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July 19, 2008 • Salmonella
Tomatoes, Jalapeño Peppers, Serrano Peppers, and Cilantro still linked to Salmonella Saintpaul Illnesses in United States and Canada
According to the CDC since April, 1237 persons infected genetic fingerprint have been identified in 43 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. These were identified because clinical laboratories in all states send Salmonella strains from ill persons to their State public health laboratory for characterization. One new state, Montana …
July 17, 2008 • Salmonella
North Carolina Recalls HASS Avocados & Jalapenos After Testing Positive For Salmonella
The State of North Carolina has forced the recall of Mexican-grown HASS avocados and jalapenos of unknown origin after they tested positive for Salmonella. Two samples from a Charlotte, NC food distributor tested positive for salmonella. The state asked the company to recall jalapeno peppers and HASS avocados it received …
July 17, 2008 • Salmonella
CDC Offers New Way Of Looking At the Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak
Interpretation of Epidemic Curves During an Active Outbreak …
July 17, 2008 • Outbreaks
July 17, 2008 • Salmonella
FDA Declares it’s OK to Eat Tomatoes Again
ABC News just reported: The U.S. government has declared it’s OK to eat tomatoes again, lifting its salmonella warning amid signs that the outbreak — while not over — may finally be slowing. Officials reiterated earlier warnings that the people most at risk of salmonella should avoid hot peppers — …
July 15, 2008 • Salmonella
Marler Speaks With Wall Street Journal’s Law Blog About Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak
Today’s update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added 19 confirmed cases to the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak, bringing the total up to 1,167. The latest onset date (last time someone got sick) remains July 4th. If you need to know more than we reported yesterday, you can …
July 15, 2008 • Outbreaks
Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections – Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, and Ohio
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July 14, 2008 • Salmonella
We Were Not Free of Salmonella Saintpaul on the 4th of July; And Probably Still Aren’t
For days now, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has been able to look in its rear view mirror and ten days back see the last onset of the Salmonella Saintpaul illness. The CDC today reported latest date for when Salmonella Saintpaul made was July 4th. …
July 13, 2008 • Salmonella
Might Basil Be The Break In The Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak?
We learned Friday that the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak was still making people sick as July began. With 1,090 confirmed cases making this the largest fresh produce outbreak in a couple of decades, we are looking at the details and whether something might turn out to be the break needed to …
July 10, 2008 • Outbreaks
Another Victim Files Suit in Nebraska Beef E. coli Outbreak
As investigating health authorities grapple with the extent of the Nebraska Beef outbreak, more victims are asserting claims against the meat company. The recent filing occurred today in the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, on behalf of Pickerington , OH resident Dawn Grieves, who was …
July 09, 2008 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Food Safety Council Meeting (2008)
Bill Marler traveled to Omaha, Nebraska to speak at the Food Safety Council Meeting …
July 09, 2008 • Recalls
Georgia E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Nebraska Beef Recall
The widening cluster of E. coli O157:H7 infections in Georgia may be linked to an outbreak E. coli illnesses in Ohio and Michigan. The Moultrie Observer and WALB report that preliminary testing has linked the Georgia cases to the 41 in Ohio and Michigan, which have been traced back to …
July 09, 2008 • Salmonella
Salmonella Saintpaul Makes More Than 1,000 Sick: CDC Putting Focus On Peppers, Cilantro As Well
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) today says its counting 1,017 confirmed cases of Salmonella Saintpaul in 41 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. West Virginia appears to be the latest state with a case added to the count. We found some of the commentary in CDC’s …
July 08, 2008 • Outbreaks
July 07, 2008 • Salmonella
Might Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak Be Stopped At June 26th?
We suppose the good news is that the date for the last time someone contracted Salmonella Saintpaul has NOT moved beyond last June 26th nor have any more states been added to the total of 40 and the District of Columbia. The number of confirmed Salmonella Saintpaul cases has edged …
July 07, 2008 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis “A” Shots For Flood Cleanup NOT Required
In the aftermath of the flooding throughout much of the Midwest, health officials are advising those involved in the cleanup to get some shots, but not others. Iowa’s Henderson and Des Moines counties continue giving out tetanus shots — also available at doctors’ offices — to people who have had …
July 07, 2008 • Outbreaks
July 07, 2008 • Outbreaks
July 05, 2008 • Outbreaks
July 05, 2008 • Salmonella
Tomatoes, Cilantro, Jalapeño Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Scallions and Bulb Onions Now Being Investigation in Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak – Nearly 1,000 Sickened
According to CNN, “starting Monday, health inspectors will halt the shipment of ingredients common to Mexican cuisine from Mexico to the United States” – this will include cilantro, jalapeno peppers, Serrano peppers, scallions and bulb onions. I assume that it may still include tomatoes? As for illnesses, the CDC reports …
July 03, 2008 • Salmonella
922 Confirmed Cases; 40 States & District of Columbia; Onset Date Marches Forward To June 25th: Outbreak Still Winning
Another day, another 35 confirmed cases of Salmonella Saintpaul and Iowa and Louisiana have joined the oubreak. That brings the ground being covered by this outbreak to 40 states and the District of Columbia. Plus, Canada has confirmed one of its citizens is also a Salmonella Saintpaul victim after getting …
July 03, 2008 • Outbreaks
July 02, 2008 • Salmonella
Say, Do you have Salmonella Saintpaul in my Salsa?
The CDC says now that we have 887 people infected with Salmonella Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint have been identified in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Two new states, Alabama and South Carolina, report ill persons. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as …
July 02, 2008 • Outbreaks
July 02, 2008 • Recalls
Marler Clark Responds to Nebraska Beef Press Release
In a press release issued today, Nebraska Beef attempted to downplay the seriousness of its recall of over 265 tons of ground beef, beef chuck, other beef products because of possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. It claims "The Company has processed over 10 billion pounds of product without a …
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