 20, 2016 that it was collaborating with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to investigate a cluster of Salmonella infections among patrons of Morimoto Napa, in Napa County, California. Marler Clark Salmonella Lawyers represented three people sickened in this …
April 21, 2016 • Salmonella
Garden of Life Salmonella Outbreak Ends
A total of 33 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Virchow were reported from 23 states. Among people for whom information was available, illnesses started on dates ranging from December 5, 2015 to March 18, 2016. Ill people ranged in age from less than 1 year to 84, with a median age of […] …
April 17, 2016 • Case News
Oscar’s of Breckenridge Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits - Colorado (2016)
The Salmonella attorneys at Marler Clark represented several of the victims in this outbreak. The settlement provided compensation for medical expenses and wage loss. All cases are resolved at this time. In July 2016, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Summit County Public Health (SCPH) investigated …
April 15, 2016 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A Linked to Costco
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Hepatitis A infections in three provinces linked to the frozen fruit product: Nature’s Touch Organic Berry Cherry Blend. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning …
April 03, 2016 • Press Releases
Listeria Lawsuit Filed Against Dole After Two Dozen Sickened
Dole Fresh Vegetables faces first lawsuit from victims of Listeria outbreak originating from Springfield, Ohio processing plant.Ohio resident Constance Georgosta this has filed suit against Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc., after a salad mix tainted with Listeria placed her mother, Kiki Christofield, in a coma. Ms. Georgosta this is seeking damages …
April 01, 2016 • Listeria
Listeria on Broccoli?
Alimentos Congelados, S.A. (Pinula) is voluntarily recalling 1,800 cases of Frozen Broccoli Cuts because it has 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 weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals …
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