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  • Princeton Salmonella outbreak reaches 28 confirmed cases

    Posted: May 15th, 2008 - 2:28pm by Ben Chapman

    The Princeton Packet reported yesterday that a Salmonella outbreak that began in late April has hit at least 28 people, with over 70 more reporting illnesses. 

    A school official said that the latest date of onset of symptoms for the confirmed cases is May 2, which was before Princeton took its intervention measures to close the Mexican and salad food stations and remove some food foods at its largest dining facility on campus — the Frist Campus Center.

    This outbreak was the inspiration for this week's infosheet, which can be downloaded here.
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  • 22 now sick with Salmonella at Princeton

    Posted: May 9th, 2008 - 12:53pm by Doug Powell

    Newsday is reporting that the number of confirmed cases of salmonella at Princeton University has increased to 22 confirmed cases -- 20 students and two staff.

    Health officials have been investigating more than 70 other cases of stomach problems at the school that may be related to the bacteria.

    No source has been determined. But a salad bar and a Mexican food station at the campus center's dining facility remain closed as a precaution.
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  • Salmonella outbreak plagues Princeton

    Posted: May 7th, 2008 - 10:53am by Doug Powell

    The number of confirmed salmonella infections at Princeton University has risen to 16, including 15 students and one staff member, and while the source is not known, the University has decided to switch produce suppliers and has temporarily closed the Ole and Saladology stations in the Frist Gallery, where many students and staff dine.

    Princeton Regional Health Department officer David Henry said Salmonella can be carried in uncooked food, including produce.

    In a fine example of finding a factoid on the Interwebs and using it in a meaningless manner, the story says,

    Salmonella bacteria have in recent years grown resistant to certain antibiotics that have been used to promote growth in livestock, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    If they've pulled items, it's probably the produce.
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