A little over a week ago, health officials in Green County, Wisconsin announced to the public that they were investigating an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that began in mid-August. The outbreak claimed the life of a 20-month-old girl and sickened at least 8 others. Today, health officials report that they are still struggling to
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Commentary on the raw milk debate in Wisconsin
By Drew Falkenstein on
Posted in Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
Kristen Hansen, community columnist with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel posted today on the raw milk debate that is brewing in Wisconsin over the state’s upcoming vote on Senate Bill 434:
There is a trend toward healthy eating and natural foods in this country, and that is a good thing. Even though some labels of
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Salmonella outbreak in Racine County
By Food Poisoning Lawyer on
Posted in Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
Racine County health officials are investigating what appears to be a Salmonella outbreak among residents of Racine County. At least 20 people have been laboratory-confirmed as suffering from Salmonella infections, and it is possible that more cases exist, but that not all people who became ill with Salmonella as part of the outbreak have been…