According to today’s REPORT from the Southern Nevada Health District, the epidemic curve as of May 20, 2013 is presented in the figure below and shows a total of 294 people whose illnesses met the case definition (73 confirmed and 221 probable cases). All identified ill persons ate at Firefly during April 21 through April
College Station Texas Coco Loco Source of E. coli Outbreak
College Station Coco Loco restaurant was the source of the E. coli that caused illnesses in the Bryan/College Station area, according to health officials. At a Brazos County Health Department press conference Tuesday afternoon, officials stated they had tracked the bacteria back to ground beef at the Coco Loco location in the 300 block of
First Lawsuit Filed Against Fayetteville Holiday Inn over Salmonella Outbreak
Marler Clark, the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of foodborne illness outbreaks, and Fayetteville lawyer Steven Lawrence filed a lawsuit today against the Holiday Inn Bordeaux. The lawsuit was filed in Cumberland County Superior Court on behalf of Fayetteville resident Lucille Thompson, who alleges she became ill with a Salmonella infection after eating
Eco-Cuisine Recalls Salmonella Cookie Dough
Eco-Cuisine of Boulder, Colorado is recalling all lots of T3314 Basic Brownie Mix, T3333 Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla, T3388 Ground Beef Style Quick Mix, T3394 Sausage Style Quick Mix, T3416 Chocolate Cookie Mix, T3417 Lemon Muffin Mix, and T3418 English Scone Mix, CM25COOK Basic Cookie Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25MUFF Basic Muffin Mix 25
E. coli Outbreak in Georgia Linked to Toccoa BBQ Shack
According to AccessGeorgia.com, the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in Stephens County, Georgia has grown to 11 confirmed cases linked to the BBQ Shack in Toccoa, Georgia.
“The Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH), the North Health District, and the Stephens County Health Department continue to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections that
How Large will the Salmonella I:4,5,12:i:- Firefly Outbreak be?
By the way, I think they should rename Salmonella I:4,5,12:i:- to Salmonella Firefly.
According to a report released by the Health Department, as of May 5, 2013 at least 196 patrons and 4 employees of Firefly who consumed food and/or drinks at the Firefly restaurant during April 21-26, 2013 have been determined to be
Twenty-five Salmonella illnesses now linked to homemade unpasteurized fresh cheese
Outbreak may be over, but state officials say cases demonstrate dangers of eating raw dairy products
At least 25 Minnesotans have been sickened with salmonellosis linked to eating a raw Mexican-style cheese, queso fresco, state health officials said. The outbreak illustrates the dangers of consuming unpasteurized dairy products.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the
Unnamed College Station Restaurant Source of E. coli Outbreak
WTAW reports that the Brazos County Health Department reports the source of 10 recent E. coli infections was ground beef served at a local restaurant. However, the Department has not yet named the restaurant.
Investigators believe five confirmed cases and five probable cases made up an isolated incident and is not an ongoing threat to
Fayettevile Holiday Inn Salmonella Outbreak Reaches 70
WNCN reports that a Salmonella outbreak stemming from a Fayetteville hotel has now reached 70 possible cases, 12 of which are out of state. The Cumberland County Department of Public Health says 70 people have reported signs or symptoms consistent with salmonella infections. Five people have been hospitalized.
All seem to have eaten at
Poop – E. coli – in Pools? No Surprise
The media has been awash in stories about an new CDC study that found the DNA of E. coli in Atlanta area pools like it was a surprise. I guess they forgot the White Water Water Park E. coli Outbreak.
In June of 1998, Georgia health officials were notified that a number of children