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USA – Chia Seed – Salmonella – Shigella at Walmarts – STEC – Sprouts Increase – Hepatitis A – Chicken Flocks – Salmonella – Sauce – Botulinum – Raw Milk – E.coli

Posted on July 1, 2014 by | Leave a comment

I have been on annual leave so here is a summary from the USA.

Food Poisoning Bulletin – Chia Seed Salmonella Outbreak Grows to 73 Sick in US and Canada

Shigell Blog – Salsarita’s Restaurant: 158 with Shigella after 9 Health Code Violations

Food Poisoning Journal – As of June 27, 2014, a total of 18 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 (STEC O121) have been reported from five states.

Food Poisoning Journal – Hepatitis A Scare: Fort Collins Tortilla Marissa’s Restaurant

Food Poisoning Bulletin – Salmonella from Backyard Poultry Flocks Sickens 251 in 37 States

Food Poisoning Bulletin – Richard’s Too Good BBQ Sauces Recalled for Botulism Risk

Food Poisoning Bulletin – Raw Milk, Cream Recalled for Possible E. coli Contamination

 

 

 

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USA – STEC E.coli in Sprouts Outbreak Investigation

Posted on June 12, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Epidemiology and traceback investigations conducted by local, state, and federal officials indicated that contaminated raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho are the likely source of this outbreak. In interviews, 12 (86%) of 14 ill persons reported eating raw clover sprouts in the week before becoming ill.

As of June 9, 2014, a total of 17 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 (STEC O121) have been reported from five states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Idaho (3), Michigan (1), Montana (2), Utah (1), and Washington (10). 47% of ill persons have been hospitalized. No ill persons have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no deaths have been reported.

The FDA conducted an inspection of Evergreen Fresh Sprouts’ facility on May 22-23, 2014; May 27-30, 2014; and June 6, 2014.

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