MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'bacillus'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:53:52 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636107&cid=t_190170_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FHO2eJzZBWaY%2F Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Cliff Mintz, Jo Handelsman, and Ronald Atlas. On episode #3 of the podcast This Week in Microbiology, Vincent, Jo, Cliff, and Ron explore the genome analysis done in support of the Amerithrax investigation, and an insecticidal enterotoxin-deficient mutant of Bacillus thurigiensis. Click the arrow above to play, or right-click to download TWiM #3 (55 MB .mp3, 60 minutes). Subscribe to TWiM (free) at iTunes, the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, or by email, or listen on your mobile device with the Microbeworld App. Links for this episode: Bacillus anthracis genome analysis for Amerithrax investigation (PNAS) US Department of Justice summary of Amerithrax investigation (pdf) Anthrax expert comments on FBI Amerithrax report Genome data not sufficient for convicti... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636107 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:36:43 +0100 4636107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363834&cid=t_190170_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-13-2010.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please click here or submit your request using the sidebar link. Please include "subscribe eFoodAlert" in the subject line.United StatesAllergy Alert: Fernando's Food Corporation (Compton, CA) recalls approximately 9,400 pounds of enchilada products because they were inadvertently mislabeled and undeclared milk.Food Safety Recall: USDA releases retail distribution list for Ruiz Foods, Inc. recall.Food Safety Recall: USDA releases retail distribution list for Wi... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363834 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:28:00 +0100 3363834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220093&cid=t_190170_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2010%2F01%2Firon-in-bacillus.html Bacillus subtilis is a metabolically versatile soil microbe and Gram-positive model organism that displays a sophisticated adaptive response to conditions of iron limitation. The endogenous siderophore of B. subtilis is bacillibactin, a trimeric catecholate siderophore similar in structure to enterobactin. In addition to bacillibactin, B. subtilis can obtain iron from several xenosiderophores, ferric citrate, heme, and through a newly discovered elemental iron permease. The regulation of iron homeostasis in B. subtilis is complex and involves a ferric uptake regulator (Fur) protein as master regulator and at least two subsidiary regulatory systems. The most significant of these is an iron-sparing/prioritization response controlled by the small RNA FsrA and three auxiliary proteins (FbpABC)... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220093 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:50:00 +0100 3220093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133822&cid=t_190170_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fslim-fast-recall-some-questions.html FDA Inspection Report Reveals Product Spoilage, Record-Keeping FlawsEarlier this month, Unilever announced a recall of all of its Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products, after finding Bacillus cereus contamination in the beverage.Immediately following the recall announcement, FDA conducted a 7-day inspection of Unilever's Covington, TN Slim-Fast processing facility. The summary of FDA's findings was released this week.The good news is that inspectors did not uncover any indication of underprocessing. That is, the product was "cooked" according to specification.The bad news is that the Covington processing facility recorded instances of product spoilage ("sours") as long ago as September. A second occurrence, which was documented in mid-November, may have been the trigger for the recall announce... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133822 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:30:00 +0100 3133822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075785&cid=t_190170_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fslim-fast-recall-unanswered-questions.html On December 3, 2009, Unilever announced a recall of all flavors and production lots of Slim-Fast® Ready-To-Drink (RTD) products. The news wires are filled with regurgitations of the Unilever/FDA news release. But the information that is contained in the recall notice leaves some questions unanswered.Two days ago, I sent Unilever a list of questions, in order to better understand the health hazard associated with the recalled Slim-Fast® RTD products. While waiting for a reply, I've been doing some digging on my own. Based on what I've uncovered, I suspect that the health risk may go far beyond the chance of an upset tummy that would be associated with the Bacillus cereus contamination reported by Unilever. Here's why.I found several Slim-Fast Ready-To-Drink ingredient lists on the Nationa... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075785 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:02:00 +0100 3075785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063495&cid=t_190170_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Frecalled-slim-fast-still-on-store.html I dropped into our local grocery store this morning to see whether the recalled Slim-Fast Ready-To-Drink products had been removed from the shelves.I was disappointed – but not surprised – to find a full display of the recalled diet drinks.When I took a 6-pack to the cashier to see her reaction, she said, "Don't buy that – it's been recalled.""I know," said I, "but there's still a full display of the products. Is your store manager available?""He's not in yet," was the reply, "You can speak to The Lady In The Office."So, I trudged back to the office area, and confronted The Lady. "Are you aware," I asked, "that this recalled product is still on display?""Oh," she said, "I thought they had already removed it."I waited a few seconds, expecting The Lady to instruct one of the half-dozen... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063495 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:39:00 +0100 3063495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3059905&cid=t_190170_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Frecall-roundup-december-5-2009.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.United StatesAllergy Alert: Snax In Pax, Inc. (Topeka, IN) recalls a number of products because they contain undeclared milk. Food Safety Recall (2nd Notice): Unilever United States, Inc. recalls all Slim-Fast® ready-to-drink (RTD) products in cans, due to the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus, a food poisoning bacterium.Food Safety Recall: The Texas Department of State Health Services recalls all oysters harvested from San Antonio Bay between November 16th and November 25th following reports that a dozen people in North Carolina and Sou... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3059905 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0100 3059905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056919&cid=t_190170_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Frecall-roundup-december-4-2009.html Unilever Recalls Slim-Fast® Ready-To-Drink Products in USA and CanadaHere is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.United StatesFood Safety Recall: Unilever United States, Inc. recalls all Slim-Fast® ready-to-drink (RTD) products in cans, due to the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus, a food poisoning bacterium. The recalled products were sold nationwide. Please see the news release link for further details.CanadaFood Safety Recall: Unilever Canada Inc. recalls certain Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products due to the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus, a food poisoning ba... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056919 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:26:00 +0100 3056919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056724&cid=t_190170_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F35oTWadCgGk%2F Press Release SLIM-FAST READY-TO-DRINK MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKE PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN BACILLUS CEREUS BACTERIA OTTAWA, December 3, 2009 – Unilever Canada Inc. has informed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that they are recalling certain Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products distributed in Canada. Unilever Canada Inc. is warning the public not to consume Slim-Fast ready-to drink meal replacement shake products described below because these products may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus. All lot codes and Best-By dates of the following Slim-Fast RTD (ready-to-drink) products are affected by this alert: Product Size UPC Format Slim-Fast Strawberry RTD Shake (4 x 6 x 325 mL) 6 x 325 mL 325 mL 0 68400 20042 0 0 68400 20043 7 Case of six cans Single serve can Slim-Fast Chocol... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056724 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:23:42 +0100 3056724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030134&cid=t_190170_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-25-2009.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.United StatesFood Recall: Food City advises customers that Log Cabin Original Syrup 24 oz has been recalled.Pet Treat Recall (Updated 6:45 p.m. with information provided by the manufacturer): Food City advises customers that the manufacturer has recalled SnawSomes! Beef & Chicken Flavor Snausages (dog treats) 9.75 oz. According to the manufacturer, Del Monte Foods, "SnawSomes Beef & Chicken Flavor Snausages are safe for your pet to eat and have not been formally recalled by the Company. We have been notified that some consumers have seen what loo... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030134 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:50:00 +0100 3030134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2234741&cid=t_190170_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fmccain-healthy-choice-apricot-chicken.html March 4, 2009McCain Food Pty Ltd has recalled a single production code of its Healthy Choice Apricot Chicken due to the presence of Bacillus cereus in the food, according to Product Recalls Australia.The recalled item is described as follows:McCain Healthy Choice Apricot Chicken (350g; cardboard box outer with plastic tray inner): Best Before 24 Aug 2010According to a news release issued by the company and reported by WA Today, the recalled cartons of Apricot Chicken were shipped by mistake from an independent distribution outlet before lab tests were undertaken. The recalled products were available for purchase at Woolworths and Safeway stores in New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.Consumers should return the recalled item to their retailer for a refund. (Sourc... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2234741 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:54:00 +0100 2234741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1888622&cid=t_190170_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fqubec-recalls-creamed-carrots.html The Québec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) is advising consumers that "crème de carottes"/creamed carrots, produced and sold by Les Jardins de la Colline SENC (1032, rue Pierre-Laporte, Brigham, QC) is contaminated with Bacillus cereus and should not be eaten.The creamed carrots were sold in 16 oz. plastic containers at Les Jardins de la Colline's Brigham location. All lot codes and production dates are affected by this recall.Bacillus cereus produces two different toxins, one of which causes rapid onset of nausea and vomiting (similar to Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin), while the other causes less rapid onset of watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps (similar to Clostridium perfringens).Consumers should return the recalled product to Les Jardins de la Colline for a... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1888622 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:22:00 +0100 1888622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597564&cid=t_190170_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2008%2F07%2Fmycobacterium-tuberculosis.html , also known as as the "tubercle bacillus" is the bacterium that causes most cases of tuberculosis. The genome has been sequenced and recent research on the genomics and molecular biology of mycobacteria has contributed greatly to our knowledge of this pathogen. Some of the most important recent findings are highlighted here. Strain Variation and Evolution in MycobacteriaMycobacterium tuberculosis appears to be more genetically diverse than generally assumed. There is mounting evidence that this genetic diversity translates into significant phenotypic differences between clinical isolates. M. tuberculosis exhibits a biogeographic population structure and different strain lineages are associated with different geographic regions. Phenotypic studies in the laboratory and in clinical settings... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597564 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:27:00 +0100 1597564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597565&cid=t_190170_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2008%2F07%2Fclostridium.html The genus Clostridium represents a heterogeneous group of anaerobic spore-forming bacteria, comprising prominent toxin-producing species, such as C. difficile, C. botulinum, C. tetani and C. perfringens, in addition to well-known non-pathogens like solventogenic C. acetobutylicum. In the last decade several clostridial genomes have been deciphered and post-genomic studies are currently underway. The advent of newly developed, genetic manipulation tools have permitted functional-based and systems biology analyses of several clostridial strains. Further reading: Clostridia: Molecular Biology in the Post-genomic EraBotulinum and Tetanus NeurotoxinsBotulinum neurotoxins (BoNT) and tetanus toxin (TeNT) are potent toxins which are responsible for severe diseases, botulism and tetanus, in men and... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597565 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +0100 1597565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1566924&cid=t_190170_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2008%2F06%2Fmicrobiology-book-reviews.html A number of book reviews on microbiology books have been published recently. Extracts provided below:BACILLUS: CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY"The quality of the chapters is uniformly high. Together they provide a review of significant progress toward a better and deeper understanding of the physical structure and molecular biological organization and function in Bacillus subtilis. As a consequence, a truly intimate grasp of this bacterium is achieved." from The Quarterly Review of BiologyFurther information: BACILLUSREAL-TIME PCR IN MICROBIOLOGY: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO CHARACTERIZATION"... enjoyable and easy to read ... well-referenced and provide an easy to follow explanation, especially the chapter on fluorogenic chemistry which also has clear illustrations. The table of design rules for olig... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1566924 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:51:00 +0100 1566924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1566925&cid=t_190170_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2008%2F05%2Fbacillus-subtilis-book-review.html The Quarterly Review of Biology (2008, 83:117) has published a very positive review of a recent book Bacillus: Cellular and Molecular Biology. An extract follows:"The quality of the chapters is uniformly high. Together they provide a review of significant progress toward a better and deeper understanding of the physical structure and molecular biological organization and function in Bacillus subtilis. As a consequence, a truly intimate grasp of this bacterium is achieved"Further reading: Bacillus: Cellular and Molecular BiologyFull range of books on microbiology at Microbiology Books (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.) Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1566925 Fri, 30 May 2008 11:00:00 +0100 1566925