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Norovirus sweeps the country; CDC says Northeast particularly hard hit

Food Safety News

In some cases, severe dehydration, malnutrition, and even death can result from norovirus infection, especially among children and among older and immune-compromised adults in hospitals and nursing homes. How do you diagnose a norovirus Infection? This can be done either by drinking large amounts of liquids or intravenously.

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Outbreak Database – Decades of Cantaloupe Outbreaks – Chemicals, Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli, Norovirus and Listeria

Bill Marler

Food and … 2001 Outbreak of Salmonella at a Nursing Home Linked to Cantaloupe, Oregon A confirmed outbreak of Salmonellosis occurred in Oregon. The exposure locations were “nursing home, assisted living, home care” or restaurant. Four people were hospitalized. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

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Clostridium Perfringens Linked to BBQ

Bill Marler

No cases were hospitalized, and no cases died. perfringens food poisoning tend to happen in settings where large groups of people are served and keeping food at proper temperatures may be difficult—for example, hospitals, school cafeterias, prisons, nursing homes, and large events with catered food. Outbreaks of C.

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Cambro Introduces New Cart to Optimize Healthcare Meal Delivery

the CAMBRO blog

The Tall 20-Tray Meal Delivery Cart will optimize how meals are delivered in hospitals, nursing homes and post-acute care settings. The cart is designed with a higher profile to provide a smaller footprint while maintaining a large capacity.

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FSA assesses the use of Listeria guidance after the outbreak

Food Safety News

Most hospitals and social care sites are aware of Listeria guidance from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) but an analysis has found several challenges around implementation. In a 2019 outbreak associated with pre-packed sandwiches supplied to hospitals in England, seven patients died of listeriosis.

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Key Takeaways from the 2022 FDA Food Code

Modern Restaurant Management

Let’s examine the key new provisions of the 2022 Food Code. Why were these changes made and what are the key impacts on restaurants? The Food Code is updated to reflect best safety practices while taking account of societal changes and practical realities at food establishments.

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A Salmonella, Hepatitis A and E. coli weekend

Bill Marler

There have been over 50 hospitalizations, with at least 10 with acute kidney failure. Of 15 people with available information, 9 (60%) were hospitalized. coli: As of December 2, 102 people infected with E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 23 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from September 24 to November 18.