Virginia health officials say this summer more people in Northern Virginia are getting sick from food-borne illnesses.
"In the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen or suspected 50 additional cases of food-borne illness, primarily caused by the Salmonella bacteria," says Virginia Department of Health spokeswoman Lucy Caldwell.
Those 50 cases in Northern Virginia are in
As a precautionary measure, Orchid Island Juice Company of Fort Pierce, Florida, is voluntarily recalling fresh squeezed orange juice with an expiration code date of 9/15/05 thru 9/22/05, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Orchid Island Juice Company distributes fresh squeezed orange juice in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida
A man who claims he suffered from salmonella poisoning after dining at an East Alton restaurant in May is seeking in excess of $100,000 for his illness which required hospitalization.
Michael Butkovich claims he became extremely ill after eating at Casa Romero on May 23. According to Butkovich’s complaint, he required intravenous fluids during a
The FDA has advised processors and repackers that Majestic International Spice Corporation has been forced to recall its dried "Extra Fancy Basil" spice in 12.5 kilogram bags after traces of Salmonella were found.
The agency also said that it was concerned that the firm had not adequately alerted its suppliers to the problem. The only
Because of Hurricane Katrina’s wrath, there are millions of dead chickens in Mississippi, prompting health concerns and dealing the poultry industry a blow that is expected to take nearly half a year to recover.
As part of the “chicken belt” — a swath of chicken growing and processing that runs through Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Georgia
A recent recall of a Cold Stone Creamery’s cake batter ice cream should serve as a reminder that ingredients that require cooking carry the risk of foodborne pathogens if left raw. During an investigation, the FDA confirmed that the sweet cream base of the ice cream was pasteurized, but the dry cake mix that was