Outbreak Information - December 1, 2008

Lysteria Outbreak Claims 11th Victim In Canada

September 1, 2008 - Topics outbreak, women, pregnant, food and meat
Canadian health officials confirmed 11 deaths and six other deaths under investigation as the country continue to wrestle a listeriosis outbreak since last week.

The Canwest News Service reported Sunday that the latest fatality was in Ontario. Details of the death and identity of the victim were not released

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Lysteria Outbreak Kills 10th Victim In Canada

August 31, 2008 - Topics outbreak, women, blood, infection and plant
Alberta health officials confirmed Saturday Canada's 10th fatality related to the national listeriosis outbreak. The outbreak was connected to a Maple Leaf Foods Toronto plant meat recall over the past week.

Reports identified Kristen Woboditsch, 36, who died in a Grande Prairie hospital Aug. 14 after being infected by the Listeria monocytogenes bacterium in her blood and brain

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Oklahoma Health Officials Hunt Source Of E. Coli Outbreak; 1 Dead, 116 Sick

August 30, 2008 - Topics outbreak, e. coli, hospital, diarrhea and child
- Health officials in Oklahoma are investigation the cause of a lethal E. coli outbreak that has left one man dead and many others seriously ill.

One hundred and sixteen people are reported to have contracted the severe form of E. coli. More than 50 were hospitalized, and nine people, including six children, have had to undergo dialysis

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Listeriosis Deaths In Canada Continue To Rise

August 29, 2008 - Topics listeriosis, nursing home, outbreak, food and meat
The Public Health Agency of Canada announced that the number of listeriosis deaths throughout the country has reached eight. Three victims from Ontario, previously logged as deaths under investigation, were classified as listeriosis-caused morbidity, said Mark Razienne of the PHAC.

There are 29 confirmed cases confirmed caused by the listeriosis outbreak, while another 36 cases are still under investigation

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FDA Says Now OK To Eat Raw Mexican Jalapeno, Serrano Peppers

August 28, 2008 - Topics fda, disease, hospital, water and food
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday that the salmonella outbreak that began in April across the country appears to be over and it's now safe to eat raw jalapeno or serrano peppers grown, harvested, or packed in Mexico.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted its advice to consumers to avoid eating jalapeńo and serrano peppers grown, harvested or packed in Mexico

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