CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections. As of December 9, 2019, a total of eight people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from three states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November
Another U.S. Romaine E. coli war with Canada?
At 1:00 AM, it is unclear if this outbreak Canadian outbreak announcement of 16 ill is related to the recent outbreak linked to romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California that has thus far sickened 2 Canadians and 102 U.S. citizens. See, Salinas Romaine sickens 2 in Canada and 102 in the United States with E.
Salinas Romaine sickens 2 in Canada with E. coli and 102 in the United States
Since November 22, 2019, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has identified one additional E. coli illness in Canada with a similar genetic fingerprint to illnesses reported in the ongoing United States (U.S.) E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce harvested in Salinas, California which has sickened at least 102 people in 23 states
Marler Clark – 26 Years of Salmonella Lawsuits
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26 Years of E. coli Lawsuits – Marler Clark
Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of E. coli outbreaks and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The E. coli lawyers of Marler Clark have represented thousands of victims of E. coli and other foodborne illness infections and have recovered over $700 million for clients. Marler
Tailor Cut Produce link in Pennsylvania Salmonella Outbreak that sickened 31
FDA and the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) are investigating an outbreak of illnesses caused by Salmonella Javiana in Pennsylvania. Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicate that fruit mix with cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, and grapes from Tailor Cut Produce of North Brunswick, New Jersey, are a potential source of this outbreak.
Food service and institutional food
Seattle Evergreens E. coli Outbreak Hits 13
Update (December 6, 2019):
We’ve identified additional cases linked to this outbreak. All of these cases occurred between November 8-15, 2019. For more information, view the foodborne illness disclosure for this outbreak.
- Cases: 13
- Hospitalizations: 3
- Deaths: 0
- Status: Investigation is ongoing
- Locations:
Evergreens restaurants:
- Pioneer Square (106 1st Ave S, Seattle)
- University District
FDA Update on yet another Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak
Over 100 sick, over 50 hospitalized with 10 with kidney failure.
Recommendation: FDA, CDC, and state health authorities are investigating an outbreak of illnesses caused by E. coli O157:H7 in the United States. Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback evidence indicates that romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California growing region is a likely source of this outbreak.
Shigella hits Fort Stockton and Pecos Counties
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reminding people to take precautions following 27 cases of shigellosis in Fort Stockton and Pecos County. Shigellosis is a diarrheal illness caused by bacteria that can spread through the stool of sick people or animals or by consuming contaminated food or water.
In addition to diarrhea, shigellosis
Pennsylvania Department Of Health 2019: Health Advisory Regarding Salmonella
29 sick in 4 different locations
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is investigating four Salmonella outbreaks at healthcare facilities in southeastern Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is investigating four Salmonella outbreaks at healthcare facilities in southeastern Pennsylvania. To date, we have identified 29 case-patients who spent time during their incubation periods in one of