Posted Tue, July 27, 2010
Filed under: Active New Outbreak
OTTAWA—Federal health officials are issuing a warning about a salmonella outbreak involving headcheese that has sickened 18 people in B.C. and Ontario. The Public Health Agency of Canada says people shouldn’t eat Freybe brand headcheese produced by G. Brandt Meat Packers in Mississauga, Ont.
The headcheese was distributed nationally by Freybe Gourmet Foods Ltd., but it is sliced and packaged at deli counters in various stores so consumers may not be aware of the brand they bought. Health officials say there are 17 confirmed cases of illness due to salmonella in B.C. and one confirmed case in Ontario, mostly involving the elderly.
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Posted Tue, July 20, 2010
Filed under: Active New Outbreak
By John Guerriero
Salmonella has been confirmed as the cause of the gastrointestinal illness that sickened 26 crew members of the U.S. Flagship Niagara while in Cleveland. Most of the crew members are feeling well enough for a Great Lakes tour to Duluth, Minn.; Green Bay, Wis.; and Chicago, said Bill Sutton, executive director of the Flagship Niagara League, the ship's fundraising arm.
The ship, which returned home from Cleveland Tuesday night, was scheduled to leave Erie tonight for the first leg of the trip to Duluth. Initially, it was reported that 24 of 42 crew members had become ill, but two more became sick later last week, Sutton said. Those two may meet the ship later, he said.
"Everybody's pretty much back to par, and the ship is leaving tonight,'' Sutton said.
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Posted Mon, July 19, 2010
Filed under: Active New Outbreak
**Please note: This is an ongoing outbreak investigation.**
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Public Health is investigating more than 10 illnesses that may be related to a freshly prepared fruit and vegetable product sold at a farmers’ market in east-central Iowa.
While farmers’ markets are an excellent source of fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods, it’s important to remember that any freshly prepared fruit and vegetable product that is not properly refrigerated can be a potential health risk because they can allow bacteria to grow.
Because of warm temperatures, Iowans should be especially aware of food safety at farmers markets:
• Be aware that any freshly prepared fruit or vegetable product, such as hummus, salsa, cut fruit salad, and guacamole can be a potential health risk if not handled correctly.
• All these products must be kept refrigerated, both before and after the sale.
When shopping at a farmers’ market, remember:
• Only buy products from vendors who keep freshly prepared fruit and vegetable products cold, either in refrigerator units or on ice.
• Once purchased, keep freshly prepared fruit and vegetable products cold. If you plan to spend a lot of time at the market, bring a cooler or ice pack for storage.
• When you arrive home, place these products immediately in the refrigerator and eat within days.
• Any freshly prepared fruit or vegetable product that is not properly refrigerated should not be eaten, and should be discarded.
This article taken from: http://www.globegazette.com/news/local/article_e9063a1c-9160-11df-a528-001cc4c03286.html
Posted Thu, July 15, 2010
Filed under: Active New Outbreak
**There are now 26 confirmed cases. If you know of anyone who has been sickened, please have them call our helpline at (800) 350-STOP!**
By Denise Lockwood
At least 10 people have salmonella poisoning, and officials with the Kenosha County Health Department have shut down a local restaurant.
An official with the Kenosha County Health Department confirmed that it closed Baker Street Restaurant & Pub, 6208 Green Bay Road, but that official would not comment about why the restaurant was closed down.
However, Tom Stemple, an employee of Tricoli Restaurants, which owns Baker Street, said 10 to 18 people who ate at the restaurant were sick with the bacaterial infection and owner Lou Tricoli was contacting all of his Baker Street employees to get them tested for salmonella poisoning.
“He’s gathering everyone together, trying to interview them to help find out the source of this,” Stemple said. “He’s trying to sort things out so that he can help protect everyone —his employees and the public.”
Stemple said the source of the salmonella is not yet known.
This article continues at: http://www.kenoshanews.com/news/suspected_salmonella_poisoning_closes_restaurant_12851369.html
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