September 18 2018 Outbreak of Salmonella Linked to Pasha's Mediterranean Grill, San Antonio, Texas
- Organism:
- Salmonella
- Vehicle:
- Unknown
In September 2018 San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) officials investigated an outbreak of Salmonella infections associated with food consumed at Pasha's Mediterranean Grill on Wurzbach Road in San Antonio. Ill cases reported eat…Read More »
September 17 2017 Outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus Among Hospital Staff, Texas
- Organism:
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Vehicle:
- Unknown
After Hurricane Harvey, an outbreak of foodborne illness occurred at a hospital in Houston. An investigation implicated a donated catered meal contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus. The meal was served to staff working at the hospital on September …Read More »
January 15 2015 Outbreak of Salmonella at X-10 Woodfire Steakhouse
- Organism:
- Salmonella
- Vehicle:
- Unknown
Texas public health officials linked an outbreak of Salmonella to the X-10 Woodfire Steakhouse located in Dalhart, Texas. According to preliminary reports, at least 30 cases were linked to the restaurant. The restaurant closed during the investigatio…Read More »
June 13 2013 Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup at Iguana Joes Restaurant, Texas
- Organism:
- Salmonella
- Vehicle:
- Unknown
The Harris County Health Department closed Iguana Joes, a restaurant located in Humble, Texas after at least 12 people became ill with Salmonella Braenderup after eating at the restaurant. Numerous food safety violations were noted in an inspection …Read More »
July 08 2008 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Texas Prison, Unknown Vehicle
- Organism:
- Norovirus
- Vehicle:
- Unknown
A confirmed outbreak of Norovirus occurred at a Texas prison. The vehicle of infection was not described.…Read More »
February 07 2007 Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Raw Oysters, Maryland
- Organism:
- Norovirus
- Vehicle:
- Seafood, Shellfish, Oysters
People who attended the Bull and Oyster Event over the weekend of February 9 to 11, in Maryland, became ill after eating raw oysters that had been harvested from San Antonio Bay, Texas. The resulting investigation resulted in the temporary closure o…Read More »
February 04 2004 Multistate Outbreak of Cyclospora Infections Linked to Basil and Mesclun/Spring Mix Salad Products
- Organism:
- Cyclospora
- Vehicle:
- Herb, Fresh Basil Vegetables, Leafy Greens, Mesclun Lettuce
The Food & Drug Administration issued an alert to consumers about two outbreak clusters of gastrointestinal illness caused by Cyclospora. The first cluster, consisting of at least 57 cases, occurred in Wheaton, Illinois. The second cluster of 38 ca…Read More »