Arkansas outbreak news and information. E. coli, Listeria and Salmonella are 3 pathogens that can cause food poisoning.
One news outlet, the Sentinel-Record, is reporting that there is a possible E. coli outbreak at McClard’s BBQ in Arkansas. That restaurant is located at 505 Albert Pike Road in Hot Springs National Park. The report states that about 24 people allegedly got sick after ordering take out from that establishment over Labor Day weekend. … Read more
The Hachi Hachi Hibachi Grill is associated with gastrointestinal illnesses in Ed Dorado, Arkansas, according to news reports. Customers reported getting sick quickly after eating at the food truck that was stationed in downtown Ed Dorado. The Japanese grill was shut down by public health officials after “numerous reports” of food poisoning. The owner did … Read more
The FDA states that WanaBana Applesauce acute lead poisoning has sickened at least seven children in five states. The product has excessively high lead levels. That number is an estimate, based on Consumer Complaint and CFSAN Adverse Event Reporting System reports received by the government. The FDA first issued an advisory about the WanaBana product … Read more
The University of Arkansas E. coli outbreak is most likely not linked to the University’s public dining facilities, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. Officials are still investigating the outbreak, which has sickened about 100 students and has hospitalized four. That department has gathered and is analyzing survey data from more than 3,200 people … Read more
According to Dr. Naveen Patil, Deputy State Health Officer for the Arkansas Department of Health, there are about 100 people sickened in an E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas, and four people have been hospitalized. A press conference was published on the University of Arkansas Pat Walker Health Center web site. Dr. Patil … Read more
A University of Arkansas E. coli outbreak has sickened an unnamed number of students and has hospitalized some, according to the Arkansas Department of Health and news reports. The press release states, “The university is working closely with public health officials to help identify the source of the outbreak and provide guidance to help prevent … Read more
A new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak with an unknown source has been announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are at least 11 people who live in 10 states who are ill. Ten of those patients have been hospitalized. A specific food item has not been identified in this outbreak, but the … Read more
A possible hepatitis A exposure at Wendy’s restaurant located at 721 North Arkansas in Russellville, Arkansas has been announced after an employee tested positive for the virus, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Hepatitis A is a very contagious virus that affects the liver. It is spread through person-to-person contact, through contaminated surfaces … Read more
Arkansas is hard hit in the deadly mystery E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that was announced yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Six people are sick in Arkansas, out of 16 in the entire country. This outbreak is unusual because the CDC investigation notice stated that the agency is concerned about the … Read more
A new deadly E. coli outbreak has been announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of February 1, 2021, 16 people in five states are sick with E. coli O157:H7 infections. The investigation notice states that “CDC is concerned about the growing number of severe illnesses and hospitalizations in this outbreak. … Read more