The WHO reports that almost one third (30%) of all deaths from foodborne diseases are in children under the age of 5 years, despite the fact that they make up only 9% of the global population. This is among the findings of WHO’s “Estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases” – the most comprehensive
A Bit(e) of Costco Food Poisoning Outbreaks Past
Over the last decade Costco has been involved with Foodborne Illness Outbreaks linked to products that it sold – generally, however, they have been few and far between.
Senor Felix 5-Layer Dip Shigella Outbreak Lawsuits – Western States (2000)
On January 5, 2000, Public Health – Seattle & King County issued a notice to Washington
What is it with Cucumbers with Salmonella and E. coli
Thanks to www.outbreakdatabase.com.
2015 Salmonella Poona Linked to Cucumbers
On September 4, 2015 the CDC announced an outbreak of Salmonella Poona linked to consumption of cucumbers grown in Mexico and imported by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce. As of October 14 there were 767 people infected with the outbreak strains of…Read More »
A History of Desserts Poisoning Customers
An E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that sickened nearly two dozen people and prompted a popular south-Reno restaurant to close has been linked to a dessert food manufactured, sold, and distributed by Reno Provisions according to Health District officials. Now that positive test results have identified a specific E. coli source, the Health District’s investigation has
FDA: Produce Safety rule, Foreign Supplier Verification Programs rule and rule on Accredited Third-Party Certification
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today took major steps to prevent foodborne illness by finalizing rules implementing the bipartisan Food Safety Modernization Act that, for the first time, establish enforceable safety standards for produce farms and make importers accountable for verifying that imported food meets U.S. safety standards. The Agency also issued a rule
Uh-Oh! SpaghettiOs Recalled for Choking Hazard
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) is voluntarily recalling 14.2-ounce cans of SpaghettiOs Original due to a potential choking hazard posed by pieces of red plastic found in a small number of cans. This plastic material is from parts of the can lining, which may peel off.
The affected 14.2 ounce SpaghettiOs Original product has a date
Raw Milk E. coli and Campylobacter Outbreak in Idaho
Idaho Public Health officials are investigating eight illnesses in southwest Idaho likely associated with drinking unpasteurized (raw) milk. To date, four Campylobacter and four E. coli 0157:H7 cases have reported drinking raw milk produced by the Natural Farm Fresh Dairy of Kuna in the week prior to getting sick. The investigation is ongoing with Southwest
2014 CDC FoodNet Data: E. coli O157:H7 Down, Campylobacter Up, Salmonella and Listeria No Change
Foodborne illnesses represent a substantial, yet largely preventable, health burden in the United States. In 10 U.S. geographic areas, the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) monitors the incidence of laboratory-confirmed infections caused by nine pathogens transmitted commonly through food. This report summarizes preliminary 2014 data and describes changes in incidence compared with 2006–2008 and
Peanut Corporation of America Salmonella Outbreak – By the Numbers
Between 2008-2009 at least 714 were sickened by Salmonella and nine died.
The criminal prosecution is now over and here are those numbers.
- Stewart Parnell, the former owner of Peanut Corp. of America – 28 Years in prison
- Michael Parnell, who is Stewart Parnell’s brother and a former supervisor – 20 Years in prison
- Samuel
Andrew and Williamson – In Trouble Again In A Foodborne Illness Outbreak
As of September 21, 2015, a total of 558 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona have been reported from 33 states. The number of ill people reported from each state is as follows: Alaska (12), Arizona (95), Arkansas (8), California (120), Colorado (17), Hawaii (1), Idaho (20), Illinois (8), Indiana (2), Iowa