Foodborne Illness Investigations

Outbreak traced to flour declared over but the danger continues because of long shelf life

The CDC says an outbreak of Salmonella Infantis infections traced to Gold Medal flour is over. The outbreak sickened people from coast to coast. A total of 14 people were

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Jun 2023

Outbreak traced to flour declared over but the danger continues because of long shelf life

New Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef

State and federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella infections related to ground beef. So far the Illinois Department of Health has identified 26 confirmed cases. A source

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Jun 2023

New Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef

Shigellosis outbreak strikes Texas county

Not so long ago, Hallettsville, TX, was known for its nearby “Chicken Ranch” and its historic Courthouse square was the location of city scenes in The Best Little Whorehouse in

By Dan Flynn

/ 5 Jun 2023

Shigellosis outbreak strikes Texas county

Food handler played role in Italian outbreak, finds study

A Staphylococcus aureus outbreak in Italy has been associated with food handler contamination, based on findings from a study. The outbreak was because of the contamination of food from an

By News Desk

/ 4 Jun 2023

Food handler played role in Italian outbreak, finds study

Caterer linked to outbreak in Singapore with 89 sick

Authorities in Singapore have suspended operations at a food business after it was linked to almost 90 illnesses. A total of 89 people reported gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming food prepared

By News Desk

/ 3 Jun 2023

Caterer linked to outbreak in Singapore with 89 sick

Hepatitis E cases in Jersey linked to undercooked pork

Health officials in Jersey are investigating some Hepatitis E infections. It is unusual for Jersey to record any cases of the virus, according to health officials. The Environmental Health Department

By News Desk

/ 2 Jun 2023

Hepatitis E cases in Jersey linked to undercooked pork

Texas officials looking for cause of outbreak of infections from Shigella; unnamed restaurant involved

Health officials in Texas are investigating an outbreak of infections from Shigella bacteria. The Texas Department of State Health Services for Public Health Region 8 is reporting the outbreak in

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Jun 2023

Texas officials looking for cause of outbreak of infections from Shigella; unnamed restaurant involved

Salmonella outbreak traced to backyard poultry sickens more than 100 so far this year

An outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to backyard poultry flocks has sickened 104 people, resulting in 27 hospitalizations, according to an update from the CDC. Those sick range in age

By News Desk

/ 1 Jun 2023

Salmonella outbreak traced to backyard poultry sickens more than 100 so far this year

CDC report highlights the need for improved ill-worker policies to prevent foodborne illness

A new report from the CDC underscores the need for improved policies and enforcement to prevent food contamination by ill or infectious food workers. The implementation of paid leave for

By Jonan Pilet

/ 31 May 2023

CDC report highlights the need for improved ill-worker policies to prevent foodborne illness

CDC confirms that cashew brie caused multistate Salmonella outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report on a four state outbreak that sickened 20 people. The implicated Salmonellas were linked to the same brand of

By Coral Beach

/ 31 May 2023

CDC confirms that cashew brie caused multistate Salmonella outbreak

Company recalls cheese because of Listeria infection in one customer; testing showed pathogen

A person has fallen ill with an infection from Listeria monocytogenes after testing found the pathogen in cheese from Cricket Creek Farm of Williamstown, MA. The company is recalling certain

By News Desk

/ 30 May 2023

Company recalls cheese because of Listeria infection in one customer; testing showed pathogen

Norovirus outbreak linked to California restaurant sickens nearly 100

A norovirus outbreak originating from a California restaurant has sickened about 100 people, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department. Jessie Burmester, an epidemiologist from the health

By Jonan Pilet

/ 26 May 2023

Norovirus outbreak linked to California restaurant sickens nearly 100

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Foodborne Illness Investigations

Outbreak traced to flour declared over but the danger continues because of long shelf life

New Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef

Shigellosis outbreak strikes Texas county

Food handler played role in Italian outbreak, finds study

Caterer linked to outbreak in Singapore with 89 sick

Hepatitis E cases in Jersey linked to undercooked pork

Texas officials looking for cause of outbreak of infections from Shigella; unnamed restaurant involved

Salmonella outbreak traced to backyard poultry sickens more than 100 so far this year

CDC report highlights the need for improved ill-worker policies to prevent foodborne illness

CDC confirms that cashew brie caused multistate Salmonella outbreak

Company recalls cheese because of Listeria infection in one customer; testing showed pathogen

Norovirus outbreak linked to California restaurant sickens nearly 100

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