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Journal Publishes CDC Botulism Supplement
A new CDC-sponsored supplement to the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases contains 15 articles on botulism, a rare but serious illness. The supplement, titled “Botulism,” includes comprehensive reviews of scientific literature on botulism, along with other articles. Topics include clinical characteristics, treatment, and outbreak investigations. The articles provide evidence for recommendations that will be included in the first national guidelines for diagnosing and treating botulism.
CDC Investigating Multistate E. coli Outbreak
CDC, several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections. Seventeen illnesses have been reported from 13 states. Preliminary laboratory results show that the E. coli that made people sick in the United States is closely related genetically to the E. coli making people sick in an outbreak in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada has identified romaine lettuce as the source of the outbreak in Canada. CDC is still collecting information to determine whether there is a food item in common among sick people, including leafy greens and romaine.
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The symptoms of Shiga toxin- producing E.coli infections vary for each person but often include very bad stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. If there is fever, it usually is less than 101˚F. Most people get better within 5–7 days. Some infections can be very mild, but others can be life threatening. Contact your healthcare provider if you have diarrhea that lasts for more than 3 days or is accompanied by high fever, blood in the stool, or so much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down and you pass very little urine.
Sick Restaurant Workers and Food Safety
Restaurant managers need to know if their workers are sick so they can decide if they should handle food.Nearly half of restaurant-related outbreaks are caused by sick food workers. Learn more about laws that allow restaurant managers to ask their workers if they are sick.
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FoodNet Starts Population Survey
The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) is conducting a survey to help U.S. public health experts better understand and prevent health issues related to foodborne illness.
Results from the survey will give CDC updated information in important areas such as:
- how many people get a foodborne illness,
- how many of those people get medical care for that illness, and
- how many people participate in certain activities or eat certain foods that may put them at risk for foodborne disease.
People who live in FoodNet’s surveillance area may be asked to complete the survey by mail or phone. The survey will run for about two years; more information for participants is available on the survey webpage. To learn more about previous FoodNet population surveys, check this webpage.
Download and Share Food Safety Graphics
Looking for food safety graphics to use on your website and social media posts? Look no further than the CDC Food Safety website for free graphics, in English and Spanish, you can download and share. Whether you are promoting safe tailgating tips or proper use of cutting boards to keep food safe, CDC graphics have you covered.
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