Entries by Carla
Undercooking Played Role in Deadly Morel Mushroom Outbreak
Undercooking played a role in the deadly morel mushroom outbreak at Dave’s Sushi in Montana in 2023, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak included 51 customers who dined at the restaurant in March and April and ate meals containing morel mushrooms imported from China. Three […]
E. coli in Raw Farm Cheddar Leaves Two with HUS Kidney Failure
An E. coli outbreak linked to unpasteurized Raw Farm cheddar now includes two cases of HUS kidney failure. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure, is a complication that affects about seven percent of E. coli patients. HUS symptoms usually set in about one week after E. coli symptoms which include abdominal cramps and […]
Miguel’s E. coli Outbreak Turns Deadly
One person sickened in the E. coli outbreak linked to Miguel’s Cucina 4S Ranch in San Diego has died. John Christ Ferber, 87, of San Diego, passed away on October 26. The outbreak has sickened 35 people ranging in age from 6 to 87 years old. Four children and three adults were hospiatlizd. At least one […]