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June 28, 2014 • Outbreaks
June 27, 2014 • Salmonella
59 in Canada, 21 in US Linked to 4 Strains of Salmonella in Chia Powder or Seeds
In the United Sates as of June 9, 2014, a total of 21 ill persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Newport (13 persons), Salmonella Hartford (6 persons), or Salmonella Oranienburg (2 persons) have been reported from 12 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California […] …
June 27, 2014 • Recalls
Trader Joe’s Listeria Lawsuit Filed in Chicago
Plaintiff, a leukemia patient, developed meningitis after consuming recalled product …
June 25, 2014 • Salmonella
15 with Salmonella from Jewel-Osco store in Tinley Park
Mike Nolan reports that Cook County health officials expect to have test results this week that may help to pinpoint the source of a Salmonella outbreak connected with a delicatessen at a Jewel-Osco store in Tinley Park. The outbreak sickened 15 people, and tests so far show 11 of them …
June 23, 2014 • Outbreaks
Time for a Warning Label on Sprouts
Another sprout-related E. coli outbreak earlier this month has prompted the attorneys of the Seattle law firm, Marler Clark, to call on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require warnings on packaging of all raw sprouts. …
June 22, 2014 • Salmonella
Chia Salmonella Numbers Rise to 73 Ill in 12 States and 4 Provinces
As a part of this investigation, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the United States Food and Drug Administration have issued food recall warnings for various products containing sprouted chia seeds and sprouted chia seed powder. In Canada, four strains of Salmonella causing illness have been associated with this outbreak …
June 20, 2014 • Outbreaks
June 19, 2014 • Listeria
Listeria Risk in Smoked Salmon
Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois is notifying the public that it is recalling 1,878 pounds of Vita Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Salmon due to possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and …
June 14, 2014 • Salmonella
Matthew Cantrell, El Patron Customer, Speaks on Salmonella
El Patron is a Tex-Mex restaurant on Highway 43. Matthew Cantrell says his experience there was always positive, until last week. …
June 13, 2014 • Listeria
Waxed Gouda Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
Smith’s Country Cheese of Winchendon, MA, is recalling 21 wheels of Waxed Gouda because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Waxed Gouda wheels were distributed in Massachusetts by wholesale distributors and further sold to retail stores. The wheels are coated in red wax and wrapped …
June 13, 2014 • Salmonella
Jewel Osco in Tinley Park Link in Salmonella Outbreak
Greg Pratt of the Chicago Tribune reports that public health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to the Jewel Osco store in Tinley Park after nine people recently became ill. Amy Poore, spokeswoman for the Cook County Department of Public Health, said the county is investigating after some food …
June 12, 2014 • Outbreaks
June 11, 2014 • Salmonella
Chia Powder Sickens More in Canada and United States
The CDC reports this evening that as of June 9, 2014, a total of 21 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Newport (13 persons), Salmonella Hartford (6 persons), or Salmonella Oranienburg (2 persons) have been reported from 12 states. Two ill persons infected with a strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been identified in […] …
June 10, 2014 • Outbreaks
Sprouts from Idaho Link in 5 State E. coli Outbreak in Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Utah and Washington
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June 10, 2014 • Salmonella
Canada Reports More Salmonella Chia Cases
The CDC reports as of June 2, 2014, a total of 17 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Newport (12 persons) or Salmonella Hartford (5 persons) have been reported from 10 states. Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that organic sprouted chia powder is the […] …
June 10, 2014 • Salmonella
Proper Salmonella Numbers Up
The Appalachian District Health Department says that as of Monday afternoon, 37 individuals had symptoms consistent with Salmonellosis. Three days after health officials in Watauga County confirmed a salmonella outbreak at a restaurant in Boone, authorities are saying they have seven confirmed cases of Salmonellosis and another 30 who are …
June 07, 2014 • Salmonella
29 Sick in Canada, 17 in US from Salmonella Chia Powder
As of June 2, 2014, a total of 17 ill persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Newport (12 persons) or Salmonella Hartford (5 persons) have been reported from 10 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California (2), Connecticut (2), Ohio (1), Florida (1), Massachusetts […] …
June 06, 2014 • Salmonella
Salmonella Illnesses in North Carolina
The Watauga County office of Appalachian District Health Department is working with the N.C. Division of Public Health to investigate a gastrointestinal illness outbreak among patrons of a local restaurant. There are five confirmed cases of salmonellosis and none have been hospitalized. As of Friday, the Health Department had identified …
June 04, 2014 • Salmonella
More Sick from Salmonella Chia Powder
As of June 2, 17 people from 10 U.S. states been sickened with Salmonella infections linked to the recalled chia seed powder, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC notes that 12 of those 17 were infected with a strain of S. Newport and five …
June 04, 2014 • Salmonella
Gluten Free Crackers Recalled Over Salmonella
Baptista’s Bakery, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 4,339 cases of LiveGfree Gluten Free Rosemary and Olive Oil Multiseed Crackers with a best if used by date of 11-24-14 because they contain a seasoning that is being recalled by Kerry Ingredients. Kerry Ingredients is recalling the seasoning due to possible health risks …
June 01, 2014 • Botulism
Botulism Risk Prompts Fish Recall
Orr’s Fine Meats and Deli of Parry Sound, Ontario, is recalling two smoked fish products because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism. The following products have been recalled: Smoked White Fish (filet) and Smoked Lake Trout (filet). Both products were sold as filets with …
June 01, 2014 • Salmonella
Foster Farms Salmonella Outbreak Hits 574
The CDC reports this evening that another 50 have been added to the Foster Farm’s illness column since April 2014. Since March 1, 2013, a total of 574 individuals infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 27 states and Puerto Rico. Most of the ill persons (76%) have been reported […] …
June 01, 2014 • Salmonella
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chia Powder
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with Provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Health Canada to investigate nine Canadian cases of Salmonella infection linked to the consumption of dried sprouted chia seed powder. Sprouted chia seed powder is made from ground, dried chia seeds …
May 31, 2014 • Listeria
Crab Meat Recalled
East Providence, RI – Rome Packing Co., Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of Ocean’s Catch brand minced crab meat after routine product sampling by the company determined some of the finished products may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes, is an organism which can cause serious …
May 31, 2014 • Salmonella
35% Hospitalization in 26 State Salmonella Infantis or Salmonella Newport Outbreak
The CDC reports as of May 27, 2014, a total of 126 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis or Salmonella Newport have been reported from 26 states. Since the last update on May 8, 2014, a total of 66 new ill persons have been reported from 18 states: Alabama (4), Colorado (1), […] …
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