The CDC reports: Shigellosis is a nationally notifiable diarrheal illness caused by gram-negative bacteria. Shigella infection is spread through fecal-oral transmission and sexual contact. Although most infections are self-limited, antibiotics are indicated for severe illness or to reduce transmission in settings with high risk for spread. Since 2015, a growing proportion of cases has been caused by […]
We have continued to upgrade and improve www.outbreakdatabase.com and nearly are ready for launch. We have a few "bugs" to work out and we are going to link to the CDC and CSPI databases too. We would still love any input, advise or criticism.
In 2010 there are still lethal strains of E. coli that some parts of our government do not regulate in the food supply. E. coli O157:H7 has been considered an adulterant in food since 1994 by USDA/FSIS, but non–O157 strains, which can be just as devastating, are not. As a result, non-O157 strains of E. […]
Here is a very interesting and recent article on E. coli O145 – including outbreaks:
Misti Crane of the Columbus Dispatch (she has covered her fair share of E. coli outbreaks) reported a few moments ago that Health officials in New York have linked a person’s illness there to the E. coli outbreak in Columbus, Ohio and Ann Arbor, Michigan, and are looking into at least 12 more possible cases. […]
Despite the fact Patti Waller our Epidemiologist has eaten there dozens of times, the Durham County Health Department is investigating Bullock’s Barbecue restaurant after 15 people were sickened there last week, officials said Tuesday. Seven people were hospitalized for dehydration because of vomiting and diarrhea caused by Salmonella. width=330; height=280; wral_insert_video_player_7498971(width,height);
Douglas County Public Health officials and the Oregon Department of Human Services are investigating an outbreak of salmonellosis that has been reported by local medical providers in the past week. Initial investigation results show that the seven people who have become ill ate at the Los Dos Amigos restaurant in downtown Roseburg from April 9 […]
Columbus Ohio public health officials announced today that five local confirmed cases of non-E. coli O157 have all been linked to seven cases of in Michigan. The cases in Central Ohio are linked by DNA fingerprinting (PFGE) to cases in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In addition, eight probable cases are under investigation in Central Ohio, including […]
Eleven inmates at Four Mile Correctional Center may be ill with E coli O111 infections. Colorado Department of Corrections spokeswoman Katherine Sanguinetti says three cases have been confirmed, with eight more suspected cases. Officials were working with the state health department to prevent the spread of the bacteria among inmates at the minimum-security prison. Apparently, […]
In early April 2009, health officials from several states began investigating reports of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses associated with the consumption of ground beef products manufactured by the JBS Swift company. On June 24, 2009, JBS Swift announced a voluntary recall of approximately 41,280 pounds of beef products due to potential contamination with E. coli […]
Eight months into Food Safety News, we had the chance to bring together the Washington DC, Denver and Seattle Bureaus, along with our interns and free-lancers in Las Vegas. The goal is to talk this weekend about how we have been doing and how we can do better. As I said to one Ag reporter […]
The Hawaii Department of Health today confirmed 10 cases of salmonella infection on Oahu related to eating previously frozen internationally imported raw ahi. The people who became ill with Salmonella Paratyphi B reported eating raw ahi, often prepared as poke, that was purchased or served at various locations on Oahu. The DOH said that as […]
Beltex Corporation, a Fort Worth, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 135,500 pounds of beef trim products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to recall: Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF BONELESS NAVEL” Various pound […]
Senators, Reid, Durbin and Harkin have all promised to move this bill (Reid with a direct call to Linda Rivera), but Wall Street financial reform has moved in front over the last week. Come on! The time has come to pass S 510. Yes, the bill is not perfect. Yes, it has some amendments, like […]
I received yet another letter from my recent pen pal, Dr. Derfler, at the USDA’s FSIS. (click on image below): For those interested in the retail hamburger testing for non-O157 that prompted the Petition, click here. That Abstract was based upon about 1,000 samples. We now have sampled about 5,000. An updated Abstract and Paper […]
I look forward to being a sponsor at this years event (for the 4th time). Food safety is crucial to both public health and the prosperity of the food trade. Governments and industry alike face major challenges in their quest to improve food safety and better protect consumers. For its part, the China International Food […]