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Earlier today, Fresh Express, an industry leader in food safety, recalled romaine-based salad products due to potential contamination by E. coli O157:H7. The recall applies largely to products distributed in Canada, but some of the recalled products were also apparently distributed to retail outlets in South Dakota. The recall was prompted by tests on
Kenosha County, Wisconsin Salmonella Outbreak
Yesterday, we reported on a developing Salmonella outbreak in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was reported yesterday that the outbreak was possibly linked to food served at the Baker Street Restaurant and Pub, which the County Health Department has shut down. Today, the Kenosha County Health Department has reported that the outbreak has caused 26
Canada issues public warning for Fresh Express produce: possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Fresh Express brand Romaine-based Salads described below because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. This CFIA alert has been initiated in response to a recall by the manufacturer, Fresh Express Incorporated, of Salinas, California in the United
E. coli and HUS in Indiana
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WISHTV.com reports that two Rush County Indiana children are in critical children after contracting E. coli infections. Almost certainly these two children are suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS. There is some suspicion that the two children may have become infected at the Rush County Fair petting zoo in late June, although the proof
Salmonella Outbreak in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Kenosha News online reports that a Salmonella outbreak has occurred at a County restaurant called the Baker Street Restaurant & Pub at 6208 Green Bay Road. The health department has temporarily shut the restaurant down.
Tricoli Restaurants, which owns the Baker Street Restaurant & Pub has taken a novel approach to public relations in the
CDC Warns of Foodborne Illness Risk from Salsa and Guacamole
As a ravenous consumer of fresh guacamole and chips, I found today’s article from CNN.com regarding the connection between restaurant-sourced foodborne illness due to salsa and guacamole consumption particularly interesting, and a bit disquieting.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 136 outbreaks from 1998 to 2008 in restaurants were confirmed or
One family’s strugle against E. coli in Ellensburg, WA
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The Daily Record today reported on the E. coli illness of a 5 year old Ellensburg, Washington resident named Asher Campbell. Fortunately, Asher did not develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), or the story’s conclusion may have been much different. But the young boy’s story is testament to what life can be like for a child
The Providence Journal on the national Salmonella outbreak linked to salami and pepper
Felice Freyer of the Providence Journal today published a detailed investigative article on the Salmonella Montevideo outbreak linked to Daniele salami, and pepper from Wholesome and Overseas Spice Companies. The great detail makes you wonder whether she moonlights as an epidemiologist with the CDC. In any event, the salami and pepper outbreak was one
Report on Utah raw milk outbreak, April – June 2010
With another raw milk outbreak hopefully wrapping up in Colorado, the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC highlights the Utah raw milk outbreak that occurred between from late April to early June 2010:
On April 29, 2010, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) was notified of three cases of Salmonella enterica serotype Newport
Colorado E. coli Outbreak Summaries
Two E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks have plagued Colorado in recent weeks. The first is an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak associated with bison meat products from Rocky Mountain Natural Meats, Inc. The company has recalled over 66,000 pounds of bison products, which have caused, to date, at least 6 confirmed E. coli O157:H7 foodpoisoning illnesses in