The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issued an updated Salmonella outbreak alert on Juy 31. In it, CDPHE announced that 21 cases of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella Newport have been reported in Colorado. Most ill individuals sick with Salmonella Newport reported experiencing symptoms of Salmonella infection beginning in late June or early July, and while
Colorado Health Officials Identify Wal-Mart as One Retailer of Recalled Cilantro
The FDA announced several days ago that Frontera Produce of Texas was recalling cilantro due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Neither the FDA nor Frontera, however, provided the identities of the retailers where the cilantro in question had been sold. Thankfully, state health officials in Colorado have identifed a set of Wal-Mart stores that
Salmonella Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Memphis Father and Son Sickened by Food from Local BBQ
An outbreak of Salmonella in Memphis Tennessee linked to a local bar-be-que restaurant has resulted in legal action. A lawsuit was filed today in the Circuit Court for Shelby County, Tennessee against A&R Bar-be-que, LLC. The lawsuit was filed by Seattle foodborne illness law firm Marler Clark and by John Day of the Tennessee firm
Frontera Produce Recalls Cilantro Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Frontera Produce, of Texas, is recalling a lot of cilantro that may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to The Packer. Frontera is not, however, releasing to the public the names of the retailers that received the recalled lot. According to the story:
Frontera identified the lot as 118122, and said it was distributed
“Cook until juices run clear” is bad food safety advice
Today’s Boston Globe features a recipe for grilled chicken salad with pecans and cranberries. I make variations of this recipe frequently, and was excited to see whether the Boston Globe recipe included any new ingredients that I could add to my mix. I read through the ingredient list and didn’t find anything particularly inspiring
Lettuce recalled for Salmonella contamination
Tanimura & Antle, Inc. recalled one lot of romaine lettuce for Salmonella contamination yesterday after a Wisconsin Department of Agriculture test came back positive for the bacterium. According to a press release on the Tanimura & Antle website:
Within hours of being notified yesterday, Tanimura & Antle, Inc. traced back the entire lot of romaine
Sprout Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
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The FDA announced recently another recall of sprouts. Here is the release:
Kowalke Family Sprouts of Los Angeles CA is recalling all Kowalke Family Sprouts Brand Alfalfa Products with sell-by dates from June 18 through June 30 because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness. Mike’s Produce, Inc. dba Kowalke Family Sprouts
Georgia Peppers Recalled in Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts
Georgia’s agricultural problems continue as Anaheim peppers are recalled from distribution in Ohio and two other states. WTTE and the Associated Press report that Herring Produce is recalling half-bushel boxes of the peppers due to Salmonella contamination. The affected peppers carry the lot number 0801206.
Georgia agriculture suffered quite a blow when the Peanut Corporation
General Mills Recalls “Nut Clusters” on Salmonella Fears
Another day, another product pulled over Salmonella fears. Minnpost.com is reporting that General Mills has recalled "some" of its Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters products due to concerns over potentially contaminated pecans. The recall includes products with the following .bmp)
"best if used by dates": 07MAR2010, 08MAR2010, 09MAR2010, 10MAR2010, 11MAR2010.
General Mills says in its press
Two “Health” Products Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
This is no way to get healthy, and certainly much too dangerous of a way to lose weight. The number of recalls related to Salmonella grew again today with the addition of two new products – 
"Stealth" brand powdered dietary supplement and "Weigh Down" chocolate flavor nutrition drink. The two recalls, according to the Associated