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Canadian Chicken recalled in the U.S. – Illnesses in Canada, none reported in U.S. – Yet

By Bruce Clark on August 20, 2019

In Canada, as of August 18, 2019, there have been seven people confirmed with Listeria monocytogenes illness in three provinces. British Columbia has 1; Manitoba has 1; and Ontario has 5. Tip Top Poultry, Inc., a Rockmart, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 135,810 pounds of fully cooked poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen, diced, and mechanically separated…

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More Pig Ears Recalled due to Salmonella

By Bill Marler on August 19, 2019

Dog Goods USA LLC to conduct a voluntary recall of Chef Toby Pig Ears Treats because of possible salmonella health risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and State partners, is investigating a suspected link between pig ear pet treats and human cases of salmonellosis. Dog Goods USA LLC (“Dog Goods”), a distributor of Tobyhanna, PA has been contacted by the FDA and, based…

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Listeria sickens six in Canada linked to Rosemount diced pre-cooked chicken

By Patti Waller on August 19, 2019

Canadian health officials have issued a recall on Rosemount diced pre-cooked chicken due to possible contamination with Listeria bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected product may be served in hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes, the recall warns. The warning applies to Rosemount cooked diced chicken, which comes in a 4.54-kilogram package. The pack date is Jan. 21, 2019, and the UPC is 2 06 20263 12454 7. The agency did not provide…

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Nassau County Department of Health reports Salmonella Outbreak linked to Brixx and Barley

By Jenny Schell on August 19, 2019

Nassau County Department of Health is investigating a cluster of cases of salmonellosis associated with people who consumed food or drink at the restaurant Brixx and Barley, located at 152 West Park Ave in Long Beach, NY. Potential exposures to Salmonella at the restaurant could date back to early July. Nassau County Department of Health has closed Brixx and Barley while the investigation as to the source of Salmonella is investigated. Salmonella is typically transmitted…

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Cyclospora – tainted Basil consumed in Florida, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin sickens 205 in 11 States

By Josh Fensterbush on August 19, 2019

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to consumption of fresh basil exported by Siga Logistics de RL de CV of Morelos, Mexico. As of August 15, 2019, a total of 205 people with laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections associated with this outbreak have been reported from 11 states: CT (1), FL (50), GA (2), IA (2), MA (1), MN (33), NY (107),…

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Nearly 600 sickened by Cyclospora since May – over 200 by Mexican Basil

By Drew Falkenstein on August 19, 2019

Marler Clark retained in cases in several states. The number of reported cases of domestically acquired illnesses caused by cyclospora has increased from the previous month and remains elevated in the United States since May 1, 2019. As of July 23, 2019, 580 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis were reported to CDC by 30 states, District of Columbia and New York City in people who became ill since May 1, 2019 and who had no history of…

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New Jersey Department of Health issues Hepatitis A warning at Mendham Golf and Tennis Club

By Denis Stearns on August 19, 2019

Patrons of the club who consumed food prepared by the ill worker are at risk. There are 23 confirmed cases including one individual who is seriously ill. The New Jersey Department of Health is working with the Mendham Township Health Department and the Mendham Golf and Tennis Club (MGTC) in response to a hepatitis A outbreak related to a food handler at the club. MGTC is a members only club. Hepatitis A is an immediately reportable…

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If it is another day, there must be another food service worker with Hepatitis A – Philly Style

By Bruce Clark on August 18, 2019

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has recently confirmed that a person who works at the Imperial Kitchen, located at 3164 Frankford Avenue has acute Hepatitis A. While the risk of Hepatitis A infection is very low, the Health Department recommends that people who purchased food from Imperial Kitchen between Sunday, July 21st and Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 receive Hepatitis A vaccine as soon as possible. People who have previously received two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine…

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Cyclospora Outbreak in 11 States linked to Basil hits 205

By Bill Marler on August 16, 2019

Florida, Minnesota and New York hardest hit. CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to consumption of fresh basil exported by Siga Logistics de RL de CV of Morelos, Mexico. As of August 15, 2019, a total of 205 people with laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections associated with this outbreak have been reported from 11 states: CT (1), FL (50), GA (2), IA…

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Buffalo’s Platinum Pizza site of Hepatitis A Scare

By Bill Marler on August 16, 2019

Diners who ate food from Platinum Pizza in Buffalo between August 8 and August 11 may have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus The Erie County Department of Health has identified a new case of hepatitis A in a local restaurant worker. A disease investigation began on Tuesday, August 13 immediately after information about a suspected case was received from a local emergency department. Following extensive interviews and a restaurant inspection, ECDOH confirmed a diagnosis…

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Canadian Chicken recalled in the U.S. – Illnesses in Canada, none reported in U.S. – Yet

More Pig Ears Recalled due to Salmonella

Listeria sickens six in Canada linked to Rosemount diced pre-cooked chicken

Nassau County Department of Health reports Salmonella Outbreak linked to Brixx and Barley

Cyclospora – tainted Basil consumed in Florida, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin sickens 205 in 11 States

Nearly 600 sickened by Cyclospora since May – over 200 by Mexican Basil

New Jersey Department of Health issues Hepatitis A warning at Mendham Golf and Tennis Club

If it is another day, there must be another food service worker with Hepatitis A – Philly Style

Cyclospora Outbreak in 11 States linked to Basil hits 205

Buffalo’s Platinum Pizza site of Hepatitis A Scare

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