The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released a report on the 2012 – 2013 Salmonella Heidelberg outbreak linked to chicken produced by Foster Farms. A total of 134 people were infected with the outbreak strain of the bacteria in 13 states; 33 people were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported. Most of the … Read more
Hey, it happens. During slaughter, poop germs can make their way onto the chicken meat destined for the grocery store, that’s why it’s the consumer’s responsibility to handle and cook it with care. That was the gist of Foster Farms’ response to the Oregon Health Authority’s mid-February announcement linking the company to a Salmonella outbreak. … Read more
A Salmonella outbreak linked to chicken produced by Foster Farms has sickened 128 people in 13 states, according to the latest information from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most of the cases are in Washington (56) and Oregon (39), a total of 32 people have been hospitalized. Health officials in Oregon and Washington … Read more
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a 12-state Salmonella outbreak linked to tainted chicken produced by Foster Farms Inc, based in Livingston, Calif. Most of the 124 illnesses occurred in Oregon and Washington state which have a combined total of 94 cases. The 30 remaining cases were in 10 states … Read more
On Thursday, a 12-state Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 124 people over the last eight months was announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although health officials in Washington and Oregon have linked the outbreak to chicken produced by Foster Farms of Livingston, Calif., the company has declined to issue a recall, … Read more