Food Safety News - October 28, 2017 Tuna linked to Salmonella outbreak; investigation just revealed

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Tuna linked to Salmonella outbreak; investigation just revealed

By Coral Beach

An ongoing coast-to-coast outbreak of Salmonella paratyphi linked to tuna is apparently being investigated by federal officials, but as of Thursday night, a county public health officer appears to be the only person taking publicly about it. Madison Riethman, an applied epidemiology fellow at Clark County Public Health in Washington state, discussed the outbreak Wednesday... Continue Reading

AIG says ABC should have asked permission before reporting

By Dan Flynn

AIG, the multinational insurance company, says its Chartis Specialty Insurance Co. sold the Disney Co. a policy for journalists at ABC Television that would only pay out if they were sued for malice and had obtained advanced permission about all the legalities involved from outside lawyers before anyone sued. It probably can be argued that... Continue Reading

Two Seattle area restaurants named in norovirus outbreaks

By News Desk

Public Health in King County (Seattle), WA, suspects norovirus caused gastroenteritis at two local restaurants, which are some distance apart and separately owned. Eight customers of a Normandy Park Subway restaurant are suffering from vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. On Oct. 25, Public Health learned of eight people from two separate groups who became ill after... Continue Reading

FDA, CDC won't release details on tuna Salmonella outbreak

By Coral Beach

Although a county epidemiologist reported extensive details this week on a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella linked to tuna, federal agencies won't release information on the investigation, which began more than a month ago. Before the epidemiologist's presentation to the Clark County, WA, health board on Wednesday, no agencies at the local, state or federal levels... Continue Reading

Halloween toil and trouble

By Kelsey M. Mackin

Halloween celebrations can be a trick or a treat when it comes to food safety. Proper preparation by parents can go a long way for children of all ages who indulge in holiday activities and goodies. These tips and tricks will help carve out food-safe festivities for party throwers and party goers. This year’s spooky season comes amidst some significant current events into food safety, such as Colorado’s recent ban on marijuana... Continue Reading

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