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Visitors at petting zoo exposed to E.coli

By News Desk on April 27, 2022

The Loudoun County Health Department of Virginia has notified the public that several people who came in contact with goats at Georges Mill Farm in Lovettsville, VA, between March 6 and April 20 were exposed …
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UPDATED: Third death reported in hepatitis A outbreak linked to restaurant chain

By Coral Beach on October 29, 2021

UPDATE: Late this afternoon public health officials reported a third patient has died in this outbreak. No further details were released on the patient.

Another person has died in an outbreak of hepatitis A among…
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Restaurant-related hepatitis A outbreak doubles in size; more illnesses likely

By Coral Beach on October 8, 2021

The case count in a hepatitis A outbreak linked to restaurants in Virginia has doubled. At least 30 people are now infected with the virus, which can cause life-threatening liver infections.

Health officials said the…
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More patients identified in hepatitis A outbreak linked to restaurants

By News Desk on October 1, 2021

At least three people have been admitted to hospitals in a growing outbreak of hepatitis A linked to restaurants in Virginia.

There are now 14 people confirmed infected, according to state health officials. Four of…
Continue Reading More patients identified in hepatitis A outbreak linked to restaurants

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Dole recalls baby spinach products after state test shows Salmonella in a sample

By News Desk on August 10, 2019

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. announced a 10-state recall of baby spinach because of potential contamination with Salmonella. According to the recall notice posted on The Food and Drug Administration’s website, the recall was issued due…
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Multiple recalls to chase down ham responsible for Listeriosis outbreak in South

By News Desk on October 8, 2018

The country hams that some say are the quintessential dish of the South became, during this past weekend, suspects in a deadly listeriosis outbreak.

Four people, three in Virginia and one in North Carolina, have…
Continue Reading Multiple recalls to chase down ham responsible for Listeriosis outbreak in South

Virginia Republican’s raw milk bill on today’s hearing calendar

By News Desk on February 5, 2018

A committee hearing is set today in the Virginia legislature on a House bill that would clarify the state’s raw milk herd share law, according to the sponsor.

Republican Barry Knight of Virginia Beach introduced…
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Salmonella source at cook-off still a mystery; dozens sickened

By News Desk on October 11, 2017

Public health officials in Virginia continue to implore anyone who attended a chili/chowder cook-off event Sept. 30 at the Chincoteague carnival grounds to fill out an online survey to help with a foodborne illness outbreak…
Continue Reading Salmonella source at cook-off still a mystery; dozens sickened

FDA warns peanut firm about insanitary conditions, labeling

By News Desk on August 14, 2017

A peanut production facility in Virginia is on notice from the Food and Drug Administration for serious violations of food safety regulations regarding sanitary conditions during production, storage and transportation, and product labeling.

Officials from…
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Lab confirms norovirus in Chipotle customer; at least 60 sick

By Coral Beach on July 21, 2017

An announcement by local health officials that they have identified at least 60 people who became sick after eating at a Chipotle Mexican Grill location in Virginia this past weekend combined with a viral video…
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