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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
June 10, 2024
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that causes an infection known as salmonellosis. This infection typically affects the intestines and can result in symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, nausea, and vomiting. While most people recover without specific treatment, the infection… read more
June 10, 2024
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that causes infection by consuming contaminated food or water. Here’s how it works: Ingestion: Salmonella bacteria enter the body when contaminated food or water is consumed. Common sources include raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products,… read more
Salmonella Braenderup Outbreak: Is it Also Cucumbers?
June 6, 2024
Could we have two cucumber Salmonella outbreaks right now? Or just one very complicated one? Only time. And more data. Can solve that riddle. Here’s What We Know About the Two Cucumber Salmonella Outbreaks So Far What started out as… read more
CDC Announces Updated Salmonella Africana Cucumber Outbreak Information
June 6, 2024
As cases counts rise from 141 to 162 and additional information becomes available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces updated cucumber outbreak information. The Salmonella Africana outbreak has grown. Updated Salmonella Africana Cucumber Outbreak Case Counts and… read more
June 5, 2024
UPDATE: As of June 12th, CDC officials estimate that 196 patients have been identified in the investigation – though the true number of those affected is likely much, much higher. The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several… read more
Salmonella Cucumber Outbreak Lawsuit
June 5, 2024
June 3, 2024
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak involving the rare Salmonella Africana strain. Today, a recall was announced for certain whole cucumbers due to “possible health risk” – Salmonella. Could these two announcements be… read more
May 24, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a Salmonella Africana outbreak investigation is underway. So far there have been 100 confirmed cases linked to this outbreak. The source has not yet been released. The agency has initiated a… read more
May 20, 2024
Austin Public School Salmonella exposure warning issued after recalled ingredient was used to prepare school lunches. Parents of Austin Public School District were given homework of their own last Friday. Monitor their children for Salmonella infection symptoms. Why? A recalled… read more
Bourbonnais Cracker Barrel Salmonella Outbreak Sickens At Least 10
May 20, 2024
The Kankakee County Health Department, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health are currently investigating the Bourbonnais Cracker Barrel Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 10 restaurant patrons so far. Another 4 cases are listed as “probable” at… read more