California Chipotle Sickens 77 Sixteen employees and 60 customers have been sickened after eating at Chipotle in Simi Valley, California. So far one person has been hospitalized. Investigators are still searching for the pathogen responsible for the illness. The illnesses are associated with Chipotle products purchased and consumed on August 18 and August 19. After… Read more »
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Deep Coriander Powder Recalled
Deep Coriander Powder Recalled Over Salmonella Deep brand Coriander powder has been recalled after it was discovered that the powder was contaminated with Salmonella. Deep brand Coriander powder is produced by Chetak New York LLC of Edison, NJ. The recall is limited to 300 jars of the powder, from the Lot# LE15152. On the bottom… Read more »
Macadamia Nut Recall & Salmonella
Salmonella Causes Macadamia Nut Recall Random testing has uncovered a potential Salmonella contamination in raw macadamia nuts distributed by Sid Wainer and Son. The company, based out of New Bedford, MA has issued a voluntary recall of their Jansal Valley brand macadamia nuts. The macadamia nuts are packaged in one and eight ounce size plastic… Read more »
Green Bean Recall for Listeria
Green Beans Recalled for Listeria Contamination Frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Green Beans are being recalled by General Mills after a sample of the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The voluntary recall covers a limited quantity of frozen green beans. Only ten ounce bags of frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Green Beans with “Better If… Read more »
Frozen Tuna Salmonella Outbreak
The Frozen Tuna Salmonella Outbreak is Over The multistate outbreak of Salmonella caused by frozen raw tuna is now over, according to the CDC. The outbreak sickened 65 people spread out over 11 states. Hardest hit was California, with 35 cases of Salmonella poisoning. California is followed by Arizona with 12 cases, New Mexico with… Read more »
2015 Soybean Recall
For the third time since May, Good Seed Inc. has recalled their fresh soybeans and mung bean sprouts. The recall follows the news that their products had once again tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. So far, there have not been any reported illnesses related to sprouts from Good Seed. This most recent recall is for… Read more »
Cyclospora Case Count Rises to 457
The case count continues to rise as more and more people are being sickened by cilantro grown in the Puebla region of Mexico. As of August 10, 457 people in 29 states have contracted Cyclospora. Texas remains the hardest hit, with 157 cases of Cyclospora poisoning. Following Texas is Georgia with 22 cases, New York… Read more »
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in Texas
Foodborne illnesses are a serious issue. They can lead to weeks and even months of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. At The Merman Law Firm, P.C., we are concerned about the recent outbreaks of Cyclosporiasis across the country, which has affected more than 200 people in Texas. You should know what to look for and what… Read more »
Mexican Cilantro Source of Outbreak
The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported that 205 people have contracted Cyclosporiasis after eating cilantro contaminated with the bacterium Cyclospora. Nine Texas counties have been affected by the contaminated cilantro. Travis County has reported the most cases with 77, followed by 17 cases in Dallas County, 9 cases in Collin County, 9… Read more »
Raw Pork Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Fifty-six people in Washington are sick with Salmonella poisoning after consuming raw pork. All of the cases are in Washington, and are spread out between eight counties in the state. A majority of the cases are in King County, were 44 have been sickened. The outbreak was not limited to one event or restaurant, as… Read more »
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