KHON-TV reports that state health officials are investigating a recent outbreak of E. Coli infections on Oahu. They say the strain of bacteria responsible is less common and more dangerous.
Although the four cases on Oahu started at around the same time, health officials say they have not found a common link to help them
E. coli infection strikes 4 in isles
The Star Bulletin reports that Hawaiian health officials are investigating reports of four people getting food poisoning from E. coli bacteria. Three people were from different parts of Oahu; the fourth was a visitor to Oahu and the Big Island.
State health officials have issued a physicians’ alert, notifying doctors of the illnesses and asking
Health Department: Three E. coli cases isolated, not cause for alarm
The Tribune reports that three cases of E. coli were reported in Cascade County last week, but officials say there is no risk that the disease will spread to the general public.
The three cases are isolated to one family, and they are no longer infected, according to Cherry Loney, executive director of the City-County
Health officials say Colorado illness traced to recalled beef
9news.com reports that One human case of E. coli has been traced to ground beef that was recalled by the Flanders Provision Co. Two other cases of E. coli were confirmed in children there, but the officials don’t believe they were related to the recalled beef.
Flanders Provision Co. recalled about 900,000 pounds of frozen
Keeping Clean at the Fair
Essex Junction News reports that the Champlain Valley Fair has teamed up with the University of Vermont’s Extension Service to offer hand-sanitizing stations near farm exhibits, to make visitors to the fair aware of dangerous bacteria spread by contact with animals, including salmonella and e-coli.
The hope is that with proper education, visitors won’t contract
Fair-goers aglow about hand-washing stations at fair
The Associated Press reports that There’s a new attraction at the Oregon State Fair this year – and it’s not what you’d think.
Located at the exit to the petting zoo, an 18-foot trailer equipped with six sinks had people lined out the door this weekend.
Inside, children doused their hands with powder before washing
Wal-Mart stores pull potentially contaminated meat
The Herald News reports that Wal-Mart stores throughout Colorado have pulled Flanders Provision Co. products from their shelves after the company voluntarily recalled 900,000 pounds of beef produced from Feb. 21 to March 10.
The products available at Wal-Mart were not available at Sam’s Club locations, but it could have been sold at other grocery
Clark County alert after 3 E. coli cases
The Oregonian reports that Health officials are watching for more cases of E. coli after two teenage girls and a woman in her 20s suffered nausea, vomiting and bloody diarrhea from bacteria they might have picked up at the Clark County Fair.
In Clark County, physicians have been notified to watch for additional cases and
Suspect beef reaches state
The Daily Oklahoman reports that Flanders Provision Co. Inc. in Georgia is recalling 900,000 pounds of patties that were distributed under the Flanders, America’s Pride and Value Time labels. Some of the company’s product was shipped to Oklahoma.
The company is concerned that the meat may have been contaminated with E. coli, a bacterium
HEB offers refund in frozen ground beef patty recall
Houston Chronicle reports that HEB grocery stores said the chain will give consumers a full refund for patties produced by the Flanders Provision Company, which has recalled 900,000 pounds of frozen ground beef patties over E. coli contamination concerns.
The food was sold under the brand names Flanders Bun Buster, Flanders Beef Patties, America’s Pride