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October 09, 2013 • Salmonella
Foster Farms Sickens over 400 in 2013 with Salmonella Chicken – Yummy!
The CDC reports as of October 7, 2013, a total of 278 individuals infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 17 states. Most of the ill persons (77%) have been reported from California. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alaska (2), Arkansas (1), Arizona […] …
October 07, 2013 • Salmonella
More Sickened by Salmonella from Foster Farms Chicken
Food Safety News reports, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert Monday after an estimated 278 illnesses in 18 states caused by Salmonella Heidelberg were linked to consumption of raw chicken produced at three Foster Farms facilities in California. FSIS said while the illnesses had …
October 07, 2013 • Hepatitis A
Durham Friends Meetinghouse Linked to Hepatitis A Risk
Food Safety News reports, Health officials in Maine have traced a case of Hepatitis A back to a community dinner in the town of Durham. Attendees who ate at the Durham Friends Meetinghouse over the weekend of Sept. 28 have been encouraged to receive a vaccine for Hepatitis A if …
October 05, 2013 • Listeria
Grimm’s Fine Foods brand Pizza Pack Recalled due to Listeria risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Direct Plus Food Group, a division of Premium Brands Operating Limited Partnership, are warning the public not to consume the Grimm’s Fine Foods brand Pizza Pack described below because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following Grimm’s Fine Foods brand product …
October 04, 2013 • Salmonella
Hacienda Don Villo Salmonella Outbreak
Food Safety News reports according to the Grundy County Health Department, 35 people are ill after eating at Hacienda Don Villo, a Mexican restaurant in Channahon, IL. The county’s health administrator Phil Jass told Food Safety News that although patient samples are still being tested, some have tested positive for …
October 04, 2013 • Outbreaks
October 03, 2013 • Salmonella
Kentucky Salmonella Outbreak Update
According to the Madisonville Kentucky Messenger, tate and local health officials confirm the source of a Salmonella outbreak. Health officials say Casa Mexicana, a Madisonville restaurant, has been identified as the source of the illness that’s affected 12 people, hospitalized five, and killed one. Health Department Director Denise Beach says …
October 03, 2013 • Outbreaks
October 02, 2013 • Outbreaks
September 24, 2013 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A Lawsuit to be Filed in New York
Over 2,500 Hepatitis A Vaccines given. In response to cases of hepatitis A infections in an employee and four customers at New Hawaii Sea restaurant, located at 1475 Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx, the Health Department is urging customers who ate at the restaurant, either in-store, through catering or delivery …
September 24, 2013 • Listeria
Whole Foods Recalls Listeria Kale
Customers are advised to discard prepacked fresh kale that was purchased from the Roosevelt Square Whole Foods in Seattle. The kale sold at 1026 Northeast 64th Street may be contaminated with Listeria moncytogene. The produce was sold in rectangular plastic containers labeled Whole Foods Market Kales Mixed OG (Organic), PLU …
September 24, 2013 • Salmonella
Sandy Plains Baptist Church Salmonella Outbreak Nears 100 Ill
The Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Shelby is the focus of an investigation by state and county health officials searching for the cause of an outbreak of Salmonella. The number of people sick from a church barbecue in Shelby is now close to 100. The Health Department said 95 people …
September 24, 2013 • Salmonella
North Carolina and Kentucky Salmonella Outbreak Updates
Kentucky: The Hopkins County Kentucky Health Department confirms a Salmonella outbreak after one person’s death was reported on Wednesday. Health officials say there have been seven confirmed cases. Of the six, four people were hospitalized. One has died. The Health Department says they started the investigation on Tuesday. They say …
September 24, 2013 • Listeria
Weis Markets Recalls Certain Salads Due to Listeria Risk
Weis Markets, Inc., the Sunbury, PA-based supermarket chain with 162 stores in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, West Virginia and Maryland, is recalling Weis Quality salads for possible Listeria contamination. No illnesses have yet been associated with the recall, which Weis announced Monday on its Facebook page. The Weis brand …
September 24, 2013 • Outbreaks
September 23, 2013 • Hepatitis A
CDC Townsend Farms Hepatitis A Update
As of September 20, 2013, 162 people have been confirmed to have become ill from hepatitis A after eating ‘Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend’ in 10 states: Arizona (23), California (79), Colorado (28), Hawaii (8), New Hampshire (1), New Jersey (1), New Mexico (11), Nevada (6), Utah (3), and Wisconsin (2). [Note: The cases reported […] …
September 20, 2013 • Hepatitis A
New York Health Department Warns Patrons Of New Hawaii Sea Restaurant In The Bronx Of Possible Exposure To Hepatitis A From September 7th To September 19th
Customers who ate food from New Hawaii Sea Restaurant in the Bronx (1475 Williamsbridge Road) Between Those Dates Should Get Hepatitis A Vaccine as soon as possible Five Cases of Hepatitis A at the Restaurant; One Employee, Four Patrons September 20, 2013 – In response to cases of hepatitis A …
September 19, 2013 • Salmonella
North Carolina Church Sickens at least 54 with Salmonella
The Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Shelby is the focus of an investigation by state and county health officials searching for the cause of an outbreak of Salmonella. The outbreak was first reported following the annual fund-raising barbecue at Sandy Plains Baptist Church on New House Road last Saturday. Cleveland …
September 19, 2013 • Salmonella
Church BBQ Salmonella Toll Now 28 in North Carolina
Shelby Star reports that least 28 people have reported getting sick after eating at the Sandy Plains Baptist Church barbecue fundraiser Sept. 7, according to the Cleveland County Health Department. The health department first reported nine illnesses Tuesday. Among the updated case number, 18 are in Cleveland County and 1 …
September 17, 2013 • Outbreaks
September 17, 2013 • Salmonella
A Church cannot protect you from Salmonella
Press reports a church in Shelby , North Carolina is the focus of an investigation by state and county health officials searching for the cause of an outbreak of salmonella. The outbreak was first reported following the annual fund-raising barbecue at Sandy Plains Baptist Church on New House Road last …
September 17, 2013 • Outbreaks
September 14, 2013 • Listeria
Le Canotier de l’Isle cheese recalled
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Société coopérative agricole de l’Île-aux-Grues are warning the public not to consume the Le Canotier de l’Isle cheese described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following Le Canotier de l’Isle cheese is affected by this alert: Product Size …
September 13, 2013 • Outbreaks
September 12, 2013 • Case News
Townsend Farms Organic Frozen Berries Hepatitis A Lawsuits- Multistate (2013)
In 2013, the Marler Clark attorneys filed 55 lawsuits against Townsend Farms, the company whose Organic Anti-oxidant Blend of frozen berries and pomegranate seeds were identified as the source of a hepatitis A outbreak among residents of 9 states. The law firm also filed 9 class action lawsuits on behalf …
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