Germany has published data on foodborne outbreaks and infections for 2021, showing more than 130 outbreaks and a rise in most pathogens. In 2021, 376 potentially food-related outbreaks (excluding norovirus) with 1,263 illnesses were reported to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), down from 423 outbreaks in 2020. The figures come from the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Annual Report, which was released earlier this month.

Germany shares latest outbreak and illness data

Rambrich Farms Inc. is recalling Rambrich Farms brand Mint because of generic E. coli contamination. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed in Ontario, Canada. About E. coli infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled product and developed symptoms of E. coli...

Mint recalled in Ontario because of E. coli contamination

New Jersey State

Illinois State

The Independent

 The deaths of two people in the United States have been linked to a listeria outbreak, as dozens more have reported being sick after eating deli meats.One person in Illinois and one person in New Jersey have died after becoming infected with an outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes that has impacted people across multiple states in the US.A total of 28 people across 12 states have reported to have been infected with the outbreak, with all 28 ending up hospitalized and two deaths occurred, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said as of July 19.The ages of those...

Two die in listeria outbreak tied to deli meat as dozens more get sick

California State

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Virginia State

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Anchorage, AK

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Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat has led to two deaths and 28 hospitalizations across eleven states in the Midwest and East Coast

Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat leaves 2 dead, 28 hospitalized: What to know

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Montana State

A deadly outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections is under investigation in Montana. At least 13 people have been sickened and one has died, according to the Flathead City-County Health Department. The last known date of consumption of ground beef implicated in the outbreak was July 14. The officials investigating...

One dead in Montana in E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef

Willard, OH

Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall to include additional produce because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Wiers Farm Inc., in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), began its investigation in response to original findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDARD). This expansion is in response to that investigation. Products involved in this expanded recall were packed between July 5-12, 2024.

Wiers Farm Inc. expands recall of produce sold at Walmart, Aldi, Shop N Save, and more over Listeria concerns

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After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Yazoo County, MS

Mississippi News Group

YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A shocking incident has led to the arrest of two individuals on charges of statutory rape, as reported by the Yazoo County Sheriff's Department. According to Sheriff Jeremy McCoy, the incident unfolded following a call received by Yazoo County deputies on July 5 at approximately 6:20 a.m. The call indicated that a 13-year-old girl was in a vehicle with a 20-year-old man. Deputies promptly responded to the scene and encountered both individuals along with the girl's parents.

Former Deputy of Yazoo County Charged with Rape of a 13-year-old

North Carolina State

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The FDA urges consumers to return the products for a refund.

Popular Desserts Recalled In North Carolina Pose Risk Of 'Fatal Infection'

Bucks County, PA

Doylestown, PA

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More than 200 Democratic and Independent voters braved the sweltering heat Saturday for a chance to meet California Governor Gavin Newsom in a rally to support President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ reelection.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Visits Doylestown, Urges Bucks County to ‘Help Save Democracy’ in November

Backyard chicken flocks in North Carolina harbor almost twice the prevalence of the foodborne bacterium Campylobacter compared to commercial farms, according to a new study. The findings come amid a larger context of public health concerns regarding backyard poultry. Public health officials are investigating multistate Salmonella outbreaks linked to contact with backyard poultry. As of the latest update by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on June 27, 195 cases of illness have been reported across 38 states, with 50 hospitalizations. The investigation remains active, highlighting the risks associated with backyard poultry handling.

Study finds backyard chicken flocks show higher rates of Campylobacter and Salmonella

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Dutch 2023 illness data reveals large Salmonella outbreak

According to a recent report, most foodborne pathogens increased in the Netherlands in 2023 compared to the year before, and a large Salmonella outbreak with 150...

Dutch 2023 illness data reveals large Salmonella outbreak

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