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Fifty of the 529 are laboratory-confirmed cases of salmonellosis, with more results pending, the release said. Of the 50, 36 have been identified as Salmonella Heidelberg, one of the more common Salmonella serotypes in the United States. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Salmonella Scare in Canada Jul 16, 2007
Eating food infected by salmonella can cause salmonellosis. Salmonellosis can be lethal in the case of children and aged people ... The common symptoms of salmonellosis include headache, nausea, high fever, pain in the abdomen, vomiting, and also diarrhea. (The Money Times)
Over 100 People Sick After Eating At Taste Of Chicago Booth Jul 14, 2007
What is salmonellosis ... Salmonellosis can be very dangerous if the infection spreads into the blood stream and other body sites. (Medical News Today)
Number of cases linked to Taste of Chicago booth rises Jul 13, 2007
(Crain's) The number of confirmed salmonellosis cases believed to be associated with a Taste of Chicago food booth grew to nine on Thursday ... Of those, nine have been confirmed by laboratory tests to be salmonellosis, which is caused by the salmonella bacteria. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Illness linked to Taste of Chicago booth Jul 12, 2007
While salmonellosis is very common and most people recover on their own with no need for treatment, were not taking any chances with this situation, Terry Mason, Chicagos public health commissioner, said in a statement. In some cases, salmonellosis can be quite dangerous for the very young, the very old and people with weakened immune systems. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Pet Turtle Linked to Infant Death Jul 9, 2007
In 1980, the CDC estimated that the 1975 law had prevented about 100,000 cases of turtle-associated salmonellosis in children ages one through nine in 1976 ... Reptiles are a well-established source of human salmonellosis; a study conducted during 1996-1997 attributed an estimated 6% of all human, laboratory confirmed, sporadic Salmonella infections in the United States (and 11% of infections among those under age 21) to contact with reptiles and amphibians. (MedPage Today)
Pet turtles pose Salmonella risk: CDC Jul 6, 2007
"Although ongoing public education measures aimed at preventing reptile-acquired Salmonella infections are helpful, prohibiting the sale of small turtles likely remains the most effective public health action to prevent turtle-associated salmonellosis.". Salmonella can cause stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea. (Scientific American)
Consumer Reports Rates Store-Bought Cookie Doughs Jul 3, 2007
"We hate to spoil the fun but eating raw cookie dough could be risky because the raw eggs may contain bacteria that causes salmonellosis, an intestinal infection," notes Ronni Sandroff, Health editor at Consumer Reports. "So, be a smart cookie and wait until the cookies are out of the oven." Three brands were deemed "Good" by the CR panelists, with David's receiving the top ranking in this category, followed by Pillsbury and Nestle. (PR Newswire)
Salmonella infections: What you need to know? Jul 1, 2007
People who have salmonellosis should not prepare food or pour water for others until they have been shown to no longer be carrying the Salmonella bacterium ... In the 1970s, small pet turtles were a common source of salmonellosis in the United States, and in 1975, the sale of small turtles was halted in this country ... Improvements in farm animal hygiene, in slaughter plant practices, and in vegetable and fruit harvesting and packing operations may help prevent salmonellosis caused by... (Food Consumer)
Veggie Booty Snack Food Identified in Product Recall Jun 29, 2007
An ongoing investigation has identified Veggie Booty as the source of a multi-state outbreak of salmonellosis, with cases occurring as far back as early March ... Oregon is one of 17 states to have received reports of salmonellosis cases linked to the outbreak, and has been involved in the investigation that identified the source ... Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhea, fever and vomiting. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Where the food is fresh Jun 27, 2007
According to the health department, there were also 68 percent more cases of shigellosis, 63 percent more cases of campylobacteriosis and 35 percent more cases of salmonellosis during that time. All of those illnesses can be caused by food that has been improperly handled or prepared. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Salmonella In Peanut Butter May Have Sickened 628 People, According To CDC Jun 3, 2007
A large, widespread outbreak of salmonellosis was caused by contaminated Peter Pan and Great Value brand peanut butter and consumers should immediately discard any remaining jars of Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter with a product code beginning with 2111. Local and state public health officials in multiple states, with assistance from CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, have been investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Tennessee infections associated with peanut butter... (Science Daily)
Salmonella-tainted peanut butter sickened 628, CDC reports Jun 2, 2007
Local and state public health officials in multiple states, with assistance from CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are continuing to investigate this outbreak caused by peanut butter, a new food source for salmonellosis in the United States ... Approximately 2,500 Salmonella serotypes can cause salmonellosis, an illness characterized by diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, typically 12--72 hours after infection (2). (Food Consumer)
Salmonella In Peanut Butter Has Infected Over 600 People Jun 2, 2007
There are about 2,500 strains of Salmonella that cause the infection called salmonellosis. The symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps and emerge about 12 to 72 hours after exposure. (Medical News Today)
• Salmonella outbreak here reaches 20 cases May 18, 2007
According to a news release from the Caledonia/Mount Pleasant Health Department, salmonellosis is a bacterial disease that generally affects the intestinal tract and occasionally urine, the bloodstream or other body tissues. It is a common cause of diarrheal illness in Wisconsin with over a thousand cases reported each year. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Spike in number of salmonella infections May 3, 2007
Epidemiological data from NSW Health shows that consuming raw eggs and undercooked chicken can also result in salmonellosis. Salmonella usually peaks in summer, Dr McAnulty said, although this year the peak has been later - in February, there were 310 cases and in March, 485 cases. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Bird lovers, don't spread disease Apr 5, 2007
Disinfecting feeders will also help control other diseases such as trichomoniasis and salmonellosis. If you continue to see several birds with symptoms, it might be a good idea to discontinue feeding for several weeks to reduce the spread of disease. (Grand Coulee Star, WA)
Salmonella Becomes Concern Of Pet Owners, Recall Widens Apr 4, 2007
The company has received one report of salmonellosis in a dog. There are no reports of human illness. (North Country Gazette)
Three outbreaks of salmonellosis linked with baby poultry Apr 2, 2007
Three Outbreaks of Salmonellosis Associated with Baby Poultry from Three Hatcheries --- United States, 2006 ... For decades, baby poultry, particularly chicks and ducklings, have been known to be a source of salmonellosis ( 1--) ... More recently, the source of birds associated with salmonellosis outbreaks has been traced back to individual hatcheries. (Food Consumer)
Easter worry: CDC cites salmonella threat from chicks Mar 31, 2007 Health Hazard Alert - Lilydale Cooked Seasoned Sliced Turkey Breast may contain Salmonella bacteria Mar 20, 2007 Most recover from salmonella Mar 14, 2007 Salmonella outbreak tracked back to Georgia plant Mar 4, 2007 Salmonella found at peanut butter plant: FDA Mar 2, 2007 Q&A: Salmonella outbreak and peanut butter recall Feb 25, 2007 Second Death Linked To Tainted Peanut Butter Feb 23, 2007 Salmonella outbreak widens to 41 states Feb 23, 2007 Peanut butter brands with product code 2111 recalled Feb 22, 2007 Peanut butter linked to food poisoning Feb 22, 2007 More of this story Feb 21, 2007 Parker Waichman Alonso Mark LLP & Neblett, Beard & Arsenault LLP Investigating Thousands of Claims Involving Illnesses From Recalled Peanut Butter and Warns Pet Owners Not to Feed the Recalled Peanut Butter to Their Animals Feb 20, 2007 Peanut Butter Recall Feb 18, 2007 Peanut butter blamed for Salmonella outbreak Feb 18, 2007 Are You Afraid of Peanut Butter Now? Feb 18, 2007 Peanut butter pulled from shelves Feb 17, 2007 Virginia is among 39 states reporting cases of salmonella poisoning because of tainted peanut butter Feb 17, 2007 Peanut butter comes off shelves Feb 17, 2007 Protein Discovery Targets Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria; Model Could Be Used In New Treatments For Food Poisoning, Typhoid Feb 16, 2007 CONTAMINATED PEANUT BUTTER MAKES ITS WAY INTO VALLEY Feb 16, 2007 Look for '2111' code on tainted peanut butter Feb 16, 2007 Peanut butter recall affects Florida Feb 15, 2007 Human Skin Harbors Completely Unknown Bacteria Feb 7, 2007 WHO Revives Efforts To Eliminate Forgotten Disease: Yaws Jan 31, 2007 Stealth Technology Maintains Fitness After Sex: How 'DNA Parasites' Can Increase Spread Of Antibiotic Resistance Jan 16, 2007 Is Valley more prone to food poisoning? Jan 1, 2007
"Fewer than 20 hatcheries in the United States provide the majority of baby poultry sold in agricultural feed stores in the nation, and certain hatcheries have been implicated repeatedly as sources of baby poultry-associated salmonellosis outbreaks," the CDC stated. Copyright 2007. (CNN -- Health)
Baby Chicks Linked to Salmonella Mar 31, 2007
According to the CDC, salmonella is a bacteria that produces an infection called salmonellosis. Most persons infected with salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. (MEDLINEplus)
Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections ... In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. (Canada Newswire)
There is no vaccine to prevent salmonellosis ... How common is salmonellosis ... Every year, approximately 40,000 cases of salmonellosis are reported in the United States. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Symptoms of salmonellosis include fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and vomiting. Jimmy Taylor of Griffin, Ga. (BladePlus)
About 40,000 U.S. cases of salmonellosis are reported each year and about 600 people die of it, the CDC has estimated. The bacteria infection can cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea and fever. (Scientific American)
Salmonellosis typically lasts from 4-7 days and most individuals recover without treatment ... If I have been diagnosed with salmonellosis and was eating peanut butter at the time should I send my peanut butter somewhere for testing ... If you have been diagnosed with salmonellosis and were eating peanut butter at the time of your illness and you still have the open jar, then notify your local health department as they may wish to collect the jar for testing. (Food Consumer)
In fact, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, salmonellosis is diagnosed through serological identification of culture isolated from stool. Physicians and public health officials are concerned by reports that consumers are trying to "tough it out" and are not seeking medical care for Salmonella, especially when the ill person is a senior, a child or has an existing medical condition. (Consumer Affairs)
Every year, about 40,000 cases of salmonellosis are reported in the United States and about 600 people die of it, according to the CDC.. The recall has forced ConAgra to shut its only peanut butter manufacturing plant, in Georgia, until it can determine the source of the salmonella. (Canada.com)
ConAgra is working with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate the statistical report and determine how the product is linked to the outbreak of salmonellosis ... Salmonellosis is known to sicken about 40,000 people in the United States each year. (California Democrat, MO)
Salmonellosis is caused by the salmonella bacterium. It is not as contagious as are other intestinal bacteria, like shigella, Goodfriend said, but anyone with the symptoms should stay home from work or school. (The Burke Times, VA)
On Friday, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) confirmed three cases of salmonella Tennessee in Florida that match the national salmonellosis outbreak strain. The cases were confirmed in Alachua, Hillsborough and Pasco counties. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
The FDA warned the public not to eat Peter Pan or Great Value (a Wal-Mart brand) to avoid becoming sick with Salmonellosis. The recalled peanut butter jars have product code ``2111'' on the jar lid. (Primezone Releases)
Salmonella infection is known each year to sicken about 40,000 people in the United States, according to the CDC. Salmonellosis, as the infection is known, kills about 600 people annually. Symptoms can include diarrhea, fever, dehydration, abdominal pain and vomiting. (KOLD.com, AZ)
"Increased consumption of these food types could result in more frequent outbreaks of salmonellosis unless appropriate management steps are taken," they wrote ... CIDRAP overview of salmonellosis. (CIDRAP)
Approximately 40,000 persons in the USA become infected with salmonella each year; the infection is known as salmonellosis and can be fatal. Around 600 people die annually from it. (Playfuls.com)
Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection that generally affects the intestinal tract and occasionally the bloodstream. Salmonella is spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water or by contact with infected people or animals. (Olean Times Herald, NY)
Lowery said she has been telling callers to seek medical help if they develop symptoms of salmonellosis ... WHAT IS SALMONELLOSIS. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called salmonella ... Every year, approximately 40,000 cases of salmonellosis are reported in the United States. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Since the organism that causes salmonellosis is related to that responsible for typhoid fever -- a huge problem in less developed countries -- the model being developed at Queen's could potentially be a target for treating typhoid as well ... -- Salmonellosis is an infection with Salmonella bacteria. (Science Daily)
Symptoms of salmonellosis the infection caused by salmonella bacteria include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. The illness typically lasts for less than one week but can cause dangerous dehydration. (McAllen Monitor, TX)
Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, nausea and vomiting, said Guillermo Cole, spokesman for the Allegheny County Health Department. The incubation period is anywhere from six to 72 hours, most typically 12 to 36 hours. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
30-day news archives. " The affected jars are made by ConAgra in a single facility in Sylvester, Ga., the FDA said.WKMG Local 6 News said peanut butter jars with that product code were found on store shelves this morning in Central Florida.It is believed to be the first salmonella outbreak associated with peanut butter in U.S. history, said officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.About 20 percent of the 288 infected people have been hospitalized, but none has died, said Dr.... (Florida Today)
It appears that the skin, the largest organ in our body, is a kind of zoo and some of the inhabitants are quite novel, according to a new study. Researchers found evidence for 182 species of bacteria in skin samples. (Science Daily)
A neglected disease with a nearly forgotten name is making a comeback following a global control programme that almost eradicated it more than 40 years ago. Yaws, a disease which eats away at the skin, cartilage and bones of its victims (mostly children), is re-emerging in poor, rural and marginalized populations of Africa, Asia and South America. (Science Daily)
Pathogens can become superbugs without their even knowing it, research published today in Science shows. Stealth' plasmids - circular 'DNA parasites' of bacteria that can carry antibiotic-resistance genes - produce a protein that increases the chances of survival and spread of the antibiotic-resistant strain. (Science Daily)
About 14 in 100,000 Texas residents reported being struck by one of the most common food-borne illnesses, salmonellosis, in 2005. Salmonellosis, an infection of the intestines caused by the bacteria called salmonella, can occur when the bacteria leaves the body in the stool and is passed on by hand to food or liquids ... The incidence rate of salmonellosis is consistently higher in the Valley. (McAllen Monitor, TX)
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