The E. coli outbreak linked to Salinas-grown romaine lettuce has expanded to include 67 people. Six of the 39 people hospitalized have hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure that is a complication of E. coli infections. Federal health officials warn that consumers should only eat romaine lettuce that they know was grown […]
Fourteen people are part of a Salmonella outbreak at Doug Sauls’ BBQ & Seafood in Nashville, NC. The county health department temporarily suspended the operating permit for the restaurant, located on 813 Western Avenue, after discovering conditions there presented an “imminent health hazard.” Tests on environmental swabs from the kitchen tested positive for the unusual […]
With just days to go until Thanksgiving, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wants to remind us that Salmonella contamination in turkeys is an industrywide problem. The reminder has come in the form of a summary of an outbreak that spanned two years and 42 states sickening 358 people with Salmonella Reading infections, […]
Fresh Thyme Market blackberries have been linked to a Hepatitis A outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people in three states. Six people have been hospitalized. The case-patients purchased fresh, conventional blackberries at Fresh Thyme Market stores in Indiana, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The most recent illness was reported on November 5. Outbreak […]
A romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak has sickened people in eight states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Montana, Washington and Wisconsin. About 40 percent of the illnesses reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have required hospitalization including two people who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure. “This […]
A prepackaged salad E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has sickened seven people in Maryland. One person has been hospitalized. All seven people reported eating Ready Pac Bistro® Bowl Chicken Caesar Salad that they purchased from multiple Sam’s Club stores before they became ill. The salad in question has a “Best By” date Oct. 31, 2019. Tests […]
An E. coli outbreak and recall linked to ground beef produced and sold at New Seasons Markets stores have both expanded. The outbreak now includes four illnesses. And the recall has been expanded to include ground beef with “sell by” dates up to November 11, 2019. Consumers who have recently purchased ground beef at New […]
A deadly Salmonella outbreak has been linked to ground beef produced by Central Valley Meat Co. Inc. of Hanford, CA and sold under the brand name Stater Bros. The ground beef Salmonella outbreak has sickened 10 people in six states. One person in California died. The Salmonella Dublin strain associated with this outbreak has produced […]
A possible salad E. coli outbreak may be unfolding in Wisconsin. During the last week, three women in the northwestern part of the state were all hospitalized with E. coli O157:H7 infections. Two of them who were interviewed by health officials say their diets include a lot of salad. Leafy greens are a common […]
Fresh Seasons vegetable and ranch dip cups sold in MN cafeterias and vending machines are part of the Mann vegetable Listeria recall. Although no illnesses have been reported in conjunction with these products, consumers who have purchased these cups should not eat them as Listeria can cause serious illness and death. Among pregnant women who […]
Three people in Oregon developed E. coli infections after eating ground beef from New Seasons Market stores. A recall in connection with the E. coli outbreak has been issued. The recall includes fresh ground beef products with fat contents of 5%, 10% and 20% that were purchased between Oct. 19 and Oct. 23 at New […]
A massive recall issued by Mann Packing Co. Inc. of Salinas, CA for vegetables potentially contaminated with Listeria includes Wegman’s, Whole Foods, Meijer, Crazy Fresh, Amazon Go, Kowalski’s and Quick & Easy products. Some of the products were served in salad bars, hot bars or delis. Others were packaged meals containing the recalled vegetables. Although […]