The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in collaboration with the La Crosse County Health Department, investigated an outbreak of salmonellosis associated with consuming beef tartare served at Restore Public House in La Crosse between July 10 and July 12, 2019. 35 restaurant patrons were interviewed during the investigation. Seven confirmed and 10 probable (ill but not tested) cases were linked to this outbreak. Restore Public House voluntarily removed the beef tartare dish from their…

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is investigating four Salmonella outbreaks at healthcare facilities in southeastern Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is investigating four Salmonella outbreaks at healthcare facilities in southeastern Pennsylvania. To date, we have identified 29 case-patients who spent time during their incubation periods in one of four healthcare facilities experiencing outbreaks, which include two hospitals and two long-term care facilities (LTCFs). Known onset dates range from November 19-November 30, 2019. Case identification…

According to the CDC, since the last update on November 1, 2019, one additional ill person has been reported from Washington. As of November 19, 2019, a total of 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Dublin have been reported from seven states – Washington, California, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 8, 2019, to October 20, 2019. Ill people range in age from 39 to…

As of November 1, 2019, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Dublin have been reported from 6 states.  There has been on reported death in California. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 8, 2019, to September 22, 2019. Ill people range in age from 48 to 74 years, with a median age of 68. Eighty percent of ill people are male. Of nine ill people with information available,…

George’s Prepared Foods, a Caryville, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,444 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork sausage patty and turkey sausage patty products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat pork and turkey sausage patty items were produced on April 19, 2019, April 27, 2019, May 7, 2019 and May 9, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: 24.92-oz. packages…

According to various press reports, Moby Dick House of Kabob has voluntarily suspended sale of hummus at its Maryland, Virginia, and DC locations after multiple cases of Salmonella infections have been reported. The Maryland Health Department reports that they are investigating Salmonella infections in people who say they ate at Moby Dick House of Kabob. Sixteen cases have been confirmed since September 10. Eight of the first nine individuals say they ate the restaurant’s hummus.…

House of Spices (India) is recalling different lots of “MDH SAMBAR MASALA”, 3.5oz (100g) UPC code 6291103750327. This product is produced by R-PURE AGRO SPECIALITIES and distributed by HOUSE OF SPICES (INDIA). This product was tested by FDA through a certified laboratory to be positive for Salmonella. The recalled MDH SAMBAR MASALA was distributed in northern California retail stores. The Lot Codes and Expiration dates are as follows: LOT CODE EXPIRATION DATE 107 NOV 2021 48…