Nantucket Trail Mix Recall

The Staten Island Advance is reporting that Kraft Foods has recalled it’s Nantucket Trail Mix, saying the pistachios could be contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people. It is often associated with fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Reportedly, a 60-year old woman [...]

Patrons Sickened in Upstate Applebee’s

1010wins and MSNBCare reporting that up to 100 patrons were exposed to Shigellosis bacteria after eating at an upstate Applebee’s restaurant in Camillus, New York.  The bacteria is associated with consuming food or water contaminated with fecal matter. The bacterial infection can cause painful or bloody diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps beginning a day or two [...]