Family files lawsuit against Torchy’s Tacos after child hospitalized from salmonella, report says
A mother has filed a lawsuit against a San Antonio-area Torchy’s Tacos restaurant on behalf of her son who was hospitalized in intensive care after contracting salmonella from eating contaminated onions, KPRC 2′s sister station KSAT reported citing the San Antonio Current.
Ground beef is likely cause of salmonella outbreak that killed 1, hospitalized 8, CDC says
One person from California is dead and eight others are in the hospital after ground beef likely caused a salmonella outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Lab testing identified the outbreak strain in repackaged leftover ground beef collected from an ill person's home in California, according to the CDC.At least 10 known people from six states have been infected. Illnesses in this outbreak are more severe than expected for salmonella, according to the CDC.Most people infected with salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps 12 to 72 hours after being exposed to the bacteria. The illness usually lasts four to seven days, and most people recover without treatment. Children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.The CDC is not advising that consumers stop eating thoroughly cooked ground beef or that retailers stop selling ground beef.This outbreak investigation is ongoing and the CDC will update the public if there is additional information.
abc13.comRECALL: Frozen sausage patties sold at Walmart may have Salmonella
Check your freezer this morning before you make breakfast.There's a recall of some George's Prepared Foods frozen sausage patties sold at Walmart because of Salmonella concerns. The ready-to-eat products were sold with Walmart's Great Value branding, including the "fully cooked original pork sausage patties" and "fully cooked original turkey sausage patties. "The Tennessee-based company is recalling more than 6,000 pounds of pork and turkey sausage patties. The USDA is recalling the products made on April 19, April 27, May 7 and May 9, 2019.The recall is classified as a Class I recall, which is deemed "a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. "If you have the products, throw them out or return them.Complete recall information can be found on the USDA website
abc13.comDole recalls baby spinach over salmonella concerns
Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIH via Wikimedia CommonsATLANTA - Some packages of Dole baby spinach have been recalled because of concerns about salmonella contamination. Dole Fresh Vegetables has issued a voluntary recall for baby spinach sold in 6-ounce bags and 10-ounce clamshell containers, with the use-by date of August 5, the company said in an alert from the US Food & Drug Administration. The recall is a precautionary measure after a sample of baby spinach tested positive for salmonella in Michigan, the company said. The recalled product also was distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. Salmonella is one of the most frequently reported foodborne illnesses in the United States, sickening an estimated 1.2 million people a year and killing approximately 450.
Dole recalls baby spinach after random test finds salmonella risk
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling baby spinach sold in 10 states after a random sample tested positive for salmonella. Retailers that sold the possibly contaminated spinach include Kroger and Target. The impacted product involves 6-ounce bags of baby spinach with the lot code W20308A and UPC code 0-71430-00964-2 and 10-ounce Dole Baby Spinach in plastic clamshell-style packages with the lLot code W203010 and UPC code 0-71430-00016-8. The recall comes after a sample of baby spinach tested positive for salmonella in a random test conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Consumers with questions can call the Dole consumer center at 1-800-356-3111, which is open 24 hours daily.
cbsnews.comFDA and CDC: Don't touch pig ear treats or feed them to your dog
A warning about a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to the treats has been updated to include all pig ear products. Animals and their humans can get sick from simply handling these treats or caring for a dog who has eaten one. The CDC and the US Food and Drug Administration are also advising retailers not to sell pig ear treats. Companies have recalled pig ear products because of possible contamination. "No single supplier, distributor or common brand of pig ear treats has been identified that could account for all the illnesses.
Walmart, HEB taco seasoning recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
HEB Taco Seasoning Mix Reduced Sodium 1.25 oz packet with expiration dates of July 10, 11 and 15, 2021, and UPC code: 0 41220 79609 0Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz package with an expiration date of July 8 and 9, 2021, and UPC code: 0 78742 24572 0Williams Foods LLC has begun a voluntary recall including Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning Mix, which is sold at Walmart, and HEB Taco Seasoning Mix Reduced Sodium due to possible salmonella contamination.The recall notice on the FDA website states the following "These items contain cumin spice involved in a recall initiated by our supplier, Mincing Spice Co. Mincing has issued a recall for a specific lot of cumin they produced because a sample from that lot was tested by one of Mincing's customers and was found to be potentially contaminated with Salmonella. A portion of the lot recalled by Mincing was supplied to Williams Foods, LLC. We are recalling our products listed above as a precautionary action; to date there have been no consumer complaints or reported cases of Salmonellosis in connection with these products. "Salmonella is a bacteria that can give you an infection called salmonellosis. Most human infections are caused by the consumption of food that is contaminated with the bacteria, the Centers for Disease Control reports.The "Best By" date information on each package can be found on the top part of the back of the package.The product is sold in certain grocery stores located in Washington, DC and the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.No other "Best By" dates are being recalled.If you bought one of these products, please discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.Consumers can also call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-847-5608 or e-mail customerservice@chg.com for more information.
abc13.comCDC links two deaths to multi-state salmonella outbreak
(Reuters) - Two people have died following a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry, U.S. health officials said on Friday. One death was reported in Ohio and the other one in Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). An additional 489 people with salmonella infections have been added to an ongoing investigation since the last update in June, the CDC said, taking the total to 768 cases from 48 states. Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious and severe infections in children, frail or elderly people and others with weak immune system.
feeds.reuters.comPig ear dog treats recalled as FDA and CDC investigate multi-state salmonella outbreak
Pig ear dog treats sold in more than 30 states have been recalled after the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced they were investigating a possible link between the treats and a salmonella outbreak in humans that's resistant to many antibiotics. However, contact with pig ear dog treats is the likely cause of the outbreak, according to the CDC. Pet Supplies Plus said none of the salmonella cases have been confirmed to be linked to products sold at its stores. The FDA said it's working with Pet Supplies Plus to determine the source of the pig ear treats, how they were contaminated and where they were distributed. The CDC said the investigation is ongoing to determine if there is a common supplier of the pig ear dog treats.
cnbc.com62 sickened in salmonella outbreak linked to fresh papayas
CDC via CNN(CNN) - Sixty-two people in eight US states have fallen ill this year from Salmonella related to fresh papayas imported from Mexico, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Salmonella, which rarely affects how food tastes or smells, lives in the intestinal tracts of animals, including birds and people. If you're not sure where your papayas have come from, throw them outThe CDC is advising folks in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island to avoid eating whole, fresh papayas from Mexico. The agency recommends washing and sanitizing places where papayas are stored, including counter tops and refrigerator shelves. Meanwhile, the US Food and Drug Administration wants importers, suppliers, distributors and other food service providers to halt sales across all states of papayas imported from Mexico.
Houston Whole Foods Market recalls items over salmonella concern
HOSUTON – Whole Foods Market is recalling two premade items, Chicken Spring Rolls and Peanut Sesame Noodles, sold in its prepared food department in the grab and go section and at the full service chef's case at one Houston store, due to possible salmonella contamination in the peanuts used as an ingredient. The recalled items were sold Sept. 27 and 28 at the store at 2955 Kirby Drive. This recall is in response to a recall by Sunland, Inc., whose recalled peanut butter has been connected to 30 illnesses in 19 states. Signage is posted at this Whole Foods Market store to notify customers of this recall. Consumers who have purchased Chicken Spring Rolls and Peanut Sesame Noodles from this location should discard them, and may bring their receipt to the place of purchase for a full refund.