The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that the Salmonella Heidelberg outbreak linked to Foster Farms chicken appears to be over. This outbreak sickened at least 634 people in 29 states and Puerto Rico from March 1, 2013 to July 11, 2014. Since the last update on July 4, 2014, 13 more people were reported ill in California (10) and Illinois (3). Epidemiological and traceback investigations indicate that Foster Farms brand chicken was the source of this massive outbreak. The final case count by state is: Alabama (1), Alaska (1), Arkansas (1), Arizona (25), California (490), Colorado (9), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Florida (4), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Idaho (5), Illinois (4), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Michigan (4), Missouri (5), Montana (1), … [Read more...]
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chia Powder Grows to 25
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated their investigation into the Salmonella outbreak inked to organic sprouted chia powder. Now 25 people in 15 states have been sickened. Three people have been hospitalized; no deaths are reported. There are three separate strains of Salmonella bacteria in this particular outbreak. As of July 14, 2014, a total of 25 ill persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Newport (16 persons), Salmonella Hartford (7 persons), or Salmonella Oranienburg (2 persons) have been reported from 15 states. The number of ill persons in each state is: Arizona (1), California (3), Colorado (1), Connecticut (3), Florida (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), New York (5), Ohio (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (2), Utah (1), … [Read more...]
Chia Seed Salmonella Outbreak Grows to 73 Sick in US and Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada has updated the Salmonella outbreak related to sprouted chia seed powder. Now 52 people in Canada and 21 people in the United States are sick. Sprouted chia seed powder is made from ground, dried, sprouted chia seeds. The sprouting environment is warm and moist, which makes it the perfect environment for bacterial growth. In Canada, the brands recalled as part of this investigation include Organic Traditions, Back 2 the Garden, Intuitive Path SuperFoods, Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary, Naturally Organic, Pete's Gluten Free, Noorish Superfoods, MadeGood, and Dietary Express. In the United States, brands recalled as part of the FDA's investigation include Navitas Naturals, Williams Sonoma, Organic Traditions, BioEssential Botanicals, Back 2 the … [Read more...]
Fourteen Sickened in AL El Patron Salmonella Outbreak
The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued a news release stating that 14 people have been sickened with Salmonella in Russellville. The outbreak is centered around the El Patron restaurant on Highway 43 in that city. That restaurant is still closed as of June 20, 2014 after inspection by city public health officials. Those who are part of this outbreak ate at that restaurant on June 4 and 5, 2014. None of those people interviewed have been hospitalized, although two people were in the hospital after becoming ill. Symptoms of a Salmonella infection include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever. If you ate at that restaurant in early June and have suffered these symptoms, see your doctor and tell him about this outbreak. To reduce your risk of a Salmonella … [Read more...]
Chia Seed Salmonella Outbreak Investigation Updated; 65 Ill
The Public Health Agency of Canada has updated its investigation into the Salmonella outbreak linked to the consumption of chia seeds and sprouted chia seeded powder. There is an outbreak in the U.S. as well. Now, at least 44 people in Canada and 21 people in the U.S. are sick in this outbreak. In the U.S., the ill persons live in 12 states. Patients range in age from 1 to 81; two people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported to date. In Canada, the 44 ill persons live in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. Six people have been hospitalized in that country. No deaths have been reported in Canada. There are three separate strains of Salmonella in this particular outbreak in the United States: Newport, Hartford, and Oranienburg. The Canadian outbreak includes … [Read more...]
Chia Powder Salmonella Outbreak in Canada Updated
The Public Health Agency of Canada has updated its investigation into the Salmonella outbreak in that country and in the United States linked to sprouted chia seed powder. Now, 34 people in Canada are sick, and 17 people in the U.S. are ill after eating contaminated products. Several products have been recalled in the U.S. and in Canada because they may be contaminated with the pathogenic Salmonella bacteria. Anyone who bought these products should discard them, and should see a doctor immediately if they have symptoms of a Salmonella infection, which include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, and abdominal pain. In Canada, two Salmonella strains are associated with this outbreak: Salmonella Newport and Salmonella Hartford. The case count is: British Columbia (6), … [Read more...]
Salmonella Outbreak at Proper Restaurant in Boone, NC
A Salmonella outbreak at Proper restaurant in Boone, NC has sickened nine people, according to the Appalachian District Health Department. Five of the cases are confirmed, there have been no hospitalizations. Those who became ill said they had eaten at the restaurant one to three days before developing symptoms which include diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, nausea and vomiting. Their visits to the restaurant, which is located at is located at 142 S Water Street, were on or after Saturday, May 17. “We are still investigating to determine the source (or sources) of infection. We are also actively working with restaurant management to resolve this as soon as possible,” said Beth Lovette, Health Director. “We would like to thank the restaurant for their cooperation. The restaurant has been … [Read more...]
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Illegal Mexican Cheese in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued a warning about a Salmonella outbreak linked to illegally manufactured Mexican cheese. At least 100 people are sickened in this outbreak that has affected 13 counties. They are: Boone, Cook (including Chicago), DuPage, Fayette, Kane, Lake, LaSalle, Macon, Marion, McHenry, Vermillion, Washington, and Will. The illnesses have been occurring since July 2012. The same strain of Salmonella has sickened 100 people and is associated with the cheese. The average patient age is 9 years, and one-third of all patients have been hospitalized in this outbreak. A sample of the cheese taken from the home of a patient tested positive for Salmonella bacteria. Public health officials are trying to identify the manufacturer of the cheese. The cheese … [Read more...]
New Foster Farms Chicken Salmonella Outbreak Update
The year-long investigation into the multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to Foster Farms chicken has just been updated by the CDC. As of February 28, 2014, 481 people have been infected with seven outbreak strains of Salmonella Heidelberg, an increase of 51 in the last six weeks. Those sickened live in 25 states and Puerto Rico. Thirty-eight percent of ill persons have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Most of the ill persons live in California. The outbreak by state is as follows: Alaska (1), Arkansas (1), Arizona (22), California (365), Colorado (9), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Florida (4), Hawaii (1), Idaho (5), Illinois (1), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Michigan (3), Missouri (5), North Carolina (1), Nevada (10), New Mexico (2), Oregon (10), Puerto Rico (1), … [Read more...]
Lawyer Represents Victims of Old Country Buffet Salmonella Food Poisoning Outbreak in MN
Attorney Fred Pritzker and his team are representing victims of the Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to eating at the Old Country Buffet in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Hennepin County are investigating. Pritzker is providing free consultations to victims of the outbreak. The Salmonella lawyers at Pritzker Hageman, P.A., a Minneapolis, MN law firm, has a national practice representing food poisoning victims. The firm is one of only a few in the United States that focuses on national food litigation. To date, there are 23 reported cases of illness that are part of this outbreak. Of these, 11 are culture-confirmed. MDH told Food Poisoning Bulletin that there is no information available regarding the specific food item(s) that may be the … [Read more...]
