Salmonella Food Poisoning Symptoms & Treatment

The FDA recently released a press release concerning Midland Farms in Menands, NY and the recall of a small amount of fluid milk products.  There is a question of improper pasteurization, and the company decided to recall these products in order to prevent risks of illness in consumers in case there is any potential danger.  Properly pasteurizing milk products eliminates bacteria such as salmonella and Listeria, which can cause food poisoning and serious complications in some individuals.

The products recalled by Midland Farms were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  The brand names involved include Corrado’s Market, Midland Farms, Jersey Dairy Farms and Trade Fair Premium.  All products involved in this voluntary recall possess a plant code of 36-1661.

An inspection took place on September 7th in which a potential problem was detected by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ milk inspectors.  While it is not known that any risk does exist or that any bacteria is in the products in question, inspectors did find a failure of pasteurization equipment at the Menands facility.  The recall was issued as a precautionary measure, and no illnesses have been reported thus far.

The products involved in this latest recall include:

Gallons:
“Midland Farms Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Midland Farms Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Midland Farms Low Fat, 1% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Midland Farms Fat Free Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Corrado’s Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Corrado’s Market Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Corrado’s Market Low Fat 1% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Corrado’s Market Fat Free Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Jersey Dairy Farms Vitamin D Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Trade Fair Premium Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Trade Fair Premium Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Trade Fair Premium Low Fat, 1% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Trade Fair Premium Fat Free Milk” with the date code SEP24

Half-Gallons:
“Midland Farms Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Midland Farms Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Midland Farms Low Fat, 1% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Midland Farms Fat Free Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Jersey Dairy Farms Vitamin D Milk” with the date code SEP24

Quarts:
“Midland Farms Fresh Whole Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10

“Midland Farms Reduced Fat Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10

“Midland Farms Fresh Low Fat Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10

“Midland Farms Fresh Fat Free Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10

Pints:
“Midland Farms Whole Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10

Consumers are urged not to consume any of these products even if they appear to smell fresh, and to discard of the milk products or return them to the place of purchase.  Midland Farms can be contacted directly at 518-436-7038 if consumers have questions or concerns.

Salmonella, listeria, E. coli and other bacteria usually produce symptoms similar to those of a common stomach flu.  These symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.  Those most at risk of developing serious complications from food poisoning include young children, the frail or elderly, pregnant women and individuals with a weakened immune system.  Seek medical attention if you develop any symptoms listed above after consuming foods possibly tainted with bacteria.

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Learn more about foodborne illnesses at the CDC website.

In recent months, 155 people across 21 states have become ill with two rare subtypes of salmonella.  These outbreaks are believed to be linked to a national fast-food chain, Taco Bell, although the CDC identified the chain only as a “Mexican-style fast food” restaurant.  Taco Bell is part of Yum! Brands, a Louisville Kentucky based company.

The reason that fingers are pointing to Taco Bell is that an investigator on the case and senior epidemiologist for the state of Oregon, William E. Keene, stated that the link that the food poisoning originated at Taco Bell has been apparent for weeks.  Keene said that investigators have been pumping Yum! Brands for information over the past few weeks, but to now there is still no clue as to a specific menu item that is responsible for the salmonella food poisoning that has hospitalized more than a few victims.

The salmonella outbreak appeared to peak in late June, and since then federal and state health officials have not advised the public that they should avoid certain foods or eating at specific restaurants.  Anna Ohki, chief quality assurance officer for Taco Bell, stated that the fast-food chain takes food safety very seriously, and that customers should not be concerned about eating the foods on the menu because it is perfectly safe.

To date, there have been no deaths associated with this outbreak which seems to stretch northward from Kentucky to the Great Lakes.  In Kentucky alone, 11 of 30 victims of salmonella food poisoning were hospitalized, according to Gwenda Bond who is spokeswoman for the state Health Cabinet.

The two types of salmonella responsible for these illnesses are salmonella hartford, which has sickened 75 individuals across 15 states since April 1st, and salmonella baildon, which is responsible for 80 illnesses across 15 states since May 1st of this year.  While hospitalization information is not available on all victims, it is known that at least 42 of these 155 people were hospitalized.

So far, one victim, a Georgetown resident, has filed suit saying that “people’s lives are at stake.”

Salmonella food poisoning usually causes only mild symptoms such as abdominal cramps, diarrhea and nausea which last for a few days.  Certain individuals may be at an increased risk of serious complications.  These individuals include young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.  Those most at risk should seek medical attention immediately if food poisoning in suspected.

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Wright County Egg Farm, a Galt, Iowa egg producer with facilities around the nation, announced on August 13th that it was recalling 228 million shell eggs due to the possibility of salmonella enteritidis contamination; that recall has now been expanded to 380 million eggs. (post provided by New York Salmonella attorneys Brown Chiari’s marketing team)

This recall includes eggs that were distributed across a number of states including Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin and Utah.  The foodservice companies, wholesalers and distribution centers in these states distribute across the nation, making the potential of hundreds or even thousands of illnesses a possibility.

The company is cooperating fully with the investigation performed by the Food and Drug Administration by voluntarily recalling the shell eggs in question.  According to the company, the primary concern is keeping consumers safe from illness and omitting these eggs from the food supply.  Wright County Egg is diverting the inventory of existing shell eggs from the plants involved in this recall to a breaker, where they will undergo pasteurization in order to kill any salmonella food poisoning bacteria that may be present.

The eggs included in this recall are packaged in 6, 12 and 18 egg cartons, as well as loose eggs that are used for institutional purposes.  Consumers will find code numbers on the end of the carton, which begin with a “P”, followed by plant numbers and Julian dates.  The plant numbers involved in this recall are 1026, 1413, 1720, 1942 and 1946; Julian dates range from 136 to 229.  Consumers who have eggs involving any of these codes should return them to the store for a full refund.

To date, there have been no deaths reported with this outbreak; one Wisconsin woman has filed a lawsuit against a restaurant where she ate a cobb salad containing the eggs as well as Wright County Eggs.  There are reportedly close to 300 individuals in California who have been sickened by the tainted eggs.

Seek medical attention if you have eaten eggs possibly contaminated with salmonella bacteria, especially those who are very young, elderly or have weakened immune systems.  Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and fever.  Those most at risk may develop serious or even fatal complications.

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Recall instructions can also be accessed by calling Wright County Egg’s toll-free information line at 866-272-5582.

What began as a recall of 228 million shell eggs recalled due to possible salmonella contamination has now grown to 500 million, and an additional corporation has been added to the list.  It was first reported the Wright County Egg was thought to be the source of the tainted shell eggs; now, Hillandale Farms has been implicated as well.   The two companies seem to have a close connection which includes part of their egg production operations.

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While there have still been no deaths tied to this outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates  that there have been 1,953 illnesses across the nation caused by the same strain of salmonella since August 19th.

The Associated Press reported the apparent link between Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms.  Mary Clare Jalonick reported that both companies are share suppliers of chickens and feed.  She also went on to say that Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms have ties to a business located in Iowa that is routinely cited for violating both state and federal laws.

Jewanna Porter, a spokeswoman for the egg industry, said that Quality Egg supplies chickens and feed to both companies, and that they share other unnamed suppliers.

Here is a breakdown of illnesses across the nation thus far:

California – 266 cases of salmonella confirmed, 43 of these in Los Angeles County.

Colorado – 28 cases reported during June and July.  Colorado usually has only 7 cases on average reported during this time period; some of these recent illnesses were associated with a restaurant in Jefferson County called The Fort.

Minnesota – 14 cases linked to two restaurant outbreaks.  One restaurant involved is relatively new; the eggs at Mi Rancho Mexican restaurant are linked to Hillandale Farms.

Southern Nevada – Since January, 30 cases have been reported which is quadruple the number usually reported.

Texas – Since mid-May, over 150 cases of salmonella food poisoning have been reported in at least 40 counties; investigations are ongoing to determine how many of these illnesses are related to Wright County Eggs.

Wisconsin – A restaurant in Kenosha, Baker Street Restaurant and Pub, is thought to be the source of 21 salmonella illnesses.

There are likely many illnesses that have not been reported, and numbers could continue to grow for some time.  Salmonella food poisoning is characterized by abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea and occasional fever. While most cases are not serious, some individuals may be at a higher risk of developing serious complications.  These individuals include young children, those with weakened immune systems, and the elderly.

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As if 500 million salmonella tainted shell eggs aren’t enough to worry about, now two other foods have been linked to salmonella.  A New York company, Snow White Food Products, Inc. has recalled certain packages of alfalfa sprouts due to salmonella contamination.  Production and sales of the alfalfa sprouts have been suspended after the New York State Food Laboratory discovered salmonella bacteria while analyzing samples of the product.

The packages of alfalfa sprouts affected by this recall are packaged in an uncoded 3.5 ounce plastic clamshell container.  The UPC code for this product is 0-46421-11236-6.  This product was distributed in New York City and throughout the entire state.  Investigators are trying to determine just how wide the distribution area of the alfalfa sprouts is.

So far, there have been no illnesses linked to the alfalfa sprouts, and consumers are urged to dispose of the product if they have it in their homes, or return it to the place of purchase.  Questions or concerns can be directed to the company at 718-230-5625.

In other salmonella news, a Eugene, Oregon company GloryBee Foods, Inc. has voluntarily recalled 5 pound bags of Whole Raw Pistachios and 25 pound boxes of Whole Raw Pistachios Kernels due to possible salmonella contamination.  The 5 pound bags are under the brand name Aunt Patty’s, and the 25 pound boxes under the brand Specialty Commodities.

The pistachios were distributed across western and central Oregon, as well as western Washington to bakeries and retail stores.  The 25 lb. boxes have labels on the boxes displaying “Packed for Special Commodities, Los Angeles, CA. 90010.”  On the sides of the boxes is a lot number 32043 stamped in red.  To date, there have been no illnesses reported in association with this recall.

Consumers are asked to return any whole raw pistachios involved in this recall to GloryBee Foods for a weight-based refund.  Questions and delivery or product replacement concerns should be directed to Greg Wilson at 800-456-7923 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Symptoms of salmonella food poisoning include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and occasional fever.  While symptoms usually subside and produce only mild illness, serious and sometimes fatal infections can occur in those who are elderly, young children and individuals with a weak immune system.

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A California company is recalling 37,318 lbs. of pepper products that were distributed between March 15th of this year and May 6th.  Miravalle Foods, Inc. recalled their Miravalle Chile California and Miravalle Chile Nuevo Mexico brands of peppers due to possible salmonella food poisoning contamination.  These peppers were distributed to customers in CA, CO, UT, NC, NE, ID, OR and NV.

These products were distributed to only a small group of customers through distributors, retail stores and direct delivery, and include the following:

3oz. (UPC Code: 7 12810-00301 & 7 12810-00304)
6 oz. (UPC Code: 7 12810-60001 & 7 1280-60004)
8oz. (UPC Code: 7 12810-00802 & 7 12810-00803)
16 oz. (UPC Code: 7 12810-16005 & 7 12810-16007)

The products are packaged in clear plastic under the “Miravalle Chile California & Miravalle Chile Nuevo Mexico” Brand names and in bulk 25lb. boxes.

A random sample of the products revealed the presence of salmonella following lab analysis conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration.   Miravalle Foods, Inc. is located in El Monte, California.  Consumers who have purchased any of the products involved in this recall are asked to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Questions or concerns can be directed to the company at 1-626-575-7551 between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm PST Monday through Friday.

While salmonella food poisoning usually produces only mild symptoms, in some cases it can be fatal.  Symptoms include abdominal pain and fever, diarrhea, and vomiting.  Those most at risk for serious complications include children, those with a compromised immune system and the elderly.  If you have eaten any of the above products and become ill, see your doctor at once.

Those who become seriously ill after consuming foods contaminated with salmonella may have legal rights.  To discuss your situation and learn if you may be entitled to compensation for medical or other costs related to your illness, contact a New York food poisoning attorney.

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Recently, 37 individuals who had eaten at the Skokie Country Club in Glencoe Illinois were confirmed to have salmonellosis, and 8 of those individuals were hospitalized.  Now it appears that 2 of the eight remain hospitalized, and officials believe that the outbreak may affect as many as 80 or more people.

While 37 cases were initially linked to the Country Club, 50 others had reported symptoms of salmonella infection, and those have been under investigation.  The kitchen at Skokie Country Club closed voluntarily until the investigation can be completed.  Those who consumed food or drinks at the club between June 12 and 24 are urged to contact Cook County Health Department if experiencing the symptoms of salmonella food poisoning, which include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps.

This particular strain of salmonella, enteritidis, is commonly associated with undercooked eggs.  Some restaurants “pool” eggs, which means that crack numerous eggs and hold a dozen or more in a bucket or large bowl until ready to use, which is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria.

While the source of the salmonella contamination has yet to be determined, it looks as though improper food handling procedures may be to blame.

Those who work in food preparation areas such as that at the Skokie Country Club should take careful precautions to ensure that foods are being handled in a safe manner, and that hands are washed frequently and food preparation surfaces are kept clean and disinfected.

If you develop symptoms of salmonella food poisoning, call your doctor at once, especially if you are at higher risk of developing serious complications.  Those most at risk include the elderly, young children, and individuals with a weakened immune system.

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A Council Bluffs, IA company, ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC, has recalled all Marie Callender’s brand Cheesy Chicken and Rice frozen meals that have been distributed across the nation due to possible salmonella food poisoning contamination.

All of these products are being recalled regardless of production date, after the CDC informed ConAgra about an investigation that involved 29 individuals across 14 states who were diagnosed with salmonella chester, 8 of these people reporting specifically eating the Cheesy Chicken and Rice.  The first report of illness occurred in April, and the last was reported on May 22.

While the specific source of the outbreak has not yet been determined, the FSIS became aware of the problem due to an investigation that is ongoing in multiple states of the salmonella serotype chester illnesses.  The FDA, Centers for Disease Control, FSIS and state health departments along with agriculture departments are all involved in this continuing investigation.  The public will be informed when further information regarding this outbreak is available.

The product being recalled is the 13-ounce packages of Marie Callender’s Cheesy Chicken & Rice White Meat Chicken and Broccoli over Rice Topped with Rich Cheddar Sauce, with a label containing establishment number “P-45″ inside the USDA mark of inspection.

These products were distributed across the nation, but as of this moment a distribution list is not available by the FSIS.  Consumers who have purchased the Marie Callender’s product are urged to dispose of it, and any questions should be directed to ConAgra Foods at 1-866-484-9610.

Salmonella food poisoning is usually accompanied by diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting, and lasts just a short time.  However, individuals such as the very young or elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are at risk of developing more serious complications.  See your doctor if you develop symptoms of salmonella infection.

If you or a family member have become ill after eating foods purchased at the supermarket or prepared in a dining establishment, contact a competent New York food poisoning attorney to determine if you may be eligible for compensation of expenses related to your illness.

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Salinas, California based Organicgirl Produce has announced a recall of the 10 oz. organicgirl Baby Spinach due to the possibility of salmonella contamination.  So far, no illnesses have been reported in relation with this product.

The Baby Spinach in question has an expiration date of May 22, with a product code 11A061167.  It was reportedly distributed and sold in six states including Alabama, Arizona, California, North Carolina, Oregon and Wisconsin.  This makes two recalls announced relating to leafy green produce this week, after Fresh Express announced its recall of romaine-based salads that are also possibly tainted with salmonella.

A third-party laboratory for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration performed random sample testing and found that a package of organicgirl Baby Spinach tested positive for salmonella.  This recall is being announced out of caution and concern for consumers.

This recall includes 336 cases of the 10 oz. package size of organicgirl Baby Spinach with a use-by date of May 22.  As of now, no other products are salads are included in this latest recall.

organicgirl Produce is conducting a thorough internal investigation, and is also working in conjunction with state and federal regulators to determine the source of the contamination.  The company conducted a traceability analysis at once, along with an appraisal of its food safety documentation.  All were found in compliance, and the raw product testing records for the time period relating to this incident did not reveal the presence of any pathogens.

Retailers are asked to check store shelves to ensure that none of the possibly contaminated produce is present.  Consumers in the six states listed above are urged to make certain that they have none of the product with the use-by date and product code in question in their homes.  Do not consume the product, and discard it if it is present in your home.  Consumers with concerns or questions are asked to call the consumer hotline at 831-758-7810 any time between 8 and 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

Individuals who experience symptoms of salmonella food poisoning should seek medical attention, especially those at increased risks of serious complications including the frail or elderly, young children and those with weakened immune systems.

Symptoms of salmonella include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and occasional fever.  These are usually short-lived in healthy individuals.

Fresh Express, a subsidiary of Chiquita Brands, is recalling fresh Express romaine-based ready-to-eat bagged salads due to possible contamination with salmonella.  Recently a random test was conducted by the FDA in which salmonella food poisoning was detected in a single package of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad.  No other Fresh Express salads are currently included in this recall.

The products affected are marked with expired use-by dates of May 13th through May 16th and have an “S” in the product code.  These dates have passed, but the FDA warns that consumers who may have the product in their refrigerator check the dates before using, to make certain they do not eat foods that may possibly be contaminated.  These products could possibly remain on the store shelves, so Fresh Express extended this recall to retailers as well.

The Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad in question were sold in many states, including Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Idaho, Utah, Missouri, Montana, Kansas, Washington and Wyoming, Oregon, Texas and New Mexico.

While the recall has been issued after detecting salmonella in only a single package of the salad, Fresh Express is being highly cautious in order to prevent possible food poisoning.  Consumers who have purchased this product and have it in their homes are asked to dispose of the salad, and contact consumer representatives of Fresh Express at 800-242-5472, 24 hours a day during week days for a full refund.

Salmonella produces only mild symptoms in healthy individuals, including diarrhea, stomach cramps and nausea.  Some individuals, such as young children, the elderly, and those with a compromised immune system may experience serious complications.  If you suspect salmonella food poisoning, seek medical treatment.