June 2004

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. of Elk Grove Village, Illinois has announced a voluntary recall Tuesday of products containing raw whole and diced almonds because of possible salmonella contamination.

The company is recalling its California Mix products under the Evon’s brand in 11-ounce packages and in 1-pound, 5-ounce unbranded packages showing a "Distributed by

Brinker International was named in two more federal lawsuits over a salmonella outbreak a year ago at a Chili’s Grill & Bar in a Chicago suburb, which sickened more than 300 diners and employees and hurt company sales in the Midwest.

The suits — the fifth and sixth filed by Seattle-based Marler-Clark LLP — allege

In the wake of a salmonella outbreak that may be linked to raw almonds, the Almond Board of California has called for pasteurization of the nut.

A nationwide recall last month followed the salmonella outbreak.

"By March 2005, we expect to have 100% industry compliance with a pasteurization step for raw almonds," aid Richard Waycott

In the wake of a nationwide salmonella outbreak that may be linked to raw almonds, the Almond Board of California has called for pasteurization of the nut, says Dennis Pollock of the Fresno Bee.

"By March 2005, we expect to have 100% industry compliance with a pasteurization step for raw almonds," Waycott said, noting that

The El Paso Grande grocery store in Aurora, Illinois is reopening after being closed for about two weeks because of a salmonella outbreak linked to the store. Fred Carlson, environmental health director for the Kane County Health Department, said Tuesday afternoon tests cleared enough store employees so the store could reopen.

The Health Department confirmed

Down To Earth Sprouts have recalled packages of alfalfa sprouts and mixed sprouts, saying the products could potentially be contaminated with salmonella, reports the Associated Press.

Owner and operator Lauree Kramer said she was among sprout growers who had purchased seed from the same supplier. That seed is believed to have led to recalls

The Kane County Health Department is trying to trace the source of a salmonella outbreak at an Aurora grocery that sent one person to the hospital, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The investigation has not been expanded beyond the four confirmed and 17 suspected cases of salmonella infection identified last week in connection with take-out

Local grocery store El Paso Grande has closed temporarily while the Kane County Health Department investigates salmonella contamination traced to it. There are four confirmed cases and 17 other probable cases under investigation related to the store, according to the Health Department.

Health officials recommend that any noncanned food purchased from El Paso Grande after