What happened to this child is horrible.
Reminds me, where are the FDA and CDC in dealing with this unnamed E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce?
With no fanfare after 89 reported sick, the FDA closed its E. coli investigation into a romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak without telling
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Food Safety Advocate Questions Why Foodborne Illness Outbreaks are Unreported by the Premier Public Health Agency in the Time of Trump
“Two multi-state foodborne illnesses outbreaks have been reported by the FDA since the beginning of the year,” William “Bill” Marler, owner of Marler Clark, Inc., PS
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In response to a reduction in workforce at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a coalition of consumer, industry and public health stakeholder groups issued the following statement:
“Ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply is a shared responsibility,” the coalition stated. “Food companies are committed to producing safe
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With no fanfare after 89 reported sick, the FDA has closed its investigation into a romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak without telling the public more and the CDC continues to remain mum.
What we do know: Outbreak posting was Dec. 4, 2024 as an E. coli O157:H7
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: FDA closes romaine lettuce outbreak with 89 sick and says nothing more?
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In 1994, in response to an E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef sold at Jack in the Box restaurants, FSIS established an E. coli sampling program which treated E. coli as an adulterant. Shortly thereafter, in the case Texas Food Industry Association v. Espy, 870 F.
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Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, is a versatile bacterium. While many strains are harmless and a natural part of our intestinal flora, some can cause severe illness, leading to serious public health concerns. Recent outbreaks associated with contaminated food sources highlight the urgent need for
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Combating E. coli — A call for vigilance in food safety practices
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In recent years, Salmonella outbreaks have become a pressing public health concern, highlighting the vulnerabilities in our food supply chain. Salmonella, a group of bacteria commonly linked to foodborne illnesses, is notorious for causing symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal distress to severe infections. It’s time for both
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Listeria monocytogenes, a potent and pathogenic bacterium, poses a persistent threat to our food supply and public health. Unlike many other foodborne pathogens, Listeria can thrive at refrigeration temperatures, making it particularly challenging to control. With the ability to cause severe illness — especially among vulnerable populations
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Tackling Listeria – A shared responsibility in safeguarding our food supply
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Multiple federal health agencies have stopped releasing some key health information — including updates on some outbreak investigations — amid a department-wide communications “pause” ordered by the Trump administration, though many other “mission critical” updates are still being released, CBS News has learned.
The Department of Health
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Administration puts clamps on foodborne illness outbreak announcements
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In early December 2024 the FDA stated:
“The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school. Based
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Why the lack of transparency FDA?