Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Chinese Salmonella outbreak linked to egg fried rice

A Salmonella outbreak linked to egg fried rice in China affected more than 220 people this past year, according to researchers. Scientists evaluated the incident using epidemiological surveys, routine laboratory

By News Desk

/ 16 Jan 2022

Chinese Salmonella outbreak linked to egg fried rice

FDA Report Highlights Salmonella Outbreak in Packaged Leafy Greens

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a report on its investigation of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that caused 31 reported illnesses and four hospitalizations in the

By News Desk

/ 14 Jan 2022

FDA Report Highlights Salmonella Outbreak in Packaged Leafy Greens

Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved

The CDC has announced that 44 people have been infected with Salmonella Uganda from bearded dragons. Foods, surfaces and utensils can become cross contaminated if proper hygiene practices are not

By News Desk

/ 13 Jan 2022

Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved

Casseroles recalled over possible Salmonella contamination from corn linked to outbreak

Doughgirls Baking Inc. (dba, Doughgirls Comfort Kitchen & Bakeshop) is recalling King Ranch Casserole from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. This recall is connected to a Salmonella outbreak

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2022

Casseroles recalled over possible Salmonella contamination from corn linked to outbreak

Swedish agency sees decline in reports of foodborne illness, possibly because of pandemic

Bakery products were linked to the most illnesses in 2020, according to an analysis of food poisonings reported to the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket). Food categories behind illnesses included bakery

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Jan 2022

Swedish agency sees decline in reports of foodborne illness, possibly because of pandemic

Publisher’s Platform: whether it is for moral or business reasons, offer hepatitis A vaccination to your employees

– Opinion – Today the Roanoke Times reported that owners of Famous Anthony’s filed bankruptcy for two of their Roanoke five restaurant locations after a hepatitis A outbreak originating from one

By Bill Marler

/ 11 Jan 2022

Publisher’s Platform: whether it is for moral or business reasons, offer hepatitis A vaccination to your employees

Former Blue Bell president’s trial delayed until summer

The trial of Paul Kruse, a scion of the family that has run Blue Bell Creameries since 1919, has again been postponed. Federal Judge Robert Pitman signed an order delaying

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Jan 2022

Former Blue Bell president’s trial delayed until summer

Famous Anthony’s owners filing for bankruptcy in wake of hepatitis A outbreak

Owners of a Roanoke, VA, restaurant chain have closed one location and are filing bankruptcy for two others in relation to a deadly hepatitis A outbreak that swept through the

By News Desk

/ 11 Jan 2022

Famous Anthony’s owners filing for bankruptcy in wake of hepatitis A outbreak

Deadly E. coli O157 outbreak sickens 13 in Denmark

Officials in Denmark are investigating a deadly outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 that has affected more than a dozen people. The outbreak began in December 2021 and

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Jan 2022

Deadly E. coli O157 outbreak sickens 13 in Denmark

Botulism behind at least two deaths; others sick in Argentina

Foodborne botulism has been linked to two deaths in an Argentinian province. The Ministry of Public Health in Misiones reported the two fatalities and at least four other cases occurred

By News Desk

/ 11 Jan 2022

Botulism behind at least two deaths; others sick in Argentina

One death confirmed, another under investigation in Pennsylvania hepatitis A outbreak; officials name restaurant

The Montgomery County Office of Public Health in Pennsylvania announced today the temporary closure of Gino’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in West Norriton in relation to a deadly hepatitis A

By News Desk

/ 7 Jan 2022

One death confirmed, another under investigation in Pennsylvania hepatitis A outbreak; officials name restaurant

Fourth person dies in hepatitis A outbreak traced to Virginia restaurants

A fourth person has died in a hepatitis A outbreak traced to Famous Anthony’s restaurants in Roanoke Valley in Virginia. Larry Vest died on Christmas after fighting the liver

By News Desk

/ 7 Jan 2022

Fourth person dies in hepatitis A outbreak traced to Virginia restaurants

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Chinese Salmonella outbreak linked to egg fried rice

FDA Report Highlights Salmonella Outbreak in Packaged Leafy Greens

Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved

Casseroles recalled over possible Salmonella contamination from corn linked to outbreak

Swedish agency sees decline in reports of foodborne illness, possibly because of pandemic

Publisher’s Platform: whether it is for moral or business reasons, offer hepatitis A vaccination to your employees

Former Blue Bell president’s trial delayed until summer

Famous Anthony’s owners filing for bankruptcy in wake of hepatitis A outbreak

Deadly E. coli O157 outbreak sickens 13 in Denmark

Botulism behind at least two deaths; others sick in Argentina

One death confirmed, another under investigation in Pennsylvania hepatitis A outbreak; officials name restaurant

Fourth person dies in hepatitis A outbreak traced to Virginia restaurants