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FDA testing finds pathogens in domestic, imported herbs and avocado products

A quarterly report from the FDA shows contamination in some domestic and imported herbs and guacamole. Such special testing programs by the FDA are ongoing for a variety of foods,

By News Desk

/ 13 Feb 2020

FDA testing finds pathogens in domestic, imported herbs and avocado products

Some state officials admit outbreak investigation is ongoing; others fail to respond

Officials in two states have confirmed they are working with federal officials on an investigation into E. coli illnesses linked to lettuce served by a national restaurant chain. Spokespeople with

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Jan 2020

Some state officials admit outbreak investigation is ongoing; others fail to respond

Feds again withhold information about E. coli outbreak; restaurant chain implicated

Federal officials today confirmed another E. coli outbreak that they had previously not revealed to the public. Specific details were not available from the CDC or the FDA, but at

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jan 2020

Feds again withhold information about E. coli outbreak; restaurant chain implicated

Researchers find spread of bacteria in seafood likely impacted by trade

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study has found that international trade of shellfish might be involved in the dispersal of Vibrio parahaemolyticus populations into the United States and

By News Desk

/ 22 Jan 2020

Researchers find spread of bacteria in seafood likely impacted by trade

E. coli outbreaks may be over, but without a source or root cause for the romaine problem

It’s a rare day when two multistate and one single state outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 are declared over. It’s likely even a first-time event, just another

By Dan Flynn

/ 17 Jan 2020

E. coli outbreaks may be over, but without a source or root cause for the romaine problem

Largest of three romaine-related outbreaks sickened 167 people in 27 states

Federal officials connected some of the dots in their investigation of an E. coli outbreak yesterday when they declared the outbreak over. It was one of three concurrent outbreaks linked

By News Desk

/ 16 Jan 2020

Largest of three romaine-related outbreaks sickened 167 people in 27 states

CDC says U.S. portion of Fresh Express outbreak is over; 5 states impacted

Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kits were determined to be the likely source of an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections that the CDC has declared over with

By News Desk

/ 16 Jan 2020

CDC says U.S. portion of Fresh Express outbreak is over; 5 states impacted

Seattle area officials say outbreak linked to romaine appears to be over

The outbreak is thought to be over, but public health officials in the Seattle area continue to investigate the source of E. coli O157:H7 that infected at least 15

By News Desk

/ 16 Jan 2020

Seattle area officials say outbreak linked to romaine appears to be over

Romaine outbreaks are over (again)

Another round of romaine-connected E. coli outbreaks is over, according to the Food and Drug Administration and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before the end came, infections

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Jan 2020

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One dose of single-antigen hepatitis A vaccine has been shown to control outbreaks of hepatitis A and provides up to 95 percent seroprotection in healthy individuals for up to 11

By Bill Marler

/ 1 Jan 2020

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Outbreak-related hard boiled egg recall now includes consumer products

Almark Foods is expanding its recall of hard boiled eggs to include products sold directly to consumers, but the company continues to downplay whether its contaminated plant is behind a

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Dec 2019

Outbreak-related hard boiled egg recall now includes consumer products

Egg salad sandwiches join products in recalls linked to Listeria outbreak

A Tennessee company is recalling egg salad sandwiches in 21 states in relation to a contaminated production plant and a Listeria outbreak. However, the sandwich company did not include any

By News Desk

/ 26 Dec 2019

Egg salad sandwiches join products in recalls linked to Listeria outbreak

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FDA testing finds pathogens in domestic, imported herbs and avocado products

Some state officials admit outbreak investigation is ongoing; others fail to respond

Feds again withhold information about E. coli outbreak; restaurant chain implicated

Researchers find spread of bacteria in seafood likely impacted by trade

E. coli outbreaks may be over, but without a source or root cause for the romaine problem

Largest of three romaine-related outbreaks sickened 167 people in 27 states

CDC says U.S. portion of Fresh Express outbreak is over; 5 states impacted

Seattle area officials say outbreak linked to romaine appears to be over

Romaine outbreaks are over (again)

Publisher’s Platform: Need an easy resolution? Get a hep A vaccination

Outbreak-related hard boiled egg recall now includes consumer products

Egg salad sandwiches join products in recalls linked to Listeria outbreak