As of November 23, 2015, 19 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 7 states. One DNA fingerprint (outbreak strain) is included in this investigation. The majority of illnesses have been reported from states in the western United States. The number of ill people reported from each
Chipotle Expanding E. coli Numbers Raises Some Questions
Since the last update on November 20th when the CDC reported 45 sickened in 6 states – California (2), Minnesota (2), New York (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (13), and Washington (26), seven more ill people have now been reported from California (1), Illinois (1), Maryland (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (1) adding
Chipotle Decides to be Industry Leader in Food Safety
Will Chipotle’s supply chain also play ball?
A press release from Chipotle just landed in my inbox – here it is in part – with some of my thoughts.
Work on Chipotle’s enhanced food safety program began immediately after reports surfaced at the end of October that linked 11 Chipotle locations in Washington and
Why the Chipotle and Costco Taylor Farms E. coli Outbreak numbers will rise, but the Outbreaks are actually over?
New illnesses will be reported, but they will be illnesses that may have happened weeks ago.
Today (usually late in the afternoon) it is likely that the CDC and/or State health officials will add to the toll of the recent Chipotle E. coli O26 outbreak (already 45) and the more recent Costco Taylor Farms E.
So, was the Taylor Farms and Costco E. coli Outbreak the Celery or the Onions?
Costco announced Wednesday and Taylor Farms Pacific announced Thursday that they were recalling celery and onion mix (Costco with chicken) because they may include celery, which could potentially contain E. coli 0157:H7. The products were recalled due to a celery and onion diced blend testing positive for E. coli O157:H7 in a sample taken by
Taylor Farms – Outbreaks Present and Past
Today Taylor Farms Pacific announced that it is recalling celery and onion mix because they may include celery, which could potentially contain E. coli 0157:H7. The products are being recalled due to a celery and onion diced blend testing positive for E. coli O157:H7 in a sample taken by the Montana Department of Health. The
It was the Chocolate Mousse that Caused Reno E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak
Cross-contamination between raw meat and mousse ingredients likely cause.
The Washoe County Health District believes that the E. coli O157:H7 contamination of the desserts (chocolate mousse) manufactured at Reno Provisions resulted from cross-contamination that occurred during the dessert’s production. According to Health District officials the food manufacturer has cooperated fully with investigators. The source of
Costco Pulls Chicken Salad After E. coli Illnesses in Colorado, Utah, Washington and Montana
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is working with other western states and the CDC to investigate illnesses due to E. coli O157:H7 from chicken salad purchased at Colorado Costco stores in late October.
Consumers with “Chicken Salad made with Rotisserie Chicken” – item number 37719 – purchased from Costco in Colorado should
Its Time to Stop Petting Zoo E. coli Outbreaks
A. Animals in public settings. Measures to prevent human disease. The purpose of this statute is to protect the public from diseases transmitted to humans from animals in public settings. “Animal” means only those animals that may transmit infectious diseases. “Animal contact exhibit” means any sanctioned agricultural fair where animals are displayed on the exhibition
Reno Provisions Dessert Cause of Nevada E. coli Outbreak
21 Confirmed or Probable E. coli O157:H7 Cases.
An E. coli 0157:H7 outbreak that sickened nearly two dozen people and prompted a popular south-Reno restaurant to voluntarily close has been linked to a dessert food manufactured, sold, and distributed by Reno Provisions according to Health District officials.
“Our epidemiologists and environmental health staff have identified