The CDC’s current update on the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to African Dwarf Frogs states that the outbreak has sickened at least 216 people. The outbreak has sickened people in 41 states since April 1, 2009.
Outbreak Details:
A single water frog breeder in California has been identified as the source of African dwarf frogs
Today, Satur Farms of Cutchogue, NY recalled 138 pounds of cilantro because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The cilantro was distributed to six customers in New York City and Long Island, New York. It was distributed in 1/2 lb. and 1 lb. bulk bags that contained a small white stick-on label with the
It is the unfortunate reality that children are disproportionately affected by foodborne illness. According to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of the reported foodborne illnesses occur in children, with the majority of these cases occurring in children under 15 years of age. There are several reasons
Dallas area media today reported on Mary Chiles’s salmonella illness (infected by consuming contaminated raw milk). Poor timing for the raw milk movement, which has a branch driving hard in Texas for the legislature to pass a law that eases restrictions on raw milk sales. Mary’s illness clearly occurred because the bacteria escaped her
When considering the best time of year to eat oysters, clams, mussels, and other mollusks, consumers may often hear the advice, “Never eat shellfish unless there is an R in the month.” This rule of thumb suggests that it is safer to eat shellfish from September through April and to avoid it from May to
Jonathans Sprouts of Rochester, MA is recalling its conventional alfalfa sprout products with sell-by date of 4/23 (see list below), as a precaution, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Six products are involved:
The troubling findings of a recent study of bacterial contamination in retail poultry were being reported today at Aol News. Food safety attorney Bill Marler funded a study that was conducted in Seattle by the Institute for Environmental Health, a national network of food safety laboratories.
The study was based on sampling conducted on 100 packages of
The ABA journal reports this morning that Taco Bell views the decision as vindication, report CNN and the Associated Press. According to a statement by Taco Bell, the suit was dropped without any payments to the plaintiffs, and without any changes to Taco Bell’s products or advertising.
The statement quotes Taco Bell chief executive officer
All remaining food and environmental samples taken from DeFusco’s bakery have tested negative for Salmonella. · HEALTH has issued a compliance order to DeFusco’s bakery that both the Johnston and Cranston locations remain closed until HEALTH approves reopening. The compliance order also states that DeFusco’s must get written permission from HEALTH before selling or discarding
Absolutely not. Bill Marler penned the following article today for Food Safety News. Look forward to seeing the results of the 2011 chicken study next week.
Most consumers would be surprised that USDA/FSIS’s website explains chicken inspections:
All chickens found in retail stores are either inspected by USDA or by State systems, which have standards