Dr. Rob Donofrio, director of microbiology and molecular biology for the National Safety Foundation in Ann Arbour, Michigan was cited as saying that items such as food trays, headphones, keyboards, animal cages and water spigots may be typical in a school, but they also harbour millions of bacterial germs just waiting to come home with
Clean hands can prevent spread of illness
The New Milford Health Department has issued a reminder to local residents about the importance of keeping your hands clean. The reminder comes on the heels of Clean Hands Week, which was Sept. 18-24.
Officials said that handwashing is the single most important thing one can do to prevent illness and the spread of illness.
Victims consider suing bakeries
Victims of Tasmania’s worst salmonella outbreak might sue the bakeries at the center of the contamination. Two people who were infected with salmonella had inquired of Burnie lawyer Chris Barlett whether they could take legal action against the Launceston bakeries.
Bartlett said they were seeking general damages for pain and suffering as well as recovering
Salmonella victims consider suing bakeries
Some of the 64 people who became ill through Launceston’s recent salmonella outbreak are exploring the possibility of taking legal action.
The Department of Public Health has traced the salmonella outbreak at the Trevallyn and Sugar Shack bakeries in Launceston to piping bags used to spread cream and icing.
"If the claimants can’t establish negligence
Cracking down on food safety violators
Over the past 12 months, 14 Marin restaurants and food shops required at least three follow-up inspections by county health officials after an initial, unannounced inspection, according to environmental health chief Phil Smith.
Officials often conduct a re-inspection after a routine inspection to ensure that any problems have been corrected. The first follow-up inspection is
Bakery at centre of outbreak to undergo safety tests
The Launceston bakery which started Tasmania’s worst outbreak of salmonella will be closely monitored to ensure it maintains proper hygiene standards. Public Health authorities will allow the Trevallyn Bakery to re-open once it passes safety tests and staff receive hygiene training.
Bakery owner Eric Walker voluntarily closed the business last week after reports of the
Marler Clark L.L.P., P.S. Announcement: E. coli Attorney Calls on Dole to Pay Victims’ Medical Bills and Lost Wages
October 14, 2005
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 14, 2005–William Marler, a nationally-known attorney who has represented the most seriously injured victims of E. coli in the United States, today called on Dole’s corporate leaders “to do the right thing and immediately pay the medical bills and wage loss of those sickened with E. coli in the Dole lettuce outbreak. In many past outbreaks, corporations have stepped up and taken care of the customers they poisoned,” said Marler.
To date, twenty-three people in Minnesota have been sickened with E. coli, eight have been hospitalized, and one child developed HUS — all from eating bagged, “pre-washed” lettuce. According to the FDA, more that 245,000 bags of lettuce may be affected nationwide. An alert and recall has been launched.Continue Reading Marler Clark L.L.P., P.S. Announcement: E. coli Attorney Calls on Dole to Pay Victims’ Medical Bills and Lost Wages
Tests prove bakery source of salmonella
Laboratory testing has confirmed a Launceston bakery was the source of Tasmania’s worst salmonella outbreak. Sixty-four people have been infected with the bacteria over the past few weeks. Of the 64 people infected, six were taken to hospital but all have since been released.
The Trevallyn Bakery and the associated Sugar Shack bakery voluntarily closed
Contamination fears prompt demands for food-safety body
A national body to control the hygienic handling of food on its journey from the farm to the table is being called for, following reports which show that agricultural commodities often fall short of food safety standards.
Songsak Srianujata, manager of the Knowledge Network Institute of Thailand’s Food Safety Project, said yesterday that food contamination
Carergiving: Food safety is a big concern
Food poisoning caused by bad hygiene or unsafe food practices can topple a big strong healthy man, but young children and the elderly are most at risk.
Some 10 percent of beef and 30 percent of chicken is contaminated with Salmonella, but if handled properly and cooked long enough, the meat is completely safe