Another two people have died in England as part of a Listeria outbreak linked to eating pre-made sandwiches, bringing the total deaths to five.
Whole Genome Sequencing analysis by Public Health England (PHE) has identified
Continue Reading
King Arthur flour recalled because of E. coli outbreak; ADM Milling again named
King Arthur is the second brand of flour, following Aldi’s Baker’s Corner, to be recalled in less than a month because of E. coli contamination in flour from Archer Daniels Midland Co. King Arthur Flour
Continue Reading
Salmonella patient count skyrockets; CDC says backyard flocks dangerous
The number of people confirmed with Salmonella infections from backyard poultry flocks has increased more than 400 percent since May 10, with a third of the sick people younger than 5 years old.
In an
Continue Reading
Last summer’s outbreaks turn attention to cyclosporiasis
Between a free webcast at noon today and the public release last Thursday of a blue-chip report, that uncomfortable to talk about intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis is finally getting its due.
It’s uncomfortable for
Continue Reading
Three deaths linked to Listeria in packaged sandwiches; public risk is ‘low’
Three people have died in England from listeriosis with a link to eating pre-made sandwiches.
Cases of Listeria infection were in six hospital patients in England. There have been no cases reported in Scotland or
Continue Reading
Researchers confirm pathogens in raw wheat, urge cautious use of raw flour
A research team says there is little industry can do to combat bacterial contamination of raw wheat destined to become flour. They said for now, consumers can make the biggest difference in preventing foodborne illnesses
Continue Reading
Danish figures show 25 percent death rate in 15 Listeria outbreaks over 5 years
Nearly 50 cases of listeriosis have been recorded annually from 2015 to 2018 in Denmark, according to figures from the Statens Serum Institut (SSI).
In the 2014 to 2018 period, 280 cases of invasive infection
Continue Reading
More ill in Listeria, E. coli outbreaks linked to raw milk cheese
Fifteen children and one adult have fallen ill in an E. coli outbreak in France linked to cheese made with unpasteurized milk.
Fourteen infants developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS is a severe complication associated
Continue Reading
Immigrants face higher risks for poisoning from foraging wild foods
A recent mushroom poisoning case in Minnesota illustrates how people who set out to gather nature’s bounty can find themselves carrying home a basket of toxins, especially if they are not well versed in local
Continue Reading
U.K. reports more Salmonella cases linked to Polish eggs
The United Kingdom has reported 11 cases of Salmonella this year as part of an outbreak traced to eggs from Poland that started in 2012.
The outbreak was part of a multi-country investigation in 2016
Continue Reading