Category: Salmonella
Hispanics live longer than most Americans, but will the US obesity epidemic change things?
Hispanic immigrants live longer than US-born whites but the life expectancy US-born Hispanics may soon be similar to that of US-born whites. Why? Obesity.
Is raw milk safe? A Q&A from the CDC
Harmful germs found in raw milk include bacteria, parasites, and viruses, such as Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, E. coli, Listeria, and Salmonella.
In 10 years, half of Americans will be obese, study
Several states 60% of adults will be obese. In states with the lowest rates, 40% of adults will be obese. About a quarter of US adults will be severely obese.
New cases of Salmonella illness linked to contact with backyard poultry in Washington
Four more cases of Salmonella illness linked to contact with backyard poultry have been reported in Washington.
Two cases of Salmonella linked to pet turtles in Washington
Reptiles like turtles, lizards, and snakes, and amphibians like frogs can have Salmonella on their bodies, even when they are otherwise healthy and clean.
Salmonella outbreak sickens 4 in Washington state
Outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to frozen, ground raw tuna from Jensen Tuna.
OK to ignore FDA’s warning not to eat raw cookie dough?
Eating cookie dough (made from flour known to be not part of the recall and pasteurized eggs) is something that I enjoy enough that I’m willing to put myself and my children at (a very small) risk to do.
Don’t invite Salmonella to your Thanksgiving table
An ongoing outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to the Turkey means food safety at home is more critical than ever this Thanksgiving.
Salmonella cases likely linked to Costco cucumbers
If you bought English cucumbers from Costco between Aug. 18 and Sept. 10 and still have them in your refrigerator, you should toss them out, officials say.
Salmonella outbreak linked to Issaquah Costco deli
Public Health is investigating an outbreak of salmonellosis associated with food prepared in the service deli at the Costco in Issaquah
Do not eat any Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal, warns CDC
Consumers and retailers should not to eat, serve, or sell any Honey Smacks cereal, which is linked to a Salmonella outbreak and continues to make people sick.
Salmonella outbreak associated with Fremont Bowl in Seattle
Four people from three separate meal parties that have reported illness after eating at Fremont Bowl from July 27-29, 2018. One of the ill people was hospitalized and has since recovered.
Goldfish crackers recalled over Salmonella concern
Products were distributed throughout the United States. No illnesses have been reported.No other Pepperidge Farm products in the U.S. subject to the recall.
Backyard poultry linked to Salmonella outbreaks
Since early June more than 88 people are believed to have fallen ill as the result of these outbreaks. 34 have been hospitalized
Multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to turkey products
Outbreak has sickened at least 90 people in 26 states, including Oregon. Forty people have been hospitalized.