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Two US Companies Recall Onions Due To Possible Health Risk Two US Companies Recall Onions Due To Possible Health Risk
Two US Companies Recall Onions Due To Possible Health Risk Two companies have announced recalls of their onion products due to possible salmonella contamination. HelloFresh and Potandon Produce LLC both announced the recalls on Saturday, Oct. 23, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 20, that a salmonella outbreak that has caused illnesses in 37 states was linked to onions. Earlier report - Salmonella Outbreak Now Linked To Onions, CDC Says "Do not eat, sell, or serve red, white, or yellow onions imported from Mexico and distributed US-wide by ProSource Inc.," the CDC said on Wednesday. …

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CDC Issues Alert For New Salmonella Outbreak CDC Issues Alert For New Salmonella Outbreak
CDC Issues Alert For New Salmonella Outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is alerting the public to a new salmonella outbreak. Earlier in the week, the CDC announced that a salmonella outbreak with illnesses in 37 states has now been linked to onions. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 23, the agency issued information on the new outbreak, this one linked to salami sticks. "Do not eat Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks with any best-by date," the CDC said. (Click on the second image above to see the product label. They were mainly sold at Trader Joe’s grocery stores, but may be sold at other stores, …

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Salmonella Outbreak Now Linked To Onions, CDC Says Salmonella Outbreak Now Linked To Onions, CDC Says
Salmonella Outbreak Now Linked To Onions, CDC Says Click here for a new, updated story: The CDC is alerting the public to a new salmonella outbreak. A salmonella outbreak with illnesses in 37 states has now been linked to onions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced. "Throw away any unlabeled onions at home," the CDC said in a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 20.  Fresh whole red, white, and yellow onions were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, and distributed by ProSource Inc. "Do not eat, sell, or serve red, white, or yellow onions imported from Mexico and distributed US-wide by ProSource Inc.," the CDC sai…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cases Climb Of Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak From Unknown Food Source Cases Climb Of Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak From Unknown Food Source
Cases Climb Of Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak From Unknown Food Source Confirmed cases continue to climb of a multistate outbreak of salmonella infections across the nation. A total of 592 cases in 36 states have now been linked to the outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) said late this week. The CDC has not identified a specific food item as a potential source of this outbreak. Infections have been reported from age 1 to 97. For a rundown of the number of cases by state, click here. The first illness in the outbreak was reported on Monday, May 30, with the majority of cases coming in August and September. "Several groups o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Salmonella Outbreak 'Growing Rapidly,' CDC Says Salmonella Outbreak 'Growing Rapidly,' CDC Says
Salmonella Outbreak 'Growing Rapidly,' CDC Says A new salmonella outbreak with an unknown cause has infected over 125 people in 25 states and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is cautioning that it's growing rapidly. The first illness was reported on Tuesday, Aug. 3 and the number of cases has steadily increased since then. As of last week, 127 people were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg, the CDC said. "Recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak," the CDC said. Sick people range in age from less…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is telling owners to avoid kissing and snuggling a popular household pet -- no matter how cute they are -- after 32 cases of Salmonella were linked to hedgehogs. Thirty-two individuals in 17 states have been infected with Salmonella Typhimurium as of late September, with five hospitalizations. Of the 23 patients interviewed by the CDC, 16 reportedly came into contact with the small, spiky housepets.  The agency said that droppings from a hedgehog in the home of an ill New Yorker contained the strain of Salmonella that had been foun…

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by Christina Coulter
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Red Onions Has Sickened Hundreds, FDA Says Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Red Onions Has Sickened Hundreds, FDA Says
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Red Onions Has Sickened Hundreds, FDA Says A salmonella outbreak that has sickened about 400 people in 30 states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning. The FDA’s traceback investigation is ongoing but has identified Thomson International, Inc. of Bakersfield, California as the likely source of potentially contaminated red onions.  Although the investigation has determined that red onions are the likely source of this outbreak, Thomson International, Inc. has notified FDA that it will be recalling all varieties of onions that could have come in contact with p…

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by Joe Lombardi
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One Dead, Eight Hospitalized In Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Ground Beef One Dead, Eight Hospitalized In Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Ground Beef
One Dead, Eight Hospitalized In Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Ground Beef A warning has been issued about a deadly Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef. At least 10 people in six states have been infected with a serious strain of Salmonella after eating ground beef. The outbreak has killed one person (in California) and sent eight others to the hospital, the CDC said. The Centers for Disease Control says the illnesses are more severe than expected, but doesn't know the origin of the outbreak.  There are multiple strains of Salmonella and the one linked to this outbreak is considered to be one of the more severe ones, which means it's more likely to ent…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Melon Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak Melon Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak
Melon Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak A recall has been issued for melon products sold in 16 states, including New York, after being linked to a salmonella outbreak, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.  Ninety-three people were infected, 23 of whom were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The recall is for cut cantaloupe, watermelon and honeydew produced by Caito Foods LLC. The fruit has been sold under various brands or labels at Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe's, Target and Whole Foods. For a full list of where and when the products were sold, click here. Other states affected include Illinois, In…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Several Turkey Products Recalled Amid Widening Salmonella Outbreak Several Turkey Products Recalled Amid Widening Salmonella Outbreak
Several Turkey Products Recalled Amid Widening Salmonella Outbreak Federal officials announced a recall of several ground turkey products amid a widening salmonella outbreak. The recall comes as 52 new cases of illness linked to the outbreak have been reported, bringing the number of illnesses to 216 people in 38 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. More than 164,000 pounds of ground turkey have been recalled by Minnesota-based Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales. Eighty-four people have been hospitalized, and one death has been reported, since the outbreak began in November 2017. Consumers are being used not to use the recalled…

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Salmonella Scare: Here's How To Make Sure Your Thanksgiving Day Turkey Is Safe Salmonella Scare: Here's How To Make Sure Your Thanksgiving Day Turkey Is Safe
Salmonella Scare: Here's How To Make Sure Your Thanksgiving Day Turkey Is Safe  Related story: First Death Reported In Ongoing Turkey Salmonella Outbreak In the wake of a monthslong nationwide Salmonella outbreak - and just in time for Thanksgiving - involving raw turkey products, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is offering tips to ensure that Americans stay healthy during the holiday. Thousands of pounds of turkey products have been recalled that may be associated with an illness outbreak of Salmonella. The outbreak has resulted in one death and 164 reported illnesses in 35 states. Approximately half of those who got sick were hospitaliz…

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by Zak Failla
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Raw Chicken Sickens 10 In New York Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Raw Chicken Sickens 10 In New York
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Raw Chicken Sickens 10 In New York A salmonella outbreak linked to raw chicken has sickened 10 people in New York and 92 nationally so far. Nine have been sickened in New Jersey and Connecticut has one reported case, meaning nearly one-quarter of those affected from 22 states have come from the tristate area.  There have been 21 hospitalizations, representing a little over a third of 62 people with information available, the Centers for Disease Control says. No deaths have been reported. Illnesses were recorded from Jan. 19 through Sept. 9 in people ranging in age from a year to 105, with a median age of 36, the CDC said. F…

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by Joe Lombardi
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More Illnesses After Recall Of 200M Eggs Due To Salmonella Outbreak More Illnesses After Recall Of 200M Eggs Due To Salmonella Outbreak
More Illnesses After Recall Of 200M Eggs Due To Salmonella Outbreak A dozen more people have fallen ill from a salmonella outbreak that led to the recall of more than 200 million eggs from nine states, including New York and New Jersey, last month. The number of those who have been sickened from the contaminated eggs is now 35, with 11 of them having been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Indiana-based Rose Acre Farms voluntarily recalled  206,749,248 eggs due to possible contamination in mid-April. Recalled eggs were sold in grocery stores and restaurants under multiple brand names, including Coburn Farms, Country Daybreak, Crystal Farms, Food L…

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by Joe Lombardi