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May 31, 2005 • Salmonella
ANATOMY OF A HEALTH CRISIS
How inspectors traced origin of food poisoning From a phone call Sunday to a surprise Tuesday, state officials scrambled to figure out what had gone wrong By RODDIE BURRIS Staff Writer May 28, 2005 EDITOR’S NOTE: Through interviews with state and local health officials, The State’s Roddie Burris pieced together …
May 31, 2005 • Salmonella
California Specialty Produce, Inc. Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk
California Specialty Produce, Inc. of Vista, California is recalling Red Pear Tomatoes, because they have the potential of being contaminated with salmonella. Red Pear Tomatoes were shipped to wholesalers who are restaurant suppliers in New York, California, and Colorado, in the cities of: Bronx, Yonkers, Los Angeles and Denver. Red …
May 27, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 27, 2005 • Salmonella
Foodborne illness potential rises with the temperature
Like the outdoor temperature, the potential for foodborne illnesses rises with the Memorial Day weekend and the official kickoff of backyard barbecue season. Potentially hazardous foods are abundant at most cookouts, from ground beef burgers and grilled or fried chicken to cut melons, all of which can support bacterial growth …
May 27, 2005 • Salmonella
Vigilance reduces risk of poisoning
About 76 million cases of food-borne illness occur in the United States each year, and usually they only cause a couple of days’ distress. But as we’ve seen in South Carolina with the death of 58-yr-old James Arledge due to salmonella, the "bugs" that cause food poisoning can send people …
May 27, 2005 • Salmonella
Care in food handling cuts salmonella
Memorial Day weekend, with its cookouts, picnics and family outings, offers a perfect opportunity to contract food-borne illness. The death of a South Carolina resident from salmonella Sunday serves as a reminder that improperly prepared food can make a person very sick and even be fatal. The South Carolina fatality …
May 26, 2005 • Salmonella
Victim remembered as ‘really good guy’
James Curry "Buzzy" Arledge was a man who cared about his family and his church and who loved music. That was how he was remembered Wednesday afternoon by his pastor, the Rev. Greg Allen of Camden’s Malvern Hill Baptist Church. Arledge, 58, died Sunday. His death has been linked to …
May 26, 2005 • Salmonella
American Natural Herbs & spices inc., Recalls “aSPICES Brand BASIL GROUND”
American Natural Herbs & Spices Inc., of Union City, California, is voluntarily recalling "aSPICES Brand BASIL GROUND." because it may be contaminated with salmonella. This product comes in a 1-ounce clear plastic bag with English wording and aSPICES logo. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this …
May 26, 2005 • Listeria
French cheeses fall victim to import rules
By Janet Fletcher San Francisco Chronicle May 26, 2005 If you’re a fan of French cheese, you’re in for some unwelcome surprises at the cheese counter. Some favorite cheeses have vanished and others don’t taste like they used to. Reblochon, Bleu de Gex and Vacherin Mont d’Or are among the …
May 26, 2005 • Salmonella
Update on Camden Restaurant Salmonella Outbreak
The May 26, 2005, afternoon update on the foodborne outbreak investigation in Kershaw County. Reported a total of 227 people have reported being ill from salmonella poisoning. A total of 40 have been hospitalized. The hospitalizations seem to be in connection with the salmonella outbreak at the local Camden restaurant Old South. …
May 26, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 26, 2005 • Listeria
Sausage Recall Hits Local Delis
May 26, 2005 (1010 WINS) FRANKLIN SQUARE, Long Island Sausage sold by a Long Island deli is being recalled after routine tests discovered listeria in them. T-and-F Italian Deli and Pork Store on Hemptead Turnpike in Franklin Square announced today that the bacteria was found in their hot sopressata. The …
May 25, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Dickens County Residents Blame Health Officials For Outbreak
5/24/05 27% of the population of Dickens County is being treated for Hepatitis A. The State of Texas has now issued a Hepatitis Alert after 22 people tested positive for the disease which is passed from person to person. The city of Spur lies in the heart of Dickens County …
May 24, 2005 • Salmonella
Benton restaurant back in business
Cafe Santa Fe served 300 customers Monday when the Benton restaurant reopened after being closed almost a month because of a salmonella outbreak. "We have apparently regained the confidence and trust of all our patrons," owner Herb Flores said. Cafe Santa Fe closed voluntarily May 1 after the Health Department …
May 24, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Focus of event will be hepatitis
Ken Morgan May 20, 2005 Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, affects many Americans. There are more than 100 causes of hepatitis and the most common one in the United States is alcohol. If hepatitis is caused by a virus it is given a letter, like hepatitis A, B or …
May 24, 2005 • Listeria
Get the Lowdown on Chill for Food Safety:
News Releases Susan Conley (301) 504-9605 Matt Baun (202) 720-9113 WASHINGTON, May 19, 2005 — “Keep it cool” – check your refrigerator temperature to keep bacteria away – that’s the message USDA is broadcasting as part of its national campaign to spread the word about ways to reduce cases of foodborne illness. “Educating consumers about […] …
May 24, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 24, 2005 • Salmonella
Possible salmonella contamination: Illinois company recalls Ghandour Halva
Ziyad Brothers Importing of Cicero, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling all lots and flavors of both regular and sugar free Ghandour Halva due to possible salmonella contamination. The products were recalled after testing by the Food and Drug Administration found three different types of the halva contaminated with salmonella. The products …
May 24, 2005 • Salmonella
ABOUT SALMONELLA
Salmonella infection — salmonellosis — affects more than 40,000 Americans a year. The CDC posted an informational list of salmonella facts on their website: – Salmonella bacteria are found in animal and human feces and can be passed between animals and humans. – Culprits containing salmonella may include raw or undercooked eggs, meat or poultry. […] …
May 24, 2005 • Salmonella
Protect yourself from salmonella
Suppertime at Lizard’s Thicket in Columbia and one of the most popular dishes is fried chicken. The summer months are usually the time of year when the most cases of salmonella are reported. Thicket president Bobby Williams says the best way to prevent salmonella poisoning is to cook poultry enough …
May 24, 2005 • Salmonella
CONTINUED INVESTIGATION OF SALMONELLA OUTBREAK
Authorities continue to investigate an outbreak of salmonella in Southeastern Idaho that has left six people sick with the bacterial infection. Southeastern District Health Department spokeswoman Mary Howell says officials are awaiting test results from a state lab that could narrow down the specific strain of the salmonella. Then, authorities …
May 24, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Hockey takes a shot from Hepatitis A
By Ben Chapman May 17, 2005, 00:05 Commentary from the Food Safety Network This is usually my favourite time of year — springtime brings the NHL playoffs. Normally it’s non-stop hockey on television, in the news and on my mind. Though the World Championships have just ended in Austria, it …
May 23, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 23, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 23, 2005 • Outbreaks
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