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August 17, 2006 • Outbreaks
August 17, 2006 • Salmonella
Effectiveness of radiation processing in elimination of Salmonella typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes from sprouts
The effectiveness of radiation treatment in eliminating Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes on laboratory inoculated ready-to-eat sprouts was studied in the August issue of the Journal of Food Protection. Dry seeds of mung, matki, chana, and vatana were used in the testing. Radiation treatment with a 2-kGy dose resulted in …
August 16, 2006 • Listeria
Recall — Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. This listserv covers mainly Class I (life-threatening) recalls. A complete listing of recalls …
August 16, 2006 • Salmonella
Food poisoning toll tops 200
A total of 222 migrant construction workers have been hospitalized in a food poisoning outbreak in the Russian capital and 10 are in serious condition. According to Nikolai Malychev, chief doctor of Moscow’s infectious diseases hospital number one, 127 labourers had been hospitalised in four Moscow hospitals, and 95 more …
August 16, 2006 • Outbreaks
August 16, 2006 • Salmonella
Recall roundup
Item: 5-ounce containers of alfalfa sprouts. Place of purchase: Food stores nationwide. Company: Fullei Fresh Problem: Sprouts could become contaminated with salmonella. Remedy: Return sprouts to place of purchase for full refund. Contact: Call 1-877-438-5534. Item: Baby spinach and spring mix Place of purchase: Food distributors nationwide. Company: Classic Salads …
August 16, 2006 • Salmonella
Beneficial bacteria far outnumber harmful varieties
The bacteria that are harmless and beneficial far outnumber harmful varieties. Because they are capable of producing so many enzymes necessary for the building up and breaking down of organic compounds, bacteria are employed extensively by humans — for soil enrichment with leguminous crops, for preservation by pickling, for fermentation …
August 16, 2006 • Salmonella
Experts Help Oyster Processors Use New Technology To Keep Consumers, Industry Healthy
Eating raw oysters is getting safer, thanks to a new practice called post-harvest processing, or PHP, that virtually eliminates harmful Vibrio vulnificus bacteria from the shellfish, say University of Florida researchers. The technology involved isn’t cheap, so UF experts are helping processors in Apalachicola, heart of Florida’s oyster industry, evaluate …
August 16, 2006 • Salmonella
Number of victims of Moscow “food poisoning” rises to 215
A total of 215 foreign construction workers have been hospitalized in Moscow and its environs with suspected food poisoning, a source in the capital’s health-care department said Wednesday. "As of 06.00 a.m. Moscow time, 121 people have been brought to hospitals in Moscow. Another 94 workers have been taken to …
August 16, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A outbreak subsides, for now
The Chronicle Herald August 16, 2006 Canada-A summer outbreak of hepatitis A in the Lower Sackville area seems to be in a lull. The Capital district health authority said in a statement Tuesday that no new cases of the virus have been reported since Aug. 8 and no new suspected …
August 16, 2006 • Hepatitis A
To vaccinate or not
Evidence aside, parents face tough choices By: Raheem Hosseini Wednesday, August 16, 2006 The kids are finally back at school this week, but not without meeting the state’s growing list of immunization requirements. But as the list grows, so does anecdotal concern over just how much medicine is too much …
August 15, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Back to School Health Concerns
August 15, 2006 Annie Kim WREG TV MEMPHIS, TN – The new school year means new teachers and new friends for students. But health officials are focused on developing healthy minds through good habits. “Children going back to school are going to be exposed to colds, upper respiratory things,” said …
August 15, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Add Vaccinations to Your Child’s Back-to-School Supply List
August 15, 2006 Newswise — Educating your child’s immune system is an important part of preventing disease and an important part of preparing for the upcoming school year. Children can be immunized against a number of serious infectious diseases by receiving vaccines, said Andrew J. White, M.D., a pediatrician at …
August 15, 2006 • Hepatitis A
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Aug 15, 2006 WILMINGTON — August is National Immunization Awareness Month. A lot of people don’t like needles, but getting vaccinated is important to your health and disease prevention. That’s the message from the New Hanover County Health Department. The health department says they have some new vaccines and ways …
August 15, 2006 • Salmonella
Recall Of Fullei Fresh Alfalfa Sprouts With Salmonella Danger
The FDA and Fullei Fresh of Miami, Florida, are recalling 5-ounce containers of alfalfa sprouts after evidence that they may be contaminated with Salmonella. While no incidents have been reported so far, the FDA says the recalled alfalfa sprouts were distributed statewide in food service establishments. …
August 15, 2006 • Outbreaks
International Association for Food Protection (2006)
Bill Marler gave three presentations at the 93rd annual meeting for IAFP in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Bill presented during a session titled, "Making Foods Safer: How Outbreaks Can Influence Change," on the topic of whether litigation helps food safety in the United States; during a mini-symposium on raw milk consumption …
August 14, 2006 • Listeria
GA Agriculture Dept. Finds Contaminated Crab Dip
ATLANTA — Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin announced today that Georgia Department of Agriculture food scientists have found Listeria monocytogenes in a store sample of imitation crab dip in south Georgia. The seven-ounce sample of Salads of the Sea Supreme Krab Dip (imitation crab) was sold at Winn-Dixie supermarkets south …
August 14, 2006 • Listeria
essentia potato salad bought at Albertsons recalled
Albertsons and Chef Solutions Inc. have issued a recall for approximately 8,300 pounds of essensia brand baked potato salad. A single test carried out by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety detected Listeria monocytogenes, bacteria that can cause flu-like symptoms among others. The only …
August 14, 2006 • Outbreaks
August 14, 2006 • Outbreaks
August 14, 2006 • Salmonella
Four Prestonians sue Sheetz: Suit alleges salmonella poisoning
Two years after four Preston County residents were diagnosed with salmonella poisoning after eating at the Parsons Sheetz, they are, according to The Dominion Post and McClatchy-Tribune Business News, fighting the company in court. Charles W. Graham Jr., his wife Nancy E. Graham, their daughter Sarah R. Graham, and Nancy’s …
August 14, 2006 • Salmonella
Summer foods may increase illness risk
Food-borne illness increases during the summer months. The harmful microorganisms that might be present in food grow faster in warm summer months. Most food-borne bacteria grow fastest at temperatures from 90 to 110 degrees. They also need moisture to flourish, and summer weather often is hot and humid. Outside activities …
August 14, 2006 • Salmonella
Fullei Fresh Recalls Alfalfa Because of Possible Health Risk
Miami, Florida-based Fullei Fresh is recalling its 5-ounce containers of alfalfa sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled alfalfa sprouts were distributed statewide in food service establishments. The product comes in a 5-ounce, clear plastic cup container. This product was grown and packaged by …
August 14, 2006 • Salmonella
Sheetz is Heading Back to Court
Four members of a family in Preston County say they got sick after eating tomatoes in sandwiches they bought at the gas station in Parsons. The lawsuit is seeking 70 thousand dollars, but Sheetz has denied causing the family’s problem. In July 2004 a salmonella outbreak made nearly 400 people …
August 14, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Outbreak leads to quarantine
2006-08-14 NINETY-THREE teachers and students have been quarantined in a high school in the southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region after 69 students contracted acute hepatitis A, health officials said. Fifty-six of the 69 students were still hospitalized yesterday. Yu Yang, deputy director of the Pingnan County Health Bureau, said Siwang …
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