Salmonella Honey Smacks Cereal Sickens 130
There are now 130 people across 36 states ill with salmonella after eating Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal. The CDC warns that no one should eat or serve the cereal. The organization warns that the risk of getting sick from it is high. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal
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More Grocery Stores Affected By Ground Beef Recall
The Colorado-based company Cargill Meat Solutions has recalled around 132,606 pounds of ground beef products due to an E. coli contamination. The company produced and packaged the meat on June 21 and sold it to many grocery stores including Publix, Safeway, and Target. About E.Coli E. coli is a bacteria that normally live in the intestines
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Second Packaged Sandwich Listeria Recall
The FDA and CDC have issued a recall of one lot of Premo Brand turkey and cheese wedge-shaped packaged sandwiches. The company sold the sandwiches in 11 states. This is the second sandwich Listeria recall the company has faced in less than a month. About Listeria A Listeria infection is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be
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Publix Recalls Ground Beef Due to E. coli
The supermarket chain Publix recalled many ground beef products shipped to Florida stores over concerns of E. coli contamination. Publix shipped an undetermined amount of potentially-contaminated ground chuck products to two dozen counties between June 25 and July 31. About E.Coli E. coli is a bacteria that normally live in the intestines of healthy people and animals.
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Restaurant Responsible for Washington Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA is investigating an outbreak of salmonella at Burien Fresh Smoothies, a restaurant in Washington. The agency hasn’t released the source of the Washington salmonella outbreak. Seven people have become ill, but researchers expect that number to rise. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria
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McDonald's Salads Injure Almost 500
Currently, McDonald’s salads have infected 476 people with the parasite, cyclospora. The FDA confirms that the outbreak has spread to 15 states with 21 people needing hospitalization. However, the agency expects this number to continue to grow as more ill people come forward. About Cyclospora Cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis) causes watery, and sometimes explosive, diarrhea after
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Raw Turkey Linked to Salmonella
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that there are 90 people from multiple states who became sick after raw turkey infected them with salmonella. The sickness is so great that nearly half had to go to the hospital. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal
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Second Romaine Recall Affects Trader Joe's and Kroger Shoppers
Just a few weeks after a previous romaine recall rocked the country earlier this summer, the FDA is recalling the lettuce once more. This time it is from cyclospora contaminating multiple salad and wrap products sold by grocery stores including Kroger, Trader Joe’s and Walgreens. About Cyclospora Cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis) causes watery, and sometimes explosive, diarrhea after
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Ritz Crackers Recall
Mondelez Global, the manufacturer of Ritz Crackers is issuing a nationwide Ritz Cracker recall due to salmonella. This recall affects 16 varieties of Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits products across the United States. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria usually live in animal and human intestines
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Nationwide Goldfish Crackers Recall
After being notified that multiple packages and varieties of Pepperidge Farms goldfish crackers contain the bacteria, Salmonella, the company has issued a nationwide recall. Thus far, the Centers for Disease Control has not received any illness reports. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria usually
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