As of last Friday, the CDC reports that a total of 202 individuals infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported from 42 states and District of Columbia since July 1, 2009. The number of ill persons identified in each state with this strain is as follows: AK (1), AL (2), AZ
202 Sickened in 42 States – Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak linked to Black Pepper and Salami – Washington, California and New York Hit Hardest
The CDC reports that a total of 202 individuals infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported from 42 states and District of Columbia since July 1, 2009. The number of ill persons identified in each state with this strain is as follows: AK (1), AL (2), AZ (5), CA (30), CO
Salmonella outbreak update: Washington cases all from the west side of state
Testing at the state’s Public Health Laboratories is helping point disease investigators to the source of a nationwide Salmonella outbreak. A national study of the cases implicated salami as a potential source in the outbreak that made more than 180 people sick nationwide, including 15 in Washington.
By reviewing shopping receipts, health officials verified that
Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak in 38 states sickens hundreds – Daniele Salami the possible link
As I said earlier over at Marler Blog – "since it is Friday, expect a recall tonight (or over the weekend) from FSIS on a meat-like product (Daniele Salami) contaminated with Salmonella Montevideo that has sickened over 200, with some 30 hospitalized in several states. The outbreak has been ongoing for months." Well, here it
Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak Linked to Meat in the Offing
The term Salmonella refers to a group or family of bacteria that has been known to cause illness in humans for over 100 years. Salmonella bacteria are usually transmitted to humans by eating foods contaminated with animal feces or foods that have been handled by infected food workers. Thoroughly cooking contaminated foods kills Salmonella. People
Salmonella Information Sheet for Parents
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Merrick Beef Filet Squares recalled due to Salmonella concerns
The Food and Drug administration has warned owners not buy Merrick Beef Filet Squares after tests turned up positive for salmonella, which can sicken both people and pets.
The agency, which took the unusual step of issuing a recall notice itself rather than relying on the company, said the potentially contaminated treats were sold nationwide
Hines Nut Company Announces Recall of Pine Nuts Because of Possible Health Risk
Hines Nut Company has initiated a recall of 270 packages of Pine Nuts, packaged under the brand name Harris Teeter Farmers Market. The Pine Nuts were purchased from Red River Foods in Camarillo, CA, and have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections
FDA Salmonella Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Packaged and Distributed by Merrick Pet Care
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and Internet sales.
Although no illnesses associated