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Investigation Update: Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections, 2008–2009
Ohio Department of Health ^ | Jan 23, 2009 | Staff

Posted on 01/25/2009 11:50:34 AM PST by Pontiac

Ohio has taken the lead in race to have the most cases of salmonella. As of 9PM EDT, Wednesday, January 22, 2009, 491 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 43 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1),
Arizona (10),
Arkansas (4),
California (62),
Colorado (12),
Connecticut (9),
Georgia (6),
Hawaii (3),
Idaho (11),
Illinois (6),
Indiana (4),
Iowa (2),
Kansas (2),
Kentucky (3),
Maine (4),
Maryland (8),
Massachusetts (42),
Michigan (25),
Minnesota (35),
Missouri (9),
Mississippi (3),
Nebraska (1),
New Hampshire (11),
New Jersey (19),
New York (18),
Nevada (5),
North Carolina (6),
North Dakota (10),
Ohio (67),
Oklahoma (2),
Oregon (7),
Pennsylvania (14),
Rhode Island (4),
South Dakota (2),
Tennessee (9),
Texas (6),
Utah (5),
Vermont (4),
Virginia (20),
Washington (13),
West Virginia (2),
Wisconsin (3),
and Wyoming (2).
Additionally, one ill person was reported from Canada.

Among the persons with confirmed, reported dates available, illnesses began between September 14, 2008 and January 8, 2009. Patients range in age from <1 to 98 years; 48% are female. Among persons with available information, 22% reported being hospitalized. Infection may have contributed to seven deaths.


The outbreak can be visually described with a chart showing the number of persons who became ill each day. This chart is called an epidemic curve or EPI Curve The epi curve and information about interpreting it may be found here. It shows that most illnesses began after October 1, 2008. Illnesses that occurred after December 22, 2008 may not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 3 weeks.


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: epidemic; salmonella
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To: Myrddin

Thanks for the education.


41 posted on 01/25/2009 12:49:41 PM PST by Pontiac (Your message here.)
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To: mylife
Tossing my Lance Toast Chee’s!

Why? This is a list of brands NOT affected by FDA recall. These are the clean products, not the ones you have to worry about.

42 posted on 01/25/2009 12:51:25 PM PST by wittyone (Cogito cogito, ergo cogito sum.)
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To: mylife

“I suppose anything can be tainted if you take a dump in it.”Good point.Poor personal hygene and/or sloppy(unsanitary)work practices.The problem is compounded when food is processed in mass and then shipped across the country.


43 posted on 01/25/2009 12:52:28 PM PST by Thombo2
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To: wittyone
Whew!.... Never mind. Lance is safe!

I will continue to enjoy my snack cracker... Little Debbie Little Debbie! Come here girl L0L

44 posted on 01/25/2009 12:54:23 PM PST by mylife (THe Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Thombo2

Ya know? I try to buy locally, but we all eat mass produced food and it is a bit skeery not knowing your source


45 posted on 01/25/2009 12:59:18 PM PST by mylife (THe Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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Better Ver

In search of a few snack crackers...

46 posted on 01/25/2009 1:07:42 PM PST by mylife (THe Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: mylife

Either version is evidence of your somewhat, um... different taste.


47 posted on 01/25/2009 1:14:23 PM PST by wittyone (Cogito cogito, ergo cogito sum.)
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To: Myrddin

Maybe we need to go Halal?


48 posted on 01/25/2009 1:14:43 PM PST by mylife (THe Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Pontiac

As long as it’s not cracked.
Yup.


49 posted on 01/25/2009 1:19:59 PM PST by djf
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To: wittyone
I'm a twisted individual...☺
50 posted on 01/25/2009 1:22:13 PM PST by mylife (THe Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Pontiac
Is the Serratia marcescens bacteria dangerous or just unsightly?

It is dangerous: link

51 posted on 01/25/2009 1:25:05 PM PST by Greysard
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To: Pontiac; ADemocratNoMore; Akron Al; arbee4bush; agrace; Badeye; Bikers4Bush; BlindedByTruth; ...
Special thanks to Pontiac for the ping.

Ohio Ping!

To be added to the Ohio Ping List, please freepmail (works best)
both TonyRo76 and LasVegasDave.

52 posted on 01/25/2009 1:41:11 PM PST by Las Vegas Dave (Illegitimi non carborundum - "Don't let the bastards grind you down")
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To: mylife
Maybe we need to go Halal?

That comes with a lot of other "baggage". I'll stick to good sanitation principles.

53 posted on 01/25/2009 1:54:18 PM PST by Myrddin
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To: Pontiac
Thanks for the education.

Thanks for putting up the thread. I was working on my master's in pathogenic bacteriology in 1977. I really enjoy the field, but I would be living on about 30% of the salary I make today doing CS/EE oriented work. I still have to deal with bad bugs, but they aren't human pathogens anymore.

54 posted on 01/25/2009 1:57:58 PM PST by Myrddin
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To: Las Vegas Dave

WAY TO GO OHIO!!!

First in the nation in welfare spending........
First in the nation in illnesses from the peanut butter......

We should be so proud.


55 posted on 01/25/2009 3:09:28 PM PST by cleveland gop (Jack Bauer is back!!! Are you in a FLANK 2 position???)
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