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Shigella
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Food Safety News
Fresh mint linked to Danish Shigella outbreak
A Shigella outbreak in Denmark that sickened more than 40 people was likely caused by imported fresh mint. In August and September, 44 Danes became ill including 30 women and…
Food Safety News
Denmark investigates Shigella outbreak with 40 sick
More than 40 people are sick and almost a third have needed hospital treatment as part of a foodborne Shigella outbreak in Denmark. From the end of August, 42 people…
Shigella Blog
Portland Food Cart link in Shigella Cluster
By Bill Marler
The Multnomah County Health Department ordered the immediate closure of the Small Pharaoh #1 food cart in downtown Portland (SW 5th and Stark) late Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 after linking the business…
Food Poison Journal
Shigella hits Fort Stockton and Pecos Counties
By Bill Marler
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reminding people to take precautions following 27 cases of shigellosis in Fort Stockton and Pecos County. Shigellosis is a diarrheal illness caused…
Food Poison Journal
Amador County California Shigella Outbreak
By Bill Marler
A significant increase in acute frequent diarrhea is being reported in Amador County. Heathcare providers have reported Shigellosis in several individuals. Amador County Environmental Health and Public Health are completing…
Shigella Blog
“Lone” Establishment linked to California Shigella Outbreak
By Bill Marler
A significant increase in acute frequent diarrhea is being reported in Amador County. Heathcare providers have reported Shigellosis in several individuals. Amador County Environmental Health and Public Health are completing…
Shigella Blog
Oyster Shigella Warning from FDA
By Bill Marler
Audience Consumers who recently experienced symptoms of foodborne illness after eating raw oysters Restaurants that sell raw oysters in California, Nevada, New York, and Arizona Product Oysters harvested from Estero…
Shigella Blog
Shigella at a Wedding
By Bill Marler
"Shigella at a Wedding" - Instead of "I do," should be "Hell No." BACKGROUND On August 14, 2018, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Yamhill County Health and Human Services…
Food Safety News
Shigellosis source isn’t known for kindergarten outbreak near Seattle
By News Desk
Washington State's most significant public health agency says there are no common foods, restaurants or any other known sources for a shigellosis outbreak at a local kindergarten. Public Health for…
Shigella Blog
Confirmed Shigella Outbreak Associated with Wake Robin Community
By Bill Marler
The Vermont Health Department is investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Wake Robin, a retirement community in Shelburne. Specimens from seven individuals have tested positive forShigella sonnei. More than…