You have to wonder if the folks who buy from Nebraska Beef have ever visited the plant? Have they ever had the plant audited. Have they ever reviewed the Non-compliance Reports? Frankly, I think the grocery stores – especially the big box types – need to take a more active role in seeing that plants
Tomatoes, Cilantro, Jalapeño Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Scallions and Bulb Onions Now Being Investigation in Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak РNearly 1,000 Sickened
According to CNN, “starting Monday, health inspectors will halt the shipment of ingredients common to Mexican cuisine from Mexico to the United States” – this will include cilantro, jalapeno peppers, Serrano peppers, scallions and bulb onions. I assume that it may still include tomatoes?
As for illnesses, the CDC reports that 943 persons infected
Nine Georgians and Moultrie Barbecue Pit Latest Victims of Nebraska Beef E. coli – Including Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Cases
The Moultrie Observer reported on the link between ill people in Ohio and Michigan to at least nine in Georgia – “E. coli: Ground beef may be culprit.” The common denominator here is Nebraska Beef Ltd. (Remember, the guys who sue a church). You might recall www.efoodalert predicted this on July 2, 2008.
Unnamed Maryland Health Official Fingers Jalapeno Peppers as Cause of Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak
First it was Tomatoes, now it is Peppers? Jonathan Rockoff of the Baltimore Sun has continued on the trail of the likely ingredients of salsa that has sickened nearly 1,000 across the country over the last three months. However, like tomatoes:
So far, none of the jalapenos taken from restaurants and from the homes of
CDC Update of Michigan and Ohio E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Linked to Hamburger Sold at Kroger and Manufactured by Nebraska Beef Ltd.
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As of 5pm EST, July 2, 2008, 41 confirmed cases have been linked both epidemiologically and by molecular fingerprinting to this outbreak, 21 in Michigan and 20 in Ohio. Onset of illness in these patients occurred from 5/30/08 to 6/20/08. Twenty-two ill persons have been hospitalized. One patient has developed a type of kidney failure
Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak Update From CDC
922 persons infected with Salmonella Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint have been identified in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Two new states, Iowa and Louisiana, report ill persons. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2 persons), Arkansas (10), Arizona (45), California (8), Colorado (12), Connecticut
Hamburger Cooking Tips from the E. coli Lawyer
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I admit it. I know too much. I have been to too many slaughterhouses and Hospital ICUs – my family does not eat hamburger. I would not eat it, I do not cook it and I certainly do not serve it. That is my tip. Just say No! Or as I told Misti the Columbus Dispatch reporter:
Most cooks don’t consider that their food might be poisonous, said William Marler, a Seattle lawyer who represents people sickened by contaminated food.
But Marler doesn’t have to worry much about etiquette at the barbecue.
He’s never invited.
However, for those not able to remain just tempted, the Columbus Dispatch has a list:Continue Reading Hamburger Cooking Tips from the E. coli Lawyer
New US Export to Canada – Salmonella Saintpaul
Well it is great to see that our exports are picking up given the tough business climate we are in. However, I am not sure exporting ill people across the Canadian Border is really the way to pick up new business.
Canada finds first case linked to U.S. salmonella outbreak in returning traveller
Canadian authorities
Death Sentence For Nebraska Beef Due To E. coli O157:H7 Contaminated Hamburger?
Well, my guess last night was correct, FSIS just issued this release:
Nebraska Firm Expands Recall of Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-022-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Nebraska Beef, Ltd., an Omaha, Neb., establishment is expanding its June 30 recall to include all beef manufacturing trimmings and
Kroger Recalls Meat from 20 States Due to E. coli Risk – Will Nebraska Beef Recall Even More than the 265 tons in the Morning?
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Today, Kroger expanded its recall of some ground beef products to its stores in more than 20 states, saying the meat may be contaminated with E. coli. Kroger’s recall stems from meat obtained from Nebraska Beef Ltd. that has been linked to some 50 illnesses reported in Michigan and Ohio between May 31 and June