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December 14, 2006 • Outbreaks
Taco John’s sued in E. coli case
Taco John’s was sued Thursday in Federal District Court for the Northern District of Iowa over an E. coli outbreak at its Cedar Rapids, Iowa location. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a Cedar Falls couple whose nine-year-old daughter is hospitalized with an E. coli infection and hemolytic uremic …
December 14, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Senators call for tighter food safety laws
Commentary from Lorraine Heller A number of Democratic senators have called for the establishment of a joint task force to examine recent outbreaks of E.coli, and suggest legal changes designed to prevent future problems…. Produce has also been linked to previous foodborne disease outbreaks. In 2004, an outbreak of Hepatitis …
December 13, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 13, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 13, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 13, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 12, 2006 • Salmonella
Queen Victoria Brand fresh spinach may contain Salmonella bacteria
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Queen Victoria brand spinach, which has been distributed nationally, may be contaminated with salmonella, according to eCanadaNow. The Queen Victoria brand fresh baby Spinach is apparently not affected by this alert. The CFIA says the likelihood of any remaining affected product being sold at …
December 12, 2006 • Outbreaks
Food Safety Attorney calls for Congressional Hearings on Poisoned Produce
"Now, when we thought that the worst was over, we’re in the midst of another E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, the scope of which may exceed the tallies of the previous outbreaks combined. Circumstances have never been more ripe for change, and the federal Congress is the only body with the …
December 09, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 09, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 09, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 08, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 08, 2006 • Events & Speaking Engagements
National Business Institute CLE (2006)
Marler Clark associate attorney Dave Babcock spoke at the NBI's seminar titled, "Plaintiff's Personal Injury: Practice Tips and Application" on December 7, 2006 in Tacoma, Washington. His presentation focused on preparing evidence prior to trial. …
December 07, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 07, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 07, 2006 • E. coli
Taco Bell E. coli Outbreak Update
The Food and Drug Administration today annonced that the agency is involved in the investigation related to the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak at Taco Bell restaurants. The FDA is actively working with state and local health officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the firm, suppliers and distributors …
December 07, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 07, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 07, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 07, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Green onions may be to blame for E. coli outbreak
The latest E. coli outbreak may be linked to green onions distributed by McLane Co. Tainted green onions also caused the 2003 Hepatitis A outbreak at a Chi Chi’s restaurant that killed four people. Full Story Green onions grown in Mexico caused a November 2003 hepatitis A outbreak that killed …
December 07, 2006 • Salmonella
Almond Board salmonella plan published
Almond Board of California’s proposal to create a mandatory pasteurization program to eliminate the potential for salmonella bacteria in California almonds is one step closer to reality. After two years of research and consultation involving California’s annual $2.5 billion almond industry, the plan is designed to negate future chances of …
December 07, 2006 • Salmonella
Salmonella risk from bean sprouts remains
The consumption of raw sprouts has been linked to more than 30 outbreaks of foodborne illness throughout North America in the past 15 years, affecting tens of thousands of people. The first consumer warning about sprouts was issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control in 1997. By July 9 …
December 06, 2006 • Listeria
Listeria in strawberries served at Jamba Juice
The Los Angeles Times reported on Cleugh’s Frozen Foods’ recent recall of frozen strawberries sold to Jamba Juice locations in Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California between November 25 and December 1 due to Listeria contamination. The potentially-contaminated strawberries were served in smoothies at Jamba Juice before the recall, and Jamba …
December 06, 2006 • Outbreaks
December 05, 2006 • Salmonella
Study: 83 Percent of Chicken Sold in U.S. Has Bacteria
Eighty-three percent of chicken sold in U.S. grocery stores may contain bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses, a consumer group said on Monday. That number is 34 percentage points higher than the rate it found three years ago. Consumer Reports said tests on 525 chickens – including samples from leading brands …
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