E. Coli
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Costco Gouda Cheese Contaminated with E. Coli
Bravo Farms is voluntarily recalling all Dutch Style Gouda because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. E. coli O157:H7 causes diarrhea illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure. Young children and the elderly are most susceptible…
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Gianone Poultry
Gianone Poultry is a family-owned Canadian poultry processing business headquartered in Quebec, Canada. History The Gianone family established Gianone Poultry in 1989. After just six years of being in the business, PME Magazine honoured Gianone Poultry with a Grand Prix Award for the category of Sales Growth. The award was given to recognize the company…
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Ecoli Outbreak Scares Again
E. coli are a common pathogen that is associated with food poisoning. Usually found most often in meat products, the pathogen has found a way to spread and even become deadlier as it can now cause death. Recently there was a recall of beef products in Canada. The Canada Food Inspection Agency recalled these products…
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Some of the Biggest Food-Related Outbreaks of 2013
In the year 2013, several food-related outbreaks were reported in the United States. One of the biggest outbreaks was as a result of contamination of Glass Onion Chicken salads by E. coli, which caused 33 cases of illnesses. The customers of Trader Joe’s in at least four states became sick after consuming pre-made salad from…