Since the last CDC update on December 4, one more ill person has been reported from Pennsylvania bringing the total to 53 in nine states.
Fifty-three people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O26 have been reported from nine states. The majority of illnesses have been reported from Washington and Oregon during October
Public health officials approved Chipotle Mexican Grill in Seattle’s South Lake Union to reopen on Friday. The restaurant was shut down on Thursday after repeated food safety violations including temperature control problems.
Public Health officials said the fast-food chain located at 212 Westlake Ave. N had received red violations on three consecutive visits, including the
California – 3
Illinois – 1
Maryland -1
Minnesota – 2
New York – 1
Ohio – 3
Oregon – 13
Pennsylvania – 1
Washington – 27
The CDC, the FDA and public health officials in several states are investigating an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26 (STEC O26) infections. As of December 2,
On November 24, 2015 the Montana Public Health Laboratory reported that it tested a sample of celery and onion diced blend produced by Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc. that was collected from a Costco store in Montana and preliminary results indicated the presence of E. coli O157:H7. As a result of the preliminary laboratory results, Taylor
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
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
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
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.
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
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
