Marler Clark Files Salmonella Saintpaul Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart Aug 4, 2008
Salmonellosis illnesses from the Saintpaul strain began showing up in Texas and New Mexico in late April, and in early June the CDC linked those illnesses to raw tomatoes and issued consumer warnings ... Salmonella is a bacterium that causes one of the most common intestinal illnesses in the US: salmonellosis infection. (MarketWatch)
FDA criticized over its response to salmonella outbreak Aug 1, 2008
About 40,000 cases of salmonellosis are diagnosed annually, says the FDA. The current problem rose from the response of regulators. The FDA warned consumers nationwide June 7 against three types of tomatoes thought to be possibly implicated in the outbreak. (Baltimore Sun)
Salmonella Q&A Jul 31, 2008
Q: What is salmonella or salmonellosis. A: Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called salmonella ... A: There is no vaccine to prevent salmonellosis. (NBC 11, CA)
FDA Expands Pepper Warning in Salmonella Outbreak Jul 31, 2008
Some 40,000 cases of salmonellosis are reported in the United States each year, although the CDC estimates that because milder cases aren't diagnosed or reported, the actual number of infections may be 30 or more times greater. Approximately 600 people die each year after being infected. (Health-Finder)
Non-outbreak salmonella detection prompts recall Jul 24, 2008
But DSHS officials said the salmonella strain found in serranos and jalapenos tested by DSHS is not the strain responsible for the nationwide outbreak of salmonellosis over the past two months. The outbreak strain is salmonella, group B, type saintpaul. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
FDA: Salmonella found in Jalapeno peppers Jul 22, 2008
Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) can cause diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Symptoms typically start 12-72 hours after infection. (Xinhuanet, China)
EDITORIAL / Cleaning up after Fido Jul 20, 2008
Doodycalls states dog feces is one of the most common carriers of the following diseases: heartworms, whipworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, Parvo, Corona, Giardiasis, Salmonellosis, Cryptosporidiosis, and Campylobacteriosis. We do not know what these diseases are, nor do we want to find out. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
FDA: Tomatoes OK To Eat, But Avoid The Hot Peppers Jul 18, 2008
Two people from Texas with salmonellosis have died, DHSH says, but salmonellosis was not the cause of death. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Salmonella Scare Sweeping Through N.C. Jul 13, 2008
This ongoing outbreak is now one of the largest outbreaks of Salmonellosis ever in the United States and it's the largest foodborne outbreak of any sort in the last 10 years based on a number of culture confirmed cases. Federal investigators and state officials have now identified 14 salmonella cases in North Carolina of the same salmonella subtype, Saintpaul, that has been sweeping across the U.S., apparently from of contaminated food. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
Fitness and nutrition - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Kids and cholesterol. (USA Today -- Money)
New UGA invention effectively kills foodborne pathogens in minutes Jun 25, 2008
Recently, raw tomatoes caused an outbreak of salmonellosis that sickened more than 300 people in at least 28 states and Canada. Currently, a chlorine wash is frequently used in a variety of ways to reduce harmful bacteria levels on vegetables, fruits and poultry, but because of chlorine's sensitivity to food components and extraneous materials released in chlorinated water treatments, many bacteria survive. (EurekAlert!)
Tomato sales on the decline across the city Jun 20, 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), tomatoes carrying the rare Saintpaul strain of salmonellosis have already made people seriously ill in 23 states, the worst of which were Texas (68), New Mexico (55) and Illinois (29). Massachusetts, however, has not had any confirmed cases. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Adobo Grill linked by Health Dept. to tainted tomatoes Jun 19, 2008
The Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that of the 17 area residents who contracted the saintpaul strain of salmonellosis, nine had dined at Adobo Grill. Six ate at 2005 W. Division St. and three at 1610 N. Wells St., a health department spokesman said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
CRACKING THE CASE: How modern science and old-fashioned detective work brought the salmonella outbreak to light Jun 19, 2008
A: A person infected with salmonella gets salmonellosis, which can cause fever, severe abdominal cramping and diarrhea, both normal and bloody. In the young, the old and people with compromised immune systems, it can be very dangerous. (USA Today -- Money)
Salmonella is risky, plant your own tomatoes Jun 17, 2008
According to a recent FDA report, there have been 228 cases nationwide of an uncommon form of Salmonella called salmonellosis serotype Saintpaul. Raw red plum, red Roma, round red tomatoes and any products containing these raw tomatoes have all been implicated in the outbreak. (Food Consumer)
Florida tomatoes deemed safe by FDA Jun 15, 2008
Since mid-April, there have been 145 reported cases of salmonellosis nationally, including at least 23 hospitalizations. States reporting illnesses linked to the outbreak include Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Farmer: Buy Kentucky Proud food Jun 15, 2008
The FDA has tied raw red plum, raw red Roma and raw round red tomatoes to 167 cases of salmonellosis reported since mid-April. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised the American public to consume tomatoes only from 23 states, part of Florida, Puerto Rico and six foreign countries or tomato varieties that FDA's evidence suggests are not the source of the outbreak. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Southeast tomatoes are OK, officials say Jun 14, 2008
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture says South Carolina-grown tomatoes have not been associated with salmonellosis. State agriculture officials say state growers use both good agricultural practices and good handling practices when producing, packing and shipping produce. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Tomatoes pulled as precaution Jun 13, 2008
According to the the Food and Drug Administration, since mid-April, there have been 145 reported cases of salmonellosis nationwide. On the average, there are 635 cases of salmonellosis reported in Indiana every year. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
FDA warns consumers of tomatoes Jun 13, 2008
The FDA is expanding its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, and products containing these raw, red tomatoes ... Citizens in Thomaston and all over Georgia should understand that tomatoes grown in Georgia have not been affected by the salmonellosis outbreak ... Since mid April, there have been 145 reported cases of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella Saintpaul nationwide, including... (Thomaston Times, GA)
Homegrown tomatoes may be best choice Jun 13, 2008
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there have been 167 reported cases of salmonellosis nationwide caused by Salmonella Saintpaul. At least 23 hospitalizations have also been reported with no fatalities. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Tomatoes linked to salmonella Jun 11, 2008
Cases of salmonellosis started in April among those who ate certain varieties ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a nationwide warning against eating certain raw red Roma, plum or round tomatoes because they've been linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis that started popping up in April ... Nationally, the FDA said people reported 145 cases of salmonellosis since mid-April in 16 states and 23 people were hospitalized. (Syracuse.com)
Growers deal with fears Jun 11, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says there have been 167 cases of salmonellosis since mid-April, including 23 that required hospitalization, associated with consumption of raw tomatoes. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)
FDA expands red tomato warning due to salmonella Jun 11, 2008
WASHINGTON, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday to expand its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, raw red Roma, raw red round tomatoes, and products containing these tomatoes ... Since mid-April, there have been at least 145 reported cases of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella Saintpaul in United States, including at least 23 hospitalizations. (Xinhuanet, China)
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The Food and Drug Administration expanded its warning Tuesday to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of tomatoes ... From April 23 though June 1, 2008, there have been 57 reported cases of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella Saintpaul in New Mexico and Texas, including 17 hospitalizations. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Tainted Tomatoes: All You Need to Know Jun 11, 2008
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a fact sheet on the bacteria to help explain the origins, risk factors and symptoms of infection with Salmonella, or Salmonellosis. What Is Salmonellosis ... Salmonellosis is an infection of the bacteria Salmonella. (ABC News)
Tainted tomatoes reach Oregon Jun 10, 2008
Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection that causes fever, diarrhea and vomiting within one to five days after eating contaminated food. Most people recover quickly, but some types of salmonella infection can be serious or even fatal in young children, frail older patients and those with weakened immune systems. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
FDA watches 3 types of tomatoes Jun 10, 2008
The Allegheny County and state health departments report no cases of salmonellosis, or illness from salmonella contamination, related to tomato consumption ... Last week, the FDA reported a salmonellosis outbreak in New Mexico and Texas that it linked to consumption of "plum and Roma tomatoes, or round red tomatoes." ... From April 23 through June 1, there were 57 reported cases of salmonellosis, caused by an uncommon strain known as Salmonella Saintpaul. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
FDA'S ADVICE: What to do, what not to do Jun 10, 2008
Salmonellosis Outbreak in Certain Types of Tomatoes ... Salmonellosis Outbreak in Certain Types of Tomatoes Updated: June 9, 2008 ... The Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak appears to be linked to consumption of certain types of raw red tomatoes and products containing raw red tomatoes. (USA Today -- Money)
Salmonella scare: Tomatoes pulled off shelves, menus Jun 10, 2008
By Elizabeth Weise and Bruce Horovitz, USA TODAY As the Food and Drug Administration scrambles to find the source of a 16-state outbreak of salmonellosis linked to raw tomatoes, stores and restaurants nationwide are pulling implicated varieties from shelves and menus. Sliced tomatoes disappeared from McDonald's sandwiches, and fresh tomato salsa from Taco Bell. (USA Today -- Money)
FDA: Louisiana-grown tomatoes safe to eat Jun 10, 2008
Strain said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warnings last week to consumers in New Mexico and Texas about the risk of contracting Salmonellosis from eating certain types of raw red tomatoes. According to FDA press releases, there have been more than 50 reported cases of salmonella in Texas and New Mexico since April 23. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Fast Food Chains Hold the Tomatoes Jun 10, 2008
McDonald's, Subway, Burger King and Chipotle all announced plans to pull tomatoes from their restaurants, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said there have been 145 reported cases of salmonellosis across the country, sending 23 people to the hospital. No deaths have been reported so far. (ABC News)
Stay safe from sick tomatoes Jun 10, 2008
So far, salmonellosis hasn't been found in raw tomatoes from Florida ... Unless your backyard garden is presenting you with a bountiful harvest, you may have to forego the T in your favorite BLT. Since mid-April, 145 cases of salmonellosis traced to raw tomatoes have been reported in 16 states, and put 23 people in the hospital ... According to Duval County Health Director Robert Harmon, there have been no reports of salmonellosis here or elsewhere in Florida. (Florida Times-Union)
Tomatoes Pulled After Salmonella Warning Jun 10, 2008
The CDC estimates about 40,000 cases of salmonellosis are reported in the United States each year, but the actual number of infections may be 30 times greater because mild cases go unreported. Tomato growers and packers are eager for the FDA to wrap up its investigation. (Washington Post)
About 150 get illness linked to tomatoes Jun 9, 2008
By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY The Food and Drug Administration said Sunday that 145 to 150 people in 16 states have been sickened by salmonellosis, which has been linked to the consumption of raw red tomatoes ... Salmonellosis in healthy people can cause fever, diarrhea (which can be bloody), nausea, vomiting and stomach pain ... Salmonellosis can be dangerous to young children, the elderly or people with weakened immune systems. (USA Today)
County gearing up for mosquito spraying Jun 7, 2008
For example, there were 250 cases of whooping cough last year; 140 cases of tuberculosis; 417 cases of early syphilis; 611 cases of HIV; 1,027 cases of salmonellosis. To request a no-spray zone, or for other questions related to the mosquito-control insecticide spraying, call the Road Department at 662-329-5840. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
FDA issues warning to NM consumers about raw tomatoes Jun 7, 2008
The FDA said a salmonellosis outbreak appears to be linked to consumption of raw red plum, red Roma or round red tomatoes, as well as products containing raw red tomatoes ... From April 23 through June 1, there have been 57 reported cases of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella Saintpaul in New Mexico and Texas, including 17 hospitalizations. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Tomato-Related Salmonella Case Reported In Central Texas Jun 7, 2008
Salmonellosis has been found in eleven counties including Bell, Cameron, Dallas, Fort Bend, Harris, Hays, Jim Wells, Nueces, San Patricio, Tarrant and Travis. Authorities are investigating the cause of the multi-state outbreak. (KWTX.com, TX)
Salmonella Cases In Texas Jump To 35 Jun 6, 2008
Salmonellosis has been found in 12 counties -- including Fort Bend, Harris, Brazoria, Bell, Cameron, Dallas, Hays, Jim Wells, Nueces, San Patricio, Tarrant and Travis. So far, 13 cases have been confirmed in Harris County, two in Houston, and at least one in both Fort Bend and Brazoria counties. (Click2Houston, TX)
State health authorities investigating salmonellosis outbreak Jun 6, 2008
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Tainted tomatoes scrutinized for Salmonella Jun 4, 2008
The confirmed cases of Salmonellosis were found in Harris, Fort Bend, Dallas, Tarrant, Hays and Cameron counties. Seven people in Texas had to be hospitalized. (KHOU.com, TX)
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food May 17, 2008
Infection with the Salmonella bacteria produces an illness called salmonellosis. According to the CDC, most infected people develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps within 12 to 72 hours. (MEDLINEplus)
Anti-virulence Factor In Salmonella Discovered May 12, 2008
Salmonellosis, infection from Salmonella, can lead to gastroenteritis or typhoid fever -- a severe life-threatening systemic disease. The finding, published in Public Library of Science, suggests that there is a distinct pathway in Salmonella that acts as an anti-virulence factor during salmonellosis ... This pathway is also involved in fine-tuning the host-pathogen balance during salmonellosis. (Science Daily)
Inspectors last line of defense against germs May 5, 2008
Letting food thats waiting to be served approach room temperature can grow microorganisms that cause illnesses such as salmonellosis. Restaurants must keep food like cooked turkey or ham below 45 degrees or above 140 degrees. (Anchorage Daily News)
Butter-flavored Popcorn Ingredient Suspected Cause Of Lung Disease May 2, 2008
2, 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. . (Science Daily)
Malt-O-Meal cereal carries salmonella Apr 18, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced recently at least 23 people in 14 states, including North Dakota and Minnesota, have been diagnosed with salmonellosis caused by the same strain of salmonella that was found in unsweetened Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat Cereals made by Malt-O-Meal. The company announced April 5 it would voluntarily recall the two types of cereals with "Best If Used By" dates between April 8, 2008, and March 18, 2009, after an internal routine safety testing detected... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Recalled Malt-O-Meal Cereals Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Apr 15, 2008
Symptoms of salmonellosis include any or all of the following: fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea. If the bacteria enters the bloodstream, life-threatening infections can occur. (MedHeadlines)
Health Buzz: Breast Cancer and Other Health News Apr 15, 2008
At least 23 people in 14 states have been diagnosed with salmonellosis, caused by salmonella bacteria found in Malt-O-Meal's recently recalled unsweetened Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat Cereals, according to the ... Salmonellosis symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. (U.S. News & World Report)
Madison County Health Department Feb 1, 2008
Individuals who practice poor personal hygiene while preparing food may spread diseases such as hepatitis A, salmonellosis, and shigellosis. Studies indicate that one third (33%) of people do not wash their hands after using the restroom. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
U.S. Food Safety: Foodborne Illnesses a Menu for Disaster Jan 15, 2008
Some 40,000 cases of salmonellosis are reported in the United States each year, although the CDC estimates that, because milder cases are not diagnosed or reported, the actual number of infections may be 30 or more times greater. Approximately 600 people die each year after being infected. (Health-Finder)
Cutesy turtles no bargain Dec 25, 2007
Health officials in North Carolina recently linked five cases of salmonellosis in children to handling turtles. "So the warning is: They are not necessarily the healthiest animal, and your kids can get sick," Bank said. (North County Times)
High Number of Two Food-Borne Illnesses Reported Nov 6, 2007
Salmonellosis is caused by the salmonella bacteria, which lives in the intestines of birds, reptiles and mammals. It is spread to humans via various foods of animal origin. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Health warning over 'ready-to-eat' food Oct 20, 2007
In comments in the agency's magazine, Health Protection Matters, Prof Threlfall said: "Ready-to-eat products and fresh herbs are a common cause of salmonellosis, and these infections appear to be on the increase.". He highlighted a number of cases in the UK where prepared salad had been linked to outbreaks of salmonella, including 123 cases in 2004 linked to fast-food restaurants. (Scotsman)
Commissaries recall Banquet pot pies Oct 20, 2007
Consumption of food contaminated with salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses ... The most common manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within eight to 72 hours. (The Dolphin, CT)
Salmonella found in Banquet pot pies Oct 16, 2007
The Dunn County News Online - Our Front Page. Updated Oct 15, 2007 - 10:11:09 am CDT. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Products pulled from shelves in the Parkland Oct 13, 2007
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is investigating 11 cases of salmonellosis in Missouri. Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever, Peacock explained. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Lettuce's Roots Lure Salmonella Oct 13, 2007
"The great majority of human outbreaks of salmonellosis come from chicken or eggs, so the question is what kind of public health import would this have," added Philip Alcabes, an epidemiologist and an associate professor at the School of Health Sciences of Hunter College, City University of New York in New York City ... Some 40,000 cases of salmonellosis are reported in the United States each year. (MEDLINEplus)
Mathematics Might Save You A Trip To The ER Sep 17, 2007
Naumova and colleagues tested their mathematical models with data gathered from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on six diseases: giardiasis, cryptosporidiosis, salmonellosis, campylobacteriosis, shigellosis and hepatitis A, all characterized by nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and often fever ... "With more than 1,000 cases of salmonellosis alone each year in Massachusetts, awareness of these subtle changes is crucial because if the public can be alerted to an outbreak even a... (Science Daily)
Salmonella-Spinach Specter Haunts US Once Again Sep 2, 2007
Breast-feeding prevents salmonellosis and many other health problems. (5). (News Locale)
Salmonella Found In Spinach After Routine Tests Sep 1, 2007
salmonella bacteria in its spinach bags and is voluntarily recalling them. As soon as we learned of the presumptive positive test, we directed all customers to hold all boxes of the spinach affected as a precaution. (Medical News Today)
More Than 500 Reported Illnesses From Food Booth Jul 17, 2007
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)
Sesame Seeds Possibly Contaminated Jul 17, 2007
The important thing to remember is that food tainted with Salmonella may not look or smell bad but ingesting the bacteria could lead to salmonellosis, an infection that could have fatal implications. People with weakened immune systems such as those recovering from infections, elderly people and young children, could be seriously affected by salmonellosis. (Earthtimes.org)
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)
