Dozens sick from handling turtles; children under 5 hardest hit By News Desk  Again this year, young children across the country are becoming violently ill and being hospitalized because of Salmonella infections from contact with pet turtles, many of which are illegal. Of the 37 victims confirmed with infections, a third are younger than 5 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Outbreak investigators... Continue Reading
Sixteen tons of chicken sausage recalled for undeclared milk By News Desk  Lynn, MA-based Demakes Enterprises Inc. has recalled 32,228 pounds of fully cooked chicken sausage because of misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label as required by federal law. The buffalo-style chicken... Continue Reading
More Campylobacter cases in Seattle; poultry possible source By News Desk  For the second time this week public health officials in the Seattle area have disclosed an investigation into Campylobacter infections suspected to have been foodborne. Wednesday the Seattle & King County Public Health Department reported two people had been confirmed by laboratory analysis with campylobacteriosis. Multiple other people reported illnesses consistent with Campylobacter infection, but... Continue Reading
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