What Caused So Many Food Outbreaks in 2018?
In 2018, the CDC announced 21 major food outbreaks. Salmonella was the culprit in a vast majority of multistate events last year. However, there were close to a hundred instate outbreaks that the CDC didn’t mention. Therefore, many Americans are asking: why were there so many? About U.S. Food Outbreaks Every year, thousands of people in
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Is Romaine Safe Again?
After the CDC and FDA told Americans to toss out their lettuce, many are now wondering if romaine is safe to eat once more. Unfortunately, the answer is still a maybe. About E. coli Romaine safety was called into question after the CDC identified it to be contaminated with E. coli. E. coli is bacteria that normally
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Hardee's Hepatitis A Outbreak Settlement Reached
A nearly $300,000 Hepatitis A outbreak settlement has been reached after a Charlotte, North Carolina Hardee’s Restaurant exposed patrons to hepatitis A in June of this year. About Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The virus is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that
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Nine More Sick From Romaine E. coli Outbreak
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to warn against eating any romaine lettuce harvested from the central Coastal growing regions of Northern and Central California amid a multistate outbreak of E. coli illnesses linked to romaine lettuce. The agency also reported Thursday that nine additional people are ill since November 26. About E. coli
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FDA Has Linked Romaine Recall to California
The FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced on Twitter that the agency traced the romaine recall to the West Coast. The CDC still warns to not eat any romaine lettuce since it still hasn’t discovered the source of the contamination. About E.Coli E.Coli is bacteria that normally live in the intestines of healthy people and animals. While
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CDC Says All Romaine Is Unsafe
Make sure to be cautious of any salad at Thanksgiving this week. The CDC says to throw away all romaine lettuce after the vegetable made 32 people sick. Doctors also had to hospitalize 13 during this multistate E. coli outbreak. About E.Coli E.Coli is bacteria that normally live in the intestines of healthy people and animals. While most
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CDC Issues Turkey Recall Due To Salmonella
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the CDC issues a turkey recall after linking turkey products to a salmonella outbreak. Jennie-O recalled 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products after the USDA found that a sample of the products tested positive for a salmonella reading matching the outbreak strain. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a
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Another 63 People Sick from Salmonella-Contaminated Ground Beef
Health officials report another 63 people became ill from eating salmonella-contaminated ground beef. This brings the total number of sick people to 120 in 22 states. The outbreak started in August, and officials think it will still continue. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria usually
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Salmonella Outbreak Shows Problems in Poultry Industry
Half a decade after U.S. representatives wrote to the USDA about the agency’s unacceptable response to a previous salmonella outbreak traced to chicken, this current outbreak shows that nothing has changed. Just this month, federal health officials announced that antibiotic-resistant salmonella infected 92 people. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects
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Deadly Salmonella Kosher Chicken
The CDC announced 16 people have become sick, and one has died after consuming salmonella kosher chicken. Eight people required hospitalization. This also included the person who died. The agency also received reports from multiple states. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria usually live in animal
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