PrimaDeli may have to remain closed for at least another week Dec 18, 2007
The swabs, which are taken from food-contact surfaces such as countertops and utensils, will be tested for bacteria levels and salmonella enteritidis, a bacterium which causes food poisoning. At AVA's microbiological laboratory, each sample is divided onto nine test plates, which are then incubated at temperatures between 35 and 44. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
10% toilet users don't wash their hands Dec 17, 2007
The salmonella enteritidis detected causes fever, diarrhoea, vomiting and pain in abdominal. The factory has been closed during sanitizing and so have the franchises. (India Times, India)
PrimaDeli food poisoning cases increase to 153 Dec 8, 2007
Six food handlers at its factory and two at its outlet tested positive for Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacteria that causes food poisoning. The AVA also found that the hazelnut paste and chocolate cream from the factory tested positive for the bacteria. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
PrimaDeli hazelnut paste, chocolate cream test positive for bacteria Dec 7, 2007
Four more food handlers at the PrimaDeli factory have also tested positive for Salmonella Enteritidis, the bacteria that causes food poisoning. This brings the total to six. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Cool-Water Wash For Eggs Can Help Prevent Microbial Contamination Jan 4, 2007
Salmonella enteritidis. (Photo by Jean Guard-Petter). (Science Daily)
Eggnog Safety, Carols on U.S. Regulators' List Dec 27, 2006
In an effort to prevent food poisoning, the agency put out a reminder on Dec. 20 that there are an estimated 118,000 cases each year of salmonella enteritidis from undercooked eggs. A survey this year showed that cookie dough was the major source of raw egg consumption. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Councils fail to inspect 'high-risk' food outlets Feb 26, 2006
Overall, serious food poisoning cases in Scotland are in decline following a sharp decrease in salmonella infections after the widespread introduction of vaccination in chickens in the late 1990s. E coli reached record levels after an outbreak in Wishaw 10 years ago but had also been in decline ever since. (Scotsman.com)
Pizza place passes muster with military (David Dishneau) Feb 26, 2006
In 1984, about 750 people were sickened by a salmonella outbreak when a fringe religious sect spiked salad bars at 10 restaurants in the Dalles, Ore. The 2001 attacks in the U.S. prompted tighter food-security measures by the Food and Drug Administration and the federal Departments of Agriculture and Defense. (Washington Times)
