A Salmonella outbreak in Greene County, Ohio has thus far sickened 4 people, 2 requiring hospitalization, reports whiotv.com. All 4 victims are from Beavercreek and Fairborn. Greene County Public Health is working to identify possible exposures for the infected individuals, but no common link has yet been determined. According to public health nurse Amy
Raw Milk Salmonella Outbreak in Utah Confirmed
The Utah County Health Department (UCHD) has confirmed that six Salmonella illnesses in April were linked to raw milk sold at Real Foods stores in Orem and Heber City, Utah. All the individuals were ill with Salmonella Newport, and each reported consuming the raw milk. Now it is reported that UCHD tested samples of the milk from
Fight Over Raw Milk “Buying Clubs” in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is another battleground between advocates of raw-milk and those who point out its association to outbreaks of pathogens like E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Campylobacter. Massachusetts officials have been making efforts to enforce a ban on the sale of raw milk outside of the producing farm:
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It is legal
Oregon Salmonella outbreak counts at least 17 cases
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In the Oregon Salmonella outbreak linked to Dos Amigos mexican restaurant, Douglas County Health officials now say they have confirmed 17 cases. The illnesses are said to have taken place from April 9 through April 17.
KVAL.com reported today on the Salmonella outbreak:
Dawnelle Marshall from the Public Health Division of the Douglas County
As outbreaks abound, where is S 510 (a/k/a Food Safety Modernization Act)?
1. Salmonella outbreak linked to Daniele Inc salami products, and, ultimately, to contaminated red and black pepper from Wholesome Spice Company and Overseas Mincing Spice Company. 252 people sickened in 44 states and the District of Columbia.
2. Shigella outbreak linked to Lombard, Illinois Subway restaurant. Hundreds ill.
Carolina foodpoisoning outbreaks past: Western Sizzlin (2002) and Old South (2005)
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Today’ a foodpoisoning outbreak was announced in Durham, NC at a restaurant called "Bullock’s Barbecue." Though lab tests have not yet confirmed the organism responsible for sickening at least 15 people, health officials suspect that Salmonella is to blame.
In 2002, a large Salmonella outbreak was associated with eating at the Western Sizzlin’ Restaurant in Spruce
Foodpoisoning outbreak at Durham’s “Bullock’s Barbeque” (Salmonella?)
NBC 17 just reported on a possible Salmonella outbreak linked to a well-known Durham, NC area barbeque restaurant called "Bullock’s Barbeque." At least 15 customers became sick. The Durham County Health department says all the illnesses were reported after April 20 from people who had dined at the restaurant. "County inspectors suspect Salmonella may
Salmonella Risk? Judge Orders FDA to Reconsider Turtle Ban
A Federal District Court Judge has ordered that the FDA must reconsider its ban on selling small turtles, according to this AP report. Sales of turtles with shells less than 4 inches long have been banned by the FDA since 1975. The turtles have reportedly been connected to outbreaks of Salmonella.
Turtle farmers
Raw Milk Outbreak Investigation Costs
Investigating the 13 Michigan cases in this outbreak, and identifying the source of infection, cost about $22,500: $1,697 in lab costs for personnel and supplies, and $12,201 for follow-up at the state level. A rough estimate of Michigan Department of Agriculture personnel costs is about $8,600.
This was a relatively small-scale outbreak that, fortunately, did
Salmonella paratyphi b
Today, the Hawaii Department of Health announced a Salmonella paratyphi b outbreak linked to ahi tuna. Interestingly, the ten illnesses in Hawaii appear to be linked to 13 other illnesses nationally, and possibly even linked to an outbreak of illnesses linked to the same product two years ago. (We reported on this phase of the