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- 60 illnesses in 10 states linked to the outbreak; 37 ill in Missouri
- Outbreak has been linked to romaine lettuce; many ill individuals consumed the lettuce at Schnucks grocery store outlets in the St. Louis area
- Fresh produce is not cooked, so any poop that comes in contact with it from farm-to-fork can be passed to diners.
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- 5 confirmed cases (including 2 hospitalizations), 11 suspected; linked to Killeen, TX Jason’s Deli location
- The Bell County Health Department figures the source of the illnesses was guacamole, probably due to cross-contamination in the kitchen.
- Clean and sanitize all surfaces (cutting boards, counters) between raw and ready-to-eat food preparation.
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- Authorities in Germany recommend to avoid eating sprouts, raw lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers in that country.
-However, the specific contaminated item remains unknown- the above foods are often eaten together, making the investigation difficult.
-As fresh produce is not usually cooked, contamination may have occurred at the farm, at the restaurant or anywhere in between.
-Raw produce has been linked to over 400 outbreaks of foodborne illness since 1990.
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- E. coli O157:H7 is found in the intestines and poop of ruminants and other mammals.
- It is unclear exactly whether the source of E. coli O157:H7 was a food, beverage or food handler.
- The victim fell ill along with at least 10 of the 24 family members who attended a Thanksgiving gathering.
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- Juices have been linked to outbreaks in the past.
- Food handlers should be careful not to contaminate ready-to-eat or drink products.
- Wash and dry hands using soap, potable water and paper towels prior to handling foods.
- When storing food in coolers or fridges, keep ready-to-consume products covered and above items like raw meat that might drip.
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Food Safety Infosheet Highlights:
- Clusters of E. coli O145 illnesses in the North East and Midwest 60 ill in Michigan, New York and Ohio.
- Freshway Foods of Sydney, Ohio is voluntarily recalling products containing romaine lettuce with a use by date of May 12 or earlier because they may be contaminated with E. coli O145.
- The products were sold under the Freshway brand and Imperial Sysco brand.
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- Source of outbreak is still unknown; hygiene, cross-contamination and food all potential factors
- 4-year-old Ronan Wilson’s symptoms included vomit and feces red with blood, lungs filling with liquid and brain swelling
- 13 cases of E. coli O157:H7 were confirmed with some individuals showing no symptoms
- Practice good hygiene, especially food handlers who also care for children (including handwashing after handling diapers).
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- Ground beef has been linked to at least 16 outbreaks since 2007.
- In 2009, this pathogen led to the recall of beef from nearly 3,000 grocers in 41 states.
- Cook all ground beef to 155°F for 15 seconds or 160°F for an instant kill.
- Clean and sanitize all surfaces (cutting boards, counters) where ground beef items were prepared.
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- 67 ill in UK outbreak linked to Godstone Farm in Surry; 13 ill in outbreak linked to the Pacific National Exhibition.
- Handwashing can reduce the risk of E. coli O157, but signs and sinks do not make people wash their hands.
- Be diligent in promoting the importance of handwashing with patrons and staff and compel folks with creative messages.
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- 235 cases of E. coli O157:H7 were linked to a Harvey’s restaurant in North Bay, Ontario, Canada in October 2008
- Health authorities point to Spanish red onions as most likley source of the outbreak
- Poor sanitation of onion dicer may have prolonged the outbreak
- Equipment should be fully disassembled to allow for cleaning and sanitizing of hard to reach areas
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