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 'e. coli'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:20 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119917&cid=t_118503_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2Fe-coli-outbreaks-and-recreational-water%2F A search of the Gideon database reveals 973 country-specific notes (244,226 cases) which detail one or more outbreaks of E. coli gastroenteritis. [1,2] Recreational water was specified as the vehicle in only 16 (1.6% of total) outbreaks, involving 244 patients (0.10% of total) – in chronological order, as follows: 1991 – U.S.A. 59 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection (21 cases) and Shigella sonnei infection (38 cases) associated with a lakeside park in Oregon. 1993 – U.K. 6 cases (3 HUS, 1 fatal) associated with paddling pools. 1993 – Netherlands. 4 cases of HU.S.A.due to E. coli O157:H7 associated with a swimming pool. 1995 – U.S.A. E. coli O157:H7 infection associated with a lake in Illinois. {p 8618543} 1996 – U.S.A. 18 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection in Georgia associate... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119917 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:11:26 +0100 5119917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5076973&cid=t_118503_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FVQLvzLRbR7U%2F Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, Margaret McFall-Ngai, and Elio Schaechter On episode #12 of the podcast This Week in Microbiology, Vincent, Margaret, Michael and Elio review the use of photothermal nanoblades to dissect the Burkholderia intracellular life cycle, and manipulation of chromosomes in vivo for genome-wide codon replacement in E. coli. Click the arrow above to play, or right click to download TWiM #12 (52 MB, .mp3, 75 minutes). Subscribe to TWiM (free) on iTunes, Zune Marketplace, via RSS feed, by email or listen on your mobile device with the Microbeworld app. Links for this episode: Using a photothermal nanoblade to study intracellular life cycle (PNAS) Reynolds number Theriot lab movie collection Manipulation of chromosomes in vivo (Science) Stop codons Church... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5076973 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:27:48 +0100 5076973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050575&cid=t_118503_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-contrast-agent-provides-better-in-vivo-imaging-of-bacteria%2F2011.07.22 A new contrast agent based on maltodextrin has been developed at Georgia Tech that can provide in vivo imaging of bacteria with a sensitivity two orders of magnitude greater than previously achieved. Unlike most previous methods, the new probes are able to enter bacterial cells by pretending to be food, while avoiding being ingested by the mammalian cells. From Georgia Tech: Maltodextrin-based imaging probes consist of a fluorescent dye linked to maltohexaose, which is a major source of glucose for bacteria. The probes deliver the contrast agent into bacteria through the organism’s maltodextrin transporter, which only exists in bacterial cells and not mammalian cells. In experiments using a rat model, the researchers found that (more…) *This blog post was originally publi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050575 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:00:13 +0100 5050575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952849&cid=t_118503_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcdc-reports-that-salmonella-is-still-a-major-problem%2F2011.06.20 Salmonella food infections continue despite success reducing disease caused by other pathogens, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Salmonella should be targeted because while infection rates have not declined significantly in more than a decade, they are one of the most common, the CDC reports in its latest Vital Signs. Contaminated food causes approximately 1,000 reported disease outbreaks and an estimated 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Salmonella causes 1 million foodborne infections annually, incurring an estimated $365 million in direct medical costs. Salmonella infections in 2010 increased 10% from 2006-2008. The same prevention measures that reduced Escherichia coli infections to less than 1 case per 100,000 ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952849 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4952849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4933162&cid=t_118503_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FolpBr2DFWss%2F Discussion of E. coli origin (Biofortified) Outbreak update at Eurosurveillance Summary of outbreak at ProMedMail More evidence points to sprouts (CIDRAP) Phage on the rampage (NatureNews) Letters read on TWiM #9 Send your microbiology questions and comments (email or mp3 file) to twim@twiv.tv, or call them in to 908-312-0760. You can also post articles that you would like us to discuss at microbeworld.org and tag them with twim. (Source: virology blog) virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4933162 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:08:23 +0100 4933162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893541&cid=t_118503_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Fwhy-the-e-coli-outbreak-has-people-scared.html – The E. coli EHEC 0101:H4 outbreak that originated in Germany is spreading and Christine Gorman, writing in Scientific American, says she’s scared. At the time of writing, 10 countries had reported more than 1600 severe cases to World Health Organization in Europe and it’s likely that thousands more people have minor infection. The Centers for Disease Control has reported two cases (both travellers) in the US of infection with the EHEC 0101:H4 strain and state health departments are being urged to be vigilant. It is scary and people are dying. But, novel emerging diseases are nothing new and are inevitable in an evolving world. Open up a new niche and a pathogen will evolve to fill it. What is more scary is waiting to learn whether the authorities learned the lessons of... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893541 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:00:05 +0100 4893541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4895312&cid=t_118503_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F02%2Fe-coli-travel-related-and-cross-border-outbreaks%2F The following chronology of Travel-related and Cross-border outbreaks of E. coli gastroenteritis is abstracted from the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] (Primary references are available on request) Travel-related outbreaks: 1976 – An outbreak (386 cases) of diarrhea due to Salmonella, Vibrio, Shigella, ETEC and EIEC was reported among passengers of a cruise ship following a visit to Haiti. 1981 – An outbreak (98 cases) of diarrhea due to Salmonella, Vibrio and ETEC was reported among passengers of a cruise ship following a visit to Mexico. 1997 – An outbreak was reported among tourists from Finland, Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom, who acquired E. coli O157 infection (3 with HUS) at a resort hotel in the Canary Islands. No cases were registered in the local po... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4895312 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:35:30 +0100 4895312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570548&cid=t_118503_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F5-avoidable-air-travel-health-risks%2F2011.03.10 For those of you planning air travel to your next medical conference (and ACP Internist isn’t too shameless to plug Internal Medicine 2011 — we hope to see you there), TIME reports that there are five health risks that are rare yet have recently happened. Tips on avoiding these maladies include: – E. Coli and MRSA on the tray table. Microbiologists found these two everywhere when they swabbed down flights. Bring your own disinfecting wipes. – Bedbugs in the seat. British Airways fumigated two planes after a passenger posted pictures online about her experience. Wrap clothes in plastic and wash them. – Sick seatmates. Everyone has experienced (or been) this person. Wash your hands. – Deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Tennis star Serena Williams experienced a p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570548 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4570548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554608&cid=t_118503_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftravelers-diarrhea-the-basics%2F2011.03.06 This is a guest post by Dr. Erik McLaughlin. ********** Traveler’s Diarrhea: The Basics Known around the world by many names including “Montezuma’s revenge,” “Delhi belly” and “mummy tummy,” traveler’s diarrhea (TD) is the most common illness faced by travelers. Nothing can slow down a fun trip as easily as TD — and it can also have serious health implications. TD typically lasts four to six days, and 90 percent of cases occur within the first two weeks of travel. Anatomy You Need to Know The gastrointestinal tract starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. After food enters the mouth, it passes through the esophagus to the stomach, where it sits for approximately 45 minutes. After being broken down by gastric secretions, food matter enters the small intestine (d... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554608 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0100 4554608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445957&cid=t_118503_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FGJYVpRK239M%2F photo: Thinkstock There’s the one about eating greasy foods giving you acne, when hormones and dead skin cells are to actually blame. There’s the myth that shaving will make you as prickly as a porcupine, when it’s just the angle at which your hairs have been cut that makes them feel thicker after shaving. You won’t get arthritis from cracking your knuckles. And you don’t need to worry about catching warts from frogs (no matter how passionately you kiss them). Some health myths are simply silly. (Sorry, men with big feet aren’t necessarily well-endowed.) Other health hoaxes are just the stuff of teenage angst. (No, you won’t catch sexually-transmitted diseases from sitting on the locker room toilet seat.) But you do need to worry about medical myths that may be a haza... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445957 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:00:53 +0100 4445957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405778&cid=t_118503_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcranberry-juice-for-urinary-tract-infections-evidence-is-still-lacking%2F2011.01.26 It always somewhat surprises me how some interventions never seem to die. One therapy that refuses to be put to rest, or even to be clarified, is the use of cranberry juice for urinary tract infections (UTIs). PubMed references go back to 1962, and there are over 100 references. Firm conclusions are still lacking. There is a reasonable, but incomplete, basic science behind the use of the cranberry juice for UTIs. E. coli , the most common cause of UTIs, causes infection in the bladder by binding to the uroepithelial cells. To do this, they make  fimbriae,  proteinaceous fibers on the bacterial cell wall. Fimbriae are adhesins that attach to specific sugar based receptors on uroepithelial cells. Think Velcro. Being able to stick to cells is an important virulence factor for bacteri... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405778 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:00:51 +0100 4405778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394519&cid=t_118503_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Fscience-news-4.html snippets Herpes target – UK scientists have used solution-state NMR spectroscopy for the first time to develop a 3D picture of a herpes virus protein interacting with a key part of the human cellular machinery. The study improves our understanding of how the virus hijacks human cells and could eventually lead to new targets for drug therapy. Bacterial sense – A new biosensor platform for the detection of bacterial pathogens, specifically demonstrated with E coli, has been developed based on long-range surface plasmon-enhanced fluorescence spectroscopy (LRSP-FS). Chun-Jen Huang, Jakub Dostalek, Angela Sessitsch and Wolfgang Knoll of the Health and Environment Department, at the Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, in Vienna, explain how increasing awareness of food safety an... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394519 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:33:48 +0100 4394519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214109&cid=t_118503_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsudoku-solving-e-coli%2F2010.11.30 E. coli is a Gram negative rod-shaped bacterium that is a regular inhabitant of the human gastrointestinal tract and certain strains can cause a lot of trouble. A team from the University of Tokyo in Japan, however, have manipulated the bacterium to perform a more noble task: Solving Sudoku. The bacterium managed to solve 4×4 grid Sudoku puzzles, and in theory the more common 9×9 grid puzzles should be solvable as well. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214109 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:00:13 +0100 4214109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737019&cid=t_118503_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F187775%2F Watch out, Popeye: 4,200 bags of Ready Pac spinach salad have been recalled due to E. coli contamination. No illnesses have been reported — yet. (via Chicago Tribune) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737019 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:27:29 +0100 3737019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699497&cid=t_118503_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmicrobiology-and-the-cooties-epidemic%2F2010.06.25 Remember “cooties” in grade school? You know, the germs or disease that girls gave boys or boys gave girls in grade school if they touched? Well, it seems they’re becoming an epidemic. Thank goodness someone checked for “cooties” on the Stanley Cup: The NHL champion Blackhawks’ beloved trophy stopped by the Chicago Tribune newsroom, and so we took the opportunity to do something the Cup’s keeper said had never been done: We swabbed it for germs. We sent the samples to the Chicago lab EMSL Analytical, which found very little general bacteria and no signs of staph, salmonella or E. coli. “It’s surprisingly clean,” lab manager Nancy McDonald said. Just 400 counts of general bacteria were found, she said. By comparison, a desk in an o... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699497 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3699497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644742&cid=t_118503_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F181802%2F FDA Needs To Work on Outbreak Prevention: A new report says that the FDA is struggling to keep food safe, and should focus more of its budget on preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644742 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:35:39 +0100 3644742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585575&cid=t_118503_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fnutrition-the-raw-milk-controversy%2F photo: Thinkstock Raw milk (that is, milk that’s unprocessed and non-homogenized) is thought of among some people as a natural treatment for allergies, asthma, and some stomach problems. According to The Los Angeles Times, the FDA thinks it’s dangerous to consume because of the risk of E coli and other dangerous bacteria. In fact, last March, 13 people fell ill in Michigan because of tainted raw milk. The FDA has prohibited sale of raw milk across state lines, but raw milk currently can be sold in 27 states. Proponents of raw milk, who are largely health-conscious moms, believe that they should have the right to choose what kind of milk they and their families drink. In some states, you can buy the milk in stores; in others, you have to go straight to the source – family far... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585575 Thu, 20 May 2010 20:56:06 +0100 3585575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327331&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-3-2010.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 StatesFood Safety Recall: USDA releases updated retail distribution list for meat products recalled by Daniele International, Inc.Food Safety Recall: Randolph Packing Co. Inc. (Asheboro, NC) is recalling approximately 96,000 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.Food Safety Recall: Basic Food Flavors r... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327331 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:54:00 +0100 3327331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3276113&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fguest-blog-reducing-e-coli-o157h7-in.html The following Guest Blog first appeared on Safety Zone, a regular blog feature on the Meatingplace.com site, and is reproduced here with the kind permission of its author, Dr. James Marsden.Retail Frozen Ground Beef Patties and Risks of E. coli O157:H7It's time to recognize that retail frozen ground beef patties pose an increased risk to consumers and take steps to reduce that risk.If you conduct a Google search using the words “frozen ground beef patties and E. coli”, you will see that this product category has been implicated in an inordinate number of cases, outbreaks and recalls. The Topps recall and other highly publicized events over the past several years resulted from contaminated frozen ground beef patties. The October New York Times story that described a devastating illness ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3276113 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:09:00 +0100 3276113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269891&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Frecall-roundup-february-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: Daniel's Western Meat Packers (Pico Rivera, CA) recalls approximately 16,290 pounds of frozen turkey patty products because they were inadvertently mislabeled and may contain undeclared wheat.Food Safety Recall: Huntington Meat Packing Inc. (Montebello, CA) expands its recall of January 18 to include approximatel... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269891 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:59:00 +0100 3269891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3267239&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Ffrench-lettuce-sickens-scandinavians.html 264 Danes suffer gastroenteritis after eating Lollo Bionda lettuce from FranceContaminated Lollo Bionda lettuce grown in southwest France was responsible for 11 food-borne disease outbreaks in Denmark and 3 in Norway during January 2010, according to a report in today's Eurosurveillance Weekly. Eight more outbreaks are still under investigation in Denmark.On January 22nd, the Danish Food Standards Agency announced a recall of Lollo Bionda lettuce after the lettuce was linked epidemiologically to an outbreak of Norovirus gastroenteritis. Norovirus also was been recovered from lettuce samples obtained from a catering company.Most of the contaminated lettuce apparently was supplied to two catering companies. Individuals were infected as a result of eating sandwiches prepared by these caterers... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3267239 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:16:00 +0100 3267239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239850&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Frecall-roundup-february-3-2010.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.United StatesFood Safety Recall: West Missouri Beef, LLC (Rockville, MO) recalls approximately 14,000 pounds of fresh boneless beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled beef was distributed to wholesalers in the Chicago, IL area. No illnesses have been reported.Allergy Alert: Apna Bazar Cash & Carry (72-20 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, New York 11372) recalls certai... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239850 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:34:00 +0100 3239850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220100&cid=t_118503_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2010%2F01%2Firon-shigella-and-e-coli.html Shigella spp. and pathogenic E. coli are characterized by a variety and abundance of iron transport systems. Although members of this group of bacteria are closely related genetically, they differ widely in the iron transport systems they use. This may reflect the different niches occupied by different strains and the nature of the source of iron available in a specific environment. Only the ferrous iron transporter Feo is common to all the commensals and pathogens. All members of this group produce one or more siderophore, but no single siderophore is produced by all. Other iron transport systems include heme transporters and the ferrous iron transporters Sit and Efe. With the exception of the genes for enterobactin and the Feo system, the iron transport genes in the enterics are found wi... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220100 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:43:00 +0100 3220100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189440&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Frecall-roundup-january-19-2010.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.United StatesFood Safety Recall: Huntington Meat Packing Inc. (Montebello, CA) recalls approximately 864,000 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. According to USDA, the problem was discovered during a Food Safety Assessment (FSA) by USDA (Food Safety and Inspection Service) personnel. The assessment led to a further examination of the plant's records, resulting in ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189440 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:35:00 +0100 3189440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3176149&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fnestle-suspends-toll-house-refrigerated.html Action comes after E. coli O157:H7 found in 2 cookie dough samples.Nestlé USA's Baking Division announced yesterday that it was suspending production of Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough after finding E. coli O157:H7 in two samples of finished product. The contaminated cookie dough was never shipped, thanks to Nestlé's enhanced "test and hold" protocols. As a precaution, Nestlé also has blocked the shipment of the batch of Cookie Dough that was produced immediately prior to the contaminated batch, as well as all Cookie Dough that was produced subsequent to the E. coli O157:H7-positive batch. This product will all be destroyed, according to Laurie MacDonald of Nestlé USA.Nestlé does not ship its finished Cookie Dough products until after each production batch receives lab clearance.... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3176149 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:30:00 +0100 3176149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167480&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Frecall-roundup-january-12-2010.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.United StatesAllergy Alert: Rudolph Foods (San Bernardino, CA) recalls 39 cases of Pepe’s Louisiana Hot Gigante Cracklins, 3,537 cases of 7-Select Louisiana Hot Onion Rings and 420 cases of Rudolph’s Louisiana Hot OnYums, because the products may contain undeclared milk. The recalled Cracklins were distributed in Southern California; the Onion Rings and OnYums were sold in California, Nevada, O... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167480 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:47:00 +0100 3167480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3156687&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fcdc-our-tax-dollars-at-work.html A Practical Illustration of This Administration's TransparencyIt's clear that President Obama's policy of "Transparency" hasn't made it as far south as the home of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA.As a follow-up to my morning post on the National Steak & Poultry E. coli O157:H7 recall and outbreak, I posed five questions to Lola Russell, a CDC Media Relations officer. Ms. Russell promptly passed these questions along to the CDC's epidemiologists, and forwarded their response to me.Here is what I learned.Question 1. Which state reported the October 3rd onset case (the first case in the outbreak series)?Answer 1. "CDC does not discuss individual cases from states since they are regulatory entities and manage their own investigations. If the state issues press... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3156687 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:09:00 +0100 3156687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153665&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fminnesotas-mysterious-e-coli-o157h7.html Is Minnesota really part of the National Steak & Poultry Outbreak?CDC made it official on January 6th. Beef supplied by National Steak & Poultry to restaurants across the United States is linked to an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that has sickened 21 people in 16 states. Nine of the outbreak victims were hospitalized, including one who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).The CDC report lists the number of cases in each of the affected states, but provides little in the way of detail. For example, the victim from Washington state actually contracted the infection in Nebraska. And, according to information that I have been given by the Minnesota Department of Health, the three cases attributed to that state are, in the words of the King of Siam, "A Puzzlement." Minnesota reports... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153665 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:45:00 +0100 3153665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149342&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fnational-steak-poultry-recall-cdc-and.html CDC Releases Information on E. coli O157:H7 OutbreakLate this afternoon, I received the following communication from CDC:"As of 5:00 PM EDT, Monday, January 4, 2010, 21 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 had been reported from 16 states. The number of ill persons who were identified resides in each state as follows: CA (1), CO (1), FL (1), HI (1), IA (1), IN (1), KS (1), MI (1), MN (3), NV (1), OH (2), OK (1), SD (2), TN (1), UT (2), and WA (1).Known illness onset dates range from October 3, 2009 through December 14, 2009. Most patients became ill between mid-October and late November. Patients range in age from 14 to 87 years and the median age of patients is 34 years, which means half are younger than 34 years. Forty-three percent of patients are females. There ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149342 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:46:00 +0100 3149342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3137659&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fnational-steak-poultry-recall-who-is.html The silence is deafeningNothing is more certain to create rumors and cause confusion than the absence of authoritative information.On December 24, 2009, National Steak & Poultry recalled 248,000 pounds of beef products after an unspecified number of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in six states were linked to mechanically tenderized beef supplied by the company to restaurants across the United States.The recall notice did not identify any of the restaurant chains that received the suspect beef. Nor did the notice that was posted on the USDA web site mention that some of the recalled meat had been sold to employees and to retail customers as part of the company's "Dock Sale" program. The latter information was contained in a separate recall notice posted only on the National Steak & Poult... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3137659 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:23:00 +0100 3137659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129698&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Frecall-roundup-december-29-2009.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 Safety Recall: National Steak & Poultry advises its employees and Dock Sale customers of meat recallFood Safety Recall (Retail Distribution List): USDA advises consumers that 312 pounds of imported hams, recalled by Associated Grocers of Maine on December 24th due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, were distributed through 241 individual retail stores in Maine, 4 stores in Massachusetts and 13 in New Hampshire.OTC Drug Recall: McNeil Consumer Healthcare expands earlier recall of Tylenol® Arthritis Pain 100 Count... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129698 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:12:00 +0100 3129698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126816&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Foutback-burger-king-may-be-part-of-beef.html Buried in the details of the Christmas Eve National Steak & Poultry beef recall are clues to the identity of at least some of the restaurant chains that are customers of NS&P.I mentioned several of these possible customers in yesterday's blog post. And, today, I think that I have tracked down one more major recipient of the recalled beef products – the Evergreen Restaurant Group, which franchises Outback Steakhouse restaurants in the Pacific Northwest and also appears to be associated with Burger King locations in Texas, California and other states.Included in the long list of recalled meats are three products – 4-ounce boneless beef sirloin steaks, 7-ounce boneless beef sirloin tri tips, and 9-ounce boneless beef sirloin tri tips – identified with the abbreviation EGN. After... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126816 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:47:00 +0100 3126816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124715&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Flatest-beef-recall-leaves-restaurant.html E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Linked To Beef Supplied To Restaurants Nationwide.On December 24, 2009, National Steak and Poultry (Owasso, OK) recalled 248,000 pounds of blade-tenderized steak and other beef products, after CDC linked the meat to an unspecified number of E. coli O157:H7 in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, South Dakota and Washington.The recalled meat, including blade-tenderized steaks, beef tips, beef trimmings and other specialty beef products, was packaged on 10/12/2009, 10/13/2009, 10/14/2009, or 10/21/2009, and supplied to restaurants nationwide. The Christmas Eve recall by National Steak and Poultry has left restaurant patrons in the dark, since neither the Company nor USDA is identifying the restaurants that were supplied with this potentially hazardous beef. In the eyes ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124715 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:01:00 +0100 3124715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120630&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Frecall-roundup-december-24-2009.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 Safety Recall: Market of Choice (Eugene, OR) recalls bulk and packaged hazelnuts (filberts) that were processed at Willamette Shelling Inc. for Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts, because the nuts may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled nuts were sold in seven Market of Choice stores in Eugene, Ashland, SW Portland and West Linn, Oregon.Safety Alert (Texas): Texas Department of State Health Services warns consumers, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women, to avoid consuming a traditional product called “Nzu” because of the potent... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120630 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:02:00 +0100 3120630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115311&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Frecall-roundup-december-22-2009.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 Safety Recall: Burnt Ridge Orchards, Inc. (Onalaska WA) recalls 98 pounds of shelled hazelnuts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.Food Safety Recall: Harrington and Sons (Williston, VT) recalls approximately 68 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled meat was supplied to restaurants and a retail establishment in Chittenden County, VT.FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Nestle HealthCare Nutrition that its labeling of BOOST Kid Essentials Nutritionally Com... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115311 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:11:00 +0100 3115311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079606&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Frecall-roundup-december-10-2009.html Pet Carousel Recalls All Pig Ears and All Beef HoovesHere 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 StatesPet Treat Safety Recall: Pet Carousel recalls all Pig Ears and all varieties of Beef Hoof pet treats because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The problem was discovered after FDA testing found positive results for Salmonella in pig ears and beef hoof products. This recall follows a Health Alert issued by FDA on November 5th. The recalled pet treats were distributed across the United States.EuropeFood Safety Recall (Denmark): Johs Jensen Fish and Mussel Export A/S recalls m... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079606 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:58:00 +0100 3079606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3052419&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fraw-milk-just-because-its-legal-doesnt.html Raw Milk In Washington State Sickens Three PeopleRetail sale of raw milk is legal in Washington State. But that doesn't mean drinking it is risk-free. Raw milk produced by the Dungeness Valley Creamery has been linked to three cases of E. coli infection, according to a report issued today by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA).The same strain of E. coli that sickened these three individuals was also found at the dairy – although it was not detected in a current batch of unpasteurized Dungeness Valley milk. The WSDA news release implies, but does not explicitly state, that the illnesses are due to E. coli O157.The controversy that surrounds retail sale of raw milk shows no sign of letting up. Proponents cite the perceived health benefits of consuming milk that has not be... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052419 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:03:00 +0100 3052419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3036065&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-27-2009.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.EuropeAllergy Alert (Finland): Oy Arvid Nordquist Finland Ab recalls Piasten Amore Mio chocolate confections (with cherry brandy filling) due to the presence of undeclared residues of peanut, nut and wheat.Food Safety Alert (Denmark): Food Agency warns that pork and beef sold from the address Hjørring Road 14, 9400 Nørresundby comes from animals that did not either before or after the slaughter has been subject to any control by the food authorities. Furthermore, the slaughters carried out without authorization and under unsanitary conditions. Food Saf... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3036065 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:36:00 +0100 3036065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3035906&cid=t_118503_107_f&fid=34860&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corporeality.net%2Fmuseion%2F2009%2F11%2F27%2Fwhy-we-are-annoyed-by-the-music-of-engelbert-humperdinck%2F Did you know that even bacteria are annoyed by the music of Engelbert Humperdinck? (Yes, you are not the only one). E.coli bacteria can’t stand it. It’s all (sort of) true: Adam Zaretsky once spent 48 hours playing Engelbert Humperdincks’s “Greatest Hits” to a dish of E.coli bacteria to determine whether vibrations or sounds influenced bacterial growth. Watching the bacteria’s antibiotic production increase, Zaretsky decided that perhaps even cells were annoyed by constant subjection to “loud, really awful lounge music.” Quoted from here. Any questions? :) (Source: Biomedicine on Display) Biomedicine on Display blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3035906 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:00:59 +0100 3035906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3033788&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fuk-reports-new-e-coli-o157h7-outbreak.html British Tourists Import Spanish BugAt least 14 British tourists returned from Spain this month with an unwelcome souvenir of their holidays – E. coli O157:H7.According to the UK Health Protection Agency (HPA), four of the returning travelers were admitted to hospital; two were later released. The 14 confirmed victims all had spent time at Spain's Benidorm resort. Benidorm, Spain is a popular resort with UK tourists, and the town caters to their preferences, offering British style pubs and fish-and-chip eateries.HPA is working with Spanish health authorities to establish the source of the infections. Additional cases relating to this outbreak may be uncovered – either in the UK or elsewhere – before the investigation is complete.This is the latest of several E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3033788 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:50:00 +0100 3033788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3004117&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-18-2009.html CELEBRATING TWO YEARS OF FOOD SAFETY BLOGGING!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: Snacks on Racks, Inc. (Parkville, MO) recalls more than 70 products from their line of Gourmet Snacks Packs because the products may contain undeclared milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, egg, sulfites or wheat. Gourmet Snack Packs are distributed throughout the continental United States to food service establishments at hospitals, colleges, universities and corporate cafeterias and kiosks.Food Safety Recall: Fairbury Steaks, Inc. (Fairbury, NE) recalls approximately 90 pounds of fresh ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3004117 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:30:00 +0100 3004117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999882&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-16-2009.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.EuropeFood Safety Recall (EU #2009.1576): Salmonella enteritidis in raw shell eggs from Spain; distributed in FranceFood Safety Recall (EU #2009.1575): high content of lead in beef meat from the Slovak Republic; distributed in ItalyFood Safety Recall (EU #2009.1574): Salmonella enteritidis (Phagetype 14B) in raw shell eggs from Spain; distributed in the United KingdomFood Safety Recall (EU #2009.1573): Salmonella in frozen marinated chicken breasts from Germany; distributed in SloveniaFood Safety Recall (EU #2009.1570): Escherichia coli and Salmonella in... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999882 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:38:00 +0100 2999882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2992869&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fe-coli-o157h7-everything-new-is-old.html November 14, 2009Once upon a time – about 10 or 15 years ago – there was a US supermarket chain that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific. We'll call it "Oceans."Oceans employed a Vice President of Quality Assurance – we'll call him Dr. Bob – who had worked for them for more than 25 years, and was nearing retirement. The Quality Assurance department consisted of Dr. Bob and one lab technician, Billy.Dr. Bob worried about the microbiological safety of the beef trim that Oceans was purchasing from slaughterhouses to produce its fresh ground beef. He was especially concerned about E. coli O157:H7. But his budget was limited. He couldn't afford to use the elaborate conventional test methods that were available at the time.When Dr. Bob learned about a newly approved, inexpensive m... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2992869 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:20:00 +0100 2992869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2992871&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-13-2009.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: ConAgra Foods recalls a limited number of 15 oz. tubs of Blue Bonnet Spread. As a result of a packaging error, the product tubs contain undeclared whey (milk protein).Food Safety Alert: The US Department of Justice, on behalf of FDA, seeks permanent injunction against seafood processor Haifa Smoked Fish Inc. of Jamaica, N.Y., and two of its top officers for violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Dietary Supplement Recall: IDS Sports announces nationwide recall of five of the company’s dietary supplement produ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2992871 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:25:00 +0100 2992871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977605&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-9-2009.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: Jelly Belly Candy Company recalls 7.5-ounce cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans due to the presence of undeclared peanut butter and peanut flour.Food Safety Recall: USDA releases expanded retail distribution list for E. coli O157:H7-contaminated meat recalled by Fairbank FarmsPet Treat Safety Warning: FDA warns consumers not to use Pig Ears and Beef Hooves manufactured by Pet Carousel under various brand names, because the pet treats may be contaminated with Salmonella. The contamination was discovere... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977605 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:33:00 +0100 2977605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967560&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-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: Curly's Food, Inc. (Sioux City, IA) recalls approximately 12,181 pounds of roast beef deli products because they were inadvertently mislabeled and contain undeclared soy.Allergy Alert: Bay Valley Foods, LLC (Pittsburgh, PA) recalls approximately 20,286 pounds of canned cream of mushroom soup because it was inadvertently mislabeled and may contain undeclared egg.Allergy Alert: Kroger Co. recalls Kroger brand Hazelnut Spread (13 oz.) because it contains undeclared peanuts. The recalled product was available in Kroger, Dillons, K... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967560 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:45:00 +0100 2967560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963380&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-4-2009.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: Pelican Bay Ltd. (Dunedin, FL) recalls all their Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate Mix because it may contain undeclared tree nuts.Allergy Alert: Charleston Cookie Company (Charleston, SC) recalls packages of Almond Cookies which were sold as a component of the Dean and Deluca "Americana" cookie tin because the cookies contain undeclared butter (milk).Food Safety Recall: BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. recalls fresh ground beef products supplied by Fairbank Farms, because the meat may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963380 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:50:00 +0100 2963380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2959106&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2F2-dead-16-hospitalized-in-latest-us-e.html UPDATE: Number of confirmed cases now 26; 11 states affectedBased on the latest information, released this evening by CDC, there are 26 confirmed victims of this E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, spread amongst 11 states. The South Dakota outbreak victims have been removed from the list.CDC reports that the link between Fairbank Farm's recalled ground beef and 13 of the 26 outbreak cases has been confirmed by the use of an "...an advanced secondary DNA test..." Results of this test are pending on other outbreak victims. These results will determine whether the number of confirmed victims will change further.Following is the text of the original eFoodAlert report, posting earlier today.November 3, 2009The CDC reported late yesterday that ground beef contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 is the likely s... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2959106 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:50:00 +0100 2959106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2959107&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-3-2009.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 StatesFDA Warning Letter: Tampa Peanut Distributors warned by letter on October 8, 2009 to correct several "... objectionable conditions and practices..." that were observed during a June 2009 FDA inspection. FDA Warning Letter: Basic American Foods warning by letter on October 7, 2009 to correct "...serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations..." and violations of Good Manufacturing Practices that were observed during a June 2009 FDA inspection.Food Safety Recall: Bloom (part of Food Lion LLC) ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2959107 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:55:00 +0100 2959107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954823&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2F2-dead-16-hospitalized-in-latest-us-e.html Contaminated meat sickens 28 people in 12 statesNovember 3, 2009The CDC reported late yesterday that ground beef contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 is the likely source of an outbreak of gastroenteritis that has affected at least 28 people in 12 states. Sixteen people have been hospitalized – three with hemolytic uremic syndrome – and two people have died so far.The outbreak stretches from coast to coast, although most of the victims are from New England. It is, though, unrelated to the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that sickened more than 20 Rhode Island school children late last month. Those illnesses were traced to ground beef supplied by a Massachusetts meat processor.Cases of E. coli O157:H7 that match the outbreak strain have been reported in the following states: California (1), Conne... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954823 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:59:00 +0100 2954823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954824&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-2-2009.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 Safety Recall: USDA releases partial retail distribution list for Fairbank Farms October 31, 2009 recall of more than 545,000 pounds of ground beef. The meat that is included in this recall has been implicated in an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections, which has sickened nearly 30 people and killed two of the victims.EuropeFood Alert (UK): TJX Europe recalls a variety of Conforti brand pasta products due to insect infestation.Australia and New ZealandFood Safety Alert (Australia): The Chief Health Officer of the state of Victoria war... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954824 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:02:00 +0100 2954824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2951017&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fe-coli-by-another-name-is-just-as.html November 1, 2009E. coli O157:H7 deserves its reputation as a killer. Roughly 5-10% of children who are infected with this microbe develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). And 5-10% of the people who develop HUS die as a result of its devastating effect on the kidneys and other vital organs. Those who survive face life-long, often debilitating, complications.The severe symptoms caused by E. coli O157:H7 are due to its production of two toxins – "shiga toxins" – related genetically to toxins produced by Shigella bacteria. Thus, E. coli O157:H7 is sometimes referred to as STEC, which stands for "shiga toxin-producing E. coli." USDA has long treated E. coli O157:H7 as an adulterant in ground beef. Recently, this policy was extended to include beef trim and beef cuts. But E. coli O157:H7 is... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2951017 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:45:00 +0100 2951017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2948492&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-1-2009.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: Alexia Foods, Inc. (Kennewick, WA) recalls packages of its Alexia – Olive Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto Oven Reds (frozen seasoned potato wedges) due to undeclared pine nuts.Food Safety Recall: Giant Food Stores recalls packaged ground beef, ground beef patties, and a range of ready-to-cook products containing ground beef, because the meat may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. This recall is associated with the recall of more than 545,000 pounds of ground beef announced yesterday by Fairbank Farms.Food Safety Recal... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2948492 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:14:00 +0100 2948492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2948493&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fe-coli-o157h7-outbreak-spreads-in-new.html More than a half-million pounds of meat recalled by New York processor.October 31, 2009The E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that began with a group of Rhode Island school children has spread to include victims in New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine, according to information contained in a USDA recall notice and a story published by Food Safety News.At least, we think that all the illnesses are related. No one has actually confirmed in print that the same strain of E. coli O157:H7 has been recovered from all of the 30 or more outbreak victims.The story broke on October 21st, when the Rhode Island Department of Health announced that 15 children who had participated in a school field trip had fallen ill. The sick middle-school children were part of a group of more than 200 sixth grade... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2948493 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:13:00 +0100 2948493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947153&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Frecall-roundup-october-31-2009.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: Morningstar Foods recalls certain date codes of 32-ounce Great Value Half & Half, 32-ounce Great Value 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, 32-ounce Kroger brand 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, and 64-ounce Wholesome Farms Chocolate Ice Cream Mix, because these products may contain soy protein.Allergy Alert: Bay Valley Foods, LLC recalls Meijer Cream of Mushroom Soup - reduced sodium and Meijer Chicken Noodle Soup – reduced sodium, because a labelling error may have resulted in the presence of undeclared allergens.Food Safety Recall: Fai... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947153 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:43:00 +0100 2947153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947154&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fcantaloupes-cows-and-e-coli-o157h7.html October 30, 2009In the two minutes that it takes to read this article, at least six E. coli O157:H7-infected cows and steers will be slaughtered somewhere in the United States.That's right. At least three per minute. More than 4,600 per day. According to USDA statistics, 2.81 million head of cattle were slaughtered during the month of September 2009. If, on average, 5% of the cattle were infected with E. coli O157:H7 – a conservative estimate, based on recent published data – then 140,500 of those 2.81 million cattle were infected with E. coli O157:H7. Assuming that slaughtering is carried on 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, an E. coli O157:H7-infected cow or steer is slaughtered every 20 seconds.Is it any wonder that local, regional and national outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 continue t... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947154 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:42:00 +0100 2947154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944122&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Ffood-safety-why-regulate-small-fry.html October 29, 2009More than 200 6th-grade students from Lincoln Middle School (Lincoln, Rhode Island), together with their teachers and parent-chaperons, took part in a field trip at Camp Bournedale (Massachusetts) earlier this month. The field trip lasted from October 13th to October 16th.The Rhode Island Department of Health learned on October 19th – just three days after the field trip – that several students had fallen ill. As of October 21st, two of the students had tested positive for E. coli O157 and at least 15 were complaining of gastroenteritis. By October 26th, more than 20 students and chaperons had become ill. Two of the students were hospitalized.A joint investigation carried out by the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Departments of Health, the USDA and the CDC identified me... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944122 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:50:00 +0100 2944122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934972&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Frecall-roundup-october-27-2009.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 Safety Recall: Crocetti's Oakdale Packing Co. (d.b.a. South Shore Meats, Inc., Brockton, MA) recalls approximately 1,039 pounds of fresh ground beef patties derived from bench trim as well as mechanically tenderized beef cuts that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled meat has been implicated in an outbreak of gastroenteritis that occurred among a group of Rhode Island school children who attended a camp in Massachusetts earlier this month.Food Safety Recall: San Link, Inc. (Staten Island, NY) recalls vacuum pack dried ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934972 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:20:00 +0100 2934972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920507&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Frevisiting-restaurant-food-poisoning.html October 22, 2009Last year, the state of Oklahoma and the province of Ontario each experienced a major restaurant-linked outbreak of E. coli illness. The Oklahoma outbreak began in late August 2008, and continued into early September. Most of the victims had patronized the Country Cottage buffet-style restaurant in Locust Grove, OK – a small town approximately 50 miles east of Tulsa. The outbreak sickened at least 341 people, 70 of whom were hospitalized. One victim died. All of the outbreak victims were infected with E. coli O111:NM. Investigators concluded that the outbreak was food-borne, but could not recover the outbreak strain from any samples – food, water or environmental – taken at the restaurant. Nor did interviews with victims and with healthy restaurant patrons point to an... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920507 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:06:00 +0100 2920507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2916463&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Frecall-roundup-october-22-2009.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 Safety Recall: Culebra Meat Market recalls beef stew meat, carne asada and ground beef produced by the company from Oct. 2 through Oct. 17. The recalled meat, which may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H6, was sold to some San Antonio-area restaurants and in the company's retail store (2800 Culebra Road) in San Antonio. Food Safety Recall: Lone Star Brisket Company (Thorndale, TX) recalls approximately 14 pounds of smoked beef products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled meat was supplied to Tinker Air Fo... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2916463 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:26:00 +0100 2916463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894793&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Frecall-roundup-october-14-2009.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 StatesPoultry Feed Recall: Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC is recalling a single lot of Country Acres® Home Grown Turkey & Quail Starter 30% BMD 200 feed due to a lower than formulated protein level. The problem was discovered following a consumer complaint.Food Safety Recall: San Diego Meat Company (San Diego, CA) recalls approximately 925 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled meat was produced October 7, 2009 through October 9, 2009 and October 12, 2009 and was distributed to restaurants a... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894793 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:48:00 +0100 2894793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879845&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Frecall-roundup-october-9-2009.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 Safety Alert: Department of Justice files complaint for permanent injunction against Rel's Foods Inc. (Oakland, CA) seeking to stop the company from manufacturing, producing, and selling adulterated food products. Rel's Foods distributes a variety of ready-to-eat sandwiches to convenience stores, deli markets, liquor stores, mini-marts, and gas stations in Nevada and California. The action was taken at the request of FDA after the agency repeatedly found Listeria monocytogenes in the production environment and in samples of Rel's ready-... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879845 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:04:00 +0100 2879845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851770&cid=t_118503_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fnanny-state.html Some time has passed since the latest E. coli outbreak in the UK. So this should cement my reputation as contemporary.For those not aware, or who can't be arsed to read the Wikipedia entry linked above, escherichia coli is a bacteria, commonly found in the alimentary tracts (guts) of mammals. It is generally an harmless commensal bacteria, that is to say one that lives within its 'host', cheek by jowl, without causing symptoms.However, certain subtypes can cause symptoms, usually those of food poisoning - diarrhoea and vomiting, but occasionally progressing to more serious complications, such as renal failure.This is an over-simplification, but if you really want to know the ins and outs, the info is out there.The point is, if you get shit on your hands, or anything else you might put in y... The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851770 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:17:00 +0100 2851770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2834490&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fuk-petting-farm-outbreak-grows-another.html September 25, 2009The number of E. coli O157 illnesses that can be traced to the Godstone Farm petting farm in Surrey, England has risen to 82. Three children remain hospitalized – all in stable condition.As a result of the outbreak investigation, the UK Health Protection Agency has recommended the closure of two additional petting farms, bringing the tally of closed farms to five. The latest petting farm to shut down is the Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm, in North Yorkshire.The most recent closure followed confirmation of three cases of E. coli O157 that may be linked to the Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm. Another five suspected cases among recent visitors to this petting farm have not yet been confirmed.This series of E. coli O157 outbreaks clearly demonstrates the potential downside of ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2834490 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:01:00 +0100 2834490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2824453&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fguest-blog-solving-e-coli-problem.html The following Guest Blog first appeared on Safety Zone, a regular blog feature on the Meatingplace.com site, and is reproduced here with the kind permission of its author, Dr. James Marsden.Solving the E. coli Problem – The Cantaloupe TheoryWhen Undersecretary Michael Taylor announced that USDA would consider raw ground beef contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 to be adulterated within the meaning of the Federal Meat Inspection Act, he made a courageous stand for food safety.His move accomplished quite a lot. It certainly got the attention of the meat industry. After an unsuccessful attempt to block the policy change in federal court, a number of actions were taken to reduce the risk of E. coli O157:H7. Over the past 16 years, measureable progress has been made and beef is undeniably microb... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824453 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2824453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820621&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fcattle-ponies-lambs-oh-my.html September 21, 2009Are Petting Farms Worth The Risk?Sixty-seven children have been infected with E. coli O157 while visiting the Godstone Farm in Surrey, England. Eight of the children remain in hospital.Today, the UK Veterinary Laboratories Agency reported having isolated the outbreak strain of E. coli O157 from 33 out of 102 samples taken at the Godstone Farm. The pathogen was recovered from ewes, lambs, pigs, goats, cattle and ponies, and from floor-samples of pooled rabbit droppings. Is it any wonder that the pathogen was spread to children that handled these animals?While most of the attention is focused on the Godstone Farm outbreak, this is not an isolated incident. Three other area petting farms – White Post Farm in Nottinghamshire, World of Country Life in East Devon, and Horton ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820621 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:30:00 +0100 2820621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2745638&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Frecall-roundup-august-30-2009.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: Chef Pierre® recalls 4,380 cases of Chef Pierre Gourmet Lemon Meringue Pie-labeled product that actually contain chocolate meringue pie, as the product may contain undeclared milk. The recalled pies were supplied to foodservice operations nationally.Food Safety Recall: Melon Acres recalls cantaloupes distributed through Farm-Wey Produce of Lakeland, FL after FDA finds Salmonella in a sample. The recalled melons, shipped August 13th and 14th, were sold at Aldi's in Greenwood, Indiana and at Meijer in Lansing, Michigan, Newport... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2745638 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:28:00 +0100 2745638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2716278&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Frecall-roundup-august-19-2009.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: Shun Fung International Trading Inc. (dba Yummy Foods Co.) recalls 17 oz./480g Wife Cake, because the product contains undeclared egg and wheat. The recalled product was sold at Ranch 99 Supermarkets in Kent and Edmonds, Washington and Asian retail markets in California, and was distributed to individuals in California.Food Safety Recall: SUPERVALU INC.® recalls frozen Culinary Circle™ Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was sold nationally at SUPER... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2716278 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:58:00 +0100 2716278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712393&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Frecall-roundup-august-18-2009.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: Kraft Foods Global, Inc. (Medford, WI) recalls approximately 8,000 pounds of frozen pepperoni and sausage pizza products that may contain undeclared soy protein concentrate. The recalled products were distributed to retail establishments – including Walmart stores – in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington and Wisconsin Food Safety Recall: Pasha Halal Poultry, d.b.a. Marcacci Meats, (Vineland, NJ) recall... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712393 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:12:00 +0100 2712393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712394&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fnestle-refrigerated-cookie-dough-is.html August 18, 2009With full fanfare, Nestlé announced today that the first five of the company's Toll House® raw cookie dough products returned to store shelves this week. Toll House® raw cookie dough was behind a recent outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that sickened 80 individuals – two thirds of them children and teenagers – in 31 states during May and June of this year. Thirty-five of the victims were hospitalized as a result of their illness. Ten developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a life-threatening complication that typically affects 5-10% of those infected with E. coli O157:H7.Nestlé's Danville, VA cookie dough production facility was shut down in mid-June to facilitate FDA's investigation. While two different samples of Toll House® raw cookie dough yielded E. coli when tested dur... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712394 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:57:00 +0100 2712394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2705360&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fsecond-e-coli-o157-outbreak-strikes.html August 16, 2009Two young girls – one seven years old and the other eleven – contracted E. coli O157 while attending a dance camp in Pembrokeshire, Wales between July 29th and August 9th. Both children are recovering.Local health authorities are investigating the outbreak; but, with only two cases reported, it's unlikely that the source of the infections will be identified.This outbreak follows closely on a series of 4 illnesses that were associated with a fish and chip shop near Wrexham (North Wales) in late July. The victims all had eaten different items at The Llay Fish Bar. Two of the four developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a potentially deadly complication of E. coli O157:H7 infections that can strike 5-10% of those who are infected with the microbe. All four victims were infecte... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2705360 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:42:00 +0100 2705360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2705361&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Frecall-roundup-august-16-2009.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 Safety Recall (UPDATE): Sterling Pacific Meat Co. (City of Commerce, CA) corrects its earlier recall notice, advising that the affected brands are FatBurger and Cattleman's Choice brands of ground beef patties. Stock Yards brand patties are not included in this recall. Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket's recall web site.A&PBig Y® World Class Market®BJ's Whol... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2705361 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:31:00 +0100 2705361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702552&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Frecall-roundup-august-14-2009.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 Safety Recall: Sterling Pacific Meat Co. (City of Commerce, CA) recalls 3,516 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The FatBurger and Stock Yards brands of ground beef patties were produced on May 18, 2009 and supplied to restaurants in Arizona and California. The contamination was discovered during a review of establishment records by USDA.Food Safety Recall: California Department of Public Health advises consumers that Omo brand green onions – recalled earlier this week due to Salmonella conta... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702552 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:08:00 +0100 2702552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671126&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fguest-blog-why-just-cook-it-wont-cut-it.html The following Guest Blog first appeared on Safety Zone, a regular blog feature on the Meatingplace.com site, and is reproduced here with the kind permission of its author, Dr. James Marsden.Why "Just Cook It" Won't Cut ItFor almost 20 years, I have heard people from the meat industry say “if consumers would only cook their burgers, the E. coli problem would go away”. Here are 10 reasons why the “just cook it” approach will not work:1. E. coli O157:H7 is a unique pathogen. The levels of this organism necessary to cause infection are very low.2. The severity of the disease E. coli O157:H7 can cause, especially in children is devastating.3. In many cases, parents order hamburgers for their children and rely on restaurants to cook them properly. In restaurants, parents really ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671126 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0100 2671126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2602257&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fwrapping-up-nestle-toll-house-outbreak.html July 14, 2009FDA made it official yesterday evening. The agency has wrapped up its investigation into Nestlé's Toll House cookie dough manufacturing facility in Danville, Virginia. Raw cookie dough produced in the Danville plant is believed to be responsible for an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections that has sickened 76 people in 31 states. Thirty-five of the victims were hospitalized, 11 with life-threatening hemolytic uremic syndrome.After an investigation that lasted from June 18th through July 9th, no one is any the wiser as to how at least three different strains of E. coli were able to contaminate the raw cookie dough."Three different strains," you ask? Yes. Three different strains of E. coli have been recovered during the course of this outbreak investigation.Strain #1: A commo... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2602257 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:10:00 +0100 2602257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2598533&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Frecall-roundup-july-13-2009.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 Safety Recall: E.S. Miller Packing Co. (Montgomery, IL) recalls approximately 219 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled ground beef was produced from July 7, 2009, through July 10, 2009, and were distributed to consumers and several local restaurants in the Montgomery and Paw Paw, IL area.Food Safety Recall: Weight Loss Services, LP recalls L A Hot Drinks Café Au Lait (nt. wt. 4.07oz), because the product contains nonfat dry milk manufactured by Plainview Milk Products, and may be co... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2598533 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:53:00 +0100 2598533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2593265&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Ftransparency-101-primer-for-fda.html July 11, 2009The new kids on the block in Washington, DC have made much of their intention to promote "transparency and openness in government". It seems, though, that FDA needs some help to figure out what "transparency" and "openness" mean. transparency: characterized by visibility or accessibility of information especially concerning business practices (from Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary)openness (derivative of open): completely free from concealment, exposed to general view or knowledge (from Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary)For example, openness and transparency mean:Releasing the entire inspection report for Nestlé's Toll House cookie dough production facility, not just a one-page summary for an investigation that took two weeks to carry outReleasing the results of lab tests, i... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593265 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:34:00 +0100 2593265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591735&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Frecall-roundup-july-10-2009.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 StatesProduct Tampering Alert: Protica, Inc. recalls specific lots of liquid protein dietary supplements and high energy products marketed under the IDS Sports’ New Whey™ and iSatori’s Hardcore Energize Bullet™ brands, respectively, because of concerns regarding product tampering.Food Safety Recall: USDA releases updated list of retail consignees for JBS Swift Beef Company recallFood Safety Recall: Sturm Foods, Inc. recalls One-Quart Instant Nonfat Dry Milk products, due to possible Salmonella contamination. Brands covered by this recall i... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591735 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:09:00 +0100 2591735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2588473&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Frecall-roundup-july-9-2009.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 Safety Recall: General Mills recalls five "best if used by" date codes of “Nut Lovers” flavor Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters product containing pecans, because the pecans that were supplied to General Mills may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were sold nationally in grocery stores – including Price Chopper and Giant Food Stores – convenience stores and vending outlets. Food Safety Recall: Meijer recalls fresh hamburger and fresh ground beef sold in its stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Ke... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2588473 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:17:00 +0100 2588473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2580507&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Frecall-roundup-july-7-2009.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 Safety Recall: USDA has released an updated list of retail consignees for beef recalled by JBS Swift Beef CompanyCanadaProduct Tampering Alert: Health Canada is warning consumers not to buy or use the unauthorized health product Hardcore Energize Bullet liquid energy drink as it has been reported to Health Canada that a vial of this product was subject to tampering. The energy drink was imported into Canada by Upper 49th Imports, which has recalled four lot numbers of Hardcore Blue Rage Energize Bullet and Hardcore Black Rush Energize B... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2580507 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:47:00 +0100 2580507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571294&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Frecall-roundup-july-4-2009.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 Safety Recall: USDA releases updated list of retail consignees for JBS Swift Beef Company recalls.Food Safety Recall: USDA releases list of retail consignees for Laxson Provision Company's cervelat sausage recall.Food Safety Recall: Defense Supply Center announces recall of Dairyshake MRE Mix, a component of Meals, Ready to Eat (MREs) and Unitized Group Rations-Express (UGR-Es) military rations.Food Safety Recall: Malt-O-Meal recalls Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal in cartons and in packets sold in "Variety" cartons, with best-i... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571294 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:55:00 +0100 2571294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571295&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fjbs-swift-beef-company-recall-list-of.html July 3, 2009USDA has updated its list of retail consignees – stores which were supplied with beef that was recalled on June 24 and June 28 by JBS Swift Beef Company.The following is a list of live links to retail-level recall announcements that were triggered by the JBS Swift recalls. If you shop at any of these grocery stores, please follow the link to the supermarket chain's recall announcement for details.BJ's Wholesale Clubs in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio and Rhode Island – beef cuts and vacuum-packed primal cutsBloom and Food Lion Stores in Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia – beef cuts and ground beefCostCo – steaks, ribs, ground beef; Morton's of Omaha flavored Tri TipFood 4 Less – ground beef, 15%Fry's Food and Drug Stores – ground... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571295 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:12:00 +0100 2571295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571296&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Frecall-roundup-july-3-2009.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: Hy-Vee recalls mislabelled salad dressing that may contain undeclared allergensFood Safety Recall: H-E-B recalls beef cuts and fresh ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7Food Safety Recall: Sweetbay Supermarkets recalls ground beef and beef cuts that may be contaminated with E. coli o157:H7Food Safety Recall: Wegmans recalls fresh Anaheim peppers, due to possible Salmonella contaminationFood Safety Recall: Meijer recalls Meijer Instant Milk 10 Qt Packets (32 oz), due to possible Salmonella contaminationFood... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571296 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:24:00 +0100 2571296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571298&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Frecall-roundup-july-2-2009.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 StatesManufacturer Food Recall: New World Pasta recalls Ronzoni Lasagna and Prince Curly Lasagna (16 oz. package) due to quality concerns when cooked. The products do not represent a health hazard.Food Safety Recall: Morton's of Omaha recalls some Morton's of Omaha Steakhouse Classic and Rosemary, Garlic & Chardonnay Tritip Beef Bottom Sirloin after learning that some of the beef may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled flavored Tritip was supplied to Costco.Food Safety Recall: BJ's Wholesale Clubs recalls beef cuts and ground be... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571298 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:10:00 +0100 2571298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571299&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fusda-releases-partial-list-of-retail.html July 2, 2009USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has labored mightily for several days to compile a list of retail consignees for the JBS Swift Beef recall, which the agency released this morning.FSIS would have done better to save its time and money, and simply link consumers to the eFoodAlert recall list.As CDC reported yesterday, beef supplied by JBS Swift Beef Company has been linked to at least 17 cases of E. coli O157:H7 gastroenteritis. The company recalled more than 41,000 pounds of beef on June 24th, and expanded that recall on June 28th to include 380,000 pounds of beef.FSIS promised last summer that it would furnish the public with a list of retail consignees for all Class I (highest hazard level) recalls. In releasing today's demonstrably incomplete list of eight su... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571299 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:38:00 +0100 2571299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571300&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fjbs-swift-beef-tied-to-at-least-17.html July 1, 2009CDC reported today that at least 17 – possibly as many as 23 – cases of E. coli O157:H7 gastroenteritis have been linked to the consumption of beef from JBS Swift Beef Company of Greeley, Colorado. The outbreak victims live in California (4), Maine (1), Michigan (6), Minnesota (1), New Hampshire (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (6).Except for one case in early April, virtually all of the victims became ill on or after May 6th. The most recent patient began to experience symptoms on June 13th. Most of the outbreak victims reported having eaten undercooked ground beef. Twelve victims were hospitalized – two with symptoms of hemolytic uremic syndrome. There have been no deaths.On June 24th, JBS Swift recalled more than 41,000 pounds of beef due... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571300 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:24:00 +0100 2571300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561644&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Frecall-roundup-july-1-2009.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 StatesUnapproved Ingredient Alert: Buffalo SAV, Inc. (Buffalo, NY) recalls approximately 208,768 pounds of frozen meat and poultry products because they contain an unapproved ingredient, Amaranth Red #2.Food Safety Recall: North Coast Seafood recalls Fresh Tuna Steaks that were sold at Shaw's, Star Market and Big Y Stores in New England, due to the presence of histamines. Three consumers have reported experiencing allergy-like reactions after consuming the tuna.Food Safety Recall: Stop & Shop recalls certain store-made ground beef that may be ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561644 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:56:00 +0100 2561644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561645&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fusda-missing-in-action-efoodalert-fills.html July 1, 2009Since USDA hasn't yet posted a retail consignee list for the JBS Swift Beef Company meat recalls, we've decided to pitch in.The following is a list of live links to retail-level recall announcements that were triggered by the JBS Swift recalls. If you shop at any of these grocery stores, please follow the link to the supermarket chain's recall announcement for details.Bloom and Food Lion Stores in Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia – beef cuts and ground beefCostCo – steaks, ribs, ground beefFood 4 Less – ground beef, 15%Fry's Food and Drug Stores – ground beef Hannaford Bros. Co. – beef cuts and ground beefKroger – ground beefPrice Chopper – ground beef and beef loin bottom sirloin steaksRoundy's Supermarkets, Inc., including Pick 'n Save, Copps and Rainbow sto... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561645 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:30:00 +0100 2561645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561647&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Frecall-roundup-june-30-2009.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 StatesCosmetic Product Safety Recall: State of Indiana warns that certain flavors of Wink Bath and Body's shimmer lip gloss contain excessive levels of lead and have been removed from store shelves by Target.Food Safety Recall: Following the expanded beef recall announced by JBS Swift Beef Company, the following supermarket chains have announced recalls of beef cuts and ground beef due to possible E. coli o157:H7 contamination: Food 4 Less, Fry's, Hannaford, Kroger, Price Chopper, and WinCo FoodsSome supermarket chains post recall notices on their... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561647 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:28:00 +0100 2561647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2556395&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Ffda-finds-e-coli-o157h7-in-toll-house.html June 29, 2009Nestlé USA's Baking Division announced this afternoon that FDA has found E. coli O157:H7 in a "... retained production sample of 16 oz. Nestle Toll House refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough bar." The unopened package of cookie dough carries a production code of 9041 (corresponding to a production date of February 10, 2009) and a "Best Before" indication of 10 JUN 2009.The Company's news release went on to say,"Nestle continues to work closely and in full cooperation with the FDA on the ongoing investigation. We are very concerned about those who have become ill from E. coli 0157:H7, and deeply regret that this has occurred."Nestlé recalled all of its refrigerated Toll House cookie dough from the retail market on June 19th, after CDC established a link between the Compan... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2556395 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:13:00 +0100 2556395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2550366&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fnew-cross-border-outbreak-of-e-coli.html June 28, 2009Is it coincidence that both the US CDC and the Middlesex-London Health Unit in Ontario, Canada are in the throes of investigating meat-related outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7?The Health Unit has received three reports of children infected with E. coli O157:H7 in the last five days. Two of those children ate kofta (spiced ground meat) purchased from the Westmount Halal Food Store in London, Ontario. The third child did not. Yesterday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency advised consumers to avoid eating ground meat or kofta purchased from this store.Also, yesterday, JBS Swift Beef Company announced an expansion of its June 24th meat recall. The Company's action was triggered by a CDC investigation into a multi-state E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. According to the recall announcement, C... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2550366 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:35:00 +0100 2550366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2550367&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Frecall-roundup-june-28-2009.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: City Baking LLC (Long island City, NY) recalls 781 individually wrapped City Baking brand Apple Crumb Cakes (bag code #161 or #169; UPC 854142000165) because they contain walnuts, which were not declared on the label. The 3 1/4 oz. packages were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Maine.Food Safety Recall: JBS Swift Beef Company (Greeley, CO) expands its June 24 recall to include approximately 380,000 pounds of assorted beef primal products that may be conta... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2550367 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:51:00 +0100 2550367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2528224&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fnestle-toll-house-cookie-dough.html June 26, 2009The outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 that has sickened as many as 69 people (46 confirmed, as of June 25th) in 29 states has been circulating in the United States for more than four years, according to CDC records.Based on the chart displayed in CDC's outbreak investigation report, this strain has been reported in 363 E. coli O157:H7-infected individuals since February 2005. Significant clusters of reported cases occurred in February/March 2005, August 2005 through January 2006, April 2006 through December 2006, and April 2008 through December 2008. The present outbreak may have started as early as March 2009.Without knowing the genetic fingerprint of the outbreak strain, we can only guess at the precise outbreaks associated with this particular E. coli O157:H7. Here are my ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2528224 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:47:00 +0100 2528224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523843&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fnestle-cookie-dough-takes-its-toll.html June 26, 2009With 70 victims (41 confirmed as of June 22nd) in 30 states, FDA and Nestlé still don't know how E. coli O157:H7 was introduced into Toll House raw cookie dough products.Yesterday, FDA posted a series of inspection reports for the Danville, Virginia facility where the Toll House cookie dough was manufactured. The most recent FDA inspection, performed over the course of 12 hours on March 12 2009 – only four hours of which were spent on the Toll House cookie dough area – did not uncover a single sanitary violation or "objectionable" condition.The inspection reports reveal little else. Thanks to Nestlé's corporate policy,FDA was not permitted to review the company's consumer complaint files;FDA was not permitted to review the company's HACCP program;FDA was refused permissi... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523843 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0100 2523843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2517452&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Frecall-roundup-june-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 Safety Recall: Laxson Provision Company (San Antonio, TX) recalls approximately 350 pounds of a cervelat sausage product that may be undercooked. The recalled sausage was distributed only to small grocers in the San Antonio area.Food Safety Recall: JBS Swift Beef Company (Greeley, CO) recalls approximately 41,280 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The contamination was found as a result of USDA testing. The recalled meat was produced on April 21 and April 22, 2009 and shipped to distributors and retai... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2517452 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:03:00 +0100 2517452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511649&cid=t_118503_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fnestle-toll-house-cookie-recall-the-ecoli-mystery%2F Although Nestle has recalled some 300,000 cases of its refrigerated Toll House cookie dough from store shelves, as of June 22, 2009, none of their product had actually tested positive for the E. coli that’s caused illness in at least 70 people in 30 states. And since it’s highly unusual for E. coli, an intestinal bacterium of cattle (i.e., it’s in their feces) to be present in something like cookie dough, investigators are so far at a loss to explain exactly what is going on. But, since all of the people who became sick ate the same raw cookie dough product, it seems obvious that it’s the cookie dough that’s to blame. The question is, from where did the E. coli come? If it were inadequately cooked hamburgers that were responsible, it would be easy to link E. c... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511649 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:33:31 +0100 2511649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513439&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fnestle-toll-house-cookie-dough-is-cross.html June 20, 2009With 65 E. coli O157:H7 infections in 29 states appearing to be linked to the consumption of raw Toll House cookie dough, Nestlé's Quality Assurance staff must be scrambling to determine how the pathogen might have sneaked in. E. coli O157:H7 usually is associated with raw meat, unpasteurized dairy products and raw produce. None of these items can be found on any Toll House cookie dough ingredient list. And none of the cookie dough ingredients ever have been associated until now with E. coli O157:H7 contamination, as far as we can tell.Unless the pathogen was introduced into Nestlé's production facility by an asymptomatic carrier of the disease – a Typhoid Mary – we would suggest that the most probable source of the contamination is an ingredient.While we have no inside ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513439 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:44:00 +0100 2513439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513441&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Frecall-roundup-june-19-2009.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: Smith Dairy Products Company recalls SMITH’S Tea with Lemon in gallon size, lot no. 07/07/09, due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled product was distributed only in Ohio.Stolen Insulin Warning: FDA warns that at least some of the stolen 129,000 vials of the injectable insulin product, Levemir – made by Novo Nordisk – have resurfaced and are being sold to US consumers. FDA has received one report of a patient who suffered a dangerous reaction due to poor control of blood glucose as a result of using a vial o... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513441 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:28:00 +0100 2513441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513442&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fnestle-usa-recalls-toll-house-cooke.html June 19, 2009Nestlé USA announced this morning that it was recalling all varieties of Nestlé TOLL HOUSE refrigerated Cookie Bar Dough, Cookie Dough Tub; Cookie Dough Tube; Limited Edition Cookie Dough items; Seasonal Cookie Dough and Ultimates Cookie Bar Dough.The company acted out of an "abundance of caution" after being notified that FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses that may be linked to consumption of raw Toll House cookie dough.According to a news release issued yesterday evening by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, raw cookie dough may be behind as many as 66 confirmed illnesses in 28 states. Five of the illnesses were reported in Colorado. Maine announced in late May that it had identified a group of 4 genetic... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513442 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:48:00 +0100 2513442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2470017&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Frecall-roundup-june-9-2009.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 Safety Recall: Snow Creek Meat Processing (Seneca, SC) recalls approximately 75 pounds of fresh beef trim products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled meat was sold at Amazing Savings retail stores in North Carolina and South Carolina.Food Safety Recall: The California Department of Public Health warns consumers not to eat SENG Chen PiMei Candy, which has been recalled due to the presence of excessive lead. The candies were manufactured in China by Seng, and were imported by Tjiat Seng Eximi of Singapore.Skin Pro... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2470017 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:31:00 +0100 2470017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2470018&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fdiarrhea-digest-june-9-2009.html Diarrhea Digest is an eFoodAlert feature that presents a periodic snapshot of foodborne and person-to-person gastroenteritis outbreaks from around the world.One or twice a month, we'll survey the globe and discover what all of us have in common – a shared susceptibility to the bacteria and viruses that cause gastrointestinal disease.Asia and AfricaBangladesh, June 2 – High energy biscuits supplied to by the World Food Programme have been fingered as the source of an outbreak of food poisoning among school children in Khagrhachharhi. Bangladesh, June 5 – Capsules containing vitamin A and a deworming medication triggered an episode of vomiting among 150 children approximately 2 hours after they swallowed the capsules. The children were taken to a local hospital for treatment.Hong Kong,... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2470018 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:08:00 +0100 2470018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458552&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Frecall-roundup-june-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.Pistachio Product RecallsThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns consumers that certain pistachio products made in the United States and Canada contain pistachios from Setton Farms and may be contaminated with Salmonella. A second notice corrects the UPC for one item listed in the original notice.Peanut Butter Outbreak RecallsThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns consumers that certain food items contain peanut products from Peanut Corporation of America and may be contaminated with Salmonella.United StatesFood Safety Recall-Retail Distribution Lis... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458552 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:43:00 +0100 2458552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458375&cid=t_118503_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FRdUHmqA3XeA%2F My heart breaks when I see photos of children suffering from genetic disorders, such as the nine babies from this story. But this story also lauds to the use of genetically modified organisms for producing drugs for treatment. Recently, scientists discovered a new genetic disorder in nine newborn to 2-week old babies. The infants had swollen bone tissues, bone pain and deformity, and rashes that can range in size from small fluid-filled blisters or pustules to blisters that covered the whole body. The researchers immediately realized they were looking at an unrecognized auto-inflammatory syndrome, where recurring episodes of inflammation occur without any pathogens or immune cells triggering the reaction. All nine babies had mutations of IL1RN, a gene involved in the immune response whic... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458375 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:34:11 +0100 2458375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453273&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fdo-natural-sanitizers-work.html June 3, 2009The Internet abounds with web sites that tout the use of "natural" sanitizers, such as vinegar and lemon juice. These products are inexpensive, non-toxic and very attractive to consumers who wish to avoid harsh chemicals and expensive cleansers. But they don't necessarily work.Researchers in Ohio and Colorado recently compared the ability of chlorine bleach, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar (acetic acid), citric acid (the active agent in lemon juice) and baking soda to kill three common foodborne pathogens: Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes. Ordinary household bleach was the clear winner, killing large populations of all three pathogens with a contact time of only one minute at room temperature. Hydrogen peroxide, used full strength out of the bottle (3% concentr... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453273 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:10:00 +0100 2453273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453274&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Frecall-roundup-june-3-2009.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 Safety Recall: SP Provisions (Portland, OR) recalls approximately 39,973 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The contamination was detected by FSIS during routine sampling. Recalled product was distributed to retailers, restaurants, hotels and institutions in Oregon and Washington. A retail distribution list is not yet available.Food Recall Notification (Class III): The Wornick Company (Cincinnati, OH) recalls approximately 153,698 pounds of a "Chili no beans" product because the product was mis... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453274 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:36:00 +0100 2453274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442948&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Frecall-roundup-may-26-2009.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: Retail distribution list released by USDA for recall of Paisano Meat beef and pork products (Recall #023-2009).Europe, Including the United KingdomDrinking Water Alert: Fionn Uisce recalls bottled water due to the presence of E. coliSome supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket's recall web site.A&PBig Y® World Class Market®BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.BloomBrook... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442948 Tue, 26 May 2009 18:27:00 +0100 2442948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442955&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fsummers-coming-so-is-e-coli-o157h7.html May 21, 2009Today's eFoodAlert Recall Roundup includes Valley Meats' 95,000+ pound recall of E. coli O157:H7-contaminated ground beef products.The ground meat, distributed nationally under several different brand names, has been linked to a cluster of E. coli O157:H7 infections in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Illinois.None of the three affected states have posted warnings on their web sites – perhaps the Ohio, Pennsylvania and Illinois health departments are too busy chasing suspect swine flu cases. The outbreak also is not large enough to have made it onto CDC's web site. Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, the first major ground beef recall of the grilling season is a reminder to follow safe food handling practices at all times – especially during summer cook-outs and picnics.Keep hot ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442955 Thu, 21 May 2009 17:47:00 +0100 2442955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442956&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Frecall-roundup-may-21-2009.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.Peanut Butter Outbreak RecallsRio Pluma LLC (a division of Stapleton Spence Packing Company) reissues its recall of various peanut products to clarify affected codes.United StatesAllergy Alert: Domega International Co Ltd., recalls FMD Brand Spiced Bean, due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The Spiced Bean, which was sold nationwide, is a product of China. The problem was discovered by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets during a routine sampling program.Food Safety Recall: Valley Meats LLC, (Coal Valley, IL) recalls appro... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442956 Thu, 21 May 2009 17:30:00 +0100 2442956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406289&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Frecall-roundup-may-13-2009.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 Safety Recall (USDA): Bob's Food City (Hot Springs, Arkansas) recalls approximately 375 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled meat was produced on May 7, 2009, and were sold to customers of the Bob's Food City retail store (800 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs).Pharmaceutical Safety Recall (FDA): A S Medication Solutions, LLC recalls Digoxin, USP tablets manufactured by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. due to variations in tablet size that can affect dosage accuracy.Cosmeti... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406289 Wed, 13 May 2009 13:57:00 +0100 2406289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390482&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Frecall-roundup-may-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.Pistachio Product RecallsThe Wisconsin Cheeseman (Sun Prairie, WI) recalls certain in-shell pistachio productsThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency advises consumers of additional items recalled because they contain pistachios recalled by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.United StatesFood Safety Recall: Alex & George Wholesale, Inc. recalls approximately 4,663 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7CanadaDietary Supplement Recall: Iovate Health Sciences Inc. recalls eleven Hydroxycut products distributed in ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390482 Tue, 05 May 2009 15:50:00 +0100 2390482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2342055&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Frecall-roundup-april-5-15-2009-part-2.html Here is the second of our "catch-up" lists 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.Peanut Butter Outbreak RecallsKlein Bros. Holdings Ltd.Wow Café and WingeryCanadaAllergy Alert: Canadian Food Inspection Agency announces recall of Choripdong brand Biscuits (Rice Puffs), imported from Korea, due to the presence of undeclared peanuts and sesame seedsAllergy Alert: Dollarama recalls all Best Before date codes of Bergen brand Almond Cookies (145g pkg), imported from Poland, due the presence of undeclared peanutsAllergy Alert: Harvest Fresh Bakery expands earlier recall of certain Organic White Rice and Organic Brow... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2342055 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:35:00 +0100 2342055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2269411&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frisky-eating-sprouts.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2269411 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:53:00 +0100 2269411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2262133&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fmore-canadian-ground-meat-recalled.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2262133 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:30:00 +0100 2262133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249870&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fcanadian-company-recalls-ground-veal.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249870 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:35:00 +0100 2249870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205642&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fhemolytic-uremic-syndrome-in-france.html Frozen ground beef recalledFebruary 21, 2009The French Ministry of Health and Sports (Ministère de la Santé et des Sports) has issued a health alert in response to the diagnosis of a case of hemolytic uremic syndrome in a hospitalized child in the Paris area.The child was infected with E. coli.Epidemiological investigations have pointed authorities to a particular brand of frozen ground beef, and E. coli has been found in samples of the frozen meat. Further testing is underway to determine whether the strain in the meat matches the one recovered from the sick child.Even though the genetic identity of the two isolates has not yet been confirmed, the manufacturer has recalled the following product at the request of the French authorities:Steaks hachés surgelés de la marque CERGEL, vendus... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205642 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:45:00 +0100 2205642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2065887&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fsmoked-salmon-mousse-recalled-in-qubec.html December 25, 2008The Québec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) advised consumers yesterday that several production batches of MOUSSE AU SAUMON FUMÉ SUMMERSWEET (Summersweet brand Smoked Salmon Mousse) was recalled by the producer after E. coli was detected in the product. The recalled smoked salmon mousse was produced and sold at La Petite Grange enr. (415, chemin Larocque, Salaberry-de Valleyfield, QC). All production batches labeled as having been packaged between December 9 and December 21, inclusive are covered by this recall.E. coli is a normal inhabitant of the intestinal tracts of many animal species – including humans. While most strains are not hazardous to health, the presence of E. coli in a ready-to-eat food is viewed as an indicator of fecal contaminati... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2065887 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:13:00 +0100 2065887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2028725&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fsouthern-ontario-outbreak-over-fat-lady.html December 9, 2008The Ontario Ministry of Health declared last Friday that the province's multi-locus outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 has ended. With the most recent new patient having begun to experience symptoms on November 6, the tally of lab-confirmed and probable cases in each of the five public health units was finalized at:Niagara: 13 confirmed, 13 probableGuelph: 7 confirmed, 19 probableHalton: 6 confirmed, 6 probableWaterloo: 2 confirmedHamilton: 1 confirmedA confirmed case is one in which the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 was recovered from a patient. A probable case is one in which the patient's symptoms and onset date fit the outbreak profile, but no lab confirmation was obtained. In all, 67 people were part of this outbreak; the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 was recovere... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2028725 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:03:00 +0100 2028725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2021542&cid=t_118503_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FWpeG8jRAZyY%2F And we thought artificial life was in the distant future… J. Craig Venter and his institute has successfully manufactured the first synthetic yeast organism, in one step! The key? "Co-transformation of 25 different pieces at once" writes lead author Daniel Gibson, a JCVI scientist, in the advance issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. “Thus, large DNA molecules can be assembled much more rapidly from synthetic or naturally occurring sub-fragments than with any other system described previously.” J. Craig Venter Institute has dedicated its efforts to creating a synthetic organism, and this new finding is one step closer to that goal. Synthetic Genomics, founded by Venter, is reportedly using the new method to come up with biofuels and other b... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2021542 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:40:01 +0100 2021542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985649&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fnew-jersey-meat-company-recalls.html USDA is advising consumers that Dutch Prime Foods, Inc. (Long Branch, NJ) has recalled approximately 345 pounds of ground beef products after the agency detected E. coli O157:H7 during routine sampling of the meat.The recalled product is described as follows:5-pound and 10-pound vacuum sealed plastic bags of "DUTCH PRIME FOODS HAMBURGER."The hamburger, which was produced on November 18th and bears establishment number 5206 inside the USDA inspection seal, was distributed to restaurants in New Jersey.E. coli O157:H7 infections usually produce stomach cramps and watery diarrhea. Often, the diarrhea is bloody. Young children are especially susceptible to developing potentially life-threatening complications – notably hemolytic uremic syndrome – as a result of an infection with E. coli O... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985649 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:17:00 +0100 1985649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985654&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Foklahoma-e-coli-o111-outbreak-final.html The Oklahoma State Department of Health has issued a final report on the E. coli O111 outbreak that struck the northeastern part of the state this past summer. The outbreak sickened 341 people, including 56 children (under 18 years old). The youngest victim was 3 months; the oldest was 88 years. Seventy-two (21%) of the victims were hospitalized, and one person died as a result of his infection.The outbreak was traced to the Country Cottage restaurant in Locust Grove, OK, and included individuals who patronized the restaurant between August 15 and August 24th.The outbreak investigation was unable to trace the source of the pathogen. Neither environmental sampling of working surfaces in the restaurant, nor water samples from the well on the property, nor samples of the restaurant's food su... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985654 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:04:00 +0100 1985654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1961878&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fsouthern-e-coli-o157h7-is-lettuce-link.html The Ontario Ministry of Health reported today that Southern Ontario's E. coli O157:H7 outbreak is responsible for as many as 148 illnesses in four health districts. These include:56 cases in Niagara - 14 confirmed31 cases in Halton - 6 confirmed58 cases in Guelph - 7 confirmed3 cases in Waterloo - 2 confirmedBy definition, a confirmed case is one in which the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 was recovered from the patient. Unconfirmed cases are either still under investigation, or match the epidemiological profile (time frame, location, symptoms) without the specific outbreak strain having been found.As is often the case in this type of investigation, the MOH totals vary somewhat from those reported by the individual districts – probably because of the time lag involved in transmitting... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1961878 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +0100 1961878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1955950&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fharveys-reopens-in-north-bay.html The North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit gave Harvey's the green light yesterday, and the restaurant has reopened for business. According to the North Bay Nugget, customers of the fast food outlet were standing in line by the time the restaurant opened its doors this morning.Harvey's was ordered to close on October 12th, after it was linked to an outbreak of E. coli o157:H7 that sickened 251 individuals (50 lab-confirmed) in North Bay, 10 other Ontario health districts, Québec (1 case) and British Columbia (1 case). One of the victims, a seven-year old boy, is still hospitalized with in Toronto with hemolytic uremic syndrome. The source of the E. coli O157:H7 still has not been determined.In what may be a coincidence – or perhaps a spurt of secondary infections – the district is... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1955950 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:06:00 +0100 1955950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1948058&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fe-coli-o157h7-tying-outbreaks-together.html The E. coli O157:H7 cases in four southern Ontario regions may be linked to some cases in the United States after all – just not the ones we thought.Bill Marler reported this morning that some isolates of E. coli o157:H7 that were reported in southern California, New Jersey and South Dakota appear to be the same genetic strain as the one that has infected individuals in Niagara, Halton, Waterloo and Guelph.The Ontario Ministry of Health, which is coordinating the results from the affected regions, has recognized a total of 88 cases as of this evening, 24 of which have been lab-confirmed. The totals reported by each health unit are somewhat different:Niagara (as of November 7): 55 cases, including 13 confirmed, 38 probable and 4 under investigationHalton (as of November 10, 12:00pm): 69 c... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1948058 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:59:00 +0100 1948058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1943935&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fe-coli-o157h7-tours-ontario.html Not content with wreaking havoc in North Bay, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Welland and Burlington, our old friend has also put in an appearance in Waterloo, Ontario. And, just for good measure, he has granted an encore at the University of Guelph.Based on information released by the Ontario Ministry of Health, the illnesses in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Welland, Burlington and Waterloo all are due to the identical strain of E. coli O157:H7. So far, this multi-city outbreak comprises 91 cases, 20 of which have been confirmed. The two Waterloo victims are both described as "older children"; one has been hospitalized. Both of the Waterloo cases have been lab-confirmed.The Little Red Rooster restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and M.T. Bellies in Welland, both of which closed for the outbreak investigation,... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943935 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:11:00 +0100 1943935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940352&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fontario-e-coli-o157h7-outbreak-links.html We were advised this morning by Andrew Morrison of the Ontario Ministry of Health that a link between the Niagara and Michigan/Illinois outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 has not been established. Here is what we know:The Chatham-Kent outbreak definitely was linked to the Michigan/Illinois outbreak.Preliminary genetic fingerprinting of some isolates from the North Bay outbreak showed a connection between the North Bay and Chatham-Kent strains. This was not borne out by more extensive testing.One isolate from the Halton outbreak appears to be the same as the Niagara outbreak strain.The Niagara cases have not been linked to the Michigan/Illinois outbreak strain.Our thanks to Andrew Morrison for this clarification. (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940352 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:10:00 +0100 1940352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1933533&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fniagara-halton-e-coli-o157h7-linked-to.html eFoodAlert has learned that the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in the Niagara region has been linked by genetic fingerprinting to the recent cross-border outbreak that caused illnesses in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Oregon, New York and the Chatham-Kent region of Ontario.The earlier outbreak was traced epidemiologically by US and Canadian investigators to California-grown bagged, pre-washed, shredded iceberg lettuce distributed by Aunt Mid's Produce Company of Detroit, MI. Investigators were unable to detect the outbreak strain in any samples of the lettuce, and Aunt Mid's never accepted the validity of the epidemiological findings.As of early this afternoon, the Niagara region has identified 12 confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection; an additional 35 cases are under investigation. Of the 4... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933533 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:52:00 +0100 1933533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930865&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fontario-e-coli-o157h7-investigations.html North Bay-Parry Sound reported today that it has now identified 246 cases – 49 lab-confirmed as E. coli O157:H7 – in the food poisoning outbreak linked to Harvey's Restaurant on Algonquin Avenue in North Bay, Ontario. This includes cases from 10 other Ontario District Health Units, as well as from the provinces of Québec and British Columbia. The District still has not been able to identify a probable source of the contamination.The Niagara region outbreak has now grown to 46 cases, 12 of which are lab-confirmed. Forty-one of the 46 cases have been linked to one of two restaurants – Little Red Rooster in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and M.T. Bellies in Welland. Halton's caseload also is growing. The total number of suspect and confirmed cases now stands at 28, three of which have been lab-... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930865 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:57:00 +0100 1930865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1925127&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fanother-ontario-restaurant-enmeshed-in.html North Bay-Parry Sound reported this afternoon that the number of E. coli O157:H7 cases has risen to 237, of which 46 have been lab-confirmed. All of the confirmed cases are linked directly to the Harvey's Restaurant on Algonquin Avenue in North Bay, and reported an onset of symptoms before October 22nd.The District Health Unit has received lab reports on food samples up to October 25th. All of the food samples analyzed so far have been negative for E. coli O157:H7. Some tests, though, are still in progress.The 237 cases include residents of North-Bay Parry Sound, nine other Ontario District Health Units, and two other provinces – Québec and British Columbia. All of the districts have supplied North Bay with information obtained from people who ate at Harvey's during the time period of t... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1925127 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:59:00 +0100 1925127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921686&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fincipient-e-coli-o157h7-outbreak-in-san.html The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency reported yesterday that two girls, aged 7 and 9, have been diagnosed with an E. coli infection. The children attend Carmel Creek Elementary School in North San Diego County. The girls, who have not been identified, have been hospitalized but are expected to recover.While there is no indication that the school is the source of the infections, school officials are cooperating with the County investigation and also have notified parents of the illnesses.There is not yet any indication of the source of these two illnesses, and no additional cases have been reported so far. This is just the latest in a rash of small outbreaks of E. coli illnesses, which have popped up in various parts of the United States and in Canada in the past couple... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921686 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:29:00 +0100 1921686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921687&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fontario-e-coli-o157h7-outbreaks-still.html The news releases from the North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit are getting more terse as time passes without a breakthrough in the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak investigation. Today's release – except for the usual cautions about hygiene – reads:"There are now 235 cases, of which 45 are lab confirmed for E. coli O157:H7. All confirmed cases are linked to Harvey’s North Bay and had an onset of symptoms before October 22, 2008. This includes cases from 9 other Ontario Health Units, Quebec and British Columbia. The investigation is ongoing, at this point; no product or process has been confirmed as the source of the outbreak."Today's news releases from the Regional Municipality of Niagara was meatier. The total number of cases of E. coli O157:H7 in the Niagara region outbreak now stan... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921687 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:56:00 +0100 1921687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1912135&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fe-coli-turns-up-in-niagara-on-lake-too.html The Niagara Region Medical Officer of Health is asking members of the public to contact the health unit if they experienced an onset of symptoms of E. coli  illness – severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea, possibly accompanied by fever – between October 11th and October 24th.The request was made after two people were lab-diagnosed with E. coli . An additional three people are also thought to be infected with the microbe. Four of the five victims ate at the Little Red Rooster, 271 Mary Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Health Unit's news release did not specifically mention E. coli O157:H7, but bloody diarrhea is a common symptom of this strain.The restaurant's owners are cooperating with the investigation into these illnesses, including providing food samples for analysis and giv... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1912135 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:35:00 +0100 1912135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1906467&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fusda-releases-retail-distribution-list.html Earlier this month, USDA issued a series of notices advising the public that beef trimmings imported from Nicaragua were contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and had been recalled. At that time, the agency promised to furnish a list of recall establishments that were supplied the Nicaraguan meat.USDA, at last, has posted the promised information. It would appear that most of the meat was supplied to wholesalers and processors. Very little of the meat seems to have reached the retail market – as opposed to the restaurant trade, for example – in identifiable form.The original recall notices indicated that the Nicaraguan beef had been shipped to five states – California, Indiana, Wisconsin, New York and Pennsylvania – and to Puerto Rico. According to USDA, the following retail locations ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1906467 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:54:00 +0100 1906467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1906468&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fnorth-bay-ontario-outbreak-no-news-is.html Today's update from the North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit is singularly devoid of news – good or bad.The number of confirmed and suspect cases has risen slightly to 209, of which 39 have been lab-confirmed as E. coli O157:H7. One of the victims is a child, who is hospitalized with symptoms of hemolytic uremic syndrome. Today's update describes the child's condition as "critical".There still has been no break-through in finding the source – food, food-handler, or environmental – of the outbreak. And there is still no word on the results of genetic fingerprinting of the outbreak strain (or strains).Unless something significant breaks over the weekend, it's likely that the next update from the District Health Unit will be on Monday, October 27th. (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1906468 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:40:00 +0100 1906468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1902801&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fhappy-valley-dairies-locks-barn-door.html Happy Valley Dairies (Tuatapere, NZ) has recalled 2L bottles of pasteurized milk after a "high E. coli count" was found in a sample of the milk, according to a notice posted by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority. The recall includes all 2L bottles identified with Batch 151008 and "Use by" 28 October, onwards.The milk was sold in supermarkets and retail stores in the Invercargill region of New Zealand's South Island. Consumers who purchased the milk are urged to return it to the store for a refund.Happy Valley Dairies, a family-owned and operated business, began production about 16 months ago as a vertically integrated boutique dairy. In a departure from usual hygiene requirements, the New Zealand authorities permitted the dairy to maintain its milking shed and processing facility under ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1902801 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:15:00 +0100 1902801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1902805&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fnorth-bay-e-coli-o157h7-victim.html North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit announced today that one of the victims of the Harvey's Restaurant outbreak – a child – is hospitalized in serious condition with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).The child is one of 207 confirmed and suspect cases of E. coli O157:H7 illness, most of them traced to customers who ate at Harvey's Restaurant on Algonquin Avenue in North Bay, Ontario between October 1st and October 12th. Thirty-nine of the victims have been lab-confirmed.Investigators have not yet determined a probable source of the pathogen. The District Health Unit has asked customers of Harvey's Restaurant, who ate there between October 1st and October 12th and remained healthy, to participate in an epidemiological interview. The interviews will help the District Health Unit to ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1902805 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:27:00 +0100 1902805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1902808&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fnorth-bay-e-coli-o157h7-outbreak-new.html The North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit reported today that the total number of confirmed and suspect cases in this outbreak investigation now stands at 190 – up significantly from yesterday's total of 158. Thirty-six of the 190 cases are lab-confirmed as E. coli O157:H7. We've been told by the District that confirmed cases are defined as patients from whom E. coli O157:H7 has been isolated; suspect cases are patients whose symptoms match those expected from an infection with E. coli O157:H7, and who began to experience their symptoms during the outbreak time frame. As of today, no genetic fingerprinting (PFGE) results are available. The Medical Officer of Health believes that the sharp increase in cases is due to more cases coming out of the woodwork as the news of the outbrea... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1902808 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:35:00 +0100 1902808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1896341&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fnorth-bay-outbreak-numbers-rise-again.html The North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit reported this afternoon that the number of confirmed cases in this E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has risen to 35 lab-confirmed victims. The combined total of confirmed and suspect cases now stands at 158.The total number of cases is now just one shy of the 159 total that was reported on Sunday. eFoodAlert has learned that the removal of 18 suspect cases from the Sunday total was due to the symptoms reported by those individuals not matching the typical symptoms associated with an E. coli o157:H7 infection. In addition to North Bay-Parry Sound, eight other health units in the province are investigating cases that may be part of this outbreak. The Ontario Ministry of Health, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Public Health Agency of Canada and Agency ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1896341 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:06:00 +0100 1896341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1892434&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fhappy-valley-dairies-new-zealand.html This morning, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority advised consumers not to drink milk produced by Happy Valley Dairies on or after October 15th, as the milk may be contaminated with E. coli, a normal inhabitant of the large intestine. Most E. coli are innocuous, but a few serotypes – E. coli O157:H7 and E. coli O111, among others – may cause serious gastrointestinal illnesses.NZDSA has directed the dairy to recall all milk produced on or after October 15th, and is investigating the dairy's other products to determine whether the contamination is more widespread. Consumers who purchased the recalled milk – identified by batch dates of 151008 and later, and use by dates on or after 28 October 2008 – should return it to the place of purchase for a refund.Happy Vally Dairies i... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1892434 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:51:00 +0100 1892434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1892436&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fnorth-bay-shrinks-snohomish-grows.html The magnitude of the North Bay E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has decreased slightly, according to today's news release from the North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit. The district now puts the tally at 141 cases, 28 of which are lab-confirmed for E. coli O157:H7. The 18-case reduction came after health investigators determined that those individuals were not part of the outbreak.The daily releases from the District Health Unit are frustratingly vague. Notably, the definition of "confirmed" and "suspect" is unclear. No mention has been made of genetic fingerprinting of the E. coli O157:H7 isolated from patients. Were the 18 cases eliminated, for example, because they were infected with a different strain of E. coli O157:H7, or were they suffering from a completely unrelated cause of gastroe... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1892436 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:49:00 +0100 1892436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1889253&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fe-coli-o157h7-north-bay-and-elsewhere.html The  number of cases in the North Bay, Ontario E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has increased to 159 confirmed and suspected cases, according to a news release from the North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit. This is up from yesterday's reported total of 146 cases.Twenty-six of the cases have been lab-confirmed as E. coli O157:H7, and the 159 cases are now spread over seven health districts, including North Bay-Parry Sound, Algoma, Sudbury, Timmins, Simcoe and Toronto. A CBC news report suggests that the location of North Bay at the intersection of Hwy 11 and Hwy 17 – two branches of the Trans Canada Highway – may have contributed to the dissemination of this outbreak to other parts of Ontario.As we hinted at yesterday, the North Bay news releases are starting to take on the same tone as... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1889253 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:35:00 +0100 1889253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1888621&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fnorth-bay-ontario-e-coli-dj-vu.html A large number of patrons of a single restaurant fall ill within a short time window. A broad range in victims' ages – 1 year to 90 years. Water supply has been checked and cleared. No answers on the source.If this is starting to sound familiar, you probably were reading my posts last month on the Oklahoma restaurant-associated outbreak of E. coli O111. Except that, this time, we are dealing with E. coli O157:H7, and the outbreak is taking place in and around North Bay, Ontario.The North Bay outbreak has expanded to include 146 confirmed and suspect cases. The illnesses have been linked to a Harvey's restaurant outlet in North Bay. But that's as far as the District Health Office's epidemiologists have progressed.Samples of municipal drinking water – the restaurant did NOT use well wate... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1888621 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:00:00 +0100 1888621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887044&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fnorth-bay-ontario.html The E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in North Bay, Ontario has grown to 131 cases. Twenty-two people have been confirmed by lab analysis to have been infected with E. coli O157:H7. An additional 22 people are still under investigation. It's unclear from the most recent reported posted released by the North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit what the status is of the other 87 cases.While most of the victims are in North Bay, an unspecified number of the 131 cases have been reported from four other health districts. The Algoma, Porcupine and Sudbury Health Units all are investigating illnesses that may be related to this outbreak.Although the outbreak has been traced to a specific restaurant – Harvey's – in North Bay, there is no news yet as to the source of the E. coli O157:H7. The restaurant... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887044 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:37:00 +0100 1887044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1884063&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fvermont-processor-recalls-contaminated.html Vermont Livestock, Slaughter and Processing Co., LLC (Ferrisburg, VT) has recalled 2,758 pounds of ground beef that has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in the state. The ground beef was distributed to restaurants and institutions in Vermont and in Plattsburgh, NY. The meat was not shipped to retail stores.The investigation began after the Vermont Department of Health received reports in early October of E. coli O157:H7 infections among residents in, and visitors to, Chittenden and Washington counties. Analysis by state epidemiologists pointed investigators to undercooked ground beef eaten at several different restaurants.At last count, ten people have been confirmed to have been infected by E. coli O157:H7. At least seven of the ten were infected by the same strain, based on ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1884063 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:44:00 +0100 1884063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1884064&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fe-coli-o157h7-peripatetic-pathogen.html We reported yesterday that the State of Vermont was investigating ten cases of E. coli O157:H7, at least seven of which are all due to the same strain. A report in today's Burlington Free Press indicates that two more cases have been identified – bringing the total to 12 – and that the outbreak has been traced to a single source of ground beef, which was distributed to a few restaurants in the state.The North Bay, Ontario OutbreakThe North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit is dealing with an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that has grown to include 93 victims – 15 of them lab-confirmed – so far. Seventy-five of the victims ate at the same Harvey's Restaurant outlet in North Bay. Harvey's is a Canadian fast food burger franchise, with outlets in seven provinces. The Health Unit has n... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1884064 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:21:00 +0100 1884064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1880736&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fe-coli-o157h7-vermonts-intrusive-leaf.html We reported last weekend that four apparent E. coli O157:H7 infections were reported in Chittenden County, and three in Washington County. Those numbers – already up since our last report – may continue to rise, since primary health care providers have been alerted to watch for and report additional suspect cases.Epidemiological investigations have pointed an accusatory finger at undercooked ground beef, served at several different restaurants. But restaurants may not have been the only recipients of the contaminated meat. According to today's news release by the state, USDA is investigating  "... product processing and distribution."There's still no news of the final retail destinations to which the recalled Nicaraguan frozen beef trim was shipped. Could there be a connection? (Sourc... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880736 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:36:00 +0100 1880736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1873523&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fanother-canadian-e-coli-outbreak.html The Ontario city of North Bay may be in the throes of an outbreak of E. coli – most likely, E. coli O157:H7, although the serotype isn't mentioned.The North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit reports one confirmed case, and as many as 13 suspected cases under investigation. There is no indication, as yet, what the source of the infection may be, or whether it is linked to the confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 reported earlier this month in Chatham-Kent. The Chatham-Kent cases are part of an outbreak that has been linked to lettuce from California, which was distributed as bagged, pre-washed lettuce by Aunt Mid's Produce Company of Detroit. (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873523 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:19:00 +0100 1873523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1871385&cid=t_118503_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fnew-york-market-recalls-ground-beef.html Market-in-the-Square (940 Union Rd., West Seneca, NY) has recalled "ground round" beef with a sell-by date of Sep 6,  2008 after the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets detected E. coli O157:H7 in a sample of the meat.The potentially contaminated meat was sold at retail only through the Market-in-the-Square store in West Seneca. Anyone who has consumed this meat and experiences symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 gastroenteritis should contact a medical practitioner immediately. Children are especially susceptible to life-threatening complications such as kidney failure due to Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome as a result of an E. coli O157:H7 infection.Consumers who purchased the recalled meat should either discard it or return it to Market-in-the-Square for a full refund. (Source: eFoo... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1871385 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:23:00 +0100 1871385