Collaborative investigation efforts of local, state, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that imported ricotta salata cheese is the likely source of this outbreak. On September 14, 2012, Forever Cheese, Inc. issued an expanded recall of all lots and production codes of Frescolina Marte brand ricotta salata cheese and issued a market withdrawal
Sunland and Trader Joes Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak (and lawsuit) update
In the Sunland and Trader Joes Salmonella peanut butter outbreak, a total of 38 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported from 20 states. Three new cases have been reported from two states since the last update on October 5, 2012: California (2) and New Mexico (1). Multiple lawsuits
124 confirmed, 166 probable E. coli cases from Flicks
290 sickened in large E. coli Outbreak.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Environmental Health Officers from Belfast City Council are continuing to investigate an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 linked to Flicks restaurant in Cityside Mall, 100-150 York Street, Belfast.
Dr. Carolyn Harper, Director of Public Health, PHA, said: “The PHA has
38 Sickened in Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak
The CDC reports a total of 38 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported from 20 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California (7), Connecticut (3), Illinois (1), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (1), Missouri (2), Nevada
Higa Meat & Pork Market Recalls E. coli-tainted Ground Beef
Higa Meat & Pork Market, a Honolulu, HI establishment, is recalling approximately 4,100 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall:
• 10-lb. bags of “HIGA MARKET-GROUND BEEF BULK” –
Main Street Quality Meats Recalled after E. coli Test Failure
Main Street Quality Meats, a Salt Lake City, Utah establishment, is recalling approximately 2,310 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall:
• 10-lb cases of “GROUND BEEF BULK.”
•
263 with E. coli and Belfast Public Health Agency CYA
As of 3pm on Monday 22 October 2012, The Public Health Agency (PHA) of Northern Ireland announced that there were 98 confirmed cases and 175 probable cases of E. coli O157:H7 linked to Flicks restaurant in Cityside Mall, 100-150 York Street, Belfast. According to PHA, the increase in confirmed cases over recent days is not
Cleveland County Fair E. coli Numbers Down
Today the Division of Public Health of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services in collaboration with Local Health Departments is investigating an outbreak of E. coli infection in 98 people who attended the Cleveland County Fair. Last Friday, October 19, the Division of Public Health of the N.C. Department of Health and Human
Northern Ireland’s Flicks Restaurant Implicated in E. coli Outbreaks
The BBC reported Sunday morning that Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency (PHA) is now confirming 90 cases – with another 179 probable – in what has already become Northern Ireland’s worst ever E. coli O157:H7 outbreak.
In August, four confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 were identified among customers who had eaten in Flicks. It
NECC linked to 285 cases of meningitis with 23 deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said there have been 23 deaths nationally in the fungal meningitis outbreak, which authorities suspect is attributable to New England Compounding Center (NECC).
The CDC in collaboration with state and local health departments and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is still investigating the multistate fungal