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Pet Supplies Plus Recalls Pig Ears After Salmonella Outbreak

Pet Supplies Plus has issued a recall for pig ear dog treats after a Salmonella outbreak among humans who handled them was announced. The recall is for pig ear dog treats sold in bulk at Pet Supplies Plus stores in 33 states: AL, AR, CA, CO,…
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Salmonella Attorney Pig Ear Outbreak CDC Map

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pig Ear Dog Treats

A Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated pig ear dog treats has sickened 45 people who handled them. Illnesses were reported from 13 states, 12 people sickened with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- infections were hospitalized. Those…
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cheese recall

Green Giant and Trader Joe's Vegetables Recalled for Listeria Risk

Green Giant and Trader Joe's brand vegetables sold at Food Lion, Shaws and other stores are being recalled for Listeria risk. No illnesses were reported at the time Grower's Express issued the recall for fresh vegetables including cauliflower,…
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E. coli Outbreak at San Diego County Fair: 1 Child Dead, at least 10 sick

An E. coli outbreak at the San Diego County Fair in June sickened at least ten children, one of whom has died. E. coli lawyers question what safety measures were in place at the fair on the days when the lives of these families were changed…
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CDC map of Papaya Outbreak

Salmonella Outbreak From Imported Mexican Papayas Hits 8 States.

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Pritzker Hageman's Food Poisoning Law Firm Salmonella lawyers are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Uganda that has sickened at least 71 people so far in 8 states. This outbreak has also led to at least 27 hospitalizations. A much higher…
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Salmonella tahini

Salmonella Tahini Outbreak Ends, Will Lawsuits Follow?

The Salmonella outbreak linked to tahini has ended, but it's not too late for those who were sickened to file a lawsuit. The outbreak was linked to imported products that were distributed by Brodt Zenatti Holding LLC of Jupiter, Florida. Three…
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Frozen Red Pepper Listeria Recall

Spinach, Avocado and Pepper Recalls Show Listeria Survives Freezing

Three recalls for frozen produce this week show that freezing is one of the many extreme conditions that Listeria can survive.  Three frozen products were recalled this week for potential Listeria contamination. At the time the recalls were…
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Signature-Select-avocado-chunks Listeria recall

Signature Select Brand Frozen Avocado Chunks Recalled for Listeria

A Signature Select brand frozen avocado chunks sold at Albertsons, Safeway and other stores are being recalled for potential Listeria contamination. The recall, issued June 18, 2019, by Nature's Touch Foods Inc., includes products with a "best…
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Salmonella, ground beef

Ground Beef E. coli O103 Outbreak Sickens 209 Before Ending

An E. coli O103 outbreak linked to ground beef sickened 209 people in 10 states before ending yesterday. Twenty-nine people were hospitalized, two of whom developed a life-threatening form of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Genetic…
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Salami stick Salmonella outbreak CDC final map

Citterio Salami Stick Salmonella Outbreak Ends

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The Salmonella outbreak linked to Citterio salami sticks has ended after sickening 34 people, hospitalizing seven of them, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- outbreak, which included…
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Seafood Salmonella outbreak CDC final map

Seafood Salmonella Outbreak Ends with 115 Sick

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A seafood Salmonella outbreak has ended after sickening 115 people in 15 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The seafood and sushi products, produced by Northeast Seafood Products, were sold at restaurants…
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CDC map of Josie's Organics Baby Spinach E. coli Outbrea

2 Hospitalized in Spinach E. coli Outbreak

Two people have been hospitalized in the E. coli outbreak linked to Josie’s Organics baby spinach. The E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, which includes patients ranging in age from 2 to 71 years old, has sickened 10 people in seven states, according…
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Al Kanater Salmonella recall

Al Kanater Tahini Salmonella Recall

International Golden Foods, Inc (IGF) of Bensenville, IL has issued a recall for Al Kanater tahini because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.  At the time of the recall, the company was unaware of any illnesses associated with the consumption…
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