67 E. coli infections across 19 states are linked to romaine lettuce, CDC says
Sixty-seven people have been infected across 19 states in an E. coli outbreak that is linked to romaine lettuce, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Officials are investigating lettuce that was harvested from the Salinas, California, region, the CDC said, warning consumers not to eat it and retailers not to sell any from that area. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - November 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC Says 67 People Infected With E. coli After Eating Romaine Lettuce Sourced From One Region
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises consumers, retailers and restaurants throw out any romaine lettuce that was grown in the Salinas, Calif. region after 67 cases of E. coli have been reported in 19 states, including six cases of kidney failure.
E. coli illnesses began in late September, according to the CDC, which is continuing to investigate if any other products can be linked to the outbreak. At least one case involves a 3-year-old child, and multiple cases involve children under 18 years old, CDC spokesperson Laura Whitlock tells TIME.
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Source: TIME: Health - November 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jasmine Aguilera Tags: Uncategorized public health Source Type: news
CDC Says 102 People Infected With E. coli After Eating Romaine Lettuce Sourced From One Region
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises consumers, retailers and restaurants throw out any romaine lettuce that was grown in the Salinas, Calif. region. The number of E. coli infections has increased to 102 cases reported in 23 states, including 10 cases of kidney failure, since the outbreak was declared late November.
E. coli illnesses began in late September, according to the CDC, which is continuing to investigate if any other products can be linked to the outbreak. No common grower, supplier, distributor or brand of lettuce has been identified, the CDC reports. At least one case involves a child un...
Source: TIME: Health - November 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jasmine Aguilera Tags: Uncategorized public health Source Type: news
Don ’t Wash Raw Turkey Before Cooking on Thanksgiving, Food Experts Warn
(NEW YORK) — Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day.
They say that could spread the germs lurking on your turkey in the kitchen sink or nearby food. But it’s been a challenge trying to convince cooks to stop rinsing off raw poultry.
“If your mother did it and your grandmother did it, and suddenly the (government) says not to wash your turkey, you may take some time to adjust,” said Drusilla Banks, who teaches food sanitation for the University ...
Source: TIME: Health - November 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: CANDICE CHOI / AP Tags: Uncategorized Food Holidays onetime Source Type: news
More E. coli Illnesses Linked to Tainted Romaine Lettuce
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2019 -- More Americans have been sickened with E. coli after eating romaine lettuce thought to be grown in Salinas, Calif., federal health officials said Tuesday.
Twenty-seven new cases have been reported over the past few days,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 27, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Medical News Today: E. coli outbreak: CDC warn about romaine lettuce from Salinas, CA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a food safety alert about romaine lettuce that may be contaminated with E. coli. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health Source Type: news
C.D.C. Reports More E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Romaine Lettuce
The agency said the outbreak had affected 19 states and resulted in 39 people being hospitalized. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Abdi Latif Dahir Tags: E Coli (Bacteria) Salinas (Calif) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Food and Drug Administration romaine lettuce Food Contamination and Poisoning Source Type: news
CDC reveals 67 people in 19 states have contracted E. coli from lettuce grown in Salinas, California
So far, 67 people have been sickened in 19 states and 39 people have been hospitalized in the current E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California, the CDC said on Tuesday. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
E.coli infection linked to romaine lettuce
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert involving romaine lettuce and the foodborne illness E. coli. The CDC statement says: "Consumers should not eat and retailers should not sell any romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, California, growing region. This includes all use-by dates and brands of romaine lettuce from this region." [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 26, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Why romaine lettuce keeps getting recalled for E. coli contamination
The CDC again warns people to throw out romaine before Thanksgiving. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kimberly Kindy Source Type: news
Why E. coli linked to romaine lettuce remains 'an extremely difficult problem'
Food safety experts suggest ways to improve the safety of romaine lettuce. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Consumers warned against eating romaine lettuce from Salinas, Calif.
A U.S. outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce has led to warnings in both the United States and Canada for consumers to check labels for where the produce was grown. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - November 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Health warning: Stay away from romaine lettuce grown in Salinas
Health officials are issuing a new warning against eating romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas area, along with any other romaine whose origins are not explicitly spelled out on labels.
The Associated Press reports that the warning was prompted by an outbreak of food poisoning that has sickened 40 people across a dozen states. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says investigators have traced the origins of the E. coli outbreak to farms in Salinas, and are still looking for the exact source of… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - November 23, 2019 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Ryan Fernandez Source Type: news
CDC: Do Not Eat Romaine Lettuce From Here, E. Coli Outbreak Gets Worse
Once again, another romaine lettuce warning and recall. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 23, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bruce Y. Lee, Contributor Source Type: news
Health warning: Stay away from romaine lettuce grown in Salinas
Health officials are issuing a new warning against eating romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas area, along with any other romaine whose origins are not explicitly spelled out on labels.
The Associated Press reports that the warning was prompted by an outbreak of food poisoning that has sickened 40 people across a dozen states. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says investigators have traced the origins of the E. coli outbreak to farms in Salinas, and are still looking for the exact source of… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - November 23, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ryan Fernandez Source Type: news
