http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/ en cmoore@marlerclark.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-01T22:38:57+00:00 http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/taco-bell-salmonella-enteritidis-outbreak/ http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/taco-bell-salmonella-enteritidis-outbreak/#When:22:38:57Z On January 19, 2012 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an investigation into a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that had sickened 68 people and hospitalized 21 in the following 10 states:  Texas (43), Oklahoma (16), Kansas (2), Iowa (1), Michigan (1), Missouri (1), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1), Ohio (1), and Tennessee (1). While no specific food source was cited as the cause of the outbreak, the CDC did say that the illnesses resulted after eating at a Mexican-style fast food restaurant chain, referred to by the CDC only as “Restaurant A”.  In the days and weeks that followed the announcement the CDC defended its decision not to name the company responsible and stated that the contaminated food was no longer in circulation and, thus was no longer a risk to consumers. On February 1, 2012 Food Safety News published a story confirming Taco Bell to be “Restaurant A”.  This is second Salmonella outbreak linked to Taco Bell since 2010. 2012-02-01T22:38:57+00:00 http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/hannaford-supermarkets-salmonella-hamburger-outbreak/ http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/hannaford-supermarkets-salmonella-hamburger-outbreak/#When:17:38:36Z At least 19 people have become ill with an antibiotic-resistant strain of Salmonella linked to fresh in-store ground beef sold at Hannaford Supermarkets in the Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports illnesses in the following states: Hawaii (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (1), Maine (4), New Hampshire (6), New York (5), and Vermont (1). At least Seven Salmonella victims have been hospitalized. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) many of the people who have become ill bought fresh hamburger contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium between October 12 - November 20, 2011.  However a recall has been instituted that includes fresh ground beef with sell-by dates as late as December 17.  The FSIS is warning that some consumers may still have some at-risk hamburger stored in their freezers. The products subject to recall are any size package of the following: * “73% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef” * “75% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef” * “80% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef” * “85% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef” * “90% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef” * “80% Taste of Inspirations Angus Ground Beef” * “85% Taste of Inspirations Angus Ground Beef” * “90% Taste of Inspirations Angus Ground Beef” * “85% Nature’s Place Ground Beef” * “90% Nature’s Place Ground Beef” When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on FSIS’ website at: www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp. 2011-12-16T17:38:36+00:00 http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/don-julio-mexican-restaurant-salmonella-outbreak/ http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/don-julio-mexican-restaurant-salmonella-outbreak/#When:23:02:05Z The Don Julio Mexican Restaurant in Corinth, Mississippi closed in mid-December, 2012 after 59 customers and employees tested positive for Salmonella.  The Northeast Mississippi District health officer said in a news release that the Salmonella outbreak did not appear to be a food producer or supplier issue, but that it was likely an isolated problem with the particular restaurant.  Food samples from Don Julio’s were tested for the presence of Salmonella after the outbreak was traced to the restaurant. 2011-12-14T23:02:05+00:00 http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/salmonella-heidelberg-found-in-mealmart-chicken-liver-products/ http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/salmonella-heidelberg-found-in-mealmart-chicken-liver-products/#When:19:37:39Z In November of 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with several state public health agencies, announced that a Salmonella outbreak had been traced to the consumption of MealMart brand kosher broiled chicken livers.  The chicken livers were sold by Schreiber Processing Corp. of Maspeth, NY, and were distributed to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Florida.  When the chicken liver Salmonella outbreak investigation concluded, public health officials from 6 states reported 179 cases of Salmonella Heidelberg associated with the consumption of MealMart kosher broiled chicken livers.  Victims of the outbreak fell ill with Salmonella infections between March and October, 2011.  At least 25 Salmonella outbreak victims were hospitalized. Cases were reported in New York (99), New Jersey (61), Pennsylvania (10), Maryland (6), Ohio (2), and Minnesota (1).  According to the CDC, customers who became ill with Salmonella infections after eating the chicken livers may have incorrectly thought the word “broiled” in the label meant the chicken livers were ready-to-eat; however, they were not fully cooked.  Kosher Broiled Chicken Livers Recalled for Salmonella Contamination The kosher broiled chicken livers were sold in 10-pound boxes that contained two 5-pound bags of chicken livers or loose-packed broiled chicken livers.  They are often repackaged and sold in smaller quantities or as chopped liver sold at delis.  The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service posted information about this recall on the USDA website. 2011-11-09T19:37:39+00:00 http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/wegmans-pine-nuts-salmonella-outbreak/ http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/wegmans-pine-nuts-salmonella-outbreak/#When:16:08:48Z The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on October 27, 2011 that imported Turkish pine nuts were the source of a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak.  When the final Salmonella outbreak report was complete, the CDC announced that 43 people in 5 states were affected in this outbreak.  Two patients were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. State labs in Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland detected the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis from samples, including pine nuts from Wegmans bulk bins, from patient’s’ homes, and from homemade pesto. Lab testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration detected the outbreak strain in samples at a warehouse used by the distributor, Sunrise Commodities. Pine nuts recalled for Salmonella contamination Wegmans Food Markets recalled 5,000 pounds of pine nuts it sold in most of its stores in Maryland, New Jersey, new York, Pennsylvania and Virginia between July 1 and October 18 for potential Salmonella contamination.  Sunrise Commodities of Englewood Cliffs, NJ imported the pine nuts from Turkey, according to Wegmans. Wegmans customers notified of purchase of Salmonella-contaminated pine nuts Wegmans said it used Shoppers Club card records to identify customers who purchased the Turkish pine nuts and placed automated phone calls alerting them to the recall. 2011-10-27T16:08:48+00:00 http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/ground-turkey-salmonella-outbreak/ http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/ground-turkey-salmonella-outbreak/#When:00:18:09Z At least 136 people from 34 states became ill with antibiotic-resistant Salmonella Heidelberg infections and one person died after consuming Cargill ground turkey products in the summer of 2011.  On August 3, Cargill recalled 36 million pounds of ground turkey products.  A retail distribution list for the Salmonella-contaminated ground turkey products was also released. In September ,an additional 185,000 pounds were added to the recall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local health departments determined that of reported Salmonella case-patients, illnesses began on or after February 27, 2011.  The last Salmonella case associated with the ground turkey outbreak occurred on September 13, 2011.  One death was reported in California. The outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg is resistant to several commonly prescribed antibiotics; this antibiotic resistance may be associated with an increased risk of hospitalization or possible treatment failure in infected individuals. Among the 94 ill persons with available information, 37 (39%) were hospitalized. 2011-07-30T00:18:09+00:00 http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/papaya-salmonella-outbreak-nationwide/ http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/papaya-salmonella-outbreak-nationwide/#When:18:51:29Z Blondie, Yaya, Mañanita, and Tastylicious Brand Papayas were recalled for potential Salmonella contamination in late July of 2011 after they were determined to be the source of a Salmonella Agona outbreak.  As of August 29, 2011, at least 106 people in 25 states had become ill with Salmonella infections after eating the papayas, which were imported from Mexico by Agromond Produce, Inc. Of the 106 people who had fallen ill with Salmonella, at least 10 were hospitalized due to the severity of their illnesses.  Agromod Produce recalled its papayas on July 23, when the Salmonella outbreak was announced.  According to a press release, the fresh, whole papayas were distributed nationwide and to Canada through retail stores and wholesalers.  The Blondie, Yaya, Mañanita, and Tastylicious Brand papayas were sold prior to July 23, 2011.  On July 27, GHSW of Houston said it was notified that papayas used in its products were associated with the Agromod Produce recall and recalled its fresh-cut papayas. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sampled fresh papayas sold by Agromond Produce and found them to be positive for Salmonella Agona.  According to a press release issued by the company, papaya samples collected at the McAllen, TX Agromond Produce location and at the U.S. border tested positive for the outbreak strain of Salmonella.  U.S. distribution of the papayas has been suspended while the Salmonella outbreak investigation continues.  The company released the following information for consumers who may have contaminated papayas in their homes:  Blondie Brand papaya can be identified by a blue and orange sticker label with green and white lettering on the fruit that states Blondie 4395 Mexico. Yaya Brand Papayas can be identified by a yellow, red, orange, and green label with white, green and red lettering that reads Yaya Premium Papayas Yaya PLU-4395 Mexico. Mañanita Brand Papaya can be identified by a green, yellow and red sticker label that states Mexico Mañanita 4395. Tastylicious Brand Papayas can be identified by a white and blue sticker with red and white lettering that states 4395 Tastylicious MEXICO. 2011-07-25T18:51:29+00:00 http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-st.-charles-illinois-portillos/ http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-st.-charles-illinois-portillos/#When:16:06:48Z Multiple health departments including the Kane County Health Department and the Illinois Public Health Laboratories have reported at least 13 Salmonella Typhimurium infections since April resulting in three hospitalizations. All of these cases have been lab confirmed to have a matching genetic pattern, meaning they were most likely contracted from one source. In nine of those cases, people reported eating at a St. Charles Portillo’s in the month of April. As of May 13, 2011 no specific food items have been determined to be the source of the outbreak. Of the 13, seven are from Kane County, four are from DuPage, one from Cook and one is from Minnesota. Salmonella symptoms typically include fever, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and appear 12-72 after consumption of contaminated food. If you or someone you know has experienced these symptoms they are urged to consult a medical professional. 2011-05-11T16:06:48+00:00 http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/jennie-o-turkey-burger-salmonella-outbreak/ http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/jennie-o-turkey-burger-salmonella-outbreak/#When:15:36:39Z Over 55,000 pounds of Jenni-O Turkey Burgers sold at Sam’s Club locations nationwide are being recalled after being linked by public health officials to 12 Salmonella Hadar illnesses in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Washington, and Wisconsin. The recalled products include 4-pound boxes of Jennie-O Turkey Store® “All Natural Turkey Burgers with seasonings Lean White Meat” distributed EXCLUSIVELY at Sam’s Club stores nationwide. Each box contains 12 1/3-pound individually wrapped burgers.  A use by date of “DEC 23 2011” and an identifying lot code of “32710” through “32780” are inkjetted on the side panel of each box, just above the opening tear strip. Establishment number “P-7760” is located within the USDA mark of inspection on the front of each box. 2011-04-04T15:36:39+00:00 http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/delfuscos-zeppoles-salmonella-outbreak/ http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/view/delfuscos-zeppoles-salmonella-outbreak/#When:17:21:13Z The Rhode Island Department of Health announced March 25, 2011 that zeppoles sold at multiple DeFusco’s Bakery locations as well as Crugnale Bakery, Calvitto’s, and Sal’s Bakery in Rhode Island had been identified as the source of a Salmonella outbreak. According to health officials at least 19 people reported becoming ill after consuming zeppoles made by DeFusco’s. A recall of zeppoles and all other baked goods made by DeFusco’s was issued that same day.  On April 18, 2011, the Rhode Island health authorities updated information related to the zeppole Salmonella outbreak, announcing that 79 people throughout Rhode Island (78) and Massachusetts (1) had become ill with Salmonellosis after eating zeppoles made by DeFusco’s Bakery. 30 have been hospitalized, and 2 have died so far.  Health officials believe zeppole pastry shells from deFusco’s were stored in used egg crates, which could have exposed shells to Salmonella-contaminated raw eggs.  The Salmonella-contaminated zeppoles were distributed by American Bakery Supplies, a distributor in West Warwick, which purchased zeppoles from DeFusco’s. The company then distributed the pastries to Roch’s Market in West Warwick; Meal Works in Coventry; and Touch of Class Catering in West Warwick. Meal Works (a catering company) served these zeppoles at events on March 17 and 18 at West Warwick Manor Senior Center, St John and Paul Church in Coventry, Sparrow Point (senior facility) in West Warwick, and Crescent Park Manor in Riverside. Zeppoles from DeFusco’s Johnston store were also sold at all DeFusco’s locations; Colvitto’s Bistro in Narragansett (note, yesterday’s press release incorrectly listed the bakery’s name as Calvitto’s in Narragansett); Sal’s Bakery in Providence; and Focaccia World in Johnston. All five Crugnale Bakery locations in Providence, East Providence, North Providence, Cranston, and Cumberland also sold DeFusco’s zeppoles from March 16 through March 20.   2011-03-27T17:21:13+00:00