As of July 12, 2019, a total of 21 people infected with the outbreak strains of E. coli O103 (6 people), E. coli O121 (13 people), or both (2 people) have been reported from 7 states.
Illnesses started on dates from March 18, 2019, to June 18, 2019. Ill people range in age from 6
What’s the connection? Some clusters linked to restaurants and some clusters linked to basil.
The number of reported cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis has increased from the previous month and remains elevated in the United States since May 1, 2019.
As of July 23, 2019, 580 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis were reported to CDC by
Thanks to www.outbreakdatabase.com.
2017 Outbreak of STEC O121 at an Athletic Center, Colorado
In September 2017 Colorado public health officials investigated an outbreak of E. coli O121 associated with recreational swimming at Villa Sport Athletic Center located in Colorado Springs. Three confirmed cases and three primary
We do not yet know the food item(s) that might have been contaminated with E. coli in the Westminster Red Robin, but we do know from the health department that three individuals, including one adult and two children, tested positive for the bacteria E. coli O157:H7 with all persons having reported eating at the Red
According to press reports, Eat Smart-brand kale salad has been recalled in six provinces because it could be contaminated with Listeria, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
The recall affects 794-gram bags of Eat Smart’s Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad Bag Kits with a best-before date of July 17, 2019 and the product code
Since the last update on June 28, 2019, 9 ill people have been added to this investigation. Illnesses have been reported in Connecticut 14, Florida 1, Massachusetts 5, New Jersey 18, New York 27, Pennsylvania 4, Rhode Island 1, Texas 1 for a total of 71.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with
For more information on the risks of children and animal contact see www.fair-safety.com
Two new probable cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that may be related to animals at the San Diego County Fair have been reported, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
That brings the total to
San Diego County health officials announced late Friday night that a 2-year-old child has died and three other children between 2 and 13 years old have become ill after having contact with animals at the San Diego County Fair.
The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency reported four confirmed pediatric cases of
SEP 16 2004
There’s nothing more American than the county fair. From Washington and California to New York and Texas, countless millions of people are visiting their local fairs to ride the rides, feast on cotton candy and hot dogs, and to visit those cute farm animals.
Unfortunately, some of the visitors to fairs will
William “Bill” Marler is an American personal injury lawyer and food safety advocate. He is the managing partner of Marler Clark, a Seattle, Washington, based law firm that specializes in foodborne illness cases.
This morning I read that San Diego County health officials announced late Friday night that a 2-year-old child has died and three