In a world where financial markets around the globe can all either light up or melt down in an
instant, the path meat takes to our tables should not come as a surprise. Still, we are reminded how quickly these linkages can catch up with us when the United States is recalling Nicaraguan-produced beef being
Just Another Week of E. coli Taking Victims In Amercia
We thought we’d do something different today, and just give a rundown on the E, coli news we’ve been involved in. Every week is getting to be E. coli week in America. This is a look-back on the last one. Here we go!
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We received several calls last Monday from sorority sisters who had been sickened by E. coli O157:H7 at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Interestingly, the common denominator seems to be Jimmy John’s – just off campus. Coincidentally, the first inspection since 7/28/06 occurred on 9/28/08 and the report was mailed,also on Monday, to Mr. Prescott (the owner) . The purpose was to investigate "suspect food-borne illness complaint who reported eating at the facility. Complainants had approximately 13 sandwich plates with 10 sandwiches each delivered to their facility on Sept. 20th. Sandwiches included Big John’s, Turkey Tom, Ham and Cheese, and Vegetarian." E. coli does not seem to be listed as an ingredient – yet.
On Tuesday Butte County health officials announced that leftover frozen tainted tri-tip, that sickened at least 27 people, tested positive for E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. The bacteria in the meat perfectly matches (by PFGE genetic fingerprint) the bacteria found in stool samples taken from several people who became ill.
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Raw Milk Farms Celebrate; Their Product Sends Three To Hospital
Today farms selling raw milk in Vermont held open houses. They invited city and town folk to "hop
from farm to farm and spend the afternoon getting to know the farmers, dairy cows and goats in your community and beyond. Tour the farms, taste the milk, and even purchase a gallon to bring home!"
Boulder, Where The Rich Always Keep Secrets, Won’t Say Which Sorority Has E coli Outbreak
Public Health Officials Investigating wave of E. coli cases
Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) is currently investigating a cluster of E. coli O157:H7 infections associated with students attending the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU). Since September 23rd, BCPH has investigated eight related cases.
Initial investigations indicate that on-campus dining is not related to the