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January 2, 2019 Food-borne Illness

Gastroenteritis linked to Xi’an Noodles in U-District

Symptoms and timing of illness onsets are suggestive of a bacterial toxin, such as Bacillus cereus or Clostridium perfringens.

January 1, 2019 Food-borne Illness

When should you throw away leftovers?

The two-hour/four-hour guidelines can reduce the risk of food poisoning from leftovers.

November 21, 2018 E. coli / Food-borne Illness

Do not eat romaine lettuce, health officials warn

CDC is advising consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell any romaine lettuce as it investigates E. coli infections linked to romaine.

September 26, 2018 Public Health / Salmonella

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

August 1, 2018 Food-borne Illness

Health warning issued for Kroger, Trader Joe’s salad and wrap products

USDA issues public health alert for beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap products due to concerns about contamination with the parasite Cyclospora.

July 20, 2018 Salmonella

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.

July 13, 2018 Food-borne Illness / Salmonella

Do not eat Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal, CDC warns

Even if some of the cereal was eaten and no one got sick, throw the rest of it away or return it for a refund.