Bill Marler

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Canada:164 lab confirmed cases with 61 hospitalized with 7 deaths. (as of December 22) United States: 302 lab confirmed cases with 129 hospitalized with 4 deaths. (as of December 14) According to health officials, only a small proportion of all Salmonella infections are diagnosed and reported to health departments. It is estimated that for every reported case, there are approximately 38.6 undiagnosed infections. [1] The CDC estimates that 1.4 million cases, 15,000 hospitalizations, and 400 de

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Scanga Meat Company of Salida, CO, is recalling 563 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated withE. coli O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw ground beef products were produced on Dec. 11. “FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ and restaurants’ refrigerators or freezers.

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Food Safety Chat

DECEMBER 23, 2023

FSA Mondelez International recalls The Natural Confectionery Co. Jelly Snakes because of undeclared wheat (gluten) Country Kitchen recalls Double Chocolate Chip Muffins because of undeclared egg Route des Terroirs recalls Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Cheese because of contamination with E. Coli. Jumbo Midlands Ltd recalls Home Taste Suya Mix because of undeclared peanuts Jumbo Midlands Ltd is recalling Home Taste Suya Mix because it contains illegal dyes Orange II, Rhodamin

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes food, food and more food. The hustle and bustle of multiple cooks, various meals and the constant flow of people in and out of the kitchen creates a chaotic environment and an increased risk of foodborne illnesses. Here are some food safety guidelines that will keep you off Santa’s food safety naughty list and ensure a safe and enjoyable Christmas.

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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 23, 2023

I have been doing this kind of work for over 30 years and I seldom have seen such a detailed report as this done in any outbreak. Kudos to the folks at McHenry County and others involved in the investigation. Below are the bullet points – full report can be found HERE. We do represent several of the kids impacted and will determine next steps after a few more reads of the report.

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