The CDC reported Tuesday that since June 4, 2012, a total of 128 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 13 states. At least 31 percent of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Most of the ill persons have been reported from two states,… Continue Reading
Fact: Salmonella is a leading cause of foodborne illness worldwide, with an estimated 1.4 million cases each year in the United States alone. This week, the CDC reported that 124 people in 12 states became ill with Salmonella and over 30 were hospitalized after being exposed to Foster Farms chicken between June of last year… Continue Reading
At least 124 people are now known to have been sickened in the Salmonella Heidelberg outbreak linked to chicken, reported the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday. The announcement was made after Oregon and Washington’s state health departments announced early that day that they had recorded 56 and 43 illnesses linked to… Continue Reading
Foster Farms is recalling approximately 15,040 pounds of turkey burgers because they contain a seasoning mix with hydrolyzed soy protein, an allergen, not declared on the label. The problem was discovered during a routine label review by FSIS and occurred as a result of the company receiving a spice mix from its supplier after an… Continue Reading