As a result of eating food at a picnic at Neff’s Lawn Care in Germantown, at least 36 individuals have become ill. Of those, 9 have been hospitalized. Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County is continuing an investigation into the cause of the foodborne outbreak. Estimates are that as many as 200-300 people may
Seneca Lake Spraypark Cryptosporidium Class Action
Welcome to the official website for information regarding the Seneca Lake Spraypark Cryptosporidium Class Action. Timothy Springer, et al. v. The State of New York, Claim No. 111361. This site is the proper location for periodic updates on the litigation. In addition, potential class members can retrieve the forms necessary for application to become
Romaine Lettuce Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Pacific International Marketing (“Pacific”) is voluntarily recalling 19 cases of bulk Romaine Lettuce sold at Vons and Pavilions stores in California and Nevada due to potential Salmonella contamination. The bulk Romaine Lettuce was sold in bulk produce bins from July 2, 2012 through July 4, 2012. The lettuce heads are banded with a red twist
Listeria: Thomas Bros Farm Market Recalls Peas
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Thomas Bros.Farm Market are warning the public not to consume the fresh shelled peas described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product, fresh shelled peas, was sold from Thomas Bros. Farm Market located at 5856 Colonel Talbot Road, London, Ontario
Listeria: Buona Vita Recalls 324,770 lbs of Meat and Poultry
Buona Vita, Inc., a Bridgeton, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 324,770 pounds of various frozen, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The packages bear the establishment number “P-954” or “Est. 954” inside the USDA mark of
Top 10 lawyers working to improve the food system
Michele Simon of Appetite for Profit fame penned the below on her blog:
I admit this post is somewhat self-serving. But I am getting weary of so many lists (like this one) celebrating heroes of the food movement that leave out an entire category of professionals that deserve a little respect. They may
Sports Campers and Cheerleaders Hit by Norovirus
Indiana State Department of Health lab tests confirm norovirus as the cause of an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness that affected more than 100 youths taking part in Notre Dame sports camps. The specific reason for the outbreak at Notre Dame remains unknown. The outbreak sickened male and female middle and high school students attending camps
Vibrio parahaemolyticus Illnesses in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is investigating a cluster of cases of Vibriosis in eastern Missouri which were identified June 27-28, 2012. Three cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus have been identified during this time period. Typically, this infection is associated with eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters. The investigation is ongoing.