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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has sickened 10,930 people across 17 states, including Pennsylvania, leaving 454 hospitalized and two dead, federal …
Lettuce Outbreak Reaches 10,930 Cases Across 17 States Read More
ATLANTA, GA — Federal health officials have linked alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands to 55 E. coli and Salmonella infections across 15 states, prompting warnings …
CDC Links 55 Illnesses in 15 States to Alfalfa Sprouts Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors documented food-safety violations at five establishments on Aug. 17, including improper food temperatures, cross-contamination risks and malfunctioning refrigeration and sanitizing equipment, while …
From Warm Coolers to Flies: What Chester County Inspectors Found Read More
ST PETERS, PA — A Chester County Health Department follow-up inspection of St. Peter’s Bakery LLC on Aug. 12 found rodent droppings, ineffective sanitizing solution, and several other food-safety violations, …
Chester County Inspection Finds Rodent Droppings at Bakery Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County health inspectors documented persistent roach activity at a West Chester restaurant and temperature-control, sanitation and equipment problems at four Exton-area establishments during inspections conducted …
Roaches Persist as Inspectors Flag Food Safety Problems Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County health inspectors ordered temperature-controlled foods discarded at a Kennett Square market on Aug. 6 and cited food-safety violations at three other establishments, while 12 …
From Warm Coolers to Expired Food: What Inspectors Found Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Edwards Lifesciences Corp. and Genesis MedTech Group Limited agreed to pay a record $12 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that they structured a medical-device acquisition …
FTC Secures Record $12M Penalty Over Unreported Deal Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials on Friday linked 1,644 Cyclospora infections and 94 hospitalizations across five states to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants, prompting the supplier …
CDC Links 1,644 Illnesses to Taco Bell Lettuce Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Health Department inspectors cited food safety and sanitation violations at three licensed food facilities during inspections conducted Thursday, July 16, while 13 other establishments …
Health Inspectors Found Multiple Problems at These Chester County Eateries Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — A West Chester catering business was cited by the Chester County Health Department during a July 8 inspection after inspectors determined deteriorating conditions in its main …
West Chester Caterer Ordered to Upgrade Food Prep Ceiling Read More