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July 24, 2011 • Salmonella
2011 Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Cantaloupes, Turkey Burgers, Chicks and Ducklings, Sprouts, Frogs and Papayas
Costco and Del Monte Salmonella Panama Cantaloupe Outbreak As of June 20, 2011, a total of 20 ill people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Panama have been reported from Arizona (1), California (2), Colorado (1), Maryland (1), Montana (1), Nevada (1), Oregon (6), Pennsylvania (1), Utah (1) and Washington (5). Jennie-O Ground Turkey […] …
July 23, 2011 • Salmonella
Salmonella Agona – 97 Ill, 10 Hospitalized in 23 States Due to Papayas
Agromod Produce, Inc. of McAllen, Texas is recalling all Papayas, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Fresh, Whole Papayas were distributed nationwide and to Canada through retail stores and wholesalers. The papayas were imported from Mexico and are possibly linked to 97 reported cases of Salmonella …
July 22, 2011 • Listeria
Ham Recall Due to Listeria
The Department of Agriculture is recalling approximately 2,900 pounds of Assoluti Cooked Diced Bacon products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the Food and Safety Inspection Service announced Friday. Routine testing of a sample of cooked diced bacon from Jethro Cash and Carry Enterprises LLC/R.D. Food Services LP resulted …
July 22, 2011 • Outbreaks
July 20, 2011 • Outbreaks
July 20, 2011 • Listeria
Pilgrim’s Pride Recalls 11,240 Lbs. of Listeria Chicken – at least its not 27.4 Million Pounds this Time
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, a firm with establishments in Mount Pleasant, TX and Waco, TX is recalling approximately 11,240 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to recall …
July 20, 2011 • Salmonella
Blue Lobster Farms Sickening Children with Salmonella Frogs Since 2009
As of July 18, 2011, a total of 241 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 42 states since April 1, 2009. The number of ill person identified in each state is as follows: Alaska (5), Alabama (2), Arizona (10), California (21), Colorado (12), Connecticut (3), Florida (1), Georgia […] …
July 20, 2011 • Outbreaks
July 19, 2011 • Listeria
Starbucks Recalls Chicken Wraps and Plates Due to Listeria
Flying Food Group, LLC, a Lawrenceville, Ga., establishment, is recalling approximately 204 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken wraps and plates that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to recall: • 8.4-ounce packages of …
July 15, 2011 • Case News
Regular Dairy Provided Raw Milk to School
The raw milk that sickened 16 children and two adults at a Wisconsin elementary school last month came from a bulk tank at a local farm. …
July 15, 2011 • Press Releases
Food Safety Law Firm Commends BPI for Increase in E. coli Testing
Marler Clark, the law firm that petitioned the USDA to require testing for all illness-causing strains of E. coli and is representing victims of the Germany-based E. coli O104:H4 outbreak is commending BPI for its recent announcement that it will test its products for six strains of E. coli not …
July 15, 2011 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A – Tim Hortons outlet in Labrador City
Officials at the Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority say there is a case of hepatitis A in their region. The health authority says the person affected was outside the country for a time and is a worker at a Tim Hortons outlet in Labrador City. Officials are advising residents who consumed …
July 15, 2011 • Salmonella
Spicy Bean Burger recalled by Sol Cuisine due to Salmonella
Ontario company Sol Cuisine is voluntarily recalling its Spicy Bean Burger products on fears they may be contaminated with salmonella. Sol Cuisine, a vegetarian foods manufacturer based in Mississauga, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency warned consumers on Thursday not to consume the products. The company says the burgers, distributed …
July 13, 2011 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality, and Foodservice Expo (2011)
Marler Clark attorney Bill Marler gave two presentations at the 2011 Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality, & Foodservice Expo. …
July 11, 2011 • Outbreaks
Tyson Fresh Meats E. coli Lawsuit - Ohio (2011)
Marler Clark's E. coli lawyers represented an Ohio family in E. coli cases against Tyson after they become ill during an E. coli outbreak in 2011. Their E. coli cases were resolved in July, 2012. …
July 09, 2011 • Salmonella
Evergreen Fresh Sprouts and 25 Salmonella Illnesses in Idaho (3), Montana (10), New Jersey (1), North Dakota (1) and Washington (10)
From April 12 to July 5, a total of 25 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 5 states – Idaho (3), Montana (10), New Jersey (1), North Dakota (1) and Washington (10). Results of the investigation indicate a link to eating alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts manufactured by […] …
July 09, 2011 • Outbreaks
July 05, 2011 • Outbreaks
Main Figures in Poisoned Donate E. coli Books to Health Officials
Food safety advocates Bill Marler and Dave Theno have teamed up to donate nearly 1000 copies of the new book Poisoned: The Deadly E. coli Outbreak that Changed the Way Americans Eat to the International Association of Food Protection (IAFP). The books will be given to selected attendees of the …
July 05, 2011 • Listeria
Ham Recalled Due to Listeria
Carolina Pride Foods, Inc., a Greenwood, S.C. establishment is recalling approximately 18,416 pounds of boneless, fully cooked ham products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. All the ham products were produced on May 13, 2011 and …
July 04, 2011 • Outbreaks
E. coli Outbreaks in Idaho, Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Washington
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July 01, 2011 • Outbreaks
July 01, 2011 • Outbreaks
Camp Lutherhaven E. coli O26 Outbreak
An E. coli O26 outbreak has been reported among kitchen staff at Camp Lutherhaven on Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho. …
July 01, 2011 • Salmonella
Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Recalls Salmonella Sprouts
Idaho-based Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC recalled the sprouts distributed in Washington and Idaho due to potential contamination connected to a Salmonella outbreak reported in 5 states. “While no samples of Evergreen sprouts have tested positive for Salmonella at this time, epidemiological evidence indicates that Evergreen Produce Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy …
July 01, 2011 • Outbreaks
June 30, 2011 • Outbreaks
Attorney Bill Marler Calls on City of Opelika to Pay E. coli Victims’ Healthcare Costs
E. coli lawyer Bill Marler is asking that the City of Opelika, Alabama pay the medical expenses for victims of an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to the Opelika SportsPlex and Aquatics Center. …
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