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Highlights of recent food safety news from Federal agencies.
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Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Cantaloupe (August 30, 2012)
A total of 204 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 22 states.
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Associated with Mangoes (August 30, 2012)
A total of 105 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup have been reported from 16 states since July 1, 2012.
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly and Salmonella Nchanga Infections Associated with a Raw Scraped Ground Tuna Product (Final Update) (July 26, 2012)
This outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Ground Beef (July 23, 2012)
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections.
Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Hadar Infections Linked to Live Poultry (July 23, 2012)
CDC is collaborating with public health and agriculture officials in many states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, National Poultry Improvement Plan, and Veterinary Services to investigate an outbreak of human Salmonella Hadar infections linked to chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry from Hatchery B in Idaho.
Investigation Update: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly and Salmonella Nchanga Infections Associated with a Raw Scraped Ground Tuna Product
A total of 390 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Bareilly (376 persons) or Salmonella Nchanga (14 persons) have been reported from 27 states and the District of Columbia. Forty seven ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Investigation Update: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce (March 23, 2012)
As of March 21, 2012, 58 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli serotype O157:H7 were reported from 9 states.