Salmonella infection
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Cilantro Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
California-based food company Pacific International Marketing is voluntary recalling its Cilantro, with the assistance of the Food and Drug Administration. The recalled cilantro are believed to be contaminated by the Salmonella bacteria. The problem was discovered when a sample of Pacific-branded cilantro was tested and found to contain Salmonella. 6,141 cartons of Pacific Cilantro are…
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Certain Kinds of Chili Peppers Recalled for Being a Potential Health Risk
Food company Cal Fresco, LLC is voluntarily recalling its Jalapeno chili peppers, as well as its Serrano chili peppers. These particular produce products are believed to be contaminated by the Salmonella bacteria. The problem was discovered when samples of both types of chili peppers were found to be positive for the bacteria. Salmonella is a…
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Green Valley Food Expands Recall of Alfalfa Sprouts
Texas-based Green Valley Food Corporation has recently expanded its recall of its Alfalfa Sprouts. The recall was initiated because of a possible bacterial contamination, specifically of the bacteria Salmonella. The problem was discovered when results of a routine analysis showed the presence of Salmonella in a sample of about 5 ounces. The sample was inside…
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Salmonella Outbreak from Cantaloupes
The salmonella outbreak in the country has now claimed two lives and has left several ailing in 20 states. The states that have reported the same strain of salmonella (Salmonella typhimurium) include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, California, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania that…