The CDC reports this evening that as of June 9, 2014, a total of 21 ill persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Newport (13 persons), Salmonella Hartford (6 persons), or Salmonella Oranienburg (2 persons) have been reported from 12 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona
Proper Restaurant Salmonella Outbreak as High as 37
The Appalachian District Health Department says that as of Monday afternoon, 37 individuals had symptoms consistent with Salmonellosis.
Three days after health officials in Watauga County confirmed a salmonella outbreak at a restaurant in Boone, authorities are saying they have seven confirmed cases of Salmonellosis and another 30 who are showing symptoms of the illness.
51 with Salmonella Newport or Salmonella Hartford in Canada and United Stated Chia Outbreak – Recall Expanded
Thirty-four sick in Canada – Seventeen sick in United States
The Public Health Agency of Canada has reported that two strains of Salmonella have been associated with an outbreak: Salmonella Newport and Salmonella Hartford. In total, 34 cases have been reported in British Columbia (6), Alberta (4), Ontario (22) and Quebec (2). Five cases have
Iowa Public Radio Interview – Salmonella, DeCoster and Jail
“Unprecedented” Settlement Could Mean Jail Time for Elder DeCoster
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Seattle, Washington food safety lawyer Bill Marler, who represented some of those sickened in a 2010 salmonella outbreak caused by contaminated eggs. This week a settlement was reached with Quality Egg and two of its top executives, Jack and Peter DeCoster.
46 Ill in US and Canada due to Salmonella Chia Seeds
As of June 2, 2014, a total of 17 ill persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Newport (12 persons) or Salmonella Hartford (5 persons) have been reported from 10 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California (2), Connecticut (2), Ohio (1), Florida (1), Massachusetts
Salmonella Outbreak at Proper Restaurant
The Watauga County office of Appalachian District Health Department is working with the N.C. Division of Public Health to investigate a gastrointestinal illness outbreak among patrons of a local restaurant. There are five confirmed cases of salmonellosis and none have been hospitalized.
As of Friday, the Health Department had identified 9 individuals with signs and
UPDATE: Chia Powder Sickens 41 in US and Canada
I never thought I could use a Chia Head on a blog post (note, there is no indication that these heads are dangerous – just ugly)
As of June 2, 17 people from 10 U.S. states been sickened with Salmonella infections linked to the recalled chia seed powder, according to the U.S. Centers for
Will Jack DeCoster Avoid Jail? I do not think so this time
Update: From USA Today:
“I commend the U.S. attorney for bringing federal charges,” said Bill Marler, a Seattle-based food safety lawyer for more than two decades. “It’s possible these guys could actually go to jail. That wakes people up. Knowing CEOs can go to jail has more impact on behavior than a lawsuit that
DeCosters facing 1 year in jail and $100,000 fine each linked to 2010 Salmonella Outbreak
AP reports that an Iowa company has agreed to pay $6.8 million in fines for crimes that include selling the tainted eggs that caused a nationwide salmonella outbreak in 2010.
A plea agreement filed Monday by federal prosecutors calls for Quality Egg to plead guilty Tuesday to charges of bribery, selling misbranded eggs and introducing
Salmonella Chia Powder Sickens 21 in US and Canada
Nine cases in Canada – Twelve cases in United States
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with Provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Health Canada to investigate nine Canadian cases of Salmonella infection linked to the consumption of dried sprouted chia seed powder. Sprouted chia seed powder is made