The CDC has updated its case count in the E. coli O26 outbreak linked to contaminated sprouts served on Jimmy Johns sandwiches. A total of 25 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O26 have been reported from 8 states. The 11 new ill persons have been reported from Alabama, Michigan, and
Michigan now with at least 2, possibly 7, cases in Jimmy Johns sprouts E. coli outbreak
As we at Food Poison Journal wondered this morning, “Are there more than 12 victims of the Jimmy Johns sprouts E. coli outbreak?” The answer appears to be a resounding yes. The Michigan Departments of Community Health and Agriculture issued the following public health alert, which suggests that there are at least
Jimmy Johns, sprouts, and E. coli: a history
This summary, originally titled “Well, Perhaps Jimmy John’s, a.k.a restaurant chain (Chain A) in 2009, has had Five Sprout Outbreaks since 2008,” was authored by Marler Clark managing partner, and world’s foremost food safety litigator, Bill Marler:
Multistate Jimmy John’s Restaurants Raw Clover Sprouts 2011
12 Sickened – On February 15, 2012, the Centers
Bologna E. coli Outbreak: where the bad stuff is
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service just released the list of retail establishments that may have received E. coli contaminated bologna that has been recalled by Palmyra Bologna Company. The bad bologna, which has caused at least 14 confirmed illnesses in Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, was distributed to the following
The Poughkeepsie Problem: E. coli contaminated romaine lettuce
The E. coli O145 outbreak linked to romaine lettuce has reached Wappinger Falls, New York, which is separated from the town of Poughkeepsie by Wappinger Creek. Early reports were that students from Daemen College, which is located in Buffalo, New York, were the only New Yorkers affected, but the Wappinger School District was, in fact
E. coli O145 lettuce outbreak: how many people sick?
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The E. coli O145 outbreak in Michigan, Ohio, and New York, which has long had a suspected lettuce link (and was publicly confirmed today), has no doubt sickened quite a few people. Just how many, however, is hard to know for sure. Some reports put the number as high as 60. Some say 47. Today, the FDA stated
College E. coli outbreaks: 3 more schools on the distinguished list
E. coli outbreaks and college life are becoming more and more synonymous. Most parents of incoming freshman worry about alcohol and other extracurricular activities, but several recent E. coli outbreaks might cause a shift in the worry paradigm. Maybe not. Nevertheless, today, lettuce was finally announced as the source of the large E. coli O145
Freshway lettuce E. coli outbreak: more grist for the S 510 mill
Today, Freshway Foods announced a recall of romaine lettuce products that have been implicated as the source of a large E. coli O145 outbreak that has sickened more than 60 people in New York, Michigan, and Ohio. The victims of this outbreak appear to be primarily college students at The Ohio State University, the University
Spinach recall among Huffington Post’s worst product recalls of all time
The Huffington Post today announced its list of the ten worst product recalls of all time. The food recalls include melamine-tainted milk, worm-infested chocolates, and of course the September 2006 E. coli O157:H7 (and other serotypes) outbreak linked to Dole baby spinach. The spinach outbreak was among the most devastating outbreaks ever to occur in this country.
2006 Spinach Outbreak: a short summary:
Official word of the spinach outbreak broke with the FDA’s announcement, on September 14, 2006, that a number of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses across the country “may be associated with the consumption of produce.” “Preliminary epidemiological evidence suggests,” the statement continued, “that bagged fresh spinach may be a possible cause of this outbreak.” By the date of the announcement, fifty cases had been reported to the CDC, including eight cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and one death. States reporting illness included Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wisconsin.
The much-publicized outbreak grew substantially over the next several days. By September 15, the FDA had confirmed 94 cases of illness, including fourteen cases of HUS and, sadly, one death. Recognizing the lethality of the developing outbreak, the FDA’s September 15 release warned people should “not eat fresh spinach or fresh spinach containing products.” Continue Reading Spinach recall among Huffington Post’s worst product recalls of all time
Devastation of E. coli O157:H7 “Across the Pond” as Well
BBC news is reporting that a 32 year old woman who suffered an E. coli O157:H7 infection is "improving." Still, her current condition is testimony to the level of risk associated with the bacteria. The woman’s mother provided this update:
"They have lightened the sedation and are hoping to bring her off the ventilator. She’s