In November, a study based in China discovered that bacteria have started to become resistant to our “last resort” antibiotics. Antibiotics work by disrupting the systems of a bacteria, which kills the bacteria or prevents its reproduction in the process. Due to natural selection, random mutations over time can give bacteria a natural resistance to… Read more »
Posts By: Derek Merman
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to JEM Nut Butter
The CDC has reported that as of December 3, 2015, a total of 11 people have been sickened with Salmonella in 9 states. States affected by the outbreak include California with 1 case, Colorado with 1 case, Georgia with 1 case, Hawaii with 1 case, Idaho with 1 cases, Illinois with 1 case, North Carolina… Read more »
E. Coli in Costco Outbreak Linked to Taylor Farms
On November 26, 2015, Taylor Farms issued a recall of their celery and onion mixtures after concerns were raised that the mixtures were contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The Tracy, California company’s products were linked to the outbreak of E. coli caused by Costco chicken salad. A total of 71 products were recalled. A full… Read more »
Salmonella in Kapowsin Pork Outbreak is Over
As of December 2, 2015, the CDC has announced that the outbreak of Salmonella associated with Kapowsin Meats is over. The final case count is 192, with 30 people requiring hospitalization. Five states were affected by the outbreak, including Alaska with 1 case, California with 2 cases, Idaho with 2 cases, Oregon with 3 cases,… Read more »
Starbucks Recall Amidst E. coli Outbreak
On December 2, 2015, Starbucks issued a recall of more than 45,000 Holiday Turkey & Stuffing Warm Sandwiches after concerns arose that they may be contaminated with E. coli. These sandwiches are being recalled as a result of Taylor Farms celery products being associated with an outbreak of E. coli that has affected 7 states…. Read more »
Raw Milk in New York Positive for Salmonella
On November 18, 2015, a routine sample of raw milk taken by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets tested positive for Salmonella. The sample was taken from raw milk from the Jerry Dell Farm in Tompkins County, New York. Jerry Dell Farm was notified of the positive test result on November 18,… Read more »
E. Coli Source Discovered in Nevada Outbreak
The Washoe County Health District has announced that 21 people are sick in Reno, Nevada after eating mousse produced by Reno Provisions. The E. coli contaminated mousse has been sold and distributed by Reno Provisions since mid-October. All contaminated mousse has since been disposed of. A total of 18 out of 21 people sickened reported… Read more »
E. coli Outbreak in Nevada
The Washoe County Health District has announced that they are investigating an outbreak of E. coli in Nevada. Eight people have been infected after eating at the Twisted Fork restaurant in south Reno. The cases were reported on November 4th. The restaurant remains open, although they are fully cooperating with health officials. There are no… Read more »
Salmonella Cucumber Outbreak Gets Another Update
In their first update in a month, the CDC has announced that the amount of cases associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Poona has risen again. A total of 838 people have been sickened after eating cucumbers contaminated with Salmonella. These cases are spread out over 38 states, including Alabama with 1 case, Alaska with… Read more »
Chipotle Outbreak Hits 50
On November 12, 2015, the CDC released an update regarding the outbreak of E. coli associated with Chipotle restaurants in the Pacific Northwest. Fifty people have now reported cases of illness. These cases remain split up between Washington, with 31 cases, and Oregon, with 11 cases. One person in Minnesota has also tested positive for… Read more »
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