Foodborne Illness - Page 12

November 21, 2019

Fresh Thyme blackberries linked to hepatitis A outbreak in 3 states: officials

A hepatitis A outbreak that’s affecting residents in at least three states – Indiana, Nebraska and Wisconsin – is possibly linked to fresh blackberries sold at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market.

November 20, 2019

Maryland E. coli cases possibly linked to packaged salad; FDA investigates multistate outbreak

The advisory comes after state testing of an unopened salad taken from an ill patient’s home identified the presence of E. coli 0157 in the product’s romaine lettuce.

November 19, 2019

Wisconsin sees 'significant increase' in E. coli cases: state health officials

Wisconsin health officials late last week announced a “significant increase” in the number of  Escherichia coli, or E. coli, cases in the state. 

November 18, 2019

FDA issues tuna fish warning amid illness outbreak investigation

Severe cases can involve blurred vision and respiratory stress or swelling of the tongue.

November 7, 2019

Frozen smoked salmon recalled over potentially deadly bacteria contamination

There have been no reports of illnesses related to the recall, but botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.

November 5, 2019

New Jersey ShopRite 'food handler' tests positive for hepatitis A, customers warned

Customers who purchased items from the deli between Oct. 13 and Oct. 30 are encouraged to throw them out and get vaccinated.

October 9, 2019

Toddler's E. coli death after vacation sparks investigation amid family heartbreak

Several family members fell ill, but the little girl did not recover.

October 4, 2019

Chicken salad products recalled over listeria concerns

Several of the impacted products feature ready-to-eat chicken salad, including sandwiches, wraps, spreads and pastas.

October 1, 2019

Whole Foods recalls Dorset cheese over possible listeria contamination

The recall only impacts stores in the Northeast and North Atlantic regions.

September 17, 2019

Boy's E. coli-linked death traced to supermarket burger he ate nearly a decade ago

A 10-year-old French boy who contracted a severe E.coli infection from a beef roughly eight years ago has died from complications related to the infection, French media reports.