Salmonella :: Dole brand cantaloupes may contain salmonella bacteria
The previous public warning, issued on February_16, 2007, has been expanded to include new importers and new distribution of the affected cantaloupe.
Fever
Rift Valley Fever :: Update on Rift Valley Fever in Kenya and Somalia
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an outbreak of Rift Valley fever has occurred in several areas of Kenya, primarily the North Eastern Province, Coast Province, Eastern Province, Central Province, and Rift Valley Province.
Health :: Health tips for travelers to the cricket world cup
The Cricket World Cup (Cup) will be held in several Caribbean nations (Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, St Lucia, St Vincent & Grenadines, Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago, and Guyana) March 4?April 28, 2007.
Common Cold :: Common cold may send some young children to the hospital
New evidence supports the link between a cause of the common cold and more severe respiratory infections such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis. The study is published in the March 15 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, now available online.
Salmonella :: Siena brand salami contaminated with Salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Siena Foods Ltd., Toronto are warning the public not to consume the certain Siena brand salami described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Flu :: King County officials remain concerned about flu in the community
Dr. David Fleming, Director and Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, stated about Public Health?s recommendations about influenza, emphasizing its importance for parents of school-aged children:
Norwalk :: Norwalk virus outbreak closes Toronto hospital
Bridgepoint Health, a canadian hospital in Toronto’s east end says it will remain closed to visitors and new patients until later this week following an outbreak of the highly contagious Norwalk virus.
Salmonella :: Peanut butter salmonella victims to protect legal rights
A Salmonella outbreak has sickened nearly 300 people in 39 states, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. The source of the bacterium has been linked to Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter.
Salmonellosis :: Salmonellosis – Outbreak Investigation, February 2007
Public health officials in multiple states, with the assistance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S Food and Drug Administration are investigating a large multistate outbreak of Salmonella Tennessee infections.
Salmonella :: Peanut butter contaminated with salmonella
FDA warns consumers not to eat certain jars of peter pan peanut butter and great value peanut butter. Product may be contaminated with salmonella.