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October 24, 2005 • Salmonella
Prevent Salmonella
In a recent survey conducted by TNS Worldwide and National Pasteurized Eggs, 72 percent of Americans said they are aware that eating raw cookie dough made with eggs can cause illness. Likewise, many are shying away from preparing and eating foods that call for undercooked or raw eggs. Many of …
October 23, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 23, 2005 • Listeria
Product Recalls
By The Associated Press The Associated Press Saturday, October 22, 2005; 11:28 PM — The following recall has been announced: _About 11,200 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, manufactured by Ian’s Natural Foods of Revere, Mass., because of possible listeria contamination. The products include 10- to 28-ounce packages of …
October 22, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 21, 2005 • Salmonella
Local health sleuths investigate contagious disease
The Butte Silver Bow Health Department does its share of solving mysteries with the goal of stopping the spread of disease in Southwest Montana. Terri Hocking, a registered nurse and director of public health nursing services at the Butte Silver Bow Health Department, said the list of diseases deemed reportable …
October 21, 2005 • Salmonella
Wash away germs: Schools playground for bacteria
Dr. Rob Donofrio, director of microbiology and molecular biology for the National Safety Foundation in Ann Arbour, Michigan was cited as saying that items such as food trays, headphones, keyboards, animal cages and water spigots may be typical in a school, but they also harbour millions of bacterial germs just …
October 21, 2005 • Salmonella
Clean hands can prevent spread of illness
The New Milford Health Department has issued a reminder to local residents about the importance of keeping your hands clean. The reminder comes on the heels of Clean Hands Week, which was Sept. 18-24. Officials said that handwashing is the single most important thing one can do to prevent illness …
October 21, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 21, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 20, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 19, 2005 • Outbreaks
Parsley E. coli Outbreak
A 2005 E. coli outbreak was traced to parsley …
October 19, 2005 • Salmonella
Victims consider suing bakeries
Victims of Tasmania’s worst salmonella outbreak might sue the bakeries at the center of the contamination. Two people who were infected with salmonella had inquired of Burnie lawyer Chris Barlett whether they could take legal action against the Launceston bakeries. Bartlett said they were seeking general damages for pain and …
October 19, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 19, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Children to be vaccinated after hepatitis-A outbreak
By The Associated Press October 12, 2005 KNOXVILLE, Tenn.- All school-aged children in Campbell County public schools will receive the hepatitis-A vaccine after several residents contracted the virus over the spring and summer, health officials said. An additional 2,000 adult doses of the vaccine will be available on a first-come …
October 18, 2005 • Salmonella
Salmonella victims consider suing bakeries
Some of the 64 people who became ill through Launceston’s recent salmonella outbreak are exploring the possibility of taking legal action. The Department of Public Health has traced the salmonella outbreak at the Trevallyn and Sugar Shack bakeries in Launceston to piping bags used to spread cream and icing. "If …
October 18, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 18, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 18, 2005 • Listeria
Home Made Brand Foods Inc. Issued Allergy Alert on Listeria in Classic Tuna Salad
Contact: Mary Bellerose 978-462-3663 ext. 327 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Newburyport, MA — October 14, 2005 — Home Made Brand Foods Inc., 2 Opportunity Way, Newburyport, MA 01950 is recalling Classic Tuna Salad, expiration date 10/16/05, due to Listeria contamination. Listeria is a common organism found in nature. It can cause serious complications for pregnant […] …
October 18, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 18, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 18, 2005 • Hepatitis A
$1.8m to go to fighting Wallis Lake water pollution
10/17/2005 Wallis Lake, north of Port Stephens, where a major oyster contamination incident occurred in 1997, is to benefit from $1.8 million in federal funds to tackle water pollution. More than 400 people became ill after eating contaminated oysters from the waterway and the incident sparked a hepatitis A outbreak …
October 17, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 17, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 17, 2005 • Outbreaks
October 17, 2005 • Listeria
Recall — Firm Press Release
Home Made Brand Foods Inc. Issued Allergy Alert on Listeria in Classic Tuna Salad Contact: Mary Bellerose 978-462-3663 ext. 327 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Newburyport, MA — October 14, 2005 — Home Made Brand Foods Inc., 2 Opportunity Way, Newburyport, MA 01950 is recalling Classic Tuna Salad, expiration date 10/16/05, due to Listeria contamination. Listeria […] …
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