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CDC: Multiple Cruise Ship Outbreaks of Norovirus from Frozen Fruits and Berries

April 23, 2020 by foodsafeguru

Here is what you need to know about the cruise line outbreak. 1.July to September 2019 Cruise Line X Experienced sudden unexplained outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis (AGE)on 10 cruise ships sailing in Europe. 2. Investigations by Cruise Line X no clear source of outbreaks. 3. September 18, 2019: CDC notified that cruise ship A of […]

Frozen Blackberries and Frozen Berry Medley Recalled for Norovirus

March 13, 2020 by foodsafeguru

WinCo Foods, LLC. of Boise, ID is recalling frozen Blackberries in a 16 oz. bag and frozen Berry Medley in 16 oz. and 32 oz. bags, manufactured by Rader Farms of Lynden, WA, because both products have the potential to be contaminated with Norovirus. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. WinCo Foods has removed the […]

‘When we have 20 kids actively vomiting in a school that already has 17% gone we know that we’ve got a problem’: Stomach virus shutters entire OR school district

December 2, 2019 by foodsafeguru

‘When we have 20 kids actively vomiting in a school that already has 17% gone we know that we’ve got a problem’: Stomach virus shutters entire Oregon school district by Doug Powell CBS News reports the rapid spread of a stomach virus through the Greater Albany School District has forced the closure of all schools in the […]

Blackberries Recalled for Norovirus

October 4, 2019 by foodsafeguru

Cornerstone Premium Foods of Syracuse, New York is recalling a specific lot of product containing frozen blackberries (noted below) due to the potential of being contaminated with Norovirus. FDA testing of frozen blackberries was reported to have tested positive for Norovirus. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. Impacted retailers […]

Norovirus Forces Recall Of Berries Sold At Walmart & Save-A-Lot

June 21, 2019 by foodsafeguru

Alma Pak of Alma, Georgia is recalling specific lots of product containing frozen blackberries (noted below) due to the potential of being contaminated with Norovirus. FDA testing of frozen blackberries was reported to have tested positive for Norovirus. Specific lot information is as follows: Product UPC Code Retailer Lot Number Expiry Date Distributed to select […]