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July 26, 2005 • Salmonella
Salmonellosis
There is a large variety of Salmonellae organisms that can cause the food infection Salmonellosis. These bacteria grow inside the host and produce a toxin which causes illness by irritating the intestinal walls. One million or more organisms must be ingested in order to cause illness. Most cases of salmonellosis …
July 26, 2005 • Listeria
Some soft cheeses pose Listeria risk
07/26/2005 By Lindsey Carroll Morris News Service GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Feta, brie and Camembert. Which one of these cheeses could damage a pregnant woman and her baby? All three soft cheeses, as it turns out. ìAnything that isn–t made with pasteurized milk, make sure to read the labels,– said …
July 25, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Daycare worker tests positive for Hepatitis A
July 22, 2005 By CATHARYN CAMPBELL 6 News Reporter JACKSBORO (WATE) — A new confirmed case of Hepatitis A turned up in East Tennessee at a daycare center in Jacksboro. The Campbell County Health Department gave more than 60 shots to kids and workers Friday at the Eagle Bluff Child Care Center. A representative from […] …
July 25, 2005 • E. coli
Cider house rules: No more raw cider sales starting in 2006
The Business Review reports that cider legally sold in New York state must now be treated to kill E. coli and other microorganisms, which will be a disappointment for those who enjoy natural unpasteurized apple cider. Gov. George Pataki signed a bill into law this month that requires cider to …
July 25, 2005 • Salmonella
Outbreak clues sought
Oneida County health officials have yet to find the cause of a recent outbreak of food poisoning that left two people hospitalized. Kenneth Fanelli, public information officer for the Oneida County Health Department, said the department is searching for a "commonality" in 10 cases of salmonellosis, which is caused by …
July 25, 2005 • Outbreaks
July 25, 2005 • Outbreaks
July 25, 2005 • Salmonella
Search still on for source of salmonella cases in Williston
Health officials are still searching for the source of 15 cases of salmonella reported here in late May and early June. Julie Goplin, an epidemiologist for the State Health Department, said the first case found in Williston was May 23 and the last cases were reported June 14. Health officials …
July 24, 2005 • Salmonella
Economart cleared in salmonella outbreak
No common source has been found for all 15 cases of salmonella cases reported in late May and early June in Williston, but a search for a possible food supplier responsible is going nationwide. The original cases seemed they had a common link to Economart, but as we included further …
July 24, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Fifty Per Cent Of Malaysians Under 30 Susceptible To Hepatitis A
PETALING JAYA, July 24 (Bernama) — It is estimated that 50 per cent of Malaysians under 30 years of age do not have antibodies against Hepatitis A and were therefore susceptible to the disease, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said. “Paradoxically, as we become more affluent and …
July 22, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Campbell Co. residents infected with Hepatitis A looking for answers
Daycare worker tests positive for Hepatitis A Campbell Co. residents infected with Hepatitis A looking for answers Investigation continues into latest Hepatitis A outbreak New Hepatitis A outbreak reported in Campbell, Scott counties July 22, 2005 By CATHARYN CAMPBELL 6 News Reporter LaFOLLETTE (WATE) — A call-in program on LaFollette …
July 22, 2005 • Outbreaks
July 22, 2005 • Salmonella
Schnucks issues orange juice recall advisory
Orchid Island Juice Company of Fort Pier, Fla. has voluntarily recalled a variety of brands of unpasteurized, fresh-squeezed orange juice with an expiration date from prior to July 25, 2005. This includes the Schnucks Premium Brand of orange juice sold at the Bettendorf store. The company says this product could …
July 22, 2005 • Outbreaks
July 22, 2005 • Outbreaks
July 22, 2005 • Salmonella
Tainted dessert sickens youths
A Snohomish County teen was hospitalized after eating Cold Stone Creamery ice cream that may have been tainted with a rare strain of salmonella. The teen is thought to be the only person in Snohomish County hospitalized by the food-borne illness, although investigations are continuing, said Donn Moyer, spokesman for …
July 21, 2005 • Press Releases
Marler Clark files lawsuit against Orchid Island, maker of Salmonella-contaminated orange juice
Marler Clark filed a second Salmonella lawsuit was filed against Orchid Island Juice Company of Fort Pierce, Florida, in US District court for the Southern District of West Virginia. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a Caldwell, West Virginia, resident who became ill with a Salmonella infection after consuming …
July 21, 2005 • Salmonella
W.Va. woman sues over tainted orange juice
A woman who says she became ill after drinking orange juice tainted with salmonella is suing the Florida producer, claiming it was negligent in selling an unpasteurized product in West Virginia, Michigan and elsewhere. Heather Dowdy of Caldwell filed the lawsuit against Orchid Island Juice Co. of Fort Pierce, Fla. …
July 21, 2005 • Listeria
Georgia Firm Recalls Chicken Products for Possible Listeria Cross Contamination
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-030-2005 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Amanda Eamich WASHINGTON, July 21, 2005 – Tip Top Poultry, Inc., a Rockmart, Ga., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 170 pounds of cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department …
July 21, 2005 • Outbreaks
July 21, 2005 • Listeria
Listeriosis – USA (New York) (03)
July 20, 2005 A ProMED-mail post Home – ProMED Date: Wed 20 Jul 2005 From: ProMED-mail promed@promedmail.org Source: NewsWatch 50 Syracuse, NY [edited] http: //www.newswatch50.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=76FD5237-6844-4823-8E50-98A6DFF0BBBD Health officials in the Syracuse area say one of 4 people infected in an outbreak of listeriosis has died. The Onondaga County Health Department says …
July 21, 2005 • Salmonella
Marler Clark files lawsuit against Orchid Island, maker of unpasteurized Salmonella-contaminated orange juice
A salmonella lawsuit has been filed against Orchid Island Juice Company of Fort Pierce, Florida. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Heather Dowdy, a Caldwell, West Virginia resident who became ill with a Salmonella infection after consuming Orchid Island unpasteurized orange juice. Ms. Dowdy is represented by Marler Clark …
July 21, 2005 • Listeria
Smoked Salmon Recalled
July 21, 2005 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled smoked salmon that was sold under the brand names Imperial Salmon House, Superior Brand Norwegian Cure and Golden Eagle Smoked Salmon because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The packages were produced on June 13, and have a …
July 20, 2005 • Listeria
FDA Issues Safety Alert on SMOKED SALMON, SKINLESS SLICED SIDES Due to Possible Health Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE P05-44 July 20, 2005 Media Inquiries: Cathy McDermott, 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a Safety Alert to consumers about the recall of SMOKED SALMON SKINLESS SLICED SIDES packaged in various 2 to 4 lb. weight packages because they may …
July 20, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Health office allays fears about hepatitis A spread
July 20, 2005 KnoxNews Health officials reported Monday that investigations have found no new or pending cases of hepatitis A in Campbell or Scott counties. A “cluster” of eight confirmed cases reported since June 23 – seven in Campbell County, one in Scott – were “primarily in two extended families,” said Sandy Halford of East […] …
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