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June 10, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A spread only by food contaminated with stool
FROM STAFF REPORTS Jun 9, 2005 Hepatitis A is transmitted when someone puts food or something else in the mouth that has been contaminated with the stool of another person who has hepatitis A, says Yuma County’s acting public health services director. For example, it can be spread when food …
June 10, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Some Chile Pepper customers worried, others unconcerned but most plan to receive shots to protect against Hepatitis A
BY JEFFREY GAUTREAUX, STAFF WRITER Jun 8, 2005 Many Yumans are facing the prospect of receiving a Hepatitis A shot after possibly being exposed to the infection while eating at the Chile Pepper restaurant, 1030 W. 24th St., between May 25 and June 2. Some said they were more fearful of eating out while others […] …
June 10, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A fear overwhelming; More than 2,000 Yumans afraid of possible exposure to virus turn out for free shots
BY JONATHAN ATHENS Jun 9, 2005 People stand in line to receive free immune globulin shots from the Yuma County Health Department at the Yuma Civic and Convention Center early Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Jacob Lopez. Facing an onslaught of people concerned they may have been exposed to the hepatitis …
June 10, 2005 • Outbreaks
June 10, 2005 • Salmonella
Three More Cases Of Salmonella
There are three more confirmed salmonella cases connected to a Mexican restaurant in Alton, Illinois. Casa Romero voluntarily closed last Friday after the Madison County Health Department linked several cases of salmonella to the restaurant. Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases was 13. It is now 16. Officials have not …
June 10, 2005 • Salmonella
Dog, Cat Treats Recalled After Humans Infected
Six types of dog and cat treats marketed by TW Enterprises of Ferndale, Wash., were recalled Wednesday after reports of infections in humans of an illness called "Salmonella Thompson." The items were distributed in the United States and Canada under the TW Enterprises and the Aron Pet Food names. TW …
June 10, 2005 • Salmonella
When food bites back
CAMPYLOBACTER: Causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Frequently from undercooked chicken and juices from raw chicken. SALMONELLA: Causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Bacteria can spread to humans via a variety of different foods of animal origin. E. COLI: Often causes severe and bloody diarrhea and painful abdominal cramps, without …
June 10, 2005 • Salmonella
Another Case of Salmonella Reported
The number of salmonella cases in Madison County has risen. The Health Department says there are now 13 confirmed cases associated to a restaurant in East Alton, Illinois. Casa Romero Restaurant in East Alton voluntarily closed its doors last Friday after the Madison County Health Department learned of an unusual …
June 10, 2005 • Salmonella
Camden restaurant, source of salmonella outbreak, reopens Friday
Old South Restaurant reopened Friday at 6:30am to a crowd of regulars. The line was practically out the door at one point and every table filled. People piled on chicken, liver, and sweet potato casserole. DHEC inspector James Arthur was on hand checking food temps, "They are looking good with …
June 09, 2005 • Press Releases
Plaintiffs Added to Salmonella Lawsuit
Marler Clark added three ill persons to the list of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Santa Fe Foods, owner of the Café Santa Fe restaurant in Benton, Arkansas. What was initially reported as a relatively small Salmonella outbreak in early May, with nine ill individuals reporting illness, ballooned into a …
June 08, 2005 • Salmonella
Facts about salmonella
Salmonella bacteria are living microscopic creatures that pass from the feces of animals or people to others. Children become ill more commonly than others, reports the Belleville Courier. Symptoms usually begin 12-72 hours after exposure and include headaches, nausea, diarrhea, fever, dehydration and abdominal cramps. Illness usually lasts 4-7 days …
June 08, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Yuma Health Officials work to stop Hepatitis A
YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — Yuma health workers are administering booster shots, hoping to prevent an outbreak of hepatitis A after an employee at a popular local restaurant was diagnosed with the disease. Clinics were scheduled this week and next week to administer shots to the estimated 6,000 to 8,000 people …
June 08, 2005 • Salmonella
Restaurant voluntarily closes after salmonella outbreak
The Madison County Health Department is investigating how 13 people recently received salmonella from an East Alton restaurant. The customers reported illnesses after they ate at Casa Romero Restaurant. No one has suffered severe illness. The restaurant, which voluntarily closed last week, will reopen after the investigation is completed, said …
June 08, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A Web site is resource for people looking for additional information
SEATTLE (June 8, 2005) — The Yuma County Health Department warned Tuesday that a food worker at the Chile Pepper restaurant, located at 1030 W. 24th St. in Yuma, tested positive for hepatitis A. Diners who ate at Chile Pepper between May 25 and June 2 may have been exposed to the virus, and are […] …
June 08, 2005 • Outbreaks
June 08, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A case confirmed; county goes on full alert
Local News BY JONATHAN ATHENS, STAFF WRITER Jun 8, 2005 County health officials on Tuesday said they are mobilizing to halt a possible outbreak of hepatitis A as a result of a food handler at a popular Yuma restaurant recently being diagnosed with the illness. Officials said they will hold …
June 07, 2005 • Salmonella
Salmonella Outbreak Closes Madison County Restaurant
Madison County, Illinois health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak at an East Alton restaurant. 12 cases of salmonella have been reported so far. 10 of those patients ate at Casa Romero Restaurant between May 21 and 24. The restaurant voluntarily closed last week. Salmonella spreads through contaminated food or …
June 07, 2005 • Salmonella
Iowa Laboratory Foodborne Disease Surveillance
It is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that 76 million Americans become ill with a foodborne disease each year, causing 300,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths. In order to decrease these numbers, PulseNet, the national molecular subtyping network was established. The University Hygienic Laboratory joined PulseNet in …
June 07, 2005 • Salmonella
Supporters rally for restaurateurs
More than 100 residents, business owners and city leaders turned out for the Hatfield family, whose Camden’s Old South Restaurant — site of the largest salmonella outbreak in state history — is preparing to reopen Friday. Steven Lee, pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Camden, spoke for the Hatfields …
June 07, 2005 • Listeria
Report: Bacteria led to socialite’s death
Meningitis worsened by liver failure, probably from acetaminophen Tuesday, June 7, 2005 By KATIE FAIRBANK / The Dallas Morning News Socialite Shannon Murchison died of acute bacterial meningitis that spread throughout her system, according to a report released Monday by the Dallas County medical examiner’s office. The meningitis was due …
June 07, 2005 • Outbreaks
June 06, 2005 • Salmonella
Old South’s owners apologize, look to future
Old South restaurant owners issued a public apology Monday through a local pastor for the largest salmonella outbreak in South Carolina history. Roughly 200 supporters, including local dignitaries and other Camden restaurant owners, showed up outside the DeKalb Street restaurant to show support for the Hatfield family and Friday’s reopening …
June 06, 2005 • Salmonella
Missing: The health inspector
Coconino County is catching up on restaurant inspections after more than a decade of inspecting less frequently than required in Arizona due to staffing shortages. The Coconino County Health Department has performed only 50 percent to 60 percent of the number of inspections it should have done per year in …
June 06, 2005 • Outbreaks
June 03, 2005 • Salmonella
Undercooked turkey blamed for salmonella outbreak
Undercooked turkey at a Camden restaurant is most likely the cause of one of the worst food-borne salmonella outbreaks in South Carolina in recent years, the state health department said Friday. More than 300 people were sickened and one 58-year-old man died after eating at the Old South Restaurant in …
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