Researchers in Finland have detailed an E. coli outbreak in 2016 with more than 230 cases linked to rocket salad, known as arugula salad by U.S. consumers.
In August 2016, an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing
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Parasitic outbreak count climbing; FDA still looking at salad mix from Fresh Express
The number of people with parasitic infections in an ongoing outbreak continues to increase, with 40 more added in the past week. The tally stands at 476 now in the outbreak traced to salad mix
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Analysis shows source of E. coli outbreak was leafy greens
Increased use of ingredient-based analyses is being promoted by researchers after the method was used to identify the source of infection in an E. coli outbreak.
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More parasitic infections linked to Del Monte, McDonalds
At least 400 people have been infected by Cyclospora parasites in two separate outbreaks associated with vegetable-dip trays from Del Monte and salads from McDonald’s.
There isn’t any evidence to indicate the two multi-state outbreaks
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Yersinia hits Norway; previous outbreaks traced to salad
An outbreak of Yersinia enterocolitica has affected 18 people across Norway, according to authorities. It is the third Yersinia outbreak in the country since 2011.
Folkehelseinstituttet (Norwegian Institute of Public Health) said the source of
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Mr. Roboto meets Polk Salad Annie
Holy Jane Jetson.
Picture this. You walk into the breakroom at work and instead of – or in addition to – the tired-looking ham/chicken/egg salad sandwiches and cans of chili, there’s a vending machine chock
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‘Free’ trip leaves man in expensive, lifelong, parasitic nightmare
Ron and Darlene Fields had been married for 26
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Listeria-Tainted Sunflower Kernels Prompt Papa John’s Salad Recall
Papa John’s Salad and Produce Inc. is voluntarily recalling Oriental Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This voluntary action is being undertaken in cooperation with the US Food and Drug
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38 Sickened in UK E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Prepackaged Salad
Health officials in England are tracking an outbreak of E. coli O157 linked to prepackaged salad that has sickened 38 people. The Verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) cases were first identified in early August 2015 by
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Dole Brand Salad Recalled in Canada Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling Dole brand Italian Blend salad from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. The following product is known to have been distributed in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick and
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Salads Recalled From Canadian Stores For Potential Listeria Contamination
Safeway and Buy-Low Foods in Canada are recalling Caesar salad products due to possible Listeria contamination. The following products were sold at Buy-Low Foods and Nesters Market in Alberta and British Columbia, and at Safeway
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