The U.S. FDA has announced a recall of as many as 1 million mangoes that may carry salmonella bacteria. These potentially contaminated mangoes are contained in a variety of products. The Merman Law Firm is monitoring reports as they occur to provide the most up-to-the-minute information regarding this national recall. Millions of consumers are potentially at… Read more »
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CDC Updates Organic Shake Outbreak
On March 24, 2016, the CDC issued an update to the Salmonella Virchow outbreak associated with Garden of Life RAW Meal Organic Shakes. Since the last update more than a month ago, there have been 9 more cases of Salmonella poisoning reported. This brings the total number of illnesses to 27. Five of these cases… Read more »
Organic Pastures Milk Recalled Again
On May 9, 2016, Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County, California, issued a recall for raw milk and cream produced at the facility. The recall occurred after routine testing revealed the presence of Salmonella. Recalled products include Organic Pastures brand raw milk, raw skim milk, and raw cream. Health officials have ordered that all products… Read more »
CDC Links Raw Milk to Listeria Outbreak
On March 18, 2016, the CDC announced that they have linked raw milk from Miller’s Organic Farm to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes that occurred in 2014. There were 2 people sickened in this outbreak, 1 in Florida and 1 in California. Both people required hospitalization, and the person sickened in Florida died as a… Read more »
Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Second Outbreak, Recalled
For the second time this week, alfalfa sprouts have been linked to a multistate outbreak. The CDC has announced that an outbreak of E. coli O175 has been associated with alfalfa sprouts produced by Jack and the Green Sprouts. A total of 9 people have been sickened, including 7 people in Minnesota and 2 people… Read more »
Blue Bell Under Federal Investigation
On December 30, 2015, the Department of Justice announced that they are investigating the Listeria outbreak associated with ice cream produced by Blue Bell. The FDA’s investigation revealed a myriad of issues at all three of Blue Bell’s production facilities. These facilities are located in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas. Facilities had samples test positive for… Read more »
Granny Smith Apples Recalled After Positive Test
On November 2, 2015, Northstar Produce Inc. recalled 33 cases of Granny Smith Size 175ct apples. The St. Louis Park, Minnesota company issued the recall after testing showed that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and/or E. coli. These apples were sold in tray packs at a local Minnesota discount food store. The… Read more »
The Role of Doctors in Food Poisoning
Healthcare providers can identify and diagnose an infected individual when that individual seeks medical attention. Physicians order tests and laboratories will use applicable procedures to determine exactly what pathogen has caused the illness. A physician should be consulted when any symptoms linked with food poisoning occur and are severe or lengthy in duration. The role of doctors… Read more »
History of Food Poisoning in the United States
The History of Food Poisoning in the United States Illness-causing pathogens and microbes have been affecting humans since the beginning of our history. Outbreaks of food poisoning can be traced as far back as the Stone Age. The only difference between now and then is that, now, the causes of illness are identifiable and knowledge of… Read more »
History of Food Poisoning Outbreaks in the United States
The History of Food Poisoning in the United States Illness-causing pathogens and microbes have been affecting humans since the beginning of our history. Outbreaks of food poisoning can be traced as far back as the Stone Age. The only difference between now and then is that, now, the causes of illness are identifiable and knowledge… Read more »
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