Category Archives: Food Poisoning Death

UKHSA defends response to fatal E. coli case

Posted on November 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has explained its role in investigating the case of a woman who died following an E. coli infection after being criticized in a coroner’s report.

An inquest concluded that Laura Farmer died from a stroke caused by an E. coli infection.

Following a diarrheal illness about 10 days earlier, the 46-year-old was admitted to University College Hospital in April 2024. She was diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). When thought to be in the recovery phase, she suffered an unexpected stroke and died.

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Research – Germany sees outbreaks decline, but cases increase

Posted on November 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Germany has reported a decline in outbreaks for 2023, but more people were sick than in the previous year.

In 2023, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) received 190 reports of foodborne outbreaks that caused 2,248 illnesses, 283 hospitalizations, and 13 deaths.

In 2022, 211 outbreaks were recorded. At least 1,488 illnesses, 268 hospitalizations, and eight deaths were linked to them.

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USA – McDonald’s fingers onions as likely cause of 10 state E. coli Outbreak

Posted on October 24, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

The initial findings from the investigation indicate that a subset of illnesses may be linked to slivered onions used in the Quarter Pounder and sourced by a single supplier that serves three distribution centers. As a result, and in line with our safety protocols, all local restaurants have been instructed to remove this product from their supply and we have paused the distribution of all slivered onions in the impacted area.

As of October 22, 49 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 10 states – Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. Illnesses started on dates ranging from Sept 27, 2024, to October 11, 2024. Of 28 people with information available, 10 have been hospitalized, and 1 person developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. One death has been reported from an older adult in Colorado.

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Botulism sickens six and kills two in Brazil

Posted on October 1, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

A state in Brazil has reported half a dozen botulism cases so far this year, including two deaths.

Bahia’s Epidemiological Surveillance confirmed this week that another case of botulism was under investigation. With the update, the state has six cases in 2024.

Three patients remain hospitalized, one has already been discharged, and two have died. Two cases were registered in 2023.

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Understanding Listeria In the Aftermath of the Deadly Boar’s Head Outbreak

Posted on September 30, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

Listeria, caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, is a potentially life-threatening foodborne illness that poses significant risks, especially to certain populations. While healthy individuals may experience only mild symptoms, those with compromised immune systems, including pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and people with chronic illnesses, are particularly vulnerable to severe complications. Understanding how listeria is contracted, the symptoms it causes, and the best prevention methods is crucial to protecting public health.

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Food Poisoning in the United States: A Comprehensive Overview of Annual Cases, Economic Costs, and Preventive Efforts by Health Agencies and Food Poisoning Attorneys

Posted on September 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is a significant public health issue in the United States. Every year, millions of people suffer from foodborne illnesses, ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening conditions. These illnesses arise from consuming contaminated food, which may harbor harmful bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Beyond the personal toll on those affected, food poisoning has far-reaching economic implications, from medical costs to lost productivity. Various health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state and local health departments, work tirelessly to mitigate the impact of foodborne illnesses. This article will provide an in-depth examination of the annual cases of food poisoning in the U.S., the associated economic costs, and the roles of these agencies in safeguarding public health.

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USA – What is the Most Common Source of Food Poisoning in the United States of America?

Posted on August 17, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

According to salmonella lawyer Ron Simon, interviewed for this article, about one-in-six Americans will contract food poisoning this year alone. Simon notes that some of the victims will become sick for as little as a few days, while others will suffer catastrophic illness, including death. This is backed up by the CDC which admits that 48 million Americans get sick in an average year from food poisoning, and  about 128 thousand of those require hospitalization.  Of those, about 3000 die each year.  According to Simon, who represents one of those who died in the very recent Boar’s Head deli meat Listeria outbreak, food poisoning is a serious concern and one public health experts and food producers need to pay attention to.

Read more at the link above.

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India – Food poisoning! One dead, at least 30 fall ill in Tripura

Posted on July 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Tripura Times

Dharmanagar, July 14: In an incident of suspected food poisoning, one person died and at least thirty other people fell ill.

All of them had attended Pratishtha of Shiva Temple at the house of Arun Nath, resident of ward no-4 under Dewanpasa Gram Panchayat in Dharmanagar sub-division, and consumed Prasad on Thursday last. Since then, they started developing symptoms like fever, vomiting, loose motion and headache and taking admission in hospitals.

The deceased’s son- Anik Debnath, two other persons- Sudarshan Nath and Ashutosh Nath informed the media that the symptoms appeared after taking the Prasad- fruits and Khichdi on Thursday last. They are suspecting it as an incident of food poisoning.

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Malaysia – 82 suffer food poisoning symptoms from consuming fried noodles and eggs

Posted on June 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

The Sun

PETALING JAYA: The Selangor Health Department (JKNS) has reported that 82 people have experienced food poisoning symptoms after consuming breakfast at a school program in Gombak last Saturday.

Selangor Health Director Dr. Ummi Kalthom Shamsudin stated that the main reported symptoms were diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, vomiting, and nausea, as reported by Berita Harian.

She shared that those experiencing symptoms included committee members, teachers, school staff, and family members aged between 18-months and 58-years-old.

“A total of 28 cases received outpatient treatment, and no cases were admitted to the hospital.

“Two cases were reported to have died without receiving any treatment from any health facility, involving a 17-year-old male teenager and a 19-month-old female baby.

“Both had consumed the food believed to have been brought home by family members,“ she was quoted as saying.

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Saudi anti-corruption agency finds hidden, destroyed evidence in food poisoning cases

Posted on May 28, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Alarabiya

Initial investigations into the recent cases of food poisoning reported in Riyadh found that several attempts had been made to conceal or destroy evidence, Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) said in a statement on Thursday.

The investigation suggested potential collusion by a small number of food inspectors who prioritized personal gain over public health and safety, the statement added.

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