From KVUE, January 8, 2009...
Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has reportedly sickened nearly 400 people in 42 states, but they don't know how the bacteria are spreading.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not named all the states.
Ohio officials say at least 50 people there have been sickened by salmonella since October.
California officials report 51 cases as of last week. Michigan had 20 cases and seven people there were hospitalized.
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Showing posts with label Salmonella. Show all posts
Monday, January 19, 2009
Friday, August 29, 2008
CDC: Salmonella outbreak appears to be over
From News 8 Austin, August 29, 2008...
The government said Thursday that the salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 1,440 people appears to be over -- but its ultimate source may never be known, partly because of shortcomings in the nation's food safety system.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said they found strong evidence to implicate jalapeno and serrano peppers, and a farm in Mexico, in the largest outbreak of foodborne illness in a decade
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The government said Thursday that the salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 1,440 people appears to be over -- but its ultimate source may never be known, partly because of shortcomings in the nation's food safety system.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said they found strong evidence to implicate jalapeno and serrano peppers, and a farm in Mexico, in the largest outbreak of foodborne illness in a decade
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Number of Central Texans affected by Salmonella on rise
From News 8 Austin, August 4, 2008...
The number of people affected by the Salmonella outbreak in Central Texas is on the rise.
The Department of Social and Health Services confirms 508 cases of people infected with the Salmonella St. Paul strain since mid-April.
The latest illness onset date among the Texas cases is June 24.
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The number of people affected by the Salmonella outbreak in Central Texas is on the rise.
The Department of Social and Health Services confirms 508 cases of people infected with the Salmonella St. Paul strain since mid-April.
The latest illness onset date among the Texas cases is June 24.
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Monday, July 21, 2008
More than 60 salmonella infections reported in the area
From News 8 Austin, July 21, 2008...
State health officials confirmed 449 cases of salmonella infections Tuesday, with more than 60 of those in central Texas.
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State health officials confirmed 449 cases of salmonella infections Tuesday, with more than 60 of those in central Texas.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Jalpeno Peppers Implicated in Salmonella Outbreak
From News 8 Austin, July 14, 2008...
New Mexico jalapeno farmers can breathe a sigh of relief.
The state's jalapeno crop is a month away from harvest. That means the state's crop isn't implicated in the recent salmonella outbreak.
But some in the pepper business worry the negative publicity could hurt an already struggling industry.
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New Mexico jalapeno farmers can breathe a sigh of relief.
The state's jalapeno crop is a month away from harvest. That means the state's crop isn't implicated in the recent salmonella outbreak.
But some in the pepper business worry the negative publicity could hurt an already struggling industry.
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Monday, June 9, 2008
Travis County gets first salmonella case from tomatoes
From statesman.com, June 6, 2008...
The Department of State Health Services has confirmed a case of salmonella linked to tainted tomatoes in Travis County, bringing the total number of confirmed salmonella cases in Texas to 35 as of Wednesday afternoon.
The health department reported four cases in Hays County and one in Bell County, with other cases in Cameron, Dallas, Fort Bend, Harris, Jim Wells, Nueces, San Patricio and Tarrant counties.
No deaths have been reported in the outbreak, which began in mid-April and spans 11 states.
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The Department of State Health Services has confirmed a case of salmonella linked to tainted tomatoes in Travis County, bringing the total number of confirmed salmonella cases in Texas to 35 as of Wednesday afternoon.
The health department reported four cases in Hays County and one in Bell County, with other cases in Cameron, Dallas, Fort Bend, Harris, Jim Wells, Nueces, San Patricio and Tarrant counties.
No deaths have been reported in the outbreak, which began in mid-April and spans 11 states.
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More shoppers turning to farmers' market for tomatoes
From statesman.com, June 4, 2008...
"Are these safe to eat?" asked one woman browsing tomatoes at the Austin Farmers' Marketin the Triangle shopping center, closely studying the tomato as though attempting to detect any bacteria.
It is a question people are asking more frequently following a year of food recalls due to contaminated products. Tuesday, the Department of State Health Services advised people not to eat uncooked Roma and full-sized tomatoes following an outbreak of salmonella bacteria that has sickened people in nine states, including 21 cases in Texas.
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"Are these safe to eat?" asked one woman browsing tomatoes at the Austin Farmers' Marketin the Triangle shopping center, closely studying the tomato as though attempting to detect any bacteria.
It is a question people are asking more frequently following a year of food recalls due to contaminated products. Tuesday, the Department of State Health Services advised people not to eat uncooked Roma and full-sized tomatoes following an outbreak of salmonella bacteria that has sickened people in nine states, including 21 cases in Texas.
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Confirmed salmonella cases in Texas jumps to 35
From KXAN.com, June 5, 2008...
Health officials have confirmed 35 cases of salmonella in Texas since a multi-state outbreak thought to stem from raw tomatoes started in mid-April.
The number of confirmed Texas cases jumped from 21 since Tuesday.
Health officials were still investigating the cause of the outbreak, but targeted consumption of raw tomatoes as the likely source.
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Health officials have confirmed 35 cases of salmonella in Texas since a multi-state outbreak thought to stem from raw tomatoes started in mid-April.
The number of confirmed Texas cases jumped from 21 since Tuesday.
Health officials were still investigating the cause of the outbreak, but targeted consumption of raw tomatoes as the likely source.
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11 More Salmonella Cases Possibly Tied to Tomatoes Reported in Texas
From redOrbit, June 6, 2008...
Texas supermarkets removed certain tomatoes from shelves and restaurants removed them from dishes Thursday as 11 more salmonella cases believed to be linked to raw tomatoes were confirmed in the state.
There are now 35 confirmed cases of salmonella Saintpaul in Texas, including four cases in Dallas County and one in Tarrant County.
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Texas supermarkets removed certain tomatoes from shelves and restaurants removed them from dishes Thursday as 11 more salmonella cases believed to be linked to raw tomatoes were confirmed in the state.
There are now 35 confirmed cases of salmonella Saintpaul in Texas, including four cases in Dallas County and one in Tarrant County.
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