The Massachusetts Department of Health has announced that there has been as foodborne illness outbreak at Boston College. At least 120 students have been sickened by norovirus. Early reports indicated that the pathogen responsible for the outbreak was E. coli O26, but subsequent testing revealed that it was actually norovirus. This outbreak has been linked… Read more »
Bacteria Showing Resistance “Last Resort” Antibiotics
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
E. coli Sickens 8 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 fullycooperating with health officials. There are no reported cases of… Read more »
Chipotle Outbreak Continues to Rise
In a November 9 update, the CDC announced that the 42 people have been sickened with E. coli after eating at Chipotle locations in the Pacific Northwest. The illnesses are spread out over two states, with 27 cases in Washington and 15 cases in Oregon. Only a few Chipotle locations were involved in the outbreak,… Read more »
Illinois Cider Outbreak Case Count Rises
An outbreak of foodborne illnesses associated with a festival in Illinois continues to grow. Seventy people have now been infected with either E. coli or Cryptosporidium. These cases of illness were caused by apple cider that was sold and distributed at the Pike County Color Drive. The West Illinois fair was held on October 17… Read more »
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