Botulism Sparks Recall of Lakeside Foods Green Beans
Lakeside Foods, Inc has recalled 360,000 cans of green beans amid concerns that they could be contaminated by botulism. This is the second botulism related recall in less than a month. Lakeside Foods based in Wisconsin said that it is recalling 14.5 ounce cans of French Style green beans because of a production error that could … [Read more...] about Botulism Sparks Recall of Lakeside Foods Green Beans
Castleberry’s Food Co. Plant Set to Reopen Soon
Castleberry's Food Company Plans To Restart. Castleberry's Food Company says it plans to restart its Augusta, Georgia plant sometime this week, following a decision by federal regulators to suspend the plant's operating license earlier this month. The Augusta plant was the same one that had shut down for more than two months last … [Read more...] about Castleberry’s Food Co. Plant Set to Reopen Soon
Burrata Recall Over Listeria Concerns
Fresca Italia Of Brisbane Is Recalling Burrata Fresca Italia of Brisbane, California is recalling Burrata as a result of a survey sampling conducted by the California Department of Food & Agriculture. The agency’s survey revealed that Fresca Italia’s Burrata contained the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Fresca Italia’s … [Read more...] about Burrata Recall Over Listeria Concerns
E. Coli Outbreaks in Ohio, Michigan May be Linked
Ohio Department Of Health Investigating Cases Of E. Coli The Ohio Department of Health is investigating whether its growing cases of E. coli—now numbered at 16—are from a common source and are linked to nearly 30 cases that have been reported in Michigan. As of yesterday, 10 cases were linked by genetic fingerprinting and cases have … [Read more...] about E. Coli Outbreaks in Ohio, Michigan May be Linked
Georgia E Coli Source Eludes Authorities, Bacteria Strain Being Compared to Ohio-Michigan Outbreak
Health Workers In Georgia Asking For Assistance Health workers looking into the E. coli outbreak in Georgia’s Colquitt County are asking for assistance in locating its source. People continue to fall ill, with four confirmed cases and over a dozen other cases treated for E. coli symptoms. The source of this outbreak has still not … [Read more...] about Georgia E Coli Source Eludes Authorities, Bacteria Strain Being Compared to Ohio-Michigan Outbreak
Utah Hit in E. coli Outbreak
E. Coli Outbreak Traced To Recalled Beef According to a recent Associated Press report, the ongoing multi-state E. coli outbreak that has been traced back to recalled beef, now has at least one case in Utah. AP also reports that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say the newly reported Utah case is just one of … [Read more...] about Utah Hit in E. coli Outbreak
Salmonella Probe Hindered by Inadequate Food Safety System
Unwieldy Food Safety System An unwieldy food safety system one expert recently termed a "mess" has kept federal officials from finding the source of a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 1000 people in the U.S. and Canada. The poor performance of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and other health agencies in this … [Read more...] about Salmonella Probe Hindered by Inadequate Food Safety System
Amid Recalls and Illness, the USDA Says Food Safety is in Good Shape
Ed Schafer Saying That Food Safety In the U.S. Is Doing Fine Despite an overwhelming rash of food recalls and reports of sometimes fatal food borne illnesses such as E. coli, Salmonella, Listeriosis, and Botulism this year, the head of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)—Ed Schafer—is saying that food safety in the United States … [Read more...] about Amid Recalls and Illness, the USDA Says Food Safety is in Good Shape
Texas IHOP Tainted with Salmonella for Third Time in Three Months
Salmonella Poisoning Linked To IHOP The City Health Department in Amarillo, Texas, is investigating 26 cases of salmonella poisoning, with the vast majority linked to an IHOP there. Twenty of the 26 cases are confirmed linked to the restaurant, which voluntarily shut down last week for the third time in three months. The IHOP … [Read more...] about Texas IHOP Tainted with Salmonella for Third Time in Three Months
Microwaving Foods Does Not Kill All Bacteria
Salmonella Poisoning Linked To Improper Cooking Yesterday we reported on a link between 32 cases of salmonella poisoning in 12 states LINKED TO improper cooking of frozen food products such as chicken cordon blue and chicken breast Kiev. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection … [Read more...] about Microwaving Foods Does Not Kill All Bacteria
Oklahoma E. coli-Related Restaurant Set to Reopen
Country Cottage Restaurant Is Preparing To Reopen ABC’s News Channel 8 in Oklahoma is reporting that Country Cottage—the Locust Grove, Oklahoma restaurant that closed this summer after being linked to a huge and rare E. coli outbreak —is preparing to reopen. At the height of the outbreak, Country Cottage indicated it was considering … [Read more...] about Oklahoma E. coli-Related Restaurant Set to Reopen
Listeria Lawsuits Settled for $27 Million
Maple Leaf Company Responsible For Listeria Outbreak Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., the Canadian company responsible for the 2008 listeria outbreak that killed approximately 20 people, is preparing for large payouts. PG Citizen reported that Maple Leaf’s proposal to pay up to $27 million to settle a number of class-action lawsuits has been … [Read more...] about Listeria Lawsuits Settled for $27 Million
Veggie Booty Salmonella Bacteria Borne Poisoning Lawsuits
Salmonella poisoning related to the June 28th Veggie Booty recall. Parker Waichman LLP is currently evaluating cases of Salmonella poisoning related to the June 28th Veggie Booty recall. If you or a loved one has eaten Veggie Booty snack mix, contact the lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP to have your case evaluated for free. Parker … [Read more...] about Veggie Booty Salmonella Bacteria Borne Poisoning Lawsuits
Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice Tied to Rashes, Nausea, Other “Allergic-Like” Symptoms
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just issued a warning about Uncle Ben's Infused Rice due to a cluster of sicknesses that have been reported in Texas and other states. In response, Mars Foodservices issued a recall of every lot of Infused Uncle Ben's Rice that was tied to the Texas illnesses. The government is looking … [Read more...] about Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice Tied to Rashes, Nausea, Other “Allergic-Like” Symptoms
Campylobacter Food Poisoning Lawsuits
Campylobacter is the most frequent cause of bacterial food borne illness in the United States. Approximately, 3,000 cases were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2003, or 12.6 cases for each 100,000 persons in the population. Millions of more cases go undiagnosed and unreported each year. Poultry is the … [Read more...] about Campylobacter Food Poisoning Lawsuits
