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June 24, 2015 • Salmonella
100 Salmonella Cases Tied to Tarheel Q
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2015 more than 100 individuals from at least seven North Carolina counties and six other states have been identified with signs and symptoms consistent with salmonellosis such as diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, nausea, and sometimes vomiting. All consumed food from the same establishment, Tarheel Q …
June 24, 2015 • Salmonella
Salmonella Outbreak at Tarheel Q Restaurant Update
According to local press reports, an additional 40 people have been identified with symptoms consistent with salmonellosis — this time in Davie County, North Carolina. The Davidson County and Davie County health departments began this week began working with the North Carolina Division of Public Health to investigate a gastrointestinal …
June 23, 2015 • Listeria
More Sprouts Recalled Over Listeria
Good Seed Inc. of Springfield, VA, is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company announced a similar recall last month, also for potential Listeria contamination. The most recent problem was discovered through surveillance monitoring …
June 23, 2015 • Salmonella
Salmonella at North Carolina Restaurant in Lexington
The Davidson County Health Department and Davie County Health Department are working with the N.C. Division of Public Health to investigate a gastrointestinal illness outbreak among patrons of Tarheel Q Restaurant, located on Highway 64 in Lexington, North Carolina. As of Tuesday, June 23, 2015 the Health Departments have identified …
June 19, 2015 • Salmonella
Boise Co-op Sickens 250 With Salmonella
The Central District Health Department (CDHD) continues to investigate a Salmonella outbreak associated with the Boise Co-op deli – specifically food purchased from the deli after June 1, 2015 – this includes food purchased at the Boise airport. As of June 19, 2015, approximately 250 cases of Salmonella are associated with this outbreak – including […] …
June 18, 2015 • Salmonella
Co-op Salmonella Update
The Central District Health Department (CDHD) is investigating a salmonella outbreak associated with the Boise Co-op deli – specifically food purchased from the deli after June 1, 2015. As of June 17, 2015, 200 cases of Salmonella are associated with this outbreak. Preliminary test results showed Salmonella growth in raw turkey, tomatoes and onion. However, […] …
June 17, 2015 • Salmonella
Boise Co-op Sickens 100 with Salmonella
There are now 100 confirmed cases of Salmonella infection linked to the Boise (Idaho) Co-op deli, according to the latest update from the Central District Health Department in Boise. Because food items from the co-op deli were sold at the local airport, it’s possible that some of the sickened individuals …
June 16, 2015 • Case News
Tarheel Q Restaurant Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits - North Carolina (2015)
In June 2015, the Davidson County Health Department and Davie County Health Department staff worked with the North Carolina Division of Public Health to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium among customers of the Tarheel Q—a barbeque restaurant located in Lexington, North Carolina. As many as 280 people became ill …
June 15, 2015 • Salmonella
Sixty Sick with Salmonella Linked to Boise Co-op
KBOI reports that Idaho State health officials say the number of Salmonella cases reported at the Boise-Co-op have doubled since it first reported the outbreak over the weekend. Christine Myron, spokeswoman with the Idaho Central District Health Department, told KBOI 2News on Monday that there have been 60 total cases …
June 12, 2015 • Salmonella
Boise Co-op Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
KTVB reports that Idaho Central District Health Department officials are investigating a number of confirmed Salmonella cases that may be related to the Boise Co-op. There have been about 30 cases that have tested positive, CDHD said. Earlier, the investigation was narrowing in on one “unnamed food establishment” in Boise …
June 12, 2015 • Outbreaks
June 12, 2015 • Listeria
Smoked Andouille Sausage Recalled After Listeria Test
Shirks Meats of Dundee, NY, is recalling “Smoked Andouille Sausage” due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recalled in-store packed “Smoked Andouille Sausage” comes in a clear plastic package with a date of 6-5-15 on it. Package sizes varied …
June 11, 2015 • Outbreaks
June 11, 2015 • Salmonella
Vitamin Cottage Recalls Salmonella Tainted Nuts
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc., a Lakewood, Colo., based natural grocery chain, is recalling additional lots of Natural Grocers brand Macadamia Nuts as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly …
June 11, 2015 • Listeria
Wisconsin Potato Salad Recalled Due To Listeria
A Wisconsin firm is voluntarily recalling its potato salad, due to the possibility of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to Jewel stores in the Chicago area and may have been sold at delicatessen counters between May 30 and June 9 under the brand name Garden Fresh Steakhouse Potato …
June 08, 2015 • Case News
Boise Co-Op Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits - Idaho (2015)
The Salmonella lawyers at Marler Clark represented 56 individuals affected by the Boise Co-Op Salmonella outbreak, achieving settlements covering medical expenses and pain and suffering. On June 8-9, 2015 the Central District Health Department (CDHD) started receiving reports from Boise area health care providers about patients diagnosed with Salmonella. Laboratory …
June 04, 2015 • Outbreaks
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June 03, 2015 • Salmonella
Salmonella Pork Link In Wisconsin Outbreak
The Kenosha County Division of Health reports that as of Wednesday, June 3rd, Salmonella with a matching DNA fingerprint has been found in 35 patients. Divisions of Health official’s say 70 sick people have been identified during an investigation into Supermercado Los Corrales. Salmonella has been confirmed in a total …
June 03, 2015 • Outbreaks
June 03, 2015 • Listeria
Blue Bell Ice Cream Cuts Listeria Deal With Alabama
Blue Bell Creameries has signed a voluntary agreement with the Alabama Department of Public Health laying out a series of steps the company plans to take to control Listeria contamination before its products may legally be sold there again. The company has a plant in Sylacauga, AL, which is currently …
June 03, 2015 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A Causes Utah Restaurant Scare
The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) has received confirmation that a food handler working at a restaurant in Iron County has tested positive for hepatitis A. The health department is seeking to alert customers who ate at the Pizza Cart in Cedar City from April 29th through June 1st …
June 03, 2015 • Outbreaks
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