July 2004

More than 50 people who ate food at a recent church picnic got sick, and 10 cases have been confirmed as salmonella infection. The caterer had no permit from the Durham Health Department and his business had not been inspected, reports the News Observer.

Tests proved that the baked beans on the menu at the

Grist Mill Company of Lakeville, MN, is voluntarily recalling Fruit & Nut Trail Mix Granola Bars and Muesli Cereals, sold under retailer brand names because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Almonds received by Grist Mill Company were randomly tested for the presence of Salmonella. This ingredient testing did not reveal

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Brinker Restaurant Corporation, the owner of the Vernon Hills Chili’s restaurant where hundreds were sickened a year ago as a result of eating salmonella-contaminated food.

According to the complaint, "the number of possible class members could easily exceed one-thousand" due to possible underreporting of cases by

Indiana authorities are warning consumers in several states, including Wisconsin, Thursday that Meadow Valley Farm brand sharp cheddar cheese may be contaminated with salmonella and should be thrown out.

The cheese has been sold since May 1 at farmers’ markets and specialty food stores in and around Rockville in western Indiana, Middlebury in northern Indiana

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