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Food Poison Journal
Eagles Roost Link in Salmonella Outbreak
By Bruce Clark
According to Food Safety News, a sports bar in Irvine, Kentucky has voluntarily closed while county and state officials investigate a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened about 60 people. Eight have…
Food Safety News
Officials decline to name Kentucky restaurant in Salmonella outbreak
By News Desk
The Estill County, Kentucky Health Department reports that it is investigating a Salmonella outbreak in the community. Of the 41 people showing symptoms, 19 are confirmed to have Salmonella infections.…
Food Safety News
U.S. Rep tells FDA to pick up the pace of outbreak investigation
By Coral Beach
A congresswoman from Connecticut told the FDA “American families should not be dying from the food they eat” and asked the agency to step up its investigation of an ongoing seven-month…
Food Safety News
E. coli outbreak in Alberta linked to pork sausage
By News Desk
Public health officials in Alberta, Canada, are investigating an E. coli outbreak that has been linked to pork sausage sold by Paolini’s Sausage & Meats Ltd. of Calgary. Alberta Health…
Food Poison Journal
CDC and FDA call Chipotle E. coli O26 Outbreaks Over – But:
By Bruce Clark
Ultimately, no food item has been identified as causing the outbreak, and by the same token, no food has been ruled out as a cause. (FDA) The FDA and the…
Food Poison Journal
2005 Dole Lettuce E. coli Outbreak
By Bill Marler
“DOLE Classic Romaine is triple washed and ready-to-eat. As a result, it is not necessary to wash the salad prior to eating.” From http://www.dole.com/Products/Products_Detail.jsp?CatGroupID=4&ID=79, Dole Food webpage 2005 On September…
Food Safety News
UPDATED: CDC investigating deadly Listeriosis outbreak linked to various Dole salads
By Coral Beach
One person has died and 12 have been hospitalized in a Listeriosis outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads. Officials from CDC announced today they have been investigating the six-state outbreak…
Listeria Blog
Seven with Listeria in Canada
By Bill Marler
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections in five provinces. To date, the source of…
Food Poison Journal
Leafy Greens Potential Source of Canadian Listeria Outbreak
By Bruce Clark
Seven hospitalized, including one death. The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections in five provinces.…
Food Safety News
CDC declares end to Salmonella outbreak linked to nut butters
By Coral Beach
Federal officials say a 10-state Salmonella outbreak linked to non-peanut nut butter from JEM Raw Chocolate LLC is over, but they warn that the long shelf-life of the products mean…