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Public health officials in South Carolina are investigating an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to a Spartanburg-area Mexican restaurant. At least 11 people have confirmed or suspected infections. Out of three victims interviewed thus far, two infections have progressed into hemolytic uremic syndrome -- or HUS -- a kidney disease associated with severe E. coli infections. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has declined to name the restaurant involved in the outbreak, though readers of the local news site GoUpstate.com have said it is El Mexicano in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Food Safety News cannot confirm this information. Illnesses occurred between the last week of April and the first week of May. As the state health department continues its investigation, an official told GoUpstate.com that the restaurant no longer poses a public health threat. Health officials recommend anyone with symptoms of E. coli infection such as diarrhea or abdominal cramps contact a health care provider. Those with potential E. coli infections should not be given antibiotics, as they can worsen symptoms. |
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Spartanburg, SC Mexican Restaurant E. Coli Outbreak - Food Safety News Consumer Alert
Diamond Pet Foods Salmonella Outbreak and Recall - Food Safety News Consumer Alert
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Complete list of recalled pet food products: efoodalert.net Latest outbreak information: www.cdc.gov Diamond Pet Foods recall notice: www.diamondpet.com How to report a pet food complaint: www.fda.gov For continued recall coverage: www.foodsafetynews.com At least 14 people in 9 states have fallen ill in a Salmonella outbreak linked to several brands of dry pet food made by Diamond Pet Foods at a facility in Gaston, South Carolina. While the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation the cause of the contamination, Diamond Pet Foods has issued a recall of 14 brands of pet food formulas manufactured between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012. Those brands include - Natural Balance - Kirkland Signature - Diamond - Diamond Naturals - Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul - Premium Edge - Professional - 4Health - Taste of the Wild - Country Value - Canidae - Solid Gold - Apex - Wellness Complete (puppy chow) Humans can contract Salmonella from contaminated dog food by handling tainted kibble or having contact with a pet that has eaten it. Health officials recommend always washing your hands after handling pet food or pets, especially if you plan to handle food or feed children. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said there have been no confirmed pet illnesses because it is very rare for pets' stool samples to be tested for gastrointestinal bacteria such as Salmonella. The FDA, however, has received an unspecified number of complaints from pet <b>...</b> |
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Bad Ice Food Safety Violations - Health Inspector?
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Bad ice manufacturing practices can make us sick. These are MAJOR food safety manufacturing violations. Like this video and spread the word, Ice is Food. Where are the Health Inspectors? |
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Food safety concerns after latest federal cuts
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Wed, Apr 11: Union leaders are concerned that cuts to food inspector jobs could put public safety at risk. Mike Le Couteur reports. |
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Consumers in China demand to know more about their food
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Following a series of food scandals in China, experts claim that consumers are demanding to be told more about what ends up on their dinner tables. Not only food companies, but also the media are being pressured to reveal more information. Duration: 02:25 |
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