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Yogurt E. coli Outbreak Sickens 11 Kids
July 1, 2021
An outbreak of E. coli, which is believed to have started in early March, now includes 11 confirmed cases, including six children under the age of 10. The ongoing investigation by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has identified… read more
Several Maquoketa Iowa Children Have E. coli – Source a Mystery
June 10, 2021
Several news outlets out of Maquoketa, Iowa are reporting severe E. coli illnesses in children – some of which have developed a rare, life-threatening complication. Some of these children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, which can lead to… read more
Salmonella Raw Frozen Breaded Stuffed Chicken Outbreak
June 2, 2021
Today, the CDC linked a suspected outbreak of Salmonella illnesses to a source: Raw Frozen Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products. As suspected last month, this outbreak of Salmonella Raw Frozen Breaded Stuffed Chicken CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several… read more
Possible Don Julio Mexican Salmonella Outbreak
June 2, 2021
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States every year. Recently, a possible Salmonella outbreak in North Branch, Minnesota was linked with Mexican-themed restaurant Don… read more
May 27, 2021
Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. Coli) bacteria can be found in the intestines of animals and humans. Most strains of E. Coli are harmless and are part of a healthy intestinal tract. However, some strains cause illnesses that can be… read more
May 27, 2021
Salmonellosis is one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses caused by eating food contaminated with the Salmonella bacterium. It can be life-threatening to small babies, the elderly, people undergoing chemo, who are infected with HIV or have a weak… read more
Suspected Outbreak Linked to Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken
May 21, 2021
The USDA has announced that there is a suspected Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken Salmonella Outbreak currently under investigation. At this time, there are no details surrounding this outbreak, apart from the identified food source. More information will be forthcoming as… read more
Officials Warn of E. coli Maine Deli Exposure
May 21, 2021
In the press release, the Maine CDC stated that an infected worker at Morse’s Sauerkraut handled deli food while infectious from April 1 through May 13. They state that people who purchased food from the deli in this E. coli… read more
Seattle E. coli Outbreak, 7 Children Sick (Updated)
May 5, 2021
Just today, King County announced a Seattle E. coli Outbreak. Public Health is investigating a new cluster of seven children infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) in King County. All cases are currently under 14 years… read more
Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak
April 23, 2021
There are 5 people sick in the Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak. The outbreak link was announced today by the CDC and a contemporaneous recall was also announced. The Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak Fast Facts: Five people infected with… read more