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June 19, 2006 • Outbreaks
Tillamook hepatitis A outbreak at Sharky’s restaurant cause for public health concern
A hepatitis A outbreak was traced to Sharky's restaurant in Tillamook, Oregon. Marler Clark encouraged residents of Tillamook County to be aware of the symptoms of hepatitis A infection and stressed the importance of proper hygiene in the prevention of the further spread of illness. …
June 19, 2006 • Listeria
Contaminated cheese may have been sold in Central Valley
SACRAMENTO Central Valley Business Times June 16, 2006 ï ëJersey Jack’ being recalled ï Samples found with Listeria bacteria The California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued an order to hold all cheese labeled as Spring Hill Cheese Co., “Jersey Jack” at the company’s plant in Petaluma, and to …
June 19, 2006 • Salmonella
European poultry farms are contaminated with salmonella, says study
A study by the European Food Safety Authority has found that more than 50 per cent of poultry farms in some European Union countries are contaminated with salmonella bacteria. The findings of the study, which were leaked out, indicated that 62 per cent of the farms in Czech Republic were …
June 19, 2006 • Salmonella
Eggs may be linked to salmonella outbreak in pasta
The South Australian Health Department says it will not make public the name of the egg company with a possible link to a salmonella food poisoning outbreak. The source of six cases of Salmonella food poisoning was first traced back to the Buono Pasta Company at Klemzig. Batches with best …
June 19, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Tillamook hepatitis A outbreak at Sharky’s restaurant cause for public health concern
MARLER CLARK MEDIA RELEASE Contact Suzanne Schreck (206) 346-1879 sschreck@marlerclark.com TILLAMOOK, OR (June 19, 2006) — While the health department investigates the cause of a hepatitis A outbreak among customers who ate at Sharky’s restaurant in Tillamook between April 15th and April 30th, it is important for all Tillamook County …
June 19, 2006 • Outbreaks
June 19, 2006 • Outbreaks
June 19, 2006 • Outbreaks
June 19, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis outbreak tied to Tillamook restaurant
Saturday, June 17, 2006 Associated Press TILLAMOOK, Ore. — An outbreak of hepatitis A has been traced to a restaurant in Tillamook County. Health officials say the outbreak of the viral liver disease has been traced to Sharkys Restaurant in Rockaway Beach. Anybody who ate at Sharkys between April 15th …
June 19, 2006 • Outbreaks
June 19, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A outbreak traced to Tillamook restaurant
KMTR-TV June 17, 2006 An outbreak of hepatitis A has been traced to a restaurant in Tillamook County.TILLAMOOK, Ore. (AP) – Health officials say the outbreak of the viral liver disease has been traced to Sharky’s Restaurant in Rockaway Beach. Anybody who ate at Sharky’s between April 15th and April …
June 18, 2006 • Outbreaks
Central Atlantic States Association of Food and Drug Officials Meeting (2006)
Bill Marler presented on a victim's and plaintiff's view of foodborne illness outbreak litigation to public health officials at the CASA meeting, held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His speech was titled, "Foodborne Illness CSI: Cracking the Legal Code." …
June 16, 2006 • Salmonella
Minneapolis restaurant reopens after clean inspection
The Associated Press reports that a popular Minneapolis restaurant has reopened after passing an inspection following a food poisoning outbreak. Cafe Barbette in the Uptown area was back in business yesterday after voluntarily closing on Sunday. Owner Kim Bartmann says the restaurant cleaned and upgraded equipment, and passed a fresh …
June 15, 2006 • Listeria
Swiss-American Adds Sell-by Dates to Cahill’s Farm Porter Cheese Recall
Vintage Irish Cheese With Porter, Because of Possible Health Risk Thursday, June 15, 2006 : St. Louis, Mo. – infoZine – Swiss-American, Inc. recalled cut pieces of Cahill’s Farm Porter Cheese packaged in random-weight packages of 4.5-7 oz. because Listeria monocytogenes was discovered in sampled product. Listeria monocytogenes is an …
June 15, 2006 • Outbreaks
June 14, 2006 • Case News
Big Fresno Fair E.coli Outbreak Lawsuits
Six children were infected with E. coli O157:H7 at the 2005 Big Fresno Fair petting zoo. The most seriously injured child was hospitalized for several months, and is still dealing with her injuries. …
June 14, 2006 • Salmonella
Outbreak closes Cafe Barbette
The popular Uptown Minneapolis restaurant Café Barbette closed last weekend after at least 29 customers suffered stomach illnesses caused by salmonella bacteria, reports the Pioneer Press. The outbreak is unusual because of the relatively high number of people infected and the intensity of their illnesses, according to health officials. Of …
June 14, 2006 • Salmonella
Salmonella cases closes Minneapolis restaurant
Restaurant officials voluntarily closed Minneapolis Café Barbette over the weekend after the 20 cases of salmonella were reported. The city health department hasn’t determined what caused the food poisoning, but restaurant officials say they believe it’s isolated to one batch of chilled soup. In April, restaurant inspectors found five critical …
June 13, 2006 • Outbreaks
Seattle attorney investigating Salmonella outbreak traced to Café Barbette
Bill Marler is in Minneapolis, finalizing settlements from the Dole E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, and investigating a Salmonella outbreak traced to an Uptown Minneapolis restaurant. At least 20 people became ill after eating at Cafe Barbette on June 5th and 6th. …
June 13, 2006 • Outbreaks
June 13, 2006 • Salmonella
Eggs, mayonnaise can cause salmonella bacteria
Paul Caron of Lakeshore, Ontario, writes regarding The Windsor Star June 7 editorial criticizing the actions of the Windsor Essex County Health Inspectors at an Art in the Park event. In the article, it was stated that Minister of Health George Smitherman described the pouring of bleach on egg salad …
June 13, 2006 • Salmonella
Salmonella Outbreak Closes Uptown Eatery
Minneapolis Cafe Barbette, a popular restaurant in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, closed voluntarily over the weekend after more than 20 reported cases of salmonella poisoning at the restaurant. The city health department has not determined what caused the food poisoning, but the restaurant believes it is isolated to one …
June 12, 2006 • Salmonella
Health risk from bad food hygiene
Britons are putting themselves and their families at risk of food poisoning because of bad habits in the kitchen, BBC News reports. Nearly half of the 1,000 adults questioned did not know to cook burgers and sausages until no pink remained. The Food and Drink Federation also found that many …
June 12, 2006 • Salmonella
Meat thermometer’s a must for outdoor grilling
Researchers at Kansas State University have found that ground beef browns at different rates, so that browning alone, long considered the primary means of determining ground beef to be cooked, is no longer an accurate indicator of doneness. "With meats and poultry, the only sure way to test safety and …
June 12, 2006 • Salmonella
While parliament scrambles to institute a ban on Salmonella infected products, the country’s meat producers warn that an all-out ban could cost jobs
Christina Hvid, president of the Danish Meat Association, says that the country’s meat producers fear parliament’s efforts to stop imports of infected products might hurt the local industry and that EU countries might respond with trade bans of Danish products in turn. Hvid said,"We don’t want Denmark to stop all …
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