The Associated Press
September 17, 2005
Health officials have confirmed six more salmonella cases, raising the total to 19 cases of the bacterial infection in a group of fifth-graders, a county health official said.
Chris Dobbins, assistant health director, said a few more cases may show up next week, depending on how many samples were taken.
“It is possible we will see one or two more next week,” Dobbins said. “We just don’t know how many samples were taken.”Continue Reading More salmonella cases found among Gaston children
Meat business ordered to close
A Tolleson slaughtering and meatpacking business has been accused of operating without a license and selling meat that has tested positive for salmonella bacteria. Authorities said that they have obtained a court order forcing the southwest Valley company to close its doors.
Animals have been slaughtered in an open outdoor facility at the meat business
About-Salmonella website is resource for families of children
Gaston County, North Carolina health officials are working to identify the source of an outbreak that resulted in at least 70 children exhibiting symptoms of Salmonella poisoning after attending an etiquette dinner at the City Club in Gastonia on September 9. Thirteen children had been confirmed ill with Salmonella infections by Thursday, and lab results
Five more cases of salmonella reported in Gastonia
Five more students have been sickened by salmonella that may have come from a restaurant where children were taking a dining etiquette lesson.
Gaston County Health Department officials confirmed the new cases of salmonella poisoning Thursday on top of the eight cases they confirmed Wednesday.
Officials have not identified the source of the outbreak, but
Millions of Germs and Bacteria Await Kids at School
American children are back in school, but homework isn’t all they’re bringing home — they’re likely bringing home thousands of microscopic germs. NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization, recently collected and tested samples and found as many as 2.7 million bacterial cells per square inch on common school surfaces such as water fountains, desks, computer
Children sick after meal at restaurant
More than 70 children who ate dinner at a Gastonia restaurant Friday night showed symptoms consistent with salmonella, and two were admitted to a hospital for dehydration. Eight children have tested positive for salmonella so far, but numerous lab results are pending.
A group of mostly fifth-graders from various Gaston County elementary schools ate
Mice close down restaurant
Health officials were prepared to close El Jarro Mexican restaurant because of a nagging rodent problem, when the restaurant agreed to voluntarily close for repairs and cleaning.
El Jarro will close Sunday for at least four days, the restaurant said, and possibly longer, the Health Department said. Mice can carry salmonella or hantavirus, said Bob
Clean hands best defense against germs
Helen J. Molchan, a registered nurse certified in infection control and director of employee health and infections control for Citizens Memorial Healthcare in Bolivar, offers these suggestions when it comes to hand washing:
Q: Where are the most germs found in the home, at work and in public?
A: In my opinion, the kitchen is
Suit claims wrongful death
A Newport Heights, Ironwood, man claims a salmonella bacteria spreading throughout the Sky View and Villa Maria nursing homes in Hurley was a "substantial factor in contributing to the illness, infection, and death" of his mother.
In filing an Iron County lawsuit on Wednesday against Lawrence, Laureen, and John Kutz, the Villa Maria Health and
Nearly 60 turtles returned
Almost 60 illegal turtles have been returned to the Upper Valley Mall and several people have called the health department reporting possible turtle-related salmonella after a stand selling red ear sliders was ordered closed Monday.
Clark County Health District officials are now manning the kiosk accepting the tiny reptiles that reportedly have been sold in