April 14, 2021
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The US Food and Drug Administration released an investigation report on the fall 2020 outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 linked to leafy greens grown in California and updated the Leafy Greens Action Plan.
February 23, 2021
In addition to 7 people in 4 states who have become sick after eating queso fresco from a New Jersey-based company, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published an updated warning.
February 27, 2020
The US Food and Drug Administration has sent the sandwich chain a warning letter over citing involvement in several outbreaks of Salmonella and Escherichia coli over the past 7 years.
February 05, 2020
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Mark Riddle, MD, DrPH, speaks to Contagion about preventing drug resistance in people who acquire traveler's diarrhea.
December 10, 2019
The FDA investigation of fruit mix linked to a recent outbreak has discovered 33 laboratory confirmed illnesses of Salmonella thus far.
November 27, 2019
In this novel type of outbreak, contamination was not isolated to a single food or facility, suggesting industry-wide contamination.
November 26, 2019
CDC officials have notified the public of an ongoing investigation regarding a multistate outbreak of E coli O157:H7 infections likely linked to romaine lettuce.
November 01, 2019
While the outbreak appears to be over, health officials are alerting the public and encouraging continued improvement of industry practices.
October 28, 2019
Comparisons between strains show little crossover between ESBL-E coli in meat and in humans.
September 10, 2019
Several cases of scombroid poisoning were reported on September 4, 2019, among individuals who consumed tuna steaks purchased from 3 different Kroger retail stores in Ohio.
