The Salmonella outbreak at the Sandy Plains Baptist Church barbecue has now sickened 95 people, according to news reports. Most of those sickened, 47, are in Rutherford county. Forty-four ill persons live in Cleveland County, and four others live in other counties. The fundraising barbecue was held on September 7, 2013. Reports of illness started reaching public health officials about a week later. As many as 5,000 people attended the event. The symptoms of salmonellosis, the illness caused by the Salmonella bacteria, include diarrhea that may be bloody, fever, abdominal cramps, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, and muscle pains. Symptoms usually begin six to seventy-two hours after infection, and last up to a week. Some people become so ill they need to be hospitalized. And some … [Read more...]
Sandy Plains Baptist Church Salmonella Outbreak Case Count Increases
The case count of those sickened with Salmonella after eating at the Sandy Plains Baptist Church earlier this month has increased to 71. Thirteen people have been hospitalized in this outbreak. Those who are ill live in Rutherford County and Cleveland County, North Carolina. Public health officials in Cleveland County still do not know the source of the bacteria. Officials believe that the outbreak is not growing; more people are included in the outbreak because doctors are reporting the illnesses to the public health department, which takes time. However, people may still have some food from the event in their home freezers. If so, that food should be discarded immediately. Salmonella infections are usually caused by eating contaminated food, such as undercooked chicken or meat or … [Read more...]
Sandy Plains Church Salmonella Outbreak Case Count Increases
The outbreak of Salmonella at the Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Shelby, North Carolina has grown to include 54 people. As of Wednesday, September 18, nine cases have been confirmed by laboratory tests, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services; that number is now eleven, according to other news reports. Five people have been hospitalized in this outbreak, and all but one have been released. As many as 5,000 people attended the barbecue. Investigators have not determined the source of the bacteria. Foods that are most likely to contain Salmonella include undercooked chicken, raw or undercooked eggs, raw milk, contaminated water, and other improperly cooked meats. The symptoms of a Salmonella infection include vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea … [Read more...]
UTC Cafeteria in Salmonella Outbreak Returns Chicken to Menu
The UTC Salmonella and Campylobacter outbreak associated with dining facilities on the Chattanooga, Tennessee, campus has subsided to the point where the all-you-can-eat Crossroads Cafeteria has returned chicken to its menu, a school official said. Public health investigators for Hamilton County are still investigating the outbreak, which sickened upwards of two dozen students and staff, but preliminary reports have found evidence that points to contaminated chicken as the possible source of illness. Food Poisoning Bulletin previously reported that most people sickened in the outbreak contracted their infections around August 20-22. No deaths have been reported, but health officials say some who ate campus food were stricken with Campylobacter while others were stricken with Salmonella. … [Read more...]
El Potrero Salmonella Outbreak Leads to Restaurant Changes
The El Potrero restaurant in Owosso, Michigan, that is at the center of a Salmonella food poisoning outbreak had been handling chicken and beef in the same buckets that it used to make salsa, the head server at the restaurant said. The outbreak in Shiawassee County appears to be over, but 13 people contracted salmonellosis as determined by investigators from the county health department. Valerie Trujilo, the head server at the Mexican restaurant, told WLNS Channel 6 that a correction has been made so that staff no longer uses the same buckets for meat that it does for salsa and chicken and beef. The same story quoted Courtney Herrick, the director of personal health for Shiawassee County, as saying the health department inspected the restaurant six times since the outbreak, calling for … [Read more...]
El Potrero Restaurant in Owosso, Michigan, Tied to Outbreak
Salmonella food poisoning investigators for Shiawassee County are probing an outbreak that they say may be tied to the El Potrero Mexican Restaurant in Owosso, Michigan, west of Flint. There was nothing on the Shiawassee County Health Department website, but local newspaper The Argus-Press reported the investigation and said representatives of El Potrero said they are shocked the probe has focused on the business because of its emphasis on sanitation. Manager Alex Aylala Friday told the newspaper that the health department’s investigation has centered on the restaurant’s salsa and canned tomatoes used in the preparation of the condiment. Previous inspections of the restaurant were not problematic, but county health workers saw a cluster of salmonellosis in people who ate at the … [Read more...]
Iowa Salmonella Outbreak Seen Early in Mason City
Mason City, Iowa, is the center of a Salmonella outbreak investigation that preceded a wider outbreak notice announced Friday by the Iowa Department of Public Health. Mason City is the seat of government for Cerro Gordo County, which leads all 19 Iowa counties in the number of illnesses associated with an outbreak of salmonellosis that may be linked to poultry or eggs. It was July 19 when Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health issued its first alert, saying in a press release that it had recently confirmed several cases of Salmonella infection. "With the recent outbreaks happening throughout Iowa, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone that food safety is incredibly important and following these guidelines will help to keep you healthy," said Brian Hanft, Cerro … [Read more...]
After Salmonella Outbreak, Iguana Joe’s Restaurant Passes Inspection
The Iguana Joe's restaurant at 18319 West Lake Houston Parkway in Humble, Texas has passed inspection after being closed for a Salmonella outbreak in June. No violations were found in the inspection conducted on June 29, 2013, although there is no word on whether or not the restaurant has reopened. But on several occasions earlier in the month, inspections revealed many food safety issues. An inspection on June 21, 2013 found violations of Good Hygienic Practices. On June 22, 2013, 29 demerits were issued; a number above 20 is "of concern", according to the Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services Department. Those violations included cross-contamination of raw and cooked foods and violations of Good Hygienic Practices, as well as failure to rapidly reheat foods safely. … [Read more...]
Iguana Joe’s Restaurant Salmonella Outbreak in Houston, TX Area: Lawyer Video
At least 20 people, including children, reported getting sick after eating at Iguana Joe's Restaurant in Atascocita, Texas, on Father's Day weekend. The number of ill is likely rise since it takes time between when a person gets sick, they see a doctor, and are tested. According to the Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services, the restaurant was closed on June 25 because of health code violations, including food that was not held at the correct temperature. Although Harris County health officials have associated the outbreak of Salmonella with eating at the Iguana Joe's, the exact source or food associated with the outbreak has yet to be determined. This does not preclude victims of this outbreak from seeking compensation from the restaurant for Salmonella food … [Read more...]
Firefly Salmonella Outbreak — 200 Patrons of Las Vegas Restaurant Report Salmonella Food Poisoning
The Southern Nevada Health District and lawyers are investigating the Firefly Salmonella outbreak. To date, there are 200 reports of Salmonella food poisoning from people who ate at the Firefly Restaurant on Paradise Road in Las Vegas the week of April 21, 2013, according to the health district. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, and several victims of this outbreak have been hospitalized with more serious complications. Salmonella are bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness in humans. In Salmonella outbreaks associated with restaurants, the outbreak is generally caused by food contaminated with the bacteria. This can happen at any point from farm to fork, meaning the food could have been contaminated prior to being sold for use at the restaurant or it could have been … [Read more...]
