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Organic Walnuts Tied to Serious E. Coli Illnesses
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2024
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Organic walnuts from a California grower that were distributed to health food and co-op stores in 19 states have been linked to serious cases of E. coli illness, federal officials reported Tuesday.
So far, 12 people have been sickened; seven were so ill they required hos...
USDA Gets Tougher on Salmonella in Raw Breaded Chicken Products
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is clamping down on salmonella bacteria found in breaded, stuffed raw chicken products, with the agency issuing a fi...
Uncooked Morel Mushrooms Proved Fatal for Montana Diners
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2024
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A salmon-and-mushroom sushi roll proved deadly for two restaurant patrons in Montana last year, and experts are sounding the alarm on the dangers of undercooked morel mushrooms.
A total of 51 patrons at an unnamed restaurant in Bozeman got very ill last April, including...
FDA Warns of Toxic Lead in Cinnamon Products
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a health advisory Wednesday warning consumers that six brands of ground cin...
One Leafy Green Needs Refrigeration to Prevent E.Coli
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2024
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Salad lovers, take note: Lettuce is more vulnerable to E. coli contamination than other leafy greens, researchers report.
The physical composition of green leaf and romaine lettuce makes it a happy home for E. coli bacteria, particularly at room temperature, according to...
E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Raw Milk Cheese
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2024
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Raw milk cheese tainted with E. coli bacteria has sickened 10 people in four states, hospitalizing four, federal regulators warn.
The cases have been tied to Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a
CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak Tied to Cheese, Yogurt
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2024
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Two people have died and 23 have been hospitalized in a years-long outbreak of listeria illness that's finally been traced to one company's cheeses, yogurts and other dairy products.
That's the message from a U.S. Centers Disease Control and Prevention
Cases of Lead Poisoning Linked to Fruit Puree Pouches Reaches 251
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2023
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At least 251 cases of lead poisoning linked to tainted fruit puree pouches have now been reported in 34 states, U.S. health officials said.
That's up from 205 cases reported in the last weekly tally, the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention noted in its
Blue Ridge Beef Raw Pet Food Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2023
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Blue Ridge Beef, a maker of raw pet foods, has announced it is recalling some of its products for kittens and puppies because of possible contamination with salmonella and listeria.
After being notified earlier this month by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture a...
Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?
- HealthDay Editors HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2023
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Chances are you know at least one person who's given up eating gluten. Maybe you've even given it up yourself. But who can really benefit from a gluten-free diet?
"Gluten is one of the main proteins found in wheat, barley and rye," said Dr. Joseph Levy, a pediatric gastr...
Over 200 Lead Poisoning Cases Now Linked to Tainted Fruit Puree Pouches
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2023
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At least 205 cases of lead poisoning linked to contaminated fruit puree pouches have now been reported in the United States, federal health officials report.
That's up from 125 cases in the last weekly tally, with 33 states now reporting poisonings, the U.S. Centers of D...
Cinnamon Tied to Tainted Applesauce Had Lead Levels 2,000 Times Higher Than Proposed Standards, FDA Says
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2023
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Cinnamon samples gathered at a facility in Ecuador linked to tainted applesauce pouches were found to contain levels of toxic lead that were 2,000 times higher than proposed standards, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors.
Tests conducted at an Ecuad...
Cinnamon in Applesauce That Sickened Kids May Have Been Deliberately Tainted With Lead
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2023
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Cinnamon used in applesauce pouches that have been tied to high lead levels in kids may have been deliberately tainted with the toxic element, a source at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
"We're still in the midst of our investigation," Jim Jones, the FDA's de...
Holiday Meals Mean Safety First in Your Kitchen
- December 14, 2023
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Knives, vegetable peelers, blenders: There are plenty of ways to injure yourself in the kitchen during the holidays.
To keep things merry, cheery and safe, experts at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR) in Chicago say there are simple steps you and those who are helping y...
Salmonella Illnesses Tied to Cantaloupes Have Doubled: CDC
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2023
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FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 (Healthday News) -- A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupes keeps expanding, with cases doubling since the last tally, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
"Since the last update [on] November 30, 2023, an additional 113 people infected...
As Salmonella Outbreak Widens, Avoid Cantaloupes if Brand Is Unknown, CDC Warns
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Shoppers should steer clear of any pre-cut cantaloupe if the brand is unknown, as a salmonella outbreak linked to the fruit continues to widen, U.S. health officials warned Thursday.
Eighteen more illnesses have been reported sinc...
After Salmonella Cases Double in a Week, Cantaloupe Recall Expanded
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 27, 2023
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MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Three more brands of cantaloupe have been recalled by U.S. health officials after salmonella infections linked to the fruit more than doubled in just a week.
The case count now includes nearly 100 people in 32 states, with Arizon...
One Death, 10 Hospitalizations in Listeria Outbreak Tied to Peaches, Plums
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2023
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Peaches, nectarines and plums tainted with Listeria have caused one death and put 10 people in the hospital with food poisoning across seven states, federal officials say.
The Listeria outbreak also has caused one premature birth, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
CDC Tells Docs to Look for Lead Poisoning in Kids, as Fruit Puree Investigation Continues
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2023
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TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Doctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevent...
FDA Expands Investigation of Pureed Fruit Pouches
- Robin Foster and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- November 6, 2023
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Amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls, U.S. health officials have expanded their investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon pureed fruit.
Bagged, Precut Onions Tied to Salmonella Illnesses in 22 States
- Cara Murez and Robin Foster and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- October 25, 2023
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Federal regulators are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to packaged, diced onions that has sickened at least 73 people across 22 states.
Fifteen of the illnesses were so bad that people required hospitalization.
Gills Onions has already issued a recall fo...
Many Strains of a Dangerous Foodborne Bacteria Are Now Antibiotic-Resistant
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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New research on a leading cause of foodborne illness has linked a large share of Michigan infections to antibiotic-resistant bacteria strains.
More than 100 strains of Campylobacter jejuni circulating in Michigan are resistant to at least one antibiotic, accordi...
Three Deaths Linked to Listeria-Tainted Milkshakes From Restaurant in Washington State
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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A strain of listeria bacteria found in milkshakes at a restaurant in Washington state has been linked to six hospitalizations and three deaths.
The milkshakes were sold at Frugals restaurant in Tacoma, Wash.
Only the Tacoma site of Frugals, a small fast-food chain ...
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 3 People in Connecticut, New York
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2023
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Public health officials are warning people about the risks of flesh-eating bacterial infections and how to avoid them after the deaths of three older adults on the northeast coast.
Two of the deaths from vibriosis — an illness caused by the vibrio vulnificus bacte...
Listeria Cases Spur Recall of 'Soft Serve On the Go' Ice Cream
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 11, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recalled a brand of soft-serve ice cream after linking it to listeria cases in Pennsylvania and New York.
The product, Soft Serve On The Go ice cream cups, was distributed in several states, the
Sick Restaurant Workers Fuel Many Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2023
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Providing sick leave to restaurant workers could help prevent the spread of foodborne illness because ill workers are key drivers of outbreaks at restaurants, a new government report shows.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published data on Tuesday cov...
Grilling Plant-Based Burgers This Memorial Day? Safe Cooking Temperatures May Change
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 28, 2023
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The last thing you want to invite to your Memorial Day cookout is foodborne illness.
An expert from Virginia Tech offers some suggestions for keeping it at bay, even when cooking something you may have less experience with, such as plant-based or turkey burgers instead ...
Salmonella Infections in 6 States Linked to Papa Murphy's Raw Cookie Dough
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2023
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday that a salmonella outbreak involving 18 people in six states has been linked to Papa Murphy's raw cookie dough
Two individuals were hospitalized in connecti...
General Mills Issues Flour Recall Due to Salmonella Concerns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2023
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General Mills has recalled four varieties of its Gold Medal flour because of concerns over potential contamination with salmonella.
The recalled flour has “better if used by” dates of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024,
USDA Cracks Down on Salmonella in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to get tougher on Salmonella bacteria found in breaded, stuffed raw chicken products, the agency announced Tuesday.
About 1.35 million people are infected with Salmonella bacteria each year in the United States, according to the ...
CDC Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Flour
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2023
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U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella Infantis outbreak that is likely linked to raw flour. It's not clear what brand of flour is the culprit.
Investigators from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food a...
More Than 400 Snacks, Sandwiches Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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A variety of sandwiches, salads, wraps, snacks and yogurt made by the company Fresh Ideation Food Group have been recalled because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
All of the products have a “Fresh Creative Cuisine” label or an identifier o...
52,000 Pounds of Sausage Products Recalled Due to Listeria Danger
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2023
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A variety of ready-to-eat sausage and charcuterie products are being recalled because they may have come into contact with surfaces that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The bacteria can cause an invasive infection and is especially dangerous in pregn...
After Baby Formula Scandal, FDA Announces New Unit Focused on Food Safety
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2023
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Stung by recent food safety scandals -- most notably last year's infant formula shortage, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it is creating a new unit devoted to food safety.
The newly dubbed Human Foods Program will wield wide-ranging powers.<...
FDA's Food Safety Program Needs a Revamp: Panel
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2022
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's foods program is in “constant turmoil” and needs stronger leadership, a panel said Thursday.
The Reagan-Udall Foundation, a group with close ties to the FDA, released a 51-page
Frozen Stuffed Chicken Products & Microwave Ovens: A Recipe for Salmonella
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2022
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After repeat U.S. outbreaks of salmonella tied to frozen, breaded and stuffed chicken products, researchers are now pointing to microwave cooking as a key driver of illness.
Because they're breaded, the popular products — for example, chicken stuffed with broccoli and ...
Keep Food Poisoning at Bay This Holiday Season
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 22, 2022
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A happy holiday can go sour quickly when food poisoning joins the party.
Experts from Rutgers New Jersey Poison Control Center offer some tips on safely thawing, preparing and storing food, as well as avoiding issues with alcohol and drugs.
“Forgetting about foo...
13 Illnesses, 1 Death From Listeria in Deli Meat, Cheese
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2022
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Public health officials are investigating an outbreak of listeria that has infected people in at least six states, hospitalizing 13, killing one and causing the loss of a pregnancy.
The outbreak strain is connected to deli meat and cheese, including those sold at NetCost...
Listeria Outbreak Tied to Soft Cheeses Sold at Albertsons, Whole Foods
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2022
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U.S. health officials have warned that numerous brands of brie and camembert cheese may contain Listeria, a potentially dangerous bacteria.
More Cases in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Wendy's Restaurant Lettuce
- By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2022
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A total of 97 people across six states have now been made ill by E. coli, in an outbreak possibly tied to contaminated lettuce used in sandwiches sold at Wendy's restaurants.
"Since the ...
84 People Now Sickened in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Wendy's Restaurant Lettuce
- By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 26, 2022
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A total of 84 people across four states have now been made ill by E. coli, in an outbreak possibly tied to contaminated lettuce used in sandwiches sold at Wendy's restaurants.
"Since th...
Wendy's Pulls Lettuce From Sandwiches Over Possible Link to E. Coli Outbreak
- By Steven Reinberg and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- August 22, 2022
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Amid an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people in four states, the Wendy's fast food chain has removed romaine lettuce from its sandwiches in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
CDC Investigating E. Coli Outbreak in Michigan, Ohio
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2022
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U.S. health officials said Wednesday that they are investigating an outbreak of E. coli that has infected 29 people in Michigan and Ohio.
The outbreak has led to nine hospitalizations but no deaths, and i...
Florida Company Recalls All Ice Cream Products Over Possible Listeria Contamination
- By Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- July 14, 2022
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Big Olaf Creamery said Wednesday that it is recalling all flavors and all lots of Big Olaf brand ice cream products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Ice Cream
- By Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- July 5, 2022
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked a recent Listeria outbreak to ice cream made by Florida-based Big Olaf Creamery.
One person has died in the ...
Many Very Ill After Eating Daily Harvest Lentil Crumbles; FDA Investigating
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2022
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Fallout is mounting for the food delivery service Daily Harvest, which has voluntarily recalled a frozen food product suspected of sickening hundreds of customers in at least 26 states.
CDC Says Mystery Listeria Outbreak Has Killed 1, Hospitalized 22
- By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2022
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At least 23 people in 10 states have been sickened and one of them has died in a listeria outbreak which may have originated in Florida, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
Although the cause of ...
Tests Find Salmonella in Third of Store-Bought Ground Chicken
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2022
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Nearly one-third of ground chicken may contain dangerous salmonella, a new Consumer Reports investigation shows.
Based on its findings, the group called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which regulates the nation's meat supply, to redouble its efforts to pro...
Jif Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2022
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Some lots of Jif brand peanut butter are being recalled as health officials investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella illness tied to the products.
Fourteen illnesses (including two hospitalizations) tied to the Salmonella Senftenberg strain of the bacteri...