As of July 23, 2020, a total of 212 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport have been reported from 23 states – Arizona 13, California 10, Florida 1, Idaho 5, Illinois 9, Iowa 10, Maine 2, Michigan 15, Minnesota 3, Missouri 3, Montana 11, Nebraska 5, North Carolina 3, North Dakota 3,
Food Safety Attorney, William Marler, calls on U.S. FDA and CDC to confirm or deny Canada’s decision that the cause of the Salmonella Outbreak is Red Onions from the U.S.
July 31, 2020 (Seattle) Last evening, according to Canada Health Authorities, as of July 30, 2020, there have been 114 confirmed cases of Salmonella Newport illness linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island. According to those same officials, individuals who became ill reported eating red
Sysco Recalls United State Onions in Canada, but no Recall in the United States?
Canadian Health Officials out United States Red Onions as cause of Salmonella Newport Outbreak – United States Health Officials are silent
According to Canada, as of July 30, 2020, there have been 114 confirmed cases of Salmonella Newport illness linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: British Columbia (43), Alberta (55), Manitoba (13), Ontario (2), and Prince Edward Island (1). The individual from Prince Edward Island reported traveling to Alberta before becoming ill. Saskatchewan has
Fresh Express Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 678 in Canada and Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Wisconsin
Products were sold in many states under either the brand name Fresh Express or the store brand labels ALDI Little Salad Bar, Giant Eagle, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco Signature Farms, ShopRite Wholesome Pantry, and Walmart Marketside.
Since the last case count update on July 9, 2020, 132 new laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections have been reported, including 16 from
Marler Clark Files 12th Lawsuit on behalf of Victim of Cyclospora Outbreak
The 12th Cyclospora lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Jessica Martinagainst Fresh Express Inc. in the current Cyclospora outbreak linked to bagged salad.
Ms. Martin is represented by Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law firm, and Wandro and Associates, a Des Moines, Iowafirm. The lawsuit was filed in the
Thanks to the CDC for scientific information on Cyclospora
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. People can become infected with Cyclospora by consuming food or water contaminated with the parasite. People living or traveling in countries where cyclosporiasis is endemic may be at increased risk for infection.
Above Images: Infected people shed unsporulated (non-infective; immature) Cyclosporacayetanensis
Mystery Salmonella Outbreak sickens 125 in 15 states
According to the CDC, as of July 20, 2020, a total of 125 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport have been reported from 15 states.
On July 10, PulseNet identified an outbreak of 13 Salmonella Newport infections in three states. Over the next 10 days, the outbreak rapidly grew to 125 infections
Si Casa Flores in Grants Pass linked in Oregon Salmonella Outbreak
Josephine County Public Health reported that a local Salmonella cluster of cases has affected several individuals in Grants Pass, Oregon, after dining at a local restaurant. Josephine County Public Health officials are seeking additional customers who may have also been exposed.
Public Health is investigating a cluster of individuals with documented Salmonella potentially linked to
With over 500 with Cyclospora in the United States and Canada, what do consumers need to know?
See the following press releases for complete details on the recalled products:
What is Cyclospora?
Cyclospora is a parasite composed of one cell, too small to be seen without a microscope. The organism was previously thought to be a blue-green alga or a large