Foodborne Illness Investigations

Chemical linked to fatal poisoning in South Africa revealed

South African officials have named the chemical behind the deaths of six children. Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi said the children from Naledi, Soweto, died of Terbufos ingestion. Terbufos is

By News Desk

/ 30 Oct 2024

Chemical linked to fatal poisoning in South Africa revealed

History is made when Ebola-like death rates come with a foodborne illness

As the death rate rose in the Boar’s Head listeria outbreak, one could not help but wonder if this might top the 2008 Maple Leaf listeria outbreak. The case

By Dan Flynn

/ 29 Oct 2024

History is made when Ebola-like death rates come with a foodborne illness

Colorado and McDonald’s officials say hamburger was not a source of E. coli outbreak

The Colorado Department of Agriculture reports that burger patties from McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have tested negative for E. coli. Based on that report, the fast food giant has decided

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Oct 2024

Colorado and McDonald’s officials say hamburger was not a source of E. coli outbreak

More patients identified in outbreak traced to McDonald’s; Taylor Farms recalls onions

More people have been confirmed as infected with E. coli in an outbreak traced to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. There are now 75 patients, up from 49 earlier this

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Oct 2024

More patients identified in outbreak traced to McDonald’s; Taylor Farms recalls onions

McDonald’s says Taylor Farms supplied onions linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

McDonald’s officials have confirmed that Taylor Farms was the supplier of onions that have been linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak traced to Quarter Pounder burgers sold at

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Oct 2024

McDonald’s says Taylor Farms supplied onions linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

New Listeria outbreak discovered; investigations into others ongoing

The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes. The agency has not yet found the source of the pathogen. As of Oct. 23, health officials had

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Oct 2024

New Listeria outbreak discovered; investigations into others ongoing

US Foods reports Taylor Farms has issued a recall of whole and diced raw onions

A food service supplier has reported that Taylor Farms had recalled onions because of concerns about E. coli. The recall comes as public health inspectors are investigating a deadly E.

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Oct 2024

US Foods reports Taylor Farms has issued a recall of whole and diced raw onions

Meal from an outside source believed to be behind illnesses at Jessup, MD, company

County public health inspectors believe an employee’s meal is responsible for four dozen illnesses at a state complex in Jessup, MD. According to spokeswoman Samantha Stanton, the Howard County

By News Desk

/ 23 Oct 2024

Meal from an outside source believed to be behind illnesses at Jessup, MD, company

South African authorities search for source of food poisoning

Authorities in South Africa believe a chemical agent may be to blame for recent cases of illness in the country. Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi said a search is underway

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Oct 2024

South African authorities search for source of food poisoning

McDonald’s linked to deadly outbreak of E. coli infections

Almost 50 people have become ill with E. coli O157:H7 infections after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. One person has died. The 49 patients are spread across ten

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Oct 2024

McDonald’s linked to deadly outbreak of E. coli infections

Dozens taken to hospitals for apparent food poisoning

Nearly 50 people in Jessup, MD, have been taken to hospitals because they are exhibiting signs of food poisoning. The Howard County Fire & Rescue department is reporting the 46

By News Desk

/ 21 Oct 2024

Dozens taken to hospitals for apparent food poisoning

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs declared over; new outbreak is under investigation

An outbreak of Salmonella infections stretched from coast to coast has been declared over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 93 confirmed patients were confirmed, 34 of

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Oct 2024

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs declared over; new outbreak is under investigation

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Foodborne Illness Investigations

Chemical linked to fatal poisoning in South Africa revealed

History is made when Ebola-like death rates come with a foodborne illness

Colorado and McDonald’s officials say hamburger was not a source of E. coli outbreak

More patients identified in outbreak traced to McDonald’s; Taylor Farms recalls onions

McDonald’s says Taylor Farms supplied onions linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

New Listeria outbreak discovered; investigations into others ongoing

US Foods reports Taylor Farms has issued a recall of whole and diced raw onions

Meal from an outside source believed to be behind illnesses at Jessup, MD, company

South African authorities search for source of food poisoning

McDonald’s linked to deadly outbreak of E. coli infections

Dozens taken to hospitals for apparent food poisoning

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs declared over; new outbreak is under investigation