CDC collaborated with public health and regulatory officials in several states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections. Public health investigators used the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that were part of this outbreak. DNA fingerprinting was performed on Salmonella bacteria isolated
So, what’s causing a 5 state, 96 person E. coli O103 Outbreak?
As of April 8, 2019, 96 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O103 have been reported from five states. CDC is reporting the 96 illnesses that the PulseNet laboratory network has confirmed are part of this outbreak. States are investigating additional illnesses that might be a part of this outbreak.
Illnesses started
E. coli Lawsuit Filed against Romaine Distributer in Chattanooga
On March 19th, a lawsuit was filed against Sysco Nashville and Feshpoint INC., the romaine lettuce distributors for Chick-Fil-A in Tennessee, on behalf of Chandler Fussell who was sickened with E. coli after consuming a salad purchased from Chick-Fil-A by his fiancé. The lawsuit was not filed against Chick-Fil-A. stamped summons and complaint
My bet vaccinating employees for Hepatitis A looks very good at this point
Western Sizzlin’ in Ooltewah Tennessee closing due to Hepatitis A
In March, an employee at the Western Sizzlin’ in Ooltewah was diagnosed with hepatitis Aand on one Sunday, the health department gave out over 500 Hepatitis A vaccines. Now the restaurant is closing. A sign on the door explains that since the diagnosis was announced,
It is Irresponsible for Restaurants to not offer Hepatitis A Vaccines to Employees
Or, ignore the issue, sicken your customers and be assured, you will be sued.
Fact from the CDC: “Since the hepatitis A outbreaks were first identified in 2016, more than 15,000 cases, 8,500 (57%) hospitalizations, and 140 deaths as a result of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection have been reported.”
True, some of the above
Washington Post: Dozens of People Are Falling Ill Across 5 States in a Mysterious E. Coli Outbreak
MICHAEL BRICE-SADDLER, THE WASHINGTON POST
6 APR 2019
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday it has yet to determine the source of an E. coli outbreak that has infected 72 people in five states — an admission one expert in food-borne illness called “perplexing,” considering how many have become sick.
The recent
Unknown source of E. coli O103 sickens 72 in Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia
CDC, several states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O103 infections. This investigation includes E. coli O103 infections recently reported by the Kentucky Department of Public Health.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet
Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio and Virginia linked in growing E. coli O103 Mystery
Two more cases added today and 1 state. Indiana may have a case too.
According to the Kentucky Department of Health and press reports, an E. coli outbreak in Kentucky has now doubled to more than 40 cases. The department confirmed Thursday that Kentucky now has at least 46 cases involving a strain of E.
Is there a growing E. coli O103 Outbreak?
The Kentucky Department for Public Health is warning people about a sudden increase in E. coli O103 cases. Kentucky is now reporting 20 ill but not the possible source, however, apparently there are three additional cases in Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee.
The cases in Kentucky were reported between March 5 and 25.
Health officials noted
A Chick-Fil-A E. coli Cluster linked to Romaine
Eunice Cintron is a 23-year-old woman residing in North Highlands, California. She is among those who became severely ill after consuming E. coli contaminated romaine lettuce. On April 9, 2018, Eunice purchased and consumed a Spicy Southwest salad containing E. coli contaminated romaine lettuce from the Chick-Fil-A located at 4644 Madison Ave, Sacramento, California.
Eunice