The CDC reports: Shigellosis is a nationally notifiable diarrheal illness caused by gram-negative bacteria. Shigella infection is spread through fecal-oral transmission and sexual contact. Although most infections are self-limited, antibiotics are indicated for severe illness or to reduce transmission in settings with high risk for spread. Since 2015, a growing proportion of cases has been caused by […]
Marler Clark retained by two sickened – 14 illnesses with 1 death reported. Supplier of tainted Wagu beef still not named – Although, given that FSIS has not been involved, the source of the Wago beef is likely in Montana. The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD) and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human […]
A Boar’s Head meat product has tested positive for Listeria and a variety of meat has been recalled. As of July 19, 2024, a total of 28 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 12 states – Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (2), Maryland (6), Minnesota (1), Missouri (2), North […]
The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD), the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), and other local health departments, are working together to investigate an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak originating in Flathead County. To date, the investigation has identified at least 13 individuals associated with the outbreak. Many of the cases experienced moderate […]
According to press reports “They said they believe the outbreak began with one Montana-based distributor who supplied ground beef to multiple restaurants. They do not believe the beef was available for consumer purchase at any grocery stores.” Transparency in public health is key to the public’s trust in health officials. The names of the restaurants […]
The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD), the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), and other local health departments, are working together to investigate an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak originating in Flathead County. To date, the investigation has identified at least 13 individuals associated with the outbreak. Many of the cases experienced moderate […]
A senator and representative are calling for a single agency to be established to deal with food safety in America. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL, have introduced the Federal Food Administration Act in their respective chambers. The legislation would establish the Federal Food Administration, which would be a single agency responsible […]
As of July 22, 2024, a total of 74 illnesses had been reported from 28 states. Sixty-two of the 74 people have reported seeking medical care, 38 have been hospitalized, and there are two deaths associated with the outbreak. Chocolate bars, gummies, and cones are among the implicated micro-dosing edibles. The Food and Drug Administration […]
According to the CDC, as of July 19, 2024, a total of 28 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 12 states – Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (2), Maryland (6), Minnesota (1), Missouri (2), North Carolina (1), New Jersey (2), New York (7), Pennsylvania (1), Virginia (2) and Wisconsin […]
Fact: “The majority of outbreaks remain unsolved, meaning that the food and/or location source of the outbreak is never identified.” (Locating the source of large-scale outbreaks of foodborne disease https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2018.0624). The incubation period is long. The time from infection to the onset of symptoms—typically referred to as the incubation period can vary to a significant […]
The Listeria outbreak linked to Jensen Brothers cantaloupe was one the deadliest outbreaks in U.S. history. It sickened 147 people in 28 states, resulting in the deaths of 33 people and another 10 who died later. One woman pregnant when she was sickened suffered a miscarriage. We had the honor of representing most of the […]
Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (2), Maryland (6), Minnesota (1), Missouri (2), North Carolina (1), New Jersey (2), New York (7), Pennsylvania (1), Virginia (2) and Wisconsin (1). As of July 19, 2024, a total of 28 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 12 states . Sick people’s samples […]
Wehah Farms of Richvale, CA is recalling 4600 cases of Lundberg Family Farms Sustainable Wild Blend Gourmet Rice because the product may contain a foreign object that appears to be of rodent origin. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 10, 2024, and […]
I have been at IAFP this week and learned of the tragic passing of someone I have called a friend. I first met Will on the opposite side of a terrible E. coli outbreak and tragedy. I grew to respect his kindness, humanity and integrity. Thanks to CCOF for posting this. The CCOF community is […]
I would urge everyone to read our petition to FSIS and then this recent article from the University of Illinois. Raw poultry is one of the main causes of Salmonella poisoning, which affects thousands of people in the U.S. every year. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows that few products with high levels of very virulent Salmonella strains are […]