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Norovirus, Vibrio, E. coli, Campylobacter, Shigella Raw Oyster Outbreak

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Sixteen people who ate oysters contaminated with norovirus and four kinds of bacteria are part of a five-state outbreak. Two more people, who did eat the oysters but had contact with people who did, also got food poisoning. But they are not…
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sushi Salmonella

Frozen Tuna Salmonella Outbreak Ends with 15 Sick

The Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen ground tuna from Jensen Tuna in Houma, LA has ended with 15 sick in eight states. Two people were hospitalized. The people sickened said they ate spicy tuna rolls or other tuna sushi items at restaurants…
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Salmonella Outbreak

Salmonella Outbreak from Del Monte Vegetable Trays Sold at Kwik Trip

A Salmonella outbreak linked to Del Monte vegetable trays sold at Kwik Trip stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin has sickened four people. Other stores may also have sold the contaminated vegetable trays, Wisconsin health officials said. This…
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CDC Map of Ground beef E. coli outbreak 5:13:19

E. coli in Ground Beef Sickens 196 in 10 States, 2 with HUS

A ground beef E. coli outbreak has sickened 196 people in 10 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Two people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure that affects some E.…
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Salmonella tahini

Another Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Tahini from Israel

Another tahini Salmonella outbreak has been linked to products imported from Israel. The outbreak, which has sickened four people in the three states, comes just a few months after another Salmonella outbreak linked to tahini imported from Israel…
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Eureka Shigella outbreak

La Hacienda in Madison Closed After 25 Get Food Poisoning

La Hacienda on Park St. in Madison, WI has been temporarily closed after 25 food poisoning illnesses were reported. Health officials told the Wisconsin State Journal  hat they are still gathering information and could provide no concrete information…
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Biltmore Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon

Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon Sold at Publix Recalled for Listeria Risk

Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon sold at Publix has been recalled for possible Listeria contamination. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it as Listeria can cause serious illness and death. The problem was discovered during…
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Mecox Sunrise Cheese Recall

Mecox Surnrise Raw Milk Cheese Recalled for Listeria Risk

Mecox Bay Dairy, LLC of Brideghampton, NY has issued a recall for Mecox Sunrise washed-rind Tomme style cheese for possible Listeria contamination. Consumers who have purchased this cheese, made from unpasteurized milk, should not eat it as…
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Raw oysters restaurant

Vibrio, E. coli, Shigella, Campylobacter, Norovirus Raw Oyster Outbreak

Raw oysters served at restaurants in California and Nevada are the source of an outbreak that has sickened 16 people in five states. Two of them required hospitalization. The oysters, which are contaminated with Vibrio, E. coli, Shigella, Campylobacter…
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salami recall Citterio salame sticks sold at trader joe's recalled for Salmonella

Salmonella Recall for Citterio Salami Sticks

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Citterio salami sticks sold at Trader Joe's and Wegmans are being recalled in connection with a Salmonella outbreak. Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them. The salami stick Salmonella outbreak has sickened 31…
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Salmonella

Hardie’s Crab Meat is Source of Salmonella Outbreak

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Hardie’s Crabmeat has been identified as the source of a  Salmonella outbreak, according to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. The Hardie’s crab meat Salmonella outbreak includes five illnesses in Maine and New Hampshire.…
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Green Giant onion recall Salmonella

Green Giant Onions Recalled for Salmonella Risk

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Green Giant onions are being recalled for potential Salmonella risk in connection with a multistate onion Salmonella outbreak. Potandon Produce L.L.C. of Idaho Falls, Idaho issued the recall for Green Giant Fresh whole yellow onions because…
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EveryPlate onion recall Salmonella

Onion Salmonella Recall Includes Some EveryPlate Meals

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A major onion recall liked to a Salmonella outbreak includes some EveryPlate meals. EveryPlate is owned by HelloFresh and both companies use ProSource Produce LLC of Hailey, Idaho as a supplier. ProSource has issued an onion recall. The…
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