Employees with poor hygiene may be origin of Illnesses in Ohio and New Jersey. New Jersey health officials say a Salmonella outbreak at Princeton University appears to have been caused by an ill food service worker who handled or prepared shredded cheddar cheese.
Salmonella outbreak hits Princeton students
Outbreak linked to Frist Campus Center. 28 confirmed illnesses; up to 90 possibly ill.
E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in Nebraska linked to Roast Beef Dinner
State health officials are continuing to investigate an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in Sarpy County that sickened 14 people — including a 7-year-old — and sent four people to the hospital.
Norovirus outbreak hits Ohio Chipotle
Health officials say norovirus is likely to blame for making hundreds of people sick after they recently ate at a Chipotle restaurant in Kent, Ohio.
Cereal potentially linked to illnesses
At least 23 people in 14 states have been sickened by the same strain of Salmonella found in two breakfast cereals recalled by Malt-O-Meal.
Brazilian soccer club hit with Hepatitis A
Dirty water bottles thought to be source of outbreak; five players sidelined from playing, or having any contact with teammates.
Cantaloupes linked to Salmonella outbreak
50 illnesses in Canada and the United States associated with Honduran cantaloupe grower.
Easter Food Safety Risks
Chicks are a popular present this time of year, but is it the best idea? This week’s infosheet covers recent outbreaks associated with baby chicks. Another popular Easter theme are eggs, which can also cause problems.
Dirty knife linked to Listeria-contaminated sandwiches
Infosheet highlights:
Testing revealed listeria in sandwiches in hospital, as well as a common knife used to make them.
Keeping food production equipment clean is important.
Two community dinners linked to recent outbreaks of Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7
Infosheet highlights:
“Roping Roundup” in Arizona and “Beast Feast” in Alabama linked to over 100 cases of foodborne illness.
Community dinners can provide great fun and food experiences but because they may be at temporary sites, food preparation, storage and transport can be problematic.
What you need to worry about in a kitchen at a group dinner.