When Smiling Hara Tempeh Managing Executive Chad Oliphant began buying starter culture used to make the popular bean product tempeh from Maryland-based Tempeh Online, he surely did not expect it to be contaminated with Salmonella (or anything else, for that matter). And, why should he? Like most people in his position, I imagine Mr. Oliphant
He Survives the Russian Revolution, World War II and Nearly Dies from Listeria Cantaloupe in the United States
The demographics associated with this monumental outbreak, due in significant part to the propensity of Listeriosis to affect the elderly, have given us the opportunity to explore history. As you know, several of our clients were decorated for extraordinary actions in World War II. The story of Isaak Margolin, however—at least the story before the
California Cantaloupe Growers Adopt Food Safety – Its Past Time
After 146 people were sickened (with 36 dead) by Listeria-tainted cantaloupe grown in Colorado, the California Cantaloupe Growers finally charged/backed into action. They are now in the process of adopting the “California Cantaloupe Program.” You have to wonder why it took 36 dead and a total of 146 sickened to wake them up? It
Tempeh linked to 83 with Salmonella Paratyphi B in North Carolina and other States
Paratyphi B is a rare type of salmonella in part because it has a 30-day incubation period as opposed to one to 10 days found in more common types. The disease causes diarrhea that may be bloody, high fever, headache and abdominal pain. It is rarely fatal but can be dangerous to the young, elderly
Public Health – Time to stop hiding the ball
Public Health’s job is the Public’s Health and that includes telling us the truth.
Last week I was perplexed when Director Catherine Templeton of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that a “Spartanburg-area Mexican restaurant” was to blame for a recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreak where at least 10 have
Organic Pastures Raw Cream, Butter and Cow Manure Positive for Campylobacter – 10 Sickened
Raw milk products produced by Organic Pastures of Fresno County have been released from a statewide quarantine that began May 10. CDFA imposed the quarantine in response to the detection of campylobacter bacteria, and notification from the California Department of Public Health of reported campylobacter food-borne illnesses in persons consuming Organic Pastures raw milk. CDPH
Salmonella – Tainted Papaya Recalled – Again
Caribe Produce LTD Co. of McAllen, TX, is recalling 286 cases of Papaya Maradol, Caribeña Brand papayas because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Salmonella in the papayas, according to the recall notice. The company says no illnesses have been reported.
The recalled Papaya Maradol, Caribeña Brand
River Ranch Fresh Foods Recalls Bagged Salad Due to Listeria
Dr. Ron Chapman, state public health officer and director of California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned people not to eat certain bagged salads manufactured by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. To date, no illnesses have been reported.
River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC, of Salinas, California
7,000 Pound E. coli Hamburger Recall in South Carolina
Lancaster Frozen Foods and G&W Incorporated recall beef products in South Carolina
Perhaps it has nothing to do with the E. coli cases annoounced in Spartanburg earlier this week, but the timing is interesting.
Foods and G&W Incorporated are voluntarily recalling about 6,908 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli
Salmonella Tuna Scrape Illnesses Climb Over 300
CDC finds 316 sick in 26 States the same week that FDA announced multiple manufacturing violations at Moon Marine in India. Questions remain why Tuna Scrape was served raw to customers.
A total of 316 individuals infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Bareilly or Salmonella Nchanga have been reported from 26 states and the District of Columbia.