Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable, communicable disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is usually transmitted person-to-person through the fecal-oral route or consumption of contaminated food or water. Hepatitis A is a self-limited disease that does not result in chronic infection. Most adults with hepatitis A have symptoms, including fatigue,
Hepatitis A recall: salted or pickled clam products
The NSW Food Authority is advising consumers who may have purchased salted or pickled clam products from Koryo Food Co. or Byul Mi Kim Chi to destroy any remaining product or return it for a refund.
Consumers should not consume these products.
Koryo Food Co. and Byul Mi Kim Chi have recalled these products due
Here we go again, animal contact, a State Fair and E. coli O157
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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157 infections associated with the Minnesota State Fair.
Disease investigators recently identified 11 cases among Minnesota residents who visited the Minnesota State Fair prior to becoming ill. The ill people reported having visited the fair between Aug. 25 and
Is Another Yuma Romaine Lettuce E. coli O157:H7 Inevitable?
E. COLI AND LEAFY GREENS – A BRIEF HISTORY
E. coli outbreaks associated with lettuce, specifically the “pre-washed” and “ready-to-eat” varieties, are by no means a new phenomenon. In fact, the frequency with which this country’s fresh produce consuming public has been hit by outbreaks of pathogenic bacteria is astonishing. Here are just a sample
Salmonella Uganda Papaya Outbreak over after 81 Sickened in 9 States
The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Uganda infections.
A total of 81 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Uganda were reported from nine states.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 14, 2019, to July
Marler Clark retained in Kroger scombroid poisoning cases linked to yellowfin tuna steaks
On September 4, 2019, the FDA became aware of multiple scombroid poisoning cases in individuals who consumed tuna steaks purchased from three separate Kroger retail locations in Ohio. On September 5, 2019, Kroger agreed to remove all yellowfin tuna steaks from their stores in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NE,
How to protect you and your family during the mystery E. coli Outbreak in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is investigating two more cases of E. coli that were reported Friday.
That brings the total number of people sickened in the outbreak announced last week to 16.
The city health department, however, is not yet prepared to identify which restaurants are involved in the outbreak.
Thus far no
FDA weighs in on yellowfin tuna scombroid poisoning problem at Kroger
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Consumers who recently experienced symptoms of scombroid poisoning after eating yellowfin tuna steaks.
Consumers who purchased yellowfin tuna steaks from Kroger retail stores in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NE, OH, SC, TN, VA and WV with sell by dates from August 29, 2019 to September 14, 2019.
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Amador County California Shigella Outbreak
A significant increase in acute frequent diarrhea is being reported in Amador County. Heathcare providers have reported Shigellosis in several individuals. Amador County Environmental Health and Public Health are completing an investigation and have enforced food safety practices at a lone establishment associated with reports of this illness.
Shigellosis is a disease caused by a
New Jersey Department of Health on Hepatitis A at Mendham Golf and Tennis Club
There are 23 confirmed cases including one individual who died.
The New Jersey Department of Health is working with the Mendham Township Health Department and the Mendham Golf and Tennis Club (MGTC) in response to a hepatitis A outbreak related to a food handler at the club. MGTC is a members only club.
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