Since May 2010, CDC received reports of approximately 200 Salmonella Enteritidis cases every week during late June and early July. Normally, CDC has received an average of some 50 reports of Salmonella Enteritidis illness each week for the past five years. Many states have also reported increases of this pattern since May 2010. Epidemiologic investigations… [Read more…]
August 22, 2010 by foodsafeguru
Editor’s Note: Salmonella also found in alfalfa sprouts. Who: Snow White Food Products What: Snow White Alfalfa Sprouts 3.5 oz plastic clamshell container UPC: 0-46421-11236-6. Where: Distributed in New York State. Why: Salmonella More: Consumers who have purchased 3.5 ounce containers of Snow White Food Products “Alfalfa Sprouts” are urged to return them to the… [Read more…]
August 22, 2010 by foodsafeguru
From Oklahoma State University Question: What is Salmonella? Answer: The term Salmonella, as it related to food, is used to describe a group of bacteria, which in some cases can cause illness. A person who eats food containing large numbers of these bacteria may become ill and if so the illness will be called salmonellosis.… [Read more…]
August 21, 2010 by foodsafeguru
Who: GloryBee Foods What: Aunt Patty’s 5 lb bags of Whole Raw Pistachios Lot number MG0017400, Item number 16046., P/D 07/06/10, UPC 0 30042 70040 8. Specialty Commodities 25 lb. boxes Whole Raw Pistachios Kernels Why: Potential Salmonella Where: The Whole Raw Pistachio Kernels were distributed in Oregon (Western to Central Oregon) and Washington (Western… [Read more…]
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