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Outbreak
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Legionnaire's Disease News
Officials link nearly 50 cases to 2018 Hampton outbreak
Sick with Legionnaires' disease? Call (612) 337-6126 Legionnaires lawyer Elliot Olsen has regained millions of dollars for clients harmed by the disease. If you or a family member got sick during…
Food Poison Journal
Marler Clark hired in Shigella Outbreak linked to 2018 Wedding at Maysara Winery catered by Pearl Catering
By Bill Marler
BACKGROUND On August 14, 2018, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Yamhill County Health and Human Services (YCHHS) independently received reports of persons with gastrointestinal illness days after attending a…
Marler Blog
Over 100 Sickened with Shigella at August Oregon Wedding
By Bill Marler
BACKGROUND On August 14, 2018, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Yamhill County Health and Human Services (YCHHS) independently received reports of persons with gastrointestinal illness days after attending a…
Salmonella Blog
17 national Salmonella outbreaks linked to raw chicken, including frozen raw breaded chicken products in Canada sicken 566
By Bill Marler
In May 2017, Government of Canada scientists began using a new technology called "whole genome sequencing" to help identify and respond to outbreaks. Since that time, federal, provincial and territorial…
Salmonella Blog
La Luz Restaurant Salmonella Outbreak
By Bill Marler
An outbreak of Salmonella Javiana occurred in August of 2018 among patrons of La Luz restaurant in Fort Collins, Colorado. Thirty-one laboratory confirmed caseswere included in the outbreak, including 6 employees…
Food Safety News
Increased WGS use will help outbreak investigations, say researchers
By News Desk
Expanding use of whole genome sequencing pathogen analysis globally will improve trace back investigations during foodborne outbreaks, according to researchers. A study published in the journal Eurosurveillance reports experiences of using…
Food Safety News
WGS discovers Salmonella Chester outbreak linked to vacation destination
By News Desk
Whole genome sequencing of Salmonella Chester in Norway has uncovered a possible outbreak during summer 2016 related to Greece. At the time, Norway saw an increase in Salmonella Chester cases…
Food Safety News
Uncertainty after the outbreak — ‘My niece may not know her father has died’
On assignment: South Africa JOHANNESBURG — Lesiba Thomas Mogale believes his niece may not even know her father was one of the victims in the largest ever recorded Listeria outbreak. Godfrey…
Food Safety News
UK investigates outbreak linked to mayonnaise; product distributed in Europe
Authorities in the United Kingdom are investigating a foodborne outbreak linked to avocado oil mayonnaise. It is suspected to be caused by too low acidity due to a production error…
Food Poison Journal
Final Update – Burien Fresh Smoothies Salmonella Outbreak
By Bill Marler
Summary Public Health investigated an outbreak of salmonellosis (caused by Salmonella bacteria) associated with Burien Fresh Smoothies in Burien. The exact food or drink item that caused the illnesses has…