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6 with E. coli Hospitalized in Kentucky as Outbreak Grows
E. coliSix people who have been hospitalized with E. coli infections in Kentucky are among dozens who have been sickened in an outbreak that also includes illnesses in Ohio, Georgia and Tennessee. As health officials scramble to find the source of…
E. coli Outbreak in Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Georgia
E. coliAn E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 60 people in four states, according to health officials in Kentucky where 44 cases have been confirmed and 20 more are awaiting confirmation. Cases have also been reported in Tennessee, Georgia, and…
Listeria Recall for California-Grown Avocados
Listeria, NewsHenry Avocado Corp. of Escondido, CA has issued a recall for California-grown avocados that are potentially contaminated with Listeria. At the time of the recall, no illnesses had been reported in association with the avocados. However,…
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Listeria, Pathogens, Protecting YourselfPCC Yogurt E. coli Recall, Illnesses Reported
E. coliPCC grass-fed, organic yogurt, made for PCC Community Markets by Pure Eire Dairy, is under recall for E. coli after Washington health officials linked it to illnesses in that state. In addition to all flavors of PCC yogurt sold in 8 oz and 16…
WA E. coli Outbreak in King, Snohomish, Benton and Walla Walla Counties
E. coliA Washington E. coli O157:H7 outbreak includes illnesses in King, Snohomish, Benton and Walla Walla counties. King County health officials first discovered the outbreak last week. At that time, seven children, all under the age of 14, were sick.…
Contaminated Nuts are Source of Jule's Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak
SalmonellaCashews are the Salmonella source in the outbreak linked to Jule’s cashew brie, according to the latest update from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Testing by state and federal health officials also revealed that the cheese products…
Velvet Ice Cream Listeria Recall, Plant had “Resident Pathogen” FDA Says
ListeriaIn 2019, the FDA deemed Listeria a “resident pathogen” at its facility in Utica, OH, now Velvet Ice Cream is recalling all products made there since March 24, 2021, for Listeria risk. The Velvet Ice Cream Listeria recall includes…