After sickening 192 people in five states, a Salmonella outbreak linked to pork from Kapowsin Meats of Graham, Wash. has ended. The antibiotic resistant outbreak strains of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- and Salmonella Infantis hospitalized 30 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most of the illnesses occurred in Washington. By state, the case count … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued advice to consumers about the multidrug-resistant Salmonella outbreak linked to pork products in Washington state. As of August 13, 2015, 134 people are sick with the outbreak strain of the bacteria. Pork produced by Kapowsin Meats is the “likely source” of this outbreak. That facility … Read more
At least 56 people in Washington have contracted Salmonella poisoning from eating contaminated pork. Five people were hospitalized. The outbreak includes residents from eight counties who ate the tainted meat at a variety of events. Some people reported eating pork from whole roasted pigs, cooked and served at private events before they became ill. Salmonellosis is an … Read more