Community gardens grow fresh veggies, friendships Mar 10, 2010
Experts say food scares, including the salmonella outbreak linked to a South Georgia peanut processing plant, have contributed to the rise of some gardens. Many were created by neighbors hoping to bond. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Pringles Recalled for Fear of Salmonella Mar 10, 2010
CINCINNATI Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled two versions of Pringles chips because of concerns about potential Salmonella exposure ... Federal authorities say Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious infections in young children and others with weakened immune systems, was found on Basic Food's processing equipment. (Fox News)
FDA: Pringles Shipped Despite Salmonella Mar 10, 2010
Pringles Recall: Company Sold, Shipped After Finding Salmonella, FDA Says - ABC News ... Pringles Recall: Flavor Company Kept Shipping After Finding Salmonella, FDA Says ... that started with dips has expanded to include popular Pringles potato chips as the company behind the recall kept shipping products even after finding them tainted with salmonella. (ABC News -- Business)
Recalls: Snacks containing certain pretzels Mar 9, 2010
They could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children and others with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, the company said. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Don't eat this dip mix: AVA Mar 9, 2010
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Giant issues recall on Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Mar 9, 2010
There is currently a comprehensive voluntary recall underway by manufacturers that used a flavor enhancer found in processed foods called Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination ... Salmonella is the name of a group of bacteria and is the most common cause of food poisoning in the United States, the news release says ... Symptoms of salmonella food poisoning include abdominal cramps, diarrhea and fever that develop 12 to 72 hours after infection. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Procter & Gamble Issues Pringles Recall Mar 9, 2010
Recall Comes After Potential Salmonella Exposure ... In a release to the media, P&G said the move is part of "an industry ingredient recall to protect consumers from potential Salmonella exposure." ... The company said there haven't been any reports of Salmonella-related sickness due to the products. (KSBW 8, CA)
Recalls this week: Soups, dips and window shades Mar 7, 2010
NEW YORK (AP) More than 50 food products including soups, dips and salad dressings were caught up in a large recall of a flavor-enhancing ingredient possibly contaminated with salmonella this week ... WHY: The dips are being recalled because they could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Mincing Overseas Spice Recalls Black Pepper Mar 6, 2010
Mincing Overseas Spice Co. said Friday that it is voluntarily recalling some black pepper products due to possible contamination with salmonella ... Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. (ABC News -- Wire)
Ingredient Used In Many Processed Foods Recalled Mar 6, 2010
WASHINGTON -- A wide range of processed foods -- including soups, snack foods, dips and dressings -- are being recalled after salmonella was discovered in a flavor-enhancing ingredient ... The agency said Thursday it collected and analyzed samples at the Las Vegas facility after one of the company's customers discovered the salmonella ... The FDA then confirmed the presence of a strain of salmonella in the company's processing equipment. (KIRO TV, WA)
Salmonella fears spur growing food flavoring recall Mar 6, 2010
Hydrolized vegetable protein, which is used in a very wide array of products, is facing a recall for salmonella ... More than 50 food products including soups, dips and salad dressings were caught up in a large recall of a flavor-enhancing ingredient possibly contaminated with salmonella this week, including ... WHY: The dips are being recalled because they could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or... (USA Today -- News)
McCormick recalls gravy, dip mixes Mar 6, 2010
McCormick & Co. Inc. is recalling some stuffing, gravy and dip mixes on fears of Salmonella contamination ... Salmonella can cause severe gastrointestinal distress and can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Border officers seize 107 pounds of illegal cheese Mar 6, 2010
Officials say the cheese can be dangerous because it is often unpasteurized and can cause food-borne illnesses such as listeria, salmonella and tuberculosis. Officials say the cheese smugglers had their visas canceled, and the cheese they tried to sneak in was destroyed. (KSLA.com, LA)
Salmonella Scare Prompts Wide Product Recall Mar 6, 2010
THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- A wide array of food products are being recalled after traces of salmonella were discovered in a common ingredient, officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced late Thursday. Salmonella Tennessee has been found in a widely used brand of hydrolyzed vegetable protein, a common flavor enhancer that is added to processed foods, the FDA said ... The FDA said the problem was identified after a customer of the manufacturer, Las Vegas-based Basic... (MEDLINEplus)
Safeway Recalls Potato Salad Over Salmonella Mar 6, 2010
-- Safeway Inc. said Thursday it is voluntarily recalling potato salad products over concerns about possible salmonella contamination ... Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems ... Information about salmonella can be obtained at the Centers for Disease Control Web site, http://www. (KSBW 8, CA)
Supervalu recalls dips over salmonella Mar 6, 2010
- Supervalu Inc. has recalled several dips produced by Orval Kent out of concerns over a salmonella contamination ... Supervalu said Orval Kent is recalling the dips because they contain an ingredient from Basic Food Flavors Inc. in Las Vegas, which is recalling its products due to possible salmonella contamination ... Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. (MSNBC -- Health)
Salmonella-based food flavoring recall is... Mar 5, 2010
Salmonella-based food flavoring recall is spreading - USATODAY.com ... Salmonella-based food flavoring recall is spreading ... Hydrolized vegetable protein, which is used in a very wide array of products, is facing a recall for salmonella. (USA Today)
Food-borne illnesses cost U.S. $152 billion Mar 5, 2010
- Food-borne illnesses, such as E. coli and salmonella, not only take a toll on American consumers' health, they cost the United States $152 billion annually in health care and other losses, according to a report released Wednesday by a food safety group ... In 2008 and early 2009, salmonella contamination in peanut butter crackers and peanut paste sickened 714 people in 46 states and prompted the largest recall in history ... Although most people exposed to salmonella or other bacteria in food... (MSNBC -- Health)
Salmonella found in Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Mar 5, 2010
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries Ron Sparks wants to alert consumers of a recent recall involving early identification of Salmonella Tennessee in one company's supply of hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) ... Report symptoms of Salmonella or other food-related illness to your local health care professional ... The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an investigation at the facility after a customer of Basic Food Flavors reported finding Salmonella... (WSFA.com, AL)
Flavor enhancer prompts food recall Mar 5, 2010
Samples of the protein found to contain Salmonella Tennessee ... (CNN) -- Federal health authorities announced Thursday the recall of a commonly used flavor enhancer after samples of the product were found to contain salmonella ... The bacterium, identified as Salmonella Tennessee, was found in HVP manufactured by Basic Food Flavors Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada, the officials said. (CNN)
Recall of Flavoring Ingredient Spreads Mar 5, 2010
A flavoring ingredient used in hundreds of processed foods contains salmonella and is being recalled ... The FDA said Thursday it collected and analyzed samples at the Las Vegas facility and confirmed the presence of a strain of salmonella in the company's processing equipment. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
FDArecalls widely used flavor enhancer Mar 5, 2010
Salmonella found in flavor enhancer used in thousands of processed foods ... March 4: The Food and Drug administration is recalling a widely used food flavoring found in soups, snack foods, hot dogs, chili, and salad dressings because of possible salmonella contamination ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of a common flavor enhancer that could be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. (MSNBC -- Race)
Safeway issues potato salad recall Mar 5, 2010
(AP) Safeway Inc. said Thursday it is voluntarily recalling potato salad products over concerns about possible salmonella contamination. Tags. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Health district targets asthma to reduce school absenteeism Mar 5, 2010
Each year approximately 30 cases of gastrointestinal illness are reported in the district, mostly from salmonella and campylobacter, Hutcheon said. CCHD has a chief sanitarian and an additional sanitarian for each town to inspect food service establishments, although many gastrointestinal cases occur in the home, he noted. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Salmonella Scare Leads to FDA Food Recall Salmonella contamination leads to FDA recalls on growing number of products. Mar 5, 2010
Salmonella Scare Leads to FDA Food Recall - ABC News ... Salmonella Scare Leads to FDA Recall of Processed Foods ... The FDA announced Thursday that products will be recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. (ABC News)
Gene Regulation: Can We Stomach It? New Technique Fights Against Cause of Peptic Ulcer Disease and Gastric Cancer Mar 5, 2010
"We found as many sRNAs in Helicobacter as in widespread intestinal bacteria like Escherichia coli or Salmonella," explains Vogel ... Interesting candidates are Campylobacter jejuni, which besides Salmonella is the most frequent cause for infectious diarrhoea. (Science Daily)
Plodding Amoeba Flips Into Free-Swimming Flagellate: Naegleria Genome Sheds Light on Transition from Prokaryotes to Eukaryotes Mar 5, 2010
26, 2009) Scientists have demonstrated how a single-celled organism, living freely in the environment, could be a source of Salmonella transmission to animals and. (May 5, 2005) An international team that includes biologists at the University of California, San Diego has determined the complete genetic blueprint of Dictyostelium discoideum, a simple social amoeba long used. (Science Daily)
Food-borne illnesses cost US $152b Mar 4, 2010
- Food-borne illnesses, such as E. coli and salmonella, cost the United States $152 billion annually in health care and other losses, according to a report released yesterday by a food safety group. The report comes as the US Senate considers legislation that would require more government inspections of food manufacturers and give the Food and Drug Administration new authority to order recalls, among other things. (Boston Globe)
'Hawaiian Style' chips, onion rings subject of recall Mar 4, 2010
The Washington state company said they could be contaminated with Salmonella, because they contain hydrolyzed vegetable protein manufactured, distributed and recalled by Basic Food Flavors Inc. of Las Vegas. The Department of Health on Wednesday said it will notify product distributors and retailers to remove the products from sale. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Food-Borne Illnesses Cost Texas Billions, Group Says Mar 4, 2010
(March 3, 2010)--The Produce Safety Project, which is an initiative of the Pew Charitable Trusts, says food-borne illnesses like E. coli and salmonella cost the U.S. $152 billion a year in health care and other losses. The project estimates the annual cost in Texas to be about $11. (KWTX.com, TX)
Faster Method to Detect Bacterial Contamination in Coastal Waters Developed Mar 4, 2010
(May 17, 2007) Researchers have developed a 12-hour test for detecting Salmonella in meat ... (July 21, 2009) Scientists have developed a new technique to detect extremely low concentrations of the typhus-inducing Salmonella typhi by using a biosensor, which is based on electrochemical measurements by means. (Science Daily)
Salmonella worries prompt Kroger recall Mar 4, 2010
Salmonella worries prompt Kroger to recall dip - Dayton Business Journal ... Salmonella worries prompt Kroger to recall dip ... Possible Salmonella contamination in a dip is leading to recall the product sold in its stores in several states. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Tim's Cascade Snacks recalls Maui onion rings and potato chips Mar 4, 2010
Tim's Cascade Snacks has recalled its "Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips - Sweet Maui Onion" and "Hawaiian - Sweet Maui Onion Rings" because of possible salmonella contamination ... Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail people, and others with weakened immune systems, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said yesterday ... Salmonella can afflict healthy people with fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Kroger recalls dip over Salmonella worries Mar 4, 2010
is recalling a dill dip sold in stores in several states over concerns that some units could be contaminated with Salmonella ... No illnesses have been reported in connection with the product, but Salmonella can cause serious infections in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Manufacturer recalls granola bars Mar 4, 2010
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Lovin Oven LLC voluntarily recalled the bars because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella ... Salmonella infection may be life-threatening to persons with weak immune systems. (Juneau Empire)
Mineral studies advance antibacterial alternatives Mar 4, 2010
The Haydel-Summers collaborative has added clarity to these distinctly muddy waters by screening more than 50 mineral mixtures (and aqueous extractions from them, known as leachates) marketed as health and cosmetic products using pathogens Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium, Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Only two mineral mixtures of significantly different compositions (and their leachates) were discovered to... (EurekAlert!)
Food-Borne Illness Costs U.S. $152 Billion A Year Mar 4, 2010
8 billion; salmonella at $14 ... Both salmonella and listeria are found in multiple foods. (W-USA News, DC)
Food ills spur calls for more U.S. oversight Mar 4, 2010
Salmonella, E. coli and other bacteria in food annually sicken thousands of Arizonans and cost the state more than $2 ... The analysis comes as the nation is in the midst of another multistate salmonella outbreak, this one tied to peppered salami ... In 2007, salmonella in chile peppers caused a nationwide scare and sickened 1,442. (AZCentral -- Business)
NH salmonella victim lobbies for food safety bill Mar 4, 2010
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A Bedford teenager who continues to suffer health problems three years after eating a salmonella-tainted tomato is urging Congress to require more government inspections of food manufacturers ... Wilson said he hopes lawmakers will keep stories like his in mind when considering the legislation, which followed an outbreak of salmonella in peanuts that killed at least nine people last year. (Concord Monitor)
2 Kinds of Popular "Tim's" Potato Chips Recalled Mar 3, 2010
They could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children and others with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Algona, Wash. (KIRO TV, WA)
Recalls: Children's Forks and Spoons, Chicken Base Mar 3, 2010
Castella Imports is recalling certain lots of Castella chicken base, which is used to make chicken soup, because it could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children and others with weakened immune systems ... They could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children and others with weakened immune systems. (ABC News -- Wire)
Foodborne illness costs US $152 billion annually, landmark report estimates Mar 3, 2010
"The data and analysis released today should show our lawmakers that they need to send strong food-safety legislation to the president's desk as soon as possible," says Marilu Wilson of Bedford, New Hampshire, whose son suffered from a Salmonella infection. "The new legislation may not help my family with the unfortunate events that we have experienced, but it could save lives and spare others from suffering what Ryan has endured.". (EurekAlert!)
Georgia ranks high for foodborne illness Mar 3, 2010
The report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia regarding the health-related costs of food-borne illnesses such as salmonella, listeria and E. coli, concluding that these illnesses cost the nation more than $150 billion a year ... Georgia had a history of slightly more severe cases of food-borne illness and a slightly higher level of salmonella cases than the national average, he said ... Food-borne illness has come under more scrutiny after a national salmonella outbreak a year... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
TO NOSH, OR NOT TO NOSH? What you need to know about raw eggs Mar 3, 2010
Simply put, raw eggs can carry salmonella, bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning, even death ... After all, salmonella is what triggered the massive peanut butter recall last year ... Healthy adults may get sick from salmonella, but Donnelly says they are unlikely to die. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Putting a Price Tag on Food Unsafety Mar 3, 2010
What's more, the FDA and USDA focus on just a handful of reportable pathogens: E. coli, campylobacter, salmonella and listeria, which excludes the many cases of food poisoning for which doctors do not identify a cause ... Despite the headlines generated by food scares and outbreaks of contaminants such as the salmonella outbreak that led to a massive recall of peanut products beginning in January 2009 food safety rarely gets the attention it deserves. (Time.com)
USA pays for food-borne illness: $152B a year Mar 3, 2010
Jennifer Krieger describes her son David's experience with salmonella -- including symptoms -- last year ... Behind an image of the salmonella virus, Carrie Klumb interviews a food poisoning victim from a wedding in 2009 ... 8 billion; salmonella at $14. (USA Today)
Kroger recalls onion soup mixes Mar 3, 2010
citing a threat of salmonella contamination, is recalling two of its store-brand onion soup mixes ... Kroger said it had been informed by its supplier an ingredient in the mixes might be contaminated with salmonella, a bacterium that can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
More granola bars recalled for possible salmonella Mar 2, 2010
Last week, Health Valley recalled three of its flavors -- Peanut Crunch, Dutch Apple and Wildberry Chewy -- because of possible salmonella contamination ... In an alert issued Monday, Irvin said the recall is necessary because the granola bars could be contaminated with salmonella ... Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, Irvin warned. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Beewolves Protect Their Offspring With Antibiotics; Digger Wasp Larvae Use Bacteria Against Infections Mar 2, 2010
(June 7, 2008) Scientists have found that salmonella bacteria found in garden birds are sensitive to antibiotics, suggesting that the infection is unlike the bacteria found in livestock and. (June 20, 2007) E. coli bacteria that have developed resistance to antibiotics will probably still be around even if we stop using antibiotics, as these strains have the same good chance as other bacteria of. (Science Daily)
Stores pull granola bars Mar 2, 2010
In a public press release today from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, the flavors of Peanut Crunch, Dutch Apple and Wildberry have been deemed unsafe for public consumption due to possible Salmonella contamination and should not be eaten ... Salmonella infection can be a life threatening illness with symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fevers within eight to 72 hours. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Onion soup, dip mixes sold at Fry's recalled Mar 2, 2010
CINCINNATI - Kroger Co. is recalling two onion soup and dip mixes because of possible salmonella contamination ... But eating food contaminated with salmonella can cause salmonellosis, a potentially life-threatening bacterial foodborne illness. (AZCentral -- Business)
Trader Joes expands salmonella recall Mar 1, 2010
Trader Joes expands salmonella recall - New Mexico Business Weekly ... Trader Joes expands salmonella recall ... which has , is voluntarily recalling all of its private label brand chocolate chip granola bars due to possible salmonella contamination. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Shelled pecans recalled over salmonella fears Feb 27, 2010
YANCEY, Texas - A Texas-based pecan company is recalling plastic bags of its pecan pieces in small, medium and large sizes because they may be contaminated with salmonella ... Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. (MSNBC -- Health)
Recall: French Dip Feb 27, 2010
1 ounce foil packets, because it may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems ... Basic Food Flavors recalled the hydrolyzed vegetable protein due to salmonella contamination. (ABC News -- Wire)
New University of Colorado paper shows novel way to study human inflammatory disease Feb 26, 2010
A new University of Colorado at Boulder study shows mice infected with the bacteria salmonella develop clinical signs consistent with a deadly and poorly understood human inflammatory disease, a finding that may lead to new therapies ... Salmonella is a well-known food contaminant, causing a variety of gastrointestinal tract symptoms in humans ... While mice infected with salmonella are spared the cramping and diarrhea that humans develop, they were shown to develop a disease syndrome comparable... (EurekAlert!)
Where do conservatives think we can slash the federal budget? Feb 26, 2010
Where do conservatives think we can slash the federal budget. Where do conservatives think we can slash the federal budget. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
For Meridian Bioscience Inc., time to test new markets Feb 25, 2010
Molecular testing, is likely to contribute to predictable growth as Meridian introduces a variety of products for the platform, including tests for influenza, salmonella, shigella and E. coli. Hospitals and insurers are pushing for more rapid tests because they can keep the cost of care down, said Ronald Sills, an analyst with , a Connecticut-based research firm. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
How To Sell Germ Warfare Feb 25, 2010
Plus, 10 percent of household dishrags contain salmonella. After playing with other children, toddlers have more fecal bacteria on their hands than does a person exiting a public toilet stall. (Slate)
Typhoid Fever Bacteria Collect on Gallstones to Perpetuate Disease Feb 24, 2010
Scientists and physicians have known for decades that these bacteria, Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, accumulate in the gallbladder ... "We're trying to get to the heart of why this is. Why does Salmonella sit in a pool of highly concentrated detergent, which is what bile is, but not die?" said John Gunn, professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics at Ohio State University and senior author of the study ... Gunn and colleagues observed this biofilm formation in mice... (Science Daily)
Dropping the H-Bomb Feb 23, 2010
The , a religious cult in Oregon, managed to in 1984 with Salmonella by contaminating restaurant salad bars. In any event, Bishop seems to have had enough experience to know that a bomb would be an impractical method of infecting her colleagues. (Slate)
Are anti-diarrheal medicines counterproductive? Feb 22, 2010
For example, he says it s best not to take medicines in cases of salmonella or shigella. The signs of such serious infections include fever, abdominal pain, blood in the stool, and symptoms that last several days. (Boston Globe)
Toxic Turtles Feb 19, 2010
TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) - Pocket-sized turtles illegally sold in Tucson can carry salmonella causing serious problems in people such as kidney failure and even death ... In 2007 and 2008, more than 100 children across the United States were infected with salmonella and more than one-third had to be hospitalized ... Children would put their fingers in their mouths and get seriously ill after contracting salmonella. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Recalls Chewy Granola Bars Feb 19, 2010
This company supplies an ingredient that has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems ... Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. (KERO 23, CA)
Hazards from Secondhand Smoke in Bars and Restaurants Feb 19, 2010
Food scientists at The Ohio State University wanted to see if cooler water could kill bacteria on dirty dishes like E. coli and salmonella. The. (Science Daily)
Recalls: children's hooded sweat shirts, jackets Feb 19, 2010
4-ounce boxes of chocolate chip chewy coated granola bars, because they could be contaminated with salmonella ... -Fresh Neighborhood Market Inc. is recalling all date codes of freshhewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars because they could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children and others with weakened immune systems. (Fresno Bee -- State)
