The CDC’s update this morning (22 ill in 5 states, with at least 1 death) indicates that more states may well have sick residents in the Listeria cantaloupe outbreak. Likely, the CDC is awaiting information on the genetic fingerprint of the bacteria that has infected an untold number of residents in those “other states.”
Jensen Farms Listeria Cantaloupe – 22 Ill or Dead in Seven States
The CDC announced that as of this morning a total of 22 persons infected with the outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 7 states. All illnesses started on or after August 15, 2011. The number of infected persons identified in each state is as follows: Colorado (12), Indiana (1), Nebraska (1), New
Wisconsin E. coli Outbreak Claims Life of 1-year-old Girl
Today the Wisconsin Division of Public Health announced an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak amongst residents of Greent County. The illnesses happened largely in August, and at least 9 people were sickened. Sadly one young girl has died. Two people developed HUS.
The Wisconsin Public Health Department has not yet identified the source of
Colorado Family Files First Cantaloupe Listeria Lawsuit
The wife of a man hospitalized after consuming contaminated cantaloupe filed suit today in El Paso County District Court. The lawsuit names Jensen Farms Inc. and Wal-Mart as defendants. The plaintiffs, Charles and Tammy Palmer, are represented by national foodborne illness law firm Marler Clark.
According to the complaint, Charles Palmer consumed the Listeria-contaminated
A Listeria Lawsuit in the AM: one of the faces of bad cantaloupes
On August 17, 2011, Charles and Tammy Palmer purchased a whole cantaloupe at the Wal-Mart store located on Razorback Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Over the next several days, Charles ate the cantaloupe, which came from Jensen Farms, Inc., who today recalled the listeria-contaminated fruit.
Mr. Palmer fell ill on August 30, 2011. His condition quickly
Wisconsin Investigates 9 Confirmed E. coli O157:H7 Infections: 2 Diagnosed with HUS and 1 Death
According to a news article today by Steven Elbow of The Capital Times, it appears that health officials from State and Green Counties in Wisconsin are investigating an E. coli outbreak that has claimed the life of a 1-year-old girl and has sickened several others.
Elbow wrote:
“The Wisconsin Division of Public Health and
Colorado Farm Recalls Cantaloupes Because of Possible Listeria Contamination
An FDA press release announced that Jensen Farms, of Holly, Colorado is coordinating with the State of Colorado to voluntarily recall their shipments of Rocky Ford whole cantaloupe because of possible Listeria contamination.
The whole cantaloupes in question were shipped between July 29, 2011 and September 10, 2011, and distributed to the following states:
Salmonella found in Fresh Hot Basil Grown on Florida Farm
Sanith Ourn Farm of Indiantown, Florida is recalling Fresh Hot Basil herb because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. This issue was identified through routine sampling by the Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled Fresh Hot Basil was distributed to retailers and one wholesale location in Washington, Oregon, and Rhode Island on August 23
Food Safety Law Firm Offers Information in Listeria Outbreak
In the wake of a multistate Listeria outbreak linked to cantaloupes grown in the Rocky Ford region of Colorado, national food safety law firm Marler Clark is reminding the public of the importance of knowledge when it comes to preventing foodborne illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 15 Listeria cases including
California Company Recalls Avocado Products Due to Findings of Listeria Contamination
Fine Mexican Food Products, Inc. (FMP), located in the City of Ontario in California, is recalling 1,423 Cases of 12/2 lb. Frozen Avocado Pulp and 1,820 Cases IQF 8/3 lb. IQF Avocado Halves as distributed since June 2010 because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company initiated the recall after it received