Ten days after it went public about a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that caused the State Health Department to warn all Minnesotians not to drink any raw milk, the department reports there is good news and
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FDA issues warning about raw oysters from Korea following reports of illnesses
The FDA is warning restaurants and food retailers to not sell certain frozen raw oysters from Korea because of illnesses reported by at least 10 people.
The oysters were frozen raw in individual half shell…
Continue Reading FDA issues warning about raw oysters from Korea following reports of illnessesFDA says tara flour was likely behind illnesses tied to Daily Harvest crumbles
The Food and Drug Administration is finally on record with some key information related to hundreds of illnesses linked to the Daily Harvest product French Lentils & Leek Crumbles.
The outbreak began in April 2022…
Continue Reading FDA says tara flour was likely behind illnesses tied to Daily Harvest crumblesNorovirus outbreak linked to oysters from B.C. sickens people in Minnesota, Washington
Health officials in the United States are warning consumers not to eat raw oysters harvested from a specific bay in British Columbia, Canada, after linking norovirus illnesses in Minnesota, Washington and other states to the …
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State health department says norovirus infections are on the rise; offers tips
Public health officials in Minnesota are urging the public, especially foodservice workers, to take precautions against norovirus because of a rise in infections in recent weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Health posted a notice June…
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State disease detectives share details of investigation practices
ROSEMONT, IL — Three panelists from two different states discussed their investigations of romaine lettuce outbreaks and generated wide-ranging questions during a session at Food Safety Summit 2020.
For the first time, the summit is…
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New Salmonella outbreak associated with juice bar in Minnesota
Minnesota officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak among patrons of a juice bar. Health officials believe additional people likely are part of the outbreak.
A specific source from NéktƏr Juice Bar in Woodbury, MN, has…
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WGS boosts Salmonella investigations in Minnesota
Whole Genome Sequencing data has enhanced Salmonella Enteritidis investigations in Minnesota and become an integral part of the surveillance process, according to a study.
Clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis cases were identified by the Minnesota Department…
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Up to 69 Shiga toxin-producing illnesses acquired from popular Minneapolis swimming beach
Minnesota’s Lake Nokomis is to blame for more illnesses that might be caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, which is frequently a foodborne pathogen
E. coli is a type of fecal coliform bacteria commonly found
Foodborne illness advisory: Del Monte vegetable trays pose Salmonella risk
An investigation into an ongoing multi-state outbreak of salmonellosis in Minnesota and Wisconsin that is linked to consumption of certain Del Monte vegetable trays led to a public health warning today.
The Wisconsin Department of
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