The Orange Bulletin reports that once again, consumers are suffering from an outbreak of foodborne illness. As of Dec. 8, 63 individuals from six -states have developed E. coli 0157:H7 infections from a presumed exposure at the fast food chain, Taco Bell.
There are a number of suspected cases being evaluated in numerous other states
Minnesota Public Radio told consumers today not to expect a warning from the federal government on green onions despite an E. coli outbreak that’s sickened nearly five dozen people who became ill after eating at Taco Bell restaurants on the East Coast. Investigators are still trying to pinpoint the exact cause of the outbreak, but
Taco Bell has withdrawn green onions from its 5,800 outlets throughout the US after preliminary tests revealed some samples to be infected with a strong strain of E. Coli. The fast food chain, a subsidiary of Yum Brands Inc, took the measure as a precaution, pending further tests on raw fruit and vegetables that
Authorities in three states are investigating hundreds more cases of food poisoning in the northeastern United States, and federal investigators said yesterday that their prime suspect, green onions, may not have caused the outbreak.
The Food and Drug Administration said tests did not find green onions as the cause. All of the 64 confirmed cases
The Chetek Alert reports that the Barron County Department of Health and Human Services has received information about a possible E. Coli foodborne illness outbreak, possibly related to a Habitat for Humanity fund-raising dinner on Thursday, Oct. 19.
Kaye Thompson, Barron County Health Officer, and Randy Wilson, Barron County Sanitarian, are asking that any person
Health officials say a Kentucky teen is among dozens sickened by an E. coli outbreak in several states.
Spokeswoman Gwenda Bond for the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services says a 17-year-old girl from Paducah is being treated.
A spokesman for Vanderbilt University Medical Center confirms the Nashville, Tenn., facility is treating the 17-year-old
Madeleine Brindley of the Western Mail News reports that last week was dominated by the growing E.coli O157 outbreak which hit schoolchildren across South Wales. As food-borne illnesses continue to affect millions every year, Health Editor Madeleine Brindley and the Food Standards Agency Wales present an instant guide to food poisoning
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An investigation has been launched after 23 cases of e.coli food poisoning were identified in the south Wales valleys, mostly among children.
It is believed the cases in 12 schools in the Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil council areas are linked.
Initially there were seven reported cases, but that has now increased. The source