June 2015

illustration-of-structure-of-salmonella-b-john-bavosiNot a likely marketing strategy.

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reports tonight that 216 people have developed a Salmonella infection linked to Tarheel Q restaurant in Lexington, North Carolina.

Case distribution includes 15 North Carolina counties and 5 states. Of the North Carolina cases 77% of cases are residents of Davidson County

salmonellaThe North Carolina Division of Public Health reports that at least 197 people have been sickened from 14 North Carolina counties and 6 states in an outbreak of Salmonella that officials link to the Lexington Tarheel Q barbecue restaurant. Of these 197 cases, 54% are male, 43% are between the ages of 20 and 49,

558b154b1a3d8.imageJordan Howse of the Winston-Salem Journal reports tonight that at least 127 people have been sickened, and at least 7 hospitalized, in an outbreak of Salmonella that officials believe may be linked to the Lexington Tarheel Q barbecue restaurant, officials with the North Carolina Division of Public Health said Thursday.

Salmonella has been identified as

32png-b983bd859bfadc76Alabama state health officials say food poisoning is the suspected culprit after 86 children became ill at a Montgomery day care.

State Health Officer Don Williamson said Wednesday that health officials have ordered Sunny Side Child Care Center’s two locations to remain closed as they try to determine the organism that made the children ill.

558b154b1a3d8.imageAccording to local press reports, an additional 40 people have been identified with symptoms consistent with salmonellosis — this time in Davie County, North Carolina.

The Davidson County and Davie County health departments began this week began working with the North Carolina Division of Public Health to investigate a gastrointestinal illness outbreak among patrons of

Good-Seed-Soy-Bean-Sprouts-label-300x300Good Seed Inc. of Springfield, VA, is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company announced a similar recall last month, also for potential Listeria contamination.

The most recent problem was discovered through surveillance monitoring coordinated by the Virginia Rapid

635706784034234882-new-Tarheel-QThe Davidson County Health Department and Davie County Health Department are working with the N.C. Division of Public Health to investigate a gastrointestinal illness outbreak among patrons of Tarheel Q Restaurant, located on Highway 64 in Lexington, North Carolina.

As of Tuesday, June 23, 2015 the Health Departments have identified over 30 individuals with signs

Boise-Co-opThe Central District Health Department (CDHD) continues to investigate a Salmonella outbreak associated with the Boise Co-op deli – specifically food purchased from the deli after June 1, 2015 – this includes food purchased at the Boise airport.

As of June 19, 2015, approximately 250 cases of Salmonella are associated with this outbreak – including

oSalmonella Outbreak Information

The Central District Health Department (CDHD) is investigating a salmonella outbreak associated with the Boise Co-op deli – specifically food purchased from the deli after June 1, 2015.

As of June 17, 2015, 200 cases of Salmonella are associated with this outbreak. Preliminary test results showed Salmonella growth in raw turkey, tomatoes

Boise-Co-OpThere are now 100 confirmed cases of Salmonella infection linked to the Boise (Idaho) Co-op deli, according to the latest update from the Central District Health Department in Boise. Because food items from the co-op deli were sold at the local airport, it’s possible that some of the sickened individuals are from other states.

The