Results of a testing program in February and March are now available and show that a sample of romaine lettuce from the Yuma, AZ, growing area was positive for E. coli O130:H11, which can cause
Continue Reading FDA reports findings of special romaine testing program in Arizona growing area
Norwegian public health officials are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A that has affected 10 people.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) reported an investigation has been started with local health services and the
Continue Reading Norway searches for source of hepatitis A outbreak
Before the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta said the Cyclosporiasis season was over for another year, it added 156 cases from September to the yearly totals.
As of Sept. 28,
Continue Reading CDC reports lowest cyclosporiasis count in past four seasons
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating four foodborne illness outbreaks, including a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes.
There are few details available about the new Listeria outbreak, which has infected 20 people
Continue Reading New outbreak added to list of active investigations at FDA
Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections.
The outbreak announcement from the Food and Drug Administration reports that 20 people are sick, but does not include what states are involved.
Investigators
Continue Reading New Listeria outbreak announced; no states or potential sources revealed
Federal officials say a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that was linked to packaged salads from BrightFarms has come to an end.
A total of 31 people infected with the outbreak strain of SalmonellaTyphimurium were reported from
Continue Reading Outbreak over; investigators say additional patients likely not identified
According to a study, strains of drug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni have been circulating since at least 2011 and are associated with illness among pet store customers, employees, and others who come into contact with pet store
Continue Reading Study finds drug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni connection to pet store puppies
More than 20 people have fallen ill in Singapore after eating a type of dessert pastry.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are investigating five separate incidents affecting 23 people.
Patients
Continue Reading 20 sick in Singapore from imported pastries
Oysters from South Africa have been linked to cases of food poisoning in Hong Kong.
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) in Hong Kong ordered the suspension of imports of raw oysters produced by Zwembesi
Continue Reading South African oysters linked to illness in Hong Kong
At least three people have been admitted to hospitals in a growing outbreak of hepatitis A linked to restaurants in Virginia.
There are now 14 people confirmed infected, according to state health officials. Four of
Continue Reading More patients identified in hepatitis A outbreak linked to restaurants
