Food Safety in the News July 21

E. coli in Seattle Montessori School

The Seattle Times reports that the Montessori school in Washington State has been closed temporarily after two preschoolers were hospitalized with dangerous E. coli infections and more than 10 staff members and 60 children may have been exposed. The difficult task of identifying the source of the E. coli is on its way. Read More

Fears of Listeria cause a recall of 372,000 pounds of hot dogs, corn dogs

The Sacramento Bee reported that more than 372,000 pounds of hot dogs and corn dogs made between July 10 and 13 are being recalled over concerns of Listeria contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Alstus, Oklahoma-based Bar-S Foods is recalling five chicken and pork products (including Bar-S bun-length and classic franks made with chicken and pork, Bar-S classic corn dogs and Signature Pick 5 corn dogs) that could potentially be contaminated with Listeria. The USDA says Bar-S hasn’t received test results but is recalling the items due to recurring Listeria issues at the company. The product is sold all over the country. Currently no reports of illness were linked to the product.  The USDA says Bar-S hasn’t received test results but is recalling the items due to recurring Listeria issues at the company. Read More

Delegate to the GOP convention got sick with Norovirus

The Washingtonn post reported that staffers of the California delegate to the GOP convention have fallen ill with Norovirus. The delegates from California are staying at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio, nearly 60 miles away from Cleveland. It is believed that one staffer brought the virus to Ohio from California and then passed it to the staffer’s spouse. Soon, 12 of the 36 staffers were sick. Read More: