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Here we go again – another Tennessee Petting Zoo E. coli Outbreak

Bill Marler

Seven children are hospitalized, including four who are seriously ill, following a field trip to an animal exhibit in Northeast Tennessee, officials said Friday. Three days later, TDH was notified of a second hospitalized child with hemolytic uremic syndrome, whose brother had attended the same camp, prompting an investigation. .†

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E. coli Infections Associated with Romaine Lettuce from Yuma Arizona – 2018 – An Update

Bill Marler

240 case-patients (not 210) from 37 states; 104 were hospitalized, 28 developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, and five died. Dewey-Mattia D, Manikonda K, Hall AJ, Wise ME, Crowe SJ. Journal of Food Protection, 2016; (12): 2024. Microbiology, 2017; 8:375. Twenty sub-clusters were identified. Food Bill Aims to Improve Safety.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Sandy is a graduate of Walsh College with a Bachelor’s of Accountancy and accomplished the designation of Certified Scrum Master in 2017. ” “SevenRooms has always strived to become the most open and connected front-of-house technology available for hospitality operators. William (Bill) M.

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FDA’s failures have consequences – real people – here is one story – there are countless others

Bill Marler

Banner Desert Medical Center / Cardon Children’s Hospital. Dr. Ullman diagnosed acute diarrhea and abdominal pain and discharged Makayla from the hospital at 4:23 AM with instructions to Destiny to take her daughter to her pediatrician in 1-2 days for a recheck and to return for any new or worsening symptoms. Home but not better….

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Understanding the Costs of Unsafe Food

Food Safety Tech

Here are some key components of the financial cost of unsafe food: Healthcare Costs: Treatment Expenses: Individuals affected by foodborne illnesses often require medical attention, leading to costs associated with hospitalization, medication, doctor visits, and diagnostic tests. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-816333-7.00009-6 Buchholz, U.,

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More settlements reached in 2018 E. coli outbreak linked to Yuma romaine lettuce

Bill Marler

Of the more than 201 people with information available, 104 were hospitalized, including 28 people who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure. coli (STEC) with a confirmed or suspected link to leafy greens in the United States between 2009 and 2017. Sixty-six percent of ill people were female. Multistate.

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Outbreak of Listeriosis in South Africa Associated with Processed Meat – Scientifically linked to Tiger Brands Polony

Bill Marler

An outbreak of listeriosis was identified in South Africa in 2017. monocytogenes infection during the period from June 11, 2017, to April 7, 2018. An increase in the number of cases of listeriosis at two public hospitals in Gauteng Province, South Africa, during July and August 2017 prompted an investigation. Kerrigan M.

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