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October 19, 2006 • Listeria
Officials recall egg salad sold at Va. Wal-Marts
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A company has recalled egg salad sold in Virginia and seven other states because of possible contamination. The egg salad was made by Ballard’s Farm Sausage and was sold in 12-ounce containers as Ballard’s Farm Egg Salad at Wal-Mart and other food retailers. The recall includes …
October 19, 2006 • Listeria
Phage product found effective against Listeria
A dose of bacteriophages can help ready-to-eat meat producing companies meet food safety standards for Listeria, according to a university study. To food pathogens like Listeria, bacteriophages are the viral hit squads of the microscopic world. Bacteriophages are viruses that target bacteria, rather than human, plant or animal cells. For …
October 19, 2006 • Outbreaks
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October 19, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Hereford restaurant employee diagnosed with hepatitis A
The Clovis News Journal reported that there have only been two additional cases of Hepatitis A since the Texas Department of Health began offering free imune globulin shots to anyone who patronized the Sonic Drive-In where an employee tested positive for Hepatitis A. For further information on the shot please …
October 19, 2006 • Outbreaks
October 19, 2006 • Events & Speaking Engagements
North Central Association of Food and Drug Officials (2006)
Dave Babcock gave a presentation titled, "Foodborne Illness CSI: Cracking the Legal Code" at the NCAFDO annual education conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana. …
October 19, 2006 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Oklahoma Department of Health Fall Meeting (2006)
Drew Falkenstein was the keynote speaker at the Oklahoma Department of Health's Fall Meeting in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He presented on two topics: "Sources of Liability that May Apply to Regulators Conducting Inspections and Epidemiological Investigations" and "Liability of Environmental Health Agencies for Alleged Negligent Inspections." …
October 18, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A Info Sheet
The Food Safety Network out of the University of Guelph and Kansas State University put out a new infosheet in response to the most recent hepatitis A scare. The infosheet can be found at the FSNet Web site. …
October 18, 2006 • Outbreaks
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October 17, 2006 • Listeria
Officials recall egg salad after contamination in NC
State health officials have announced a recall of egg salad made by Ballard’s Farm Sausage Incorporated because of possible contamination. The salad was sold in 12-ounce containers as Ballard’s Farm Egg Salad at Wal-Mart and other food retailers across North Carolina. The recall includes salads marked with a use-by date …
October 17, 2006 • Outbreaks
Washington State Public Health Association Conference (2006)
Denis Stearns presented on restaurant operator liability for foodborne illness outbreaks and legal liability of environmental health agencies for failure to prevent outbreaks, and Bill Marler presented on health risks associated with petting zoos at the WSPHA's conference, "Health Across the Generations: Demonstrating the Value of Public Health." …
October 16, 2006 • Listeria
USDA recalls 1,178 pounds of listeria infected pork from Herman Falter
Another Listeria Recall Washington, D.C. (AHN) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Herman Falter Packing Co., a Columbus, Ohio, firm, are recalling approximately 1,178 pounds of various pork products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. According to authorities, the following products …
October 16, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Local News: Vaccinations offered for Hepatitis A
The Amarillo News reported that free hepatitis A vaccinations will be offered by the Texas Department of Health for anyone who ate at the Sonic restaurant located at 305 N. 25 Mile Avenue: An employee at a Hereford Sonic Drive-In who was diagnosed with hepatitis A has led the Texas …
October 16, 2006 • Salmonella
Canton Rallies Around Restaurant
The community of Canton, Connecticut continues to support the local restaurant, Margaritas, after the recent salmonella outbreak. The source of the outbreak is still under investigation. When it comes time to get local businesses to support a community event or charity, Margaritas restaurant owner Dan Garza is one of the …
October 16, 2006 • Salmonella
Parents are miffed by inaction: Franklin schools work on new policy months after dozens of students sickened
It has been four months since the salmonella outbreak from a science project at Jefferson Elementary and some parents are dissatisfied with the school’s slow response. "That’s the most important thing,” said Jessica Medeiros, a parent of one of more than four dozen students who contracted salmonella after participating in …
October 16, 2006 • Outbreaks
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October 13, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Frequently Asked Questions About Hepatitis A
Here are some frequently asked questions about Hepatitis A from the CDC. What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by hepatitis A virus. How is hepatitis A virus transmitted? Hepatitis A virus is spread from person to person by putting something in the mouth that has …
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