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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...
Check Your Fridge for Trader Joe's Fresh Basil, Linked to Salmonella
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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Fresh organic basil tainted with salmonella and sold by Trader Joe's in 29 states has sickened at least 12 people, according to an alert issued Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Parents Tending Backyard Poultry Can Pass Along Dangerous Salmonella to Infants
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2024
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A days-old newborn in Oregon was sickened with salmonella that may have been transmitted from parents who tended infected poultry located 150 miles away, a new report finds.
Tomato Juice May Help Kill Off the Typhoid Bacteria
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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The bacteria behind typhoid, a major killer of children in the developing world, could be vulnerable to something as simple as tomato juice, new research suggests.
Typhoid is caused by the Salmonella Typhi bacterium, and is usually contracted from contaminated f...
Charcuterie Meat Recall Expands as Salmonella Cases Double
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2024
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Cases of salmonella linked to recalled charcuterie meats have doubled in just over two weeks, triggering an expansion of the recall, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
"Since the last update on January 5, 2024, 23 more illnesses have ...
Quaker Oats Widens Recall of Granola Bars, Cereals Linked to Salmonella Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2024
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The Quaker Oats Co has widened a recall of granola bars and cereals that was first announced in December, adding more products that may potentially be contaminated with salmonella.
The products were sold in all U.S. states and territories, with a full list of recalled pr...
Sam's Club Charcuterie Meats Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2024
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A salmonella outbreak that's already sickened 24 people is triggering the recall of charcuterie meats sent to Sam's Club distribution centers nationwide.
"On January 3, 2024, Fratelli Beretta USA Inc., recalled approximately 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods brand ready-to-...
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...
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...
Babies Are Contracting Salmonella After Handling Pet Food, FDA Warns
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2023
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FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Two federal health agencies are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to dog food that has sickened seven people in seven states, nearly all of them infants.
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...
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...
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 ...
FDA Warns of Salmonella Danger in Darwin's Raw Cat Food
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2022
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Cat owners should not feed their pets certain lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
Some lots of the raw cat food tested positive for salmonella and were associated with illness in three kittens, the agency said in a
USDA Gets Tough on Salmonella in Breaded Chicken Products
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2022
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to toughen regulations on certain raw chicken products.
The agency has notified food processors that new rules would require they lower the amount of salmonella
Salmonella Linked to Pet Turtles Has Hospitalized 5, CDC Says
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2022
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Tiny turtles are the cause of a multistate outbreak of salmonella that has led to five hospitalizations, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Chicken Strips Dog Treats Recalled Due to Salmonella Danger
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2022
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Dog treats are being voluntarily recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services reported July 6 that some Stormberg Foods LLC dog treats were contaminated with salmonella, which triggered
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...
1 Dead, 27 Hospitalized in U.S. Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Poultry
- Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2022
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One person has died and 27 people have been hospitalized in a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Even if they appear healthy and clean, backyard poultry such as chickens can carry salmonel...
FDA Warns of Infant Formula Powders Tied to Infections
- February 18, 2022
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Several powdered infant formula products have been recalled by Abbott Inc., following reports of four infants developing bacterial infections after consuming the products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.
"As this is a product used as the sole source ...
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Salami Sticks Rises to 31 Cases in 10 States
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- November 16, 2021
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Ten new illnesses in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled salami sticks bring the total number to 31, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Two more states have reported cases, increasing the number of affected states to 10. There have been six ho...
Trader Joe's Salami Snacks Tied to 20 Salmonella Cases in 8 States
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- October 26, 2021
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Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks, sold primarily at Trader Joe's, have been linked to a salmonella outbreak with 20 reported cases in eight states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Most of the patients (80%) are younger than 18. Three...
Salmonella Outbreak in 37 States Linked to Imported Onions
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- October 21, 2021
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Onions from Mexico have been linked to a salmonella outbreak that's sickened 652 people in 37 states, federal health officials said Wednesday.
So far, there have been 129 hospitalizations, but no deaths.
Investigators have traced one source of the outbreak to whole...
Hen Hazard: Salmonella a Threat From Backyard Chickens
- September 4, 2021
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It's still not OK to kiss your chickens or your ducklings -- you could catch a salmonella infection from barnyard birds.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has offered that warning before, and now an agriculture expert reminds backyard farmers that it's ...
Fratelli Beretta Antipasto Trays Are the Source of Salmonella Outbreak: CDC
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- August 27, 2021
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Fratelli Beretta brand antipasto trays have been identified as the source of a salmonella outbreak that's sickened at least 36 people in 17 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
No deaths have been reported.
Investigators found ...
Salmonella Illness in 17 States Tied to Salami, Prosciutto
- Robert Preidt
- August 24, 2021
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Two salmonella outbreaks that appear related to salami and other Italian-style meats have sickened at least 36 people in 17 states, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Twelve people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Illness, Death in Hundreds of Dogs Spurs FDA Action Against Dog Food Maker
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster
- August 18, 2021
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it has sent a warning letter to a pet food company linked to contaminated food that may have caused illness or death in hundreds of dogs.
The letter was issued after inspections of Midwestern Pet Foods Inc.'s manufa...
Avanti Expands Recall of Frozen Shrimp for Possible Salmonella Contamination
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- August 17, 2021
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Avanti Frozen Foods has expanded its recall of various frozen cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp products that may be contaminated with salmonella.
The more than two dozen products were sold under various brand names and distributed across the United States between Novem...
Breaded, Raw Chicken Recalled in Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak
- Robert Preidt
- August 11, 2021
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More than 59,000 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products linked with a multi-state salmonella outbreak have been recalled, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says.
The products were produced Feb. 24 and Feb. 25, 2021, by Se...
McCormick Recalls Seasonings Over Salmonella Risk
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- July 29, 2021
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McCormick & Co. on Wednesday announced the recall of several of its popular seasonings because of potential salmonella contamination.
Backyard Chicken Coops Pose Threat of 'Viral Spillover' to People
- Robert Preidt
- March 12, 2021
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Raising chickens in your backyard -- a popular trend during the COVID-19 pandemic -- holds risks that can come home to roost in an unwelcome way.
It's already well known that poultry can spread the salmonella bacteria to human handlers. But chickens cooped up in backyard...
Beware Pet 'Bearded Dragons': CDC Says They Could Carry Salmonella
- Robert Preidt
- October 2, 2020
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What next, 2020?
In this year of surprising threats to public health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now investigating a pair of salmonella outbreaks among people who cuddled pet hedgehogs and bearded dragon lizards.
No deaths have ...
Don't Let Salmonella Make Your Thanksgiving a Turkey
- Steven Reinberg
- November 21, 2019
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With Thanksgiving but a week away, U.S. health officials want to be sure you don't get sick from any salmonella that might be lurking in your turkey.
In a new report, researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention detail the tracking of a rece...
One Dead, 8 Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Ground Beef
- E.J. Mundell
- November 2, 2019
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Ground beef tainted with salmonella has led to 10 known infections across six states, including eight people so ill they had to be hospitalized, and one death.
"Illnesses in this outbreak are more severe than expected for salmonella," the U.S. Centers for Disease Con...
Organic Chicken Less Likely to Harbor a Dangerous 'Superbug'
- Steven Reinberg
- October 3, 2019
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In a finding that suggests organic is best, a new study indicates that chickens raised without antibiotics may have fewer types of antibiotic-resistant salmonella than animals raised at factory farms.
Salmonella is a common infection among poultry, so some large far...
CDC Warns of Drug-Resistant Salmonella in Beef, Cheese
- Steven Reinberg
- August 22, 2019
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An antibiotic-resistant strain of salmonella is sickening people who eat contaminated beef and unpasteurized soft Mexican cheese, U.S. health officials warned Thursday.
First seen in 2017, this bacterial strain has already caused 255 Americans in 32 states to become ...
Flying Insects in Hospitals Carry 'Superbug' Germs
- Robert Preidt
- June 21, 2019
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Many flies and flying insects in hospitals carry bacteria that could pose an infection risk to patients, and more than half of them carry the types that resist antibiotics, a new study says.
British researchers used ultraviolet-light flytraps, electronic fly killers ...
CDC Warns Again of Salmonella From Pet Hedgehogs
- Robert Preidt
- May 31, 2019
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Ten more cases of salmonella linked to pet hedgehogs have been reported in the United States, bringing the total to 27, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The latest cases were reported in six states: California, Indiana, Kansas, Michig...
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Pre-Cut Melons Expands to More Than 100 Cases
- E.J. Mundell
- April 25, 2019
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Twenty-four new illnesses linked to an outbreak involving packaged melon distributed across 16 states were reported by U.S. health officials Wednesday.
The outbreak now includes 117 cases of Salmonella Carrau illness, including 32 cases so severe the patients ...
Pre-Cut Melons at Kroger, Walmart, Other Stores May Carry Salmonella
- E.J. Mundell
- April 15, 2019
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Pre-cut, packaged melon distributed by major grocery chains across 16 states have been tied to an outbreak of salmonella illness, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Friday.
The outbreak has so far involved 93 cases of Salmonella Carrau illness, inclu...
Pet Hedgehogs Still Spreading Salmonella, CDC Warns
- E.J. Mundell
- March 29, 2019
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They're tiny, furry and cute, but hedgehogs as pets can bring salmonella dangers, U.S. health officials warned on Friday.
There have been 17 cases of the serious gastrointestinal infection across 11 states -- all linked to contact with hedgehogs, according to the U.S...
Snuggling Your Pet Hedghog May Spread Salmonella, CDC Warns
- E.J. Mundell
- January 28, 2019
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They're cute, but cuddling a pet hedgehog could transmit potentially deadly salmonella, U.S. health officials warned Friday.
As of Jan. 23, "11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from eight states," according ...