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March 10, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A Vaccines for Children
WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN A Hepatits A outbreak last year in Campbell County sickend more than 60 people. Volunteer TV’s Eric Waddell updates us on the on-going effort to eliminate the virus from the community. State health officials are making a final push to get children vaccinated across Campbell County. The …
March 10, 2006 • Salmonella
Safety guide proposed for growing fresh-cut produce market
A draft guidance set by the FDA, on the processing of most fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, sets out standards producers should follow in reducing food safety hazards. The guidelines are aimed at decreasing food poisoning outbreaks common to fresh-cut produce sold to consumers in a ready-to-eat form. Shredded lettuce, sliced …
March 09, 2006 • Salmonella
Peep, chirp, quack! Why parents should think twice before giving baby birds for Easter
Easter brings to mind brightly colored eggs, baskets full of candy, and large chocolate bunnies. Traditions associated with the Easter season are enjoyable for children and adults alike. However, some Easter traditions are of particular concern for children, placing them at risk for serious illness. Baby animals, including baby chicks …
March 09, 2006 • Salmonella
Government didn’t recall meat or notify public in salmonella outbreak
The Agriculture Department stands by its decision not to alert the public about suspect ground beef after a 2004 salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 31 people nationwide. A report by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was made public Wednesday by food safety advocates said the …
March 09, 2006 • Salmonella
Restaurant To Reopen After Suspected Salmonella Outbreak
Sushi King owners plan to reopen today, more than two weeks after voluntarily closing when 139 people reported illness from salmonella contamination after eating there last month. John Wei said he’s basically opening a new restaurant after throwing out his food stock and "quadruple" washing and sanitizing other items. Wei …
March 09, 2006 • Salmonella
What you should know about Salmonella
The US government did not alert the public about a 2004 salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 31 people nationwide, The Associated Press reported, citing a report by the CDC. The report, released by food safety advocates, said the US Department of Agriculture traced the illnesses in nine states to …
March 09, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Town to team up for health issues
By Amanda J. Mantone/ Staff Writer Thursday, March 9, 2006 Medfield is signing on to a mutual aid agreement that will partner the town with surrounding communities in preparation for a large-scale health disaster. “I felt it was in the town’s best interest,” said Kathy Schapira, a member of the …
March 08, 2006 • Salmonella
CDC: No Government Recall Despite Outbreak
The government declined to alert the public about suspect ground beef or request a recall after a 2004 salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 31 people nationwide, according to a report by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The department decided no action was needed because the plant …
March 08, 2006 • Salmonella
More Salmonella Is Reported in Chickens
Chances are higher than they were just a few years ago that the chicken available in stores will be contaminated with the bacteria salmonella. However, currently the government lacks the authority to do much about the situation. Critics of government policy say there is a link between the lack of …
March 08, 2006 • Outbreaks
March 07, 2006 • Listeria
Product recalls
March 6, 2006 Associated Press The following recall has been announced: About 410 cases of Egg Salad on Vienna Bread sandwiches, manufactured by Classic Delight, Inc. of St. Marys, Ohio, because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. That organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal …
March 06, 2006 • Salmonella
USDA aims to reduce Salmonella in meat and poultry
The USDA has announced a new initiative to reduce Salmonella contamination in raw meat and poultry, mainly by focusing more effort on processing facilities that need improvement and reporting test results faster. A steady increase in Salmonella in broiler chickens tested by the USDA since 2002 is among the reasons …
March 06, 2006 • Salmonella
Sushi King works to reopen restaurant
More than 100 people reported some type of illness, but only 34 people actually tested positive for Salmonella during an investigation of Sushi King over the past few weeks, reports Rachel Lianna Davis for NWANews. After an extensive investigation at Sushi King, the Department of Health and Human Services found …
March 06, 2006 • Outbreaks
March 06, 2006 • Outbreaks
March 06, 2006 • Events & Speaking Engagements
New Jersey Environmental Health Association (2006)
Bill Marler presented on the "Legal Liability of Environmental Health Professionals for Alleged Negligent Inspections" and "How Health Department Data are Used in Foodborne Illness Litigation" at the NJEHA 3rd Annual Educational Conference in Atlantic City. …
March 03, 2006 • Outbreaks
March 03, 2006 • Salmonella
Alfalfa probe fails to find salmonella source
Extensive tests have to failed determine the source of salmonella found in alfalfa products, which affected 120 people across Perth. Western Australia’s Health Department launched an investigation into the Parilla Fresh factory in Hamilton Hill last month. The factory was forced to halt production as alfalfa products were recalled. But …
March 03, 2006 • Outbreaks
March 02, 2006 • Outbreaks
March 01, 2006 • Press Releases
Put me out of business, please.
On March 1, 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued additional Guidelines “for the Safe Production of Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables.” Bill Marler commented on the guidelines in an opinion-editorial. …
March 01, 2006 • Outbreaks
February 28, 2006 • Hepatitis A
How is Hepatitis A transmitted?
Hepatitis A is a communicable (or contagious) disease that spreads from person to person. It is transmitted by the “fecal — oral route.” This does not mean, or course, that Hepatitis A transmission requires that fecal material from an infectious individual must come in contact directly with the mouth of …
February 28, 2006 • Hepatitis A
What is Hepatitis A?
2/28/2006 Hepatitis A is one of five human hepatitis viruses that primarily infect the human liver and cause human illness. (There are many other viruses that can inflame the liver which infect us more generally.) The other known human hepatitis viruses are hepatitis B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis A …
February 28, 2006 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis-A scare just a rumor
February 27, 2006 WEAR-TV (Florida) Rumors of a Hepatitis-A outbreak at a local elementary school have parents on alert. The principal at Berryhill Elementary sent out a letter on Friday telling parents about the rumors. However, both the Santa Rosa Health Department and the school district say there has not …
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