Questions remain about HBS in lactating dairy cows Apr 20, 2005
"They may have dark or clotted blood in their feces. This is a very helpful sign that helps you differentiate this disease from some other diseases like salmonella," Callan said. After about 24 hours of the obstruction, feces that are past the obstruction will pass out of the animal, but anything before that obstruction will not pass. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Spike in typhoid cases may be linked to expo caterer Apr 20, 2005
Typhoid, an infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration, is caused by the Salmonella typhosa bacteria, ingested with food or water. A 12-year-old girl died from the disease on Saturday while 127 suspected cases have been admitted to hospitals in Kota Baru (90), Tumpat (17) and Machang (20). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
United States Apr 20, 2005
The proposed dropping a program of random salmonella testing of ground beef destined for lunches; the public was not amused, and the secretary of withdrew the proposal ... One government expert pointed out that Americans are much more likely to die of , listeria, or salmonella than from ; in fact, since the mad Holstein was discovered in , more than 1 million Americans were poisoned by their , 6,000 were hospitalized, and 100 died. (Harper's Magazine)
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Ziyad Brothers Importing is voluntarily recalling its Ziyad brand Tahini due to possible contamination with Salmonella Senftenberg. Tue, 12 Apr 2005 19:55:00 GMT http://www. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Ziyad Brothers Issues Nationwide Recall of Tahini Because
of Possible Health Risk Apr 20, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 11, 2005 -- Ziyad Brothers Importing is voluntarily recalling its Ziyad brand Tahini due to possible contamination with Salmonella Senftenberg ... Salmonella Senftenberg is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems ... Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
* Baby-milk scare widens Apr 20, 2005
Advertising The health scare surrounding baby milk powder widened yesterday as the Department of Health disclosed a new list of products that may have been contaminated by salmonella bacteria, despite official reassurance that all affected products had been recalled ... The list of products suspected to have been contaminated by salmonella includes 48 different baby milk powder formulas ... Food infected with salmonella may cause fever, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting in babies... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Organic food
Do we knowwhat we'rebuying? Apr 19, 2005
Claims were made on a recent Radio 4 phone-in that organic eggs are more likely to be infected with salmonella - though no evidence has been found to back that up. Verdict: Buy organic unless you are really stuck for 67p. (The Independent, UK)
Roma Tomatoes Linked to U.S., Canadian Salmonella Outbreaks Apr 10, 2005
MedlinePlus: Roma Tomatoes Linked to US, Canadian Salmonella Outbreaks. Roma Tomatoes Linked to US, Canadian Salmonella Outbreaks ... ATLANTA (Reuters) - Contaminated Roma tomatoes were the likely cause of a string of salmonella outbreaks that made 561 people sick in the United States and Canada last summer, U.S. health officials said on Thursday. (MEDLINEplus)
UVa scientists detail salmonella protein Sep 25, 2003
Sept. 25 ??? A protein in Salmonella bacteria called SipA invades healthy human cells by using two arms in a "stapling" action, according to scientists at the University of Virginia Health System. said the significance of this research is that it could be possible to design molecules to prevent SipA from binding to a protein called actin, preventing the severe infection associated with Salmonella (EurekAlert, DC)
Salmonella uses molecular staples to change structure of infected ... Sep 25, 2003
Salmonella uses molecular staples to change structure of infected cells. Salmonella, a well-known food-borne bacterium, uses protein "staples" to restructure the shape of the gut cells it invades, forcing these cells to flow around the bacteria and engulf them, researchers at Rockefeller University have discovered (EurekAlert, DC)
How Salmonella Stalks Its Victims Sep 26, 2003
THURSDAY, Sept. 25 (HealthDayNews) -- Scientists have discovered salmonella bacteria employ a Trojan horse strategy to take over and infect host cells. Salmonella is commonly transmitted by undercooked or uncooked food (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA)
Salmonella stalks its victims Sep 27, 2003
Scientists have discovered salmonella bacteria employ a Trojan horse strategy to take over and infect host cells. Salmonella facts Salmonella is commonly transmitted by undercooked or uncooked food (News24, South Africa)
Albuquerque Salmonella Cases May Relate to Beef Jerky Sep 27, 2003
The Associated Press A health protection advisory was issued by the city on Friday when several cases of salmonella were confirmed and possibly linked to beef jerky. The state Health Department has identified 21 cases of salmonella kiambu (ABQ Journal (subscription)
Salmonella trial against bakery nears conclusion Sep 27, 2003
Trial proceedings concluded Wednesday in Michelle Knotts' lawsuit against Black Forest Cakes and Pastries, a Clinton Township bakery tied to salmonella poisoning of 196 people in March 2002. On the stand this week, bakery owner Ron Matoski testified he has worked in the bakery business for 30-plus years in this country, and did not know what salmonella poisoning was until after the outbreak, which health officials tied to his food (Macomb Daily, MI)
Albuquerque issues salmonella advisory Sep 27, 2003
...(Albuquerque-AP) -- A health protection advisory was issued by the city Friday due to 21 confirmed cases of salmonella. City Environmental Health Department Director Alfredo Robert Santistevan said beef jerky products produced at a city-inspected facility may have caused the cases of the rare form of salmonella (KOB-TV, NM)
Salmonella outbreak prompts health advisory Sep 28, 2003
The City of Albuquerque closed down one facility that produces beef jerky for several violations brought on by an outbreak of salmonella. The New Mexico Department of Health says 21 people have contracted salmonella, and the link between the cases appears to be beef jerky (KOB-TV, NM)
Louis' Cafe in Duluth linked to salmonella outbreak Sep 30, 2003
St. Louis County public health investigators temporarily closed Louis' Cafe on Thursday after linking the 1500 London Road restaurant to a salmonella outbreak. At least 13 people from age 1 to 61 have fallen ill from a salmonella infection since early September, said Larry Sundberg, St. Louis County epidemiologist (Duluth News Tribune, MN)
Egg salad sold at OR Safeways blamed for salmonella outbreak Sep 30, 2003
Egg salad pulled from OR Safeways after salmonella outbreak. PORTLAND - Safeway delicatessens in Oregon have removed suspect egg salad after it was linked to at least eleven cases of salmonella (Katu.com, OR)
Biodefense Grant Funds Study of Salmonella Genomes Oct 3, 2003
Researchers will profile the genomes of Salmonella strains like S. typhimurium, shown here in red invading human cells in culture. The US National Institutes of Health has funded a study to characterize the genomes of dozens of strains of Salmonella bacteria using DNA microarray technology (Genome News Network)
New Mexico Salmonella outbreak prompts beef jerky recall Oct 3, 2003
Oct 3, 2003 (CIDRAP News) ??? A New Mexico firm has recalled 22,000 pounds of beef jerky in the wake of an outbreak of Salmonella infections that have been linked with the firm's products, according to New Mexico and federal officials. The department has confirmed Salmonella infections in 22 people, 20 of whom reported eating beef jerky, according to a state news release (CIDRAP)
Salmonella Concerns Prompt Beef Jerky Recall Oct 4, 2003
Chavez/Old Santa Fe Trail, an Albuquerque, N.M., firm, is recalling 22,000 pounds of beef jerky that may be contaminated with salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service says. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially for infants, the frail or elderly, and people with weakened immune systems (drkoop.com)
Would you eat this if you had a choice? Oct 11, 2003
E coli and Salmonella ??? bearers of water-borne diseases ??? should be absent in food. Salmonella was detected in three spinach samples and Shivaji Market???s carrots (Pune Newsline, India)
Georgians less eager to improve sanitation of kitchens, bathrooms Oct 13, 2003
He is especially worried about food-borne illnesses such as salmonella. On Tuesday, he was cutting chickens, which Guerrero noted can carry salmonella (Pacific Stars and Stripes, Japan)
High Concerns Over Food Safety in UK Oct 15, 2003
In contrast to many other food safety issues, food poisoning and salmonella are of more concern to younger adults compared to older adults. Despite more deaths from E. coli than salmonella, concern about salmonella (33%) is higher than for E. coli (23%) (Daily Research News Online, UK)
Can you eat this or are you too chicken? Oct 19, 2003
At higher counts, contamination of E coli and Salmonella organisms (see chart) is more dangerous. Mercury was detected 8-10 times above European standards (Indian Express, India)
Happy Haunting Oct 22, 2003
Note: The American Egg Board states: "There have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of foodborne illness. Healthy people need to remember that there is a very small risk and treat eggs and other raw animal foods accordingly. Use only properly refrigerated, clean, sound-shelled, fresh, grade AA or A eggs. Avoid mixing yolks and whites with the shell ...". Source: Emeril... (Bremerton Sun, WA)
Make cross-training count Oct 23, 2003
Be careful with leftovers To avoid food diseases such as salmonella, make sure you trash any doggie bags that have sat out for more than two hours after you were served. If you don't eat the food within 48 hours, can it as well (Runner's World)
TAJIKISTAN : Typhoid outbreak expected to hit 1000 cases Oct 23, 2003
According to the WHO, typhoid is contracted when people eat food or drink water that has been infected with Salmonella typhosa. Some strains of Salmonella typhosa are resistant to antibiotics (UN Regional Information Asia, Asia)
Louis' failed four inspections Oct 24, 2003
HEALTH:Warnings from health inspectors went unheeded in the month before a salmonella outbreak was linked to the Duluth restaurant. A London Road restaurant at the center of a September salmonella outbreak received four warnings in August to repair or stop using faulty coolers holding chicken, beef, cheese and other foods known to harbor hazardous bacteria (Duluth News Tribune, MN)
Radar system to screen for 'outbreaks' Oct 26, 2003
The measures are also designed to prevent, and if necessary trace, animal-related illnesses in humans, such as salmonella. "Our shared vision is of a future where the risk of significant damage to human health, animal health and the rural economy is mitigated by the provision of faster and better informed disease control measures," said Government chief vet Jim Scudamore (icWales, UK)
Don't just punt; huddle before your tailgate and get your ... Oct 27, 2003
The food will look more appealing, and you won't be nominated for the salmonella hall of fame. 7 (San Diego Union Tribune, CA)
TAJIKISTAN: Typhoid outbreak under control Oct 27, 2003
Typhoid is contracted when people eat food or drink water that has been infested by Salmonella typhosa. Some strains of Salmonella typhosa are resistant to antibiotics (UN Regional Information Asia, Asia)
Warning over food dangers Oct 29, 2003
And traces of salmonella were found in Tahini, an ingredient used to make hummous dip. Earlier this month the Food Standards Agency issued an urgent alert to catering firms after a test proved positive for salmonella in a Lebanese brand of tahini produced by S.H. Yaman and Sons (Glasgow Evening Times, UK)
Tahini recall Oct 29, 2003
SAFETY inspectors have ordered a product recall of a sesame paste after they discovered samples containing salmonella. A spokesman for the agency said: "The Food Standards Agency has informed the European Commission and requested that action be taken by the Cypriot Authorities to investigate the salmonella contamination of this product. "The importer has undertaken a trade withdrawal of the product but there is a possibility that this product remains on sale (Ealing Times, UK)
Warning over bacteria levels Oct 30, 2003
People who ignore the warning risk contracting illnesses including giardia, salmonella, hepatitis A and cryptosporidium. Friday, 31-October 2003 (Otago Daily Times, New Zealand)
Feds Give $10 Million to WSU for Food Safety Oct 30, 2003
Researchers plan to focus on bacteria such as E. coli, salmonella and listeria, all of which move from animals to humans and are potentially fatal. The scientists also are studying salmonella, the deadliest food-borne pathogen, which can be transmitted through food or infected pets (KXLY, WA)
KYRGYZSTAN: Typhoid cases reported in the south Oct 30, 2003
According to the World Health Organisation, typhoid is contracted when people eat food or drink water infected with Salmonella typhosa. Some strains of Salmonella typhosa are resistant to antibiotics (UN Regional Information Asia, Asia)
The Top Five Foods to Increase Your Intelligence Oct 31, 2003
If you re concerned about salmonella, please review the raw eggs article in the links below for information that will relieve your concerns. Avoid Sugar (Mercola, Illinois)
Wedding party struck down with salmonella Oct 31, 2003
UP to 35 wedding guests have fallen ill with salmonella poisoning. Although many suppliers now quality assure their product, some eggs can contain salmonella bacteria which can cause serious illness, especially to the elderly, babies, toddlers and pregnant women, who may already be unwell (Enfield & Haringey Independent, UK)
Eat At Your Own Risk: Dirty Diners Nov 4, 2003
NYU's Food Management Director, Jennifer Berg, says if raw food drips onto cooked meat, you risk getting salmonella poisoning, ???It just means that bacteria growth on meat will replicate so quickly that by the time you eat it you'll have a greater likelihood of getting sick.. In its follow-up inspection a week later, Candlewyck corrected all of its violations (CBS New York, NY)
Bad beer? Dirty tap may be to blame Nov 4, 2003
"It has a nutritional value that would support mold growth but not an organism that would cause a food-borne illness like salmonella or botulism." Local regulations call for inspections of taverns that are not licensed under the Wisconsin food code, and state statutes require taverns to meet the same sanitation requirements as restaurants, said Tom Wittkopf, manager in environmental health service program at the Marathon County Health Department. State statutes define a tavern as a public... (Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, WI)
North County Restaurant Closes After Salmonella Outbreak Nov 5, 2003
SAN DIEGO -- An Escondido restaurant has been closed temporarily after a recent outbreak of salmonella poisoning. The San Diego department of Environmental Health confirmed at least 12 cases of salmonella at the Elias restaurant (NBC Sandiego.com, CA)
Salmonella Poisoning Traced To Restaurant Nov 5, 2003
SAN DIEGO -- An outbreak of salmonella caused an Escondido restaurant to temporarily shut its doors Tuesday, 10News reported. Salmonella is not typically fatal (SanDiego Channel.com, CA)
12 more salmonella cases reported Nov 7, 2003
SAN DIEGO An additional 12 cases of salmonella poisoning have been reported in people who ate at family-style restaurant in Escondido, doubling the number of confirmed cases, the county health department said today. Typically, salmonella is not fatal (San Diego Union Tribune, CA)
ABOU EL HASSAN AL YAMAN SUPER TAHINEH MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA ... Nov 10, 2003
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - ABOU EL HASSAN AL YAMAN SUPER TAHINEH MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA. ABOU EL HASSAN AL YAMAN SUPER TAHINEH MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency (public service)
KONSTANTINOS MITSOTAKIS HAD SALMONELLA Nov 13, 2003
Right-wing main opposition party of New Democracy honorary President Konstantinos Mitsotakis was infected with salmonella bacteria and was not ill with viral gastroenteritis as it was initially suspected, stated his personal doctor professor Sotiris Raptis. Mr. Raptis pointed out today that the suspicion of salmonella existed from the beginning and that's why he was treated with antibiotics (Macedonian Press Agency, Greece)
Tally of salmonella victims rises to 35 Nov 14, 2003
SAN DIEGO The number of confirmed cases of salmonella poisoning resulting from people dining at an Escondido restaurant is now at 35, the county Health and Human Services Agency said today. Salmonella is not typically fatal (San Diego Union Tribune, CA)
Kodiak illnesses are salmonella Nov 15, 2003
Laboratory test results have confirmed that the illnesses linked to a Kodiak school
were caused by salmonella bacteria, and the likely culprit was ground beef ... (Anchorage Daily News, AK)
USDA No Longer Testing Turkeys For Salmonella Nov 19, 2003
A food-safety group said the U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision to do away with its program to test turkeys for salmonella is dangerous. "Without government testing, turkey producers have less incentive to control dangerous hazards like salmonella and campylobacter, and consumers have less information on which to base their choices," Center for Science in the Public Interest spokeswoman Caroline Smith DeWaal said (WBAL Channel.com, MD)
Salmonella cases number at least 40 Nov 20, 2003
SAN DIEGO ---- The number of people who have gotten salmonella poisoning after eating at an Escondido restaurant has climbed to at least 40, a spokeswoman for the county Health and Human Services Agency said Thursday. Another 35 people are suspected of having salmonella, health department spokeswoman Leslie Ridgeway said (North County Times, CA)
Salmonella Poisoning Strikes Escondido Eatery Nov 20, 2003
SAN DIEGO -- At least 40 people have gotten salmonella poisoning after eating at an Escondido restaurant, a spokesperson for the county's Health and Human Services Agency said Thursday. Forty cases have been confirmed and another 35 people are suspected of having salmonella, said the agency's Leslie Ridgeway (SanDiego Channel.com, CA)
Avant gets USDA OK for Salmonella vaccine for egg-laying chickens Nov 20, 2003
The United States Department of Agriculture has given license approval to Needham???s Avant Immunotherapeutics Inc. for its MeganEgg vaccine for use in breeding and laying hens to prevent Salmonella infection. MeganEgg is a double gene-modified vaccine for use in commercial breeders and egg-layers to protect against infection from Salmonella bacteria that is known to contaminate eggs (Boston Mass High Tech, MA)
Salmonella sickens 22 Albuquerque nursing home residents Nov 21, 2003
...(Albuquerque-AP) -- Salmonella is being blamed for sickening 22 Albuquerque nursing home residents in recent weeks. An 80-year-old woman died after becoming ill with salmonella (KOB-TV, NM)
Cases of salmonella could rise above 40 Nov 22, 2003
ESCONDIDO The number of confirmed cases of salmonella infection involving people who ate at Elias' Restaurant here has reached 40, a county official said yesterday, and may go much higher. A case is defined as "probable," Ridgeway said, when an individual is showing symptoms of salmonella infection and ate at the restaurant during the same period as the confirmed cases (San Diego Union Tribune, CA)
USDA: Salmonella Declines by 66 Percent Nov 25, 2003
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced that the rate of Salmonella in raw meat and poultry dropped by 66 percent over the past six years and by 16 percent compared with 2002. As part of an extensive science-based food safety system, FSIS collects and analyzes Salmonella samples in seven categories of raw meat and poultry as one way to verify compliance with food safety requirements (AgWeb)
Salmonella levels reduced in raw meat Nov 25, 2003
25/11/2003 The United States, Federal inspectors say that they are finding less meat contaminated with salmonella, the leading cause of food poisoning. 6 percent of raw meat and poultry sampled contained salmonella in 2003 (Food Ingredients First, Netherlands)
Gov't: Salmonella Declining in Raw Meat Nov 25, 2003
WASHINGTON Nov. 24 Federal inspectors are finding less meat contaminated with salmonella, the leading cause of food poisoning, Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman said Monday. She said inspectors found salmonella in just 3 (ABC News - Top Stories)
Sprouts Implicated in Salmonella Outbreak Nov 26, 2003
The Oregon Department of Health Services has identified sprouts produced by Harmony Farms based in Washington State as the likely cause of at least two cases of Salmonella in Lane County and at least three cases in Linn County. Lane County Public Health nurses advise people who have eaten food with sprouts and who have Salmonella symptoms to contact their primary care physician (KVAL, OR)
Alfalfa sprouts, salmonella linked Nov 27, 2003
PORTLAND Harmony Farms has recalled its brand of alfalfa sprouts from stores in Oregon, Washington and Alaska after it was linked to a salmonella outbreak, Oregon health officials said yesterday. This is the second salmonella outbreak for Harmony Farms this year (Seattle Times, WA)
CERTAIN TYPES OF SPROUTS MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA Nov 27, 2003
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - CERTAIN TYPES OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING ALFALFA SPROUTS MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA. CERTAIN TYPES OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING ALFALFA SPROUTS MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency (public service)
Some sprouts may contain salmonella, CFIA warns Nov 28, 2003
OTTAWA The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain sprout products as they may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. Common symptoms of salmonella infection are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea although more serious consequences are possible, especially in young children, in the elderly, and in people with weakened immune systems (CTV, Canada)
Sprouts recalled after salmonella outbreak Nov 28, 2003
Harmony Farms of Auburn recalled its brand of alfalfa sprouts from stores in Washington, Oregon and Alaska after it was linked to a salmonella outbreak. It's the second salmonella outbreak for the grower this year (Tacoma News Tribune, WA)
Alfalfa sprouts blamed in Oregon Salmonella outbreak Dec 2, 2003
Dec 2, 2003 (CIDRAP News) ??? Contaminated alfalfa sprouts were the probable cause of at least six recent cases of Salmonella infection in Oregon, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). In 1999 the FDA recommended that growers disinfect sprout seeds with solutions such as calcium hypochlorite and test used irrigation water for Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 (CIDRAP)
Chili's To Pay Health Department For Salmonella Outbreak Dec 2, 2003
CHICAGO -- A suburban Chili's restaurant has paid out more than $30,000 following a salmonella outbreak in which more than 300 people were sickened. Last summer, the Vernon Hills Chili's was home to one of the largest salmonella outbreaks in Lake County history (NBC5.com, IL)
1988: Egg industry fury over salmonella claim Dec 3, 2003
"Most of the egg production in this country, sadly, is now affected with salmonella," she told reporters. This is compared to 26 outbreaks of salmonella reported during that time (BBC News, UK)
