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March 28, 2007 • Outbreaks
March 24, 2007 • Salmonella
Salmonella found in roaster, cleaning supplies at ConAgra
WALB 10 reported that Salmonella has been found in the roaster that Con Agra intended to destroy and replace. Sylvester- FDA investigators finally have some details on the location of that Salmonella outbreak that shut down the Sylvester ConAgra Foods plant five weeks ago. Thursday, ConAgra Foods blamed a $4 …
March 23, 2007 • Outbreaks
March 23, 2007 • Outbreaks
March 23, 2007 • Outbreaks
March 23, 2007 • Salmonella
State health officials are searching for an illegal Mexican-style cheese manufacturer as the possible source of a recurring salmonella outbreak in Kane County, authorities said Thursday.
The Sun-Sentinel has reported that the salmonella outbreak in Kane County, Florida may have been caused by salmonella contaminated Mexican-style cheese. Full story South Florida – State health officials are searching for an illegal Mexican-style cheese manufacturer as the possible source of a recurring salmonella outbreak in Kane County, authorities …
March 23, 2007 • Salmonella
Salmonella found at ConAgra facility
FDA investigators have found two sources of Salmonella after inspecting the ConAgra facility. The roaster and some cleaning supplies were contaminated and they assume the bacteria will be found in other places as well. Full story from WALB.com Sylvester, GA – FDA investigators finally have some details on the location …
March 19, 2007 • Outbreaks
March 15, 2007 • Hepatitis A
Celebs warned of Hepatitis A scare
Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore might think twice before indulging in the nibbles at future parties, after being informed that they may have been exposed to Hepatitis A at a recent bash for their new film, Music And Lyrics. The Music And Lyrics party was one of 14 events catered …
March 15, 2007 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Idaho Environmental Health Association (2007)
Drew Falkenstein was the keynote speaker for the Idaho Environmental Health Association's annual meeting, which will be held at Boise State University. His presentation focused on legal liability and obligations of health inspectors in the field. …
March 14, 2007 • Salmonella
Extension Connection: Peanut butter study reveals surprises
By Guest Columnist to the Shelby County Reporter – Angela Treadaway Alabama Cooperative Extension System Food Safety experts Patti West and Jean Weese initially were shocked when they learned about the outbreak of salmonella in peanut butter. Peanut butter just didn’t strike these two as an ideal environment for the …
March 14, 2007 • Outbreaks
March 14, 2007 • Salmonella
14 Salmonella Oranienburg cases traced to ice tea machine
The CDC, Arizona and Cochise County health departments investigated a total of 59 Salmonella Oranienburg cases diagnosed in the Sierra Vista area starting last September. The CDC traced 14 cases of illness to The Palms dining and banquet facility in Sierra Vista, but could not find a source of contamination …
March 14, 2007 • Hepatitis A
Vacaville Eatery Investigated After Hepatitis A Outbreak
A Vacaville restaurant is being investigated by the Solano County Health Department after reports of Hepatitis A outbreak. Five customers became sick after eating at BJ’s Brewhouse in mid-January of this year. Their symptoms included fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. No workers at the restaurant tested positive for the disease. Health …
March 13, 2007 • Salmonella
Nine cases of food poisoning now linked to Edwardsville restaurant
The St. Louis Post has reported more confirmed cases of Salmonella at Vanzo’s Taproom, a popular restaurant in Edswardsville. Full Story Madison County Health Department Administrator Toni Corona said Monday that the confirmed cases now include both patrons and employees of Vanzo’s. Corona said other test results were pending and …
March 11, 2007 • Outbreaks
March 10, 2007 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A puts freeze on Katy ice cream shop
A manager at a Katy ice cream shop has tested positive for hepatitis A, marking the second time this year an employee at a Houston-area food service business has been infected with the disease. Marble Slab Creamery was locked Friday and a bright orange sign on the door warned that …
March 10, 2007 • Outbreaks
March 10, 2007 • Salmonella
ConAgra Peanut Recall Extended a Year by FDA to 2004
According to Steven Bodzin of www.bloomberg.com reporting on the FDA, the Peanut Butter recall has once again been expanded. March 10 (Bloomberg) — ConAgra Foods Inc.’s recall of its Peter Pan butter and other peanut items will apply to products made by the third-largest U.S. food company since October 2004 …
March 09, 2007 • Hepatitis A
LA Hepatitis Outbreaks Spur Vaccinations
CBNNews.com — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of food service workers in eateries across Los Angeles might be vaccinated for hepatitis A because of a series of outbreaks of the disease. Los Angeles County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to look into the costs and benefits of requiring vaccination of more …
March 09, 2007 • Outbreaks
March 09, 2007 • Salmonella
BREAKING NEWS: Vanzo’s closed by salmonella fears
Five confirmed cases of salmonella have been reported to the health department since Feb. 28. A press release from Public Health administrator Toni Corona said four people affected had reported eating at Vanzo’s beginning Feb. 21. An investigation is ongoing and a specific source or food item associated with the …
March 07, 2007 • Salmonella
Health Hazard Alert-Siena Deli brand sliced black forest ham may contain Salmonella bacteria
Here is a warning from The Canadian Food Inspection Agency regarding possible salmonella contaminated black forest ham: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Siena Foods Ltd., Toronto are warning the public not to consume the Siena Deli brand sliced black forest ham described below because it may be contaminated …
March 06, 2007 • Salmonella
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March 05, 2007 • Salmonella
143 Krasnoyarsk student ball participants have salmonellosis
Laboratory tests have proved that 143 guests of Krasnoyarsk student ball have salmonellosis. The diagnosis was confirmed by bacteriological tests, which showed that the patients had salmonella enteritidis. The cause of the outbreak was infected food at the drink reception. …
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