At least 20 people have been counted ill in the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to packaged Wegmans spinach & spring mix sold at Wegmans stores in New York state. Six of those victims were hospitalized, but all have since been discharged. Patients ranged in age from 6 to 66 years old. No other states have reported any illnesses in association with the outbreak. Wegmans issued a voluntary recall of their ‘Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Organic Spinach & Spring Mix’ on Nov. 1. The two recalled products are: – Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Organic Spinach & Spring Mix, 11oz – UPC: 77890-16411 – ONLY product sold between 10/14/12 and 11/1/12. – Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Organic Spinach & Spring Mix, 5oz – UPC: 77890-16437 – ONLY product sold between 10/14/12 and 11/1/12.
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The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) conducted an inspection at a market
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A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak traced to eggs that sickened more than 100 people has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were 105 confirmed patients
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The recall covers cartons dated between June 1
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The seed supplier behind a multi-state outbreak linked to sprouts may have been named quietly in an obscure FDA report.
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PK brand Roasted Lemon N’ Chilli Peanuts are being recalled in Canada because of Salmonella contamination.
The peanuts were distributed in Ontario and Quebec, according to the Canadian Food Inspection
