E. COLI AND LEAFY GREENS – A BRIEF HISTORY
E. coli outbreaks associated with lettuce, specifically the “pre-washed” and “ready-to-eat” varieties, are by no means a new phenomenon. In fact, the frequency with which this country’s fresh produce consuming public has been hit by outbreaks of pathogenic bacteria is astonishing. Here are just a sample
The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Uganda infections.
A total of 81 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Uganda were reported from nine states.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 14, 2019, to July
On September 4, 2019, the FDA became aware of multiple scombroid poisoning cases in individuals who consumed tuna steaks purchased from three separate Kroger retail locations in Ohio. On September 5, 2019, Kroger agreed to remove all yellowfin tuna steaks from their stores in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NE,
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is investigating two more cases of E. coli that were reported Friday.
That brings the total number of people sickened in the outbreak announced last week to 16.
The city health department, however, is not yet prepared to identify which restaurants are involved in the outbreak.
Thus far no
Audience
Consumers who recently experienced symptoms of scombroid poisoning after eating yellowfin tuna steaks.
Consumers who purchased yellowfin tuna steaks from Kroger retail stores in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NE, OH, SC, TN, VA and WV with sell by dates from August 29, 2019 to September 14, 2019.
Product
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 an investigation and have enforced food safety practices at a lone establishment associated with reports of this illness.
Shigellosis is a disease caused by a
There are 23 confirmed cases including one individual who died.
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
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
The CDC and FDA are advising people not to buy or feed any pig ear dog treats, including any that may already be in homes.
People can get sick after handling the treats or caring for dogs who ate the treats. Dogs might get sick after eating them.
16 ill people have been added to
The Ohio Department of Agriculture issued a public health alert Friday after Kroger stores at Austin Landing and Cornerstone sold fresh yellowfin tuna steaks linked to four Scombroid poisoning cases in Montgomery and Franklin counties.
The fish labeled “Tuna Yellowfin Steak Fresh Wild Caught” with sell by dates of Sept. 3 and Sept. 5 was
14 sick, ages 7 to 90, likely with E. coli O157:H7
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is investigating 14 confirmed cases of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) reported since Aug. 30.
The case patients’ ages range from 7 years old to 90 years, the department said, and all presented signs of acute gastroenteritis with