All Stories Tagged With: "salmonella"
Turkey Recalled Over Salmonella Poisoning
California stores have begun recalling Cargill turkey in response to a salmonella outbreak that has killed 1 and sickened dozens across the nation. The turkey has been sold under the brand names Kroger.
Drug-Resistant Salmonella Found in Tainted Turkey Samples
Investigators found the drug-resistant salmonella virus Heidelberg in 4 samples of turkey during a routine check of retail stores in the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has decided to not yet release the stores.
Popular Cat Food Recalled on Salmonella Suspicions
Nestlé Purina is in the process of recalling bags of cat food that may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall affects 3.5- and 7-pound bags of Purina One Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food that were made in single production run in late 2010.
Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 17 in Illinois
According to the Department of Public Health, 17 people in Illinois have become ill due to a salmonella outbreak that has been linked to papayas grown in Mexico.
Idaho Producer Recalls Sprouts Over Salmonella Fears
A week after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned of a possible link between salmonella and sprouts from Evergreen Produce of Moyie Springs, the company is now issuing a recall of its alfalfa and spicy sprouts. Evergreen initially refused a recall, but the company stated Friday that it is responding to agency pressure. At least 21 cases of salmonella have been reported in Idaho, Montana, Washington, North Dakota and New Jersey.
MRSA ‘Superbug’ Bacteria Found in Detroit Meat
First they were riding on bedbugs. Now, drug-resistant superbugs are showing up in supermarket meat. Raw beef, chicken and turkey from Detroit grocery stores contained methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a sinister strain of bacteria that doesn’t respond to typical antibiotics, researchers reported Wednesday. It may sound scary, but it’s no reason to go vegetarian, experts say.
