By warning you not to wash chicken (or other poultry), FSIS correctly recognizes the risk of cross-contamination in your kitchen and the risk that it poses to you and your family – especially children and the elderly. But, why does it continue to allow companies to knowingly sell us Salmonella-tainted poultry?
Personally, as I said
A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals that individuals are putting themselves at risk of illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry.
“Cooking and mealtime is a special occasion for all of us as we come together with our families and friends,” said Dr. Mindy Brashears, the USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary
CDC and FDA are now advising people not to buy or feed any pig ear dog treats to pets, including any that may already be in homes.
People can get sick after handling the treats or caring for dogs who ate the treats. Dogs might get sick after eating them.
Since the last update on
From the FDA:
Pet foods and treats contaminated with Salmonella and L. mono are of particular public health importance because they can affect both human and animal health. Pets can get sick from these pathogens and may also be carriers of the bacteria and pass it on to their human companions without appearing to be
Thanks to the New York Times and Matt Richtel for “Tainted Pork, Ill Consumers and an Investigation Thwarted.”
Like the story of another one of my clients by Michael Moss, “The Burger that Shattered Her Life,” I smell another Pulitzer Prize.
It is good to put human faces on how important food safety is.
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I have sent the Food Safety News staff (stop by the booth – they have great swag) and the Marler Clark Epidemiologist to IAFP this week. I will be in Minneapolis this week to work on Salmonella Outbreaks from 2018.
Hy-Vee Chicken Salad: As of September 5, 2018, 101 people infected with the outbreak strains
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Uganda illnesses likely linked to Cavi Brand whole, fresh papayas.
Total Illnesses: 71
Hospitalizations: 27
Deaths: 0
Last illness onset: June 16, 2019
States with Cases:
Affectionally know at “Team D.” From the website:
MDH epidemiologists oversee a team of 8 to 10 interviewers (“Team Diarrhea”) who are part-time MDH employees hired from a pool of MPH students at the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health. Each student works approximately 20 hours per week. Team Diarrhea’s hours of operation are
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- infections linked to contact with pig ear dog treats.
As of July 2, 2019, a total of 45 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate papaya outbreak of Salmonella Uganda infections.
As of June 26, 2019, a total of 62 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Uganda have been reported from 8 states – Texas, Florida, New York,
