The CDC, several states, and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections in 13 states. Seventeen illnesses have been reported from California (3), Connecticut (2), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Michigan (1), Nebraska (1), New Hampshire (2), New York (1), Ohio (1), Pennsylvania (1), Virginia (1), Vermont (1) and
Consumer Union Warns US Consumer Not to Eat Romaine Lettuce
Health officials are investigating a series of recent illnesses from a dangerous strain of E. coli bacteria that may be linked to romaine lettuce. Five people in the U.S. have been hospitalized and one has died, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There has also been one death reported in Canada.
US E. coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Affected states include California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington. Link to recent Canadian Outbreak.
Federal and state health officials are investigating a multistate Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreak that has sickened 17 people in 13 states, and preliminary tests by the US Centers for Disease Control
Burgers and Romaine Lettuce Linked to E. coli in England and Canada
Public Health England has linked a 12 cases of E. coli to Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Aberdeen Angus quarter-pounder burgers, 454g packets, which are sold in the frozen section. Product: Taste the Difference 4 pack Aberdeen Angus British Beef Quarter Pounders (Frozen). Batches with ‘Best Before’ dates: July 2018, September 2018 and October 2018
The
Canadian Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak: 30 Sick with 1 Dead
So, where did the romaine lettuce come from?
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7. The outbreak involves five provinces and is linked to romaine lettuce. At this time, there are no product
Raw Milk Recalled from Old Silvana Creamery because of E. coli
Jim Sinnema, owner of Old Silvana Creamery, issued a recall today for the milk because samples of it have tested positive for E. coli. The milk has best-by dates between Dec. 15 and Dec. 23.
“The recall includes both of the firm’s retail raw milk brands, ‘Jim’s Jerseys’ and ‘Guernsey Goodness,’ which were bottled in
Romaine Lettuce Link in E. coli Outbreak
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Escherichia coli O157, commonly called E. coli. The outbreak involves three provinces and is linked to romaine lettuce. At this time, there are no product recalls associated with this
New England Journal of MedIcine: E. coli outbreak linked to Flour
BACKGROUND
In 2016, a multijurisdictional team investigated an outbreak of Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) serogroup O121 and O26 infections linked to contaminated flour from a large domestic producer.
METHODS
A case was defined as infection with an outbreak strain in
Bread & Butter Farm Burgers tied to E. coli Outbreak
Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing, LLC, a Ferrisburg, Vt., establishment, is recalling approximately 133 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The ground beef was produced on July 24 and 25, 2017. The following products are
FDA Steps Up Soy Nut Butter Warnings
FDA Reminds Public that All I.M. Healthy Soy Nut Butter Products Are Recalled
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has become aware that recalled I.M Healthy Soy Nut Butter products are being offered for sale through online vendors and in storefront locations. All flavors of I.M. Healthy Soy Nut Butter spreads and granolas were recalled