Forty-five (45) cases of Salmonella Newport infection have been reported to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) since Wednesday, Sept. 2. Since many cases of salmonellosis do not seek health care and get tested, the number of ill people that are part of this outbreak is likely to be larger than the identified number of
Andrew & Williamson Salmonella Cucumbers Toll – 2 dead and 341 Sick in 30 States
Since the last update on September 4, 2015, 56 new ill people have been reported from Alaska (1), Arizona (6), California (21), Hawaii (1), Illinois (1), Louisiana (1), Missouri (1), New Mexico (3), Oklahoma (3), Oregon (5), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (1), Texas (9), and Washington (1).
As of September 8, 2015, a total of
First Salmonella Cucumber Lawsuit Filed in Minnesota Federal Court
Lawsuit filed against San Diego based, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, by Minnesota woman hospitalized with Salmonella Poona linked to consuming tainted cucumbers at a Minnesota Red Lobster.
The Federal Courts (at least the electronic version) was working in Minneapolis this AM to file the first lawsuit (Complaint and Cover Sheet) linked to
285 in 27 States linked to Mexican Cucumbers – 1 Death
As of September 3, 2015, the CDC reports that 285 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona have been reported from 27 states. The number of ill people reported from each state is as follows: Alaska (8), Arizona (60), Arkansas (6), California (51), Colorado (14), Idaho (8), Illinois (5), Kansas (1), Louisiana (3),
644 Sick from Salmonella Cucumbers in Past 3 Years
The CDC, multiple states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Poona infections linked to imported cucumbers from grown and packed by Rancho Don Juanito in Mexico and distributed by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce.
As of September 3, 2015, 285 people infected with the outbreak strains
Cucumbers Appear to be Link in Montana Salmonella Outbreak
According to Food Safety News, there are now 11 confirmed Salmonella Poona cases with identical genetic markers, and two suspected cases have been identified, the department reported. Those sickened are being interviewed to obtain information about foods they might have eaten and other exposures in the week before their illnesses began.
The cases were reported
152 with Salmonella – 523,380 pounds of pork products recalled by Kapowsin Meats
Marler Clark represents over a dozen sickened customers. Pork shipped to retail outlets in Alaska, Oregon and Washington.
Kapowsin Meats, a Graham, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 523,380 pounds of pork products that may be contaminated with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
FSIS
The Des Moines Register Editorial: The DeCosters belong behind bars – I could not say it any better
Four months ago, Iowa egg producers Austin “Jack” DeCoster and his son, Peter, were each sentenced to 90 days in prison for their role in the nation’s largest egg-related salmonella outbreak.
Now, however, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, the National Association of Manufacturers and other major business organizations are fighting to keep
Link Between Washington and Wisconsin Pork Salmonella 4,5,12:I:- Outbreaks?
The case count has continued to grow as state health officials work with Public Health — Seattle & King County along with other local, state, and federal partners on the disease investigation. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent its team of “disease detectives” to the state to help. Investigators are interviewing
Coriander Powder Recalled After Salmonella Test
Chetak New York LLC of Edison, NJ, is recalling “Deep Coriander Powder” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled Lot# LE15152 “Deep Coriander Powder” jars were distributed nationwide in retail store from July 30, 2015, to August 13, 2015. The product comes in a 14.1-oz. clear plastic jar marked