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Outbreaks November 23, 2015

Chipotle E. coli outbreak reaches 6 states, shares tumble

More than 40 people have fallen ill with E. coli food poisoning after eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG.N) restaurants in six different states, federal health officials said on Friday, sending shares of the burrito chain to an 18-month low.

Outbreaks November 20, 2015

3 more states report E. coli infections linked to Chipotle outbreak

Three additional states reported E. coli infections linked to various Chipotle chain locations Friday, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said evidence suggests a common meal item or ingredient is the source of the outbreak, Reuters reported.

Health Care November 19, 2015

McDonald's operator sued after diners exposed to hepatitis A

A customer sued the operator of a McDonald's restaurant in Waterloo, New York, on Wednesday after diners were exposed to food and drinks prepared by a worker with hepatitis A, the virus that causes contagious liver infections.

Health Care November 19, 2015

Ice cream maker Blue Bell restarts biggest plant shut for listeria

Texas ice cream maker Blue Bell Creameries resumed operations on Wednesday at its largest plant, which had been shut due to a listeria outbreak that halted the company's production about six months ago.

Foodborne Illness November 17, 2015

Tyson recalls 52K pounds of cooked chicken wings for possible adulteration

Approximately 52,486 pounds of chicken wing product were recalled on Monday by Tyson Foods Inc.

Foodborne Illness November 13, 2015

FDA issues final rules on produce safety, imported foods

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued new rules designed to prevent foodborne illnesses caused by tainted produce that sicken millions of Americans each year, the agency said on Friday.

Foodborne Illness November 12, 2015

Customers head to Chipotle as outlets reopen in Northwest

Customers returned to Pacific Northwest Chipotle restaurants on Wednesday as the chain reopened after an E. coli outbreak that sickened about 45 people in Washington state and Oregon.

Foodborne Illness November 11, 2015

New technology helping to fend off food poisoning

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in six Americans suffer from foodborne illness each year. Undercooked or contaminated meats are often to blame, but new technology is helping people stay healthy.

Foodborne Illness November 11, 2015

Rash of E. coli cases highlights foodborne illness problem

As Chipotle prepares to reopen its restaurants in the Pacific Northwest this week after an E. coli outbreak that sickened about 45 people, health experts say foodborne illnesses are more common than the public realizes.

Foodborne Illness November 11, 2015

Chipotle to reopen 43 restaurants after E. coli all-clear

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc said it would reopen all 43 restaurants in Seattle and Portland after health officials found no evidence of E. coli bacteria at those outlets.

Foodborne Illness November 9, 2015

14 most dangerous summer foods

Who doesn't love picnics and barbecues? Thing is, if you don't practice safe food preparation, outdoor eating can also set the stage for foodborne illness.