Tag Archives: E. Coli

Recalled Frozen Food May Have Ended Up in Schools

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

300,000 pounds of frozen food recalled as a result of an E. coli scare may have been distributed to schools, according to the company that manufactured the products. Rich Products Corp. has recalled 10 million pounds of frozen food over … Continue reading →

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Wappinger Central Student Lawsuit Spotlights Rise in E. Coli Cases

Posted on September 6, 2012 by admin

According to the Poughkeepsie Journal, E. coli outbreaks are on the rise. Though there are only a handful of confirmed cases each year in Dutchess Country, former student Caitlin Holt’s lawsuit against Wappingers Central School District after a 2010 outbreak … Continue reading →

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Listeria Outbreak from Tainted Cantaloupe Deadliest in Over a Decade

Posted on September 28, 2011 by admin

Health officials today are estimating as many as 16 people have died from a possible listeria illness traced to Colorado cantaloupes.  The outbreak is the deadliest food outbreak in over a decade. Tuesday, the Center for Disease Prevention (CDC) said … Continue reading →

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Prepare Against Foodborne Illnesses

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

Have you noticed the increased amount of reported foodborne illness outbreaks lately? The CDC estimates that 1 in 6 Americans are exposed to a foodborne illness each year. Symptoms from bacteria such as Campylobacter, Salmonella and E. Coli can last … Continue reading →

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