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SACRAMENTO, Thursday, August 26, 2010 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture has detected Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in raw milk cheese produced in the state of Missouri and sold in California.
The bacteria was found in two cheese products labeled as Morningland Dairy Raw Milk Cheese Garlic Colby and Morningland Dairy Raw Milk Cheese Hot Pepper Colby, both manufactured at processing plant number 29-428 in Mountain View, MO.
The products were shipped from the Missouri plant to locations in the California counties of Mendocino, Santa Cruz, Los Angeles and San Diego.
Listeria monocytogenes may cause listeriosis among “at risk” people, including pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and sometimes nausea or diarrhea.
If infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms such as headache and stiff neck can occur.
Infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like illness; however, infections during pregnancy can lead to more serious problems for the fetus.
Consumers should seek immediate medical care if they develop these symptoms.
Consumers should discard the cheese or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s mobile unit will begin seeing patients starting on Monday, Aug. 23.
The mobile unit will be at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, located at 10th and Country Club in Lucerne on Monday, Aug. 23, and then again on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Appointments are now being scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for both days.
On Tuesday, Aug. 24, and Thursday, Aug. 26, the mobile unit will be at the Live Oak Senior Center, located at 12502 Foothill Blvd in Clearlake Oaks.
Appointments are now being scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for both days at both locations.
To make an appointment, please call the Sutter Lakeside Mobile Health Services Unit at 707-262-5076.
The following is a list of the various services provided by the Sutter Lakeside Mobile Health Services Unit.
Health screenings: basic vision, basic hearing, blood pressure screening, well woman examinations (bone density and mammogram referrals), diabetes screening, cholesterol screening, scoliosis screening.
Education: diabetes, obesity/weight loss, HTN/CHF/heart disease, family planning/STDS, asthma, COPD, pregnancy and hygiene.
The mobile unit accepts the following insurance: Medi-Cal, Medi-Care, CMSP, Family Pact (green card), Healthy Families, and private insurance. Please bring your photo ID and insurance card to every visit.
For additional appointment dates and times, please call 707-262-5076. For more information please visit www.sutterlakeside.org and click on the mobile unit link on the lower left corner.
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LAKE PILLSBURY, Calif. – For some people, a walk in the woods may not be a walk in the park. A bee sting in the back country or a peanut in a power bar eaten along a trail can be the beginning of a battle to survive. If you’re severely allergic, such a life-threatening reaction can cause death in a matter of minutes.
Severe allergic reactions of this kind are called anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock; its most common causes are insect stings, foods like shellfish, nuts, wheat or soy products, milk or eggs, and in some cases, new medications.
The symptoms often become abruptly apparent; they include difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness. In milder cases, symptoms can range from dizziness and confusion to hives, swelling in the lips and a general tingling sensation.
In real life, these things occur.
Mike Josephson, fire chief of the Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District (LPFPD), has seen it happen more than once.
A firefighter since 1986 and LPFPD Chief for five years, he’s had to respond to episodes of anaphylaxis numerous times. In the Lake Pillsbury region, a bee sting is the most common cause.
To support the life-saving work of the Lake Pillsbury FPD, Mendocino Community Health Clinic (MCHC) recently donated an Epi-Pen to the fire fighters. An Epi-Pen is a syringe that delivers a single dose of epinephrine, the drug of choice for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.
“I’ve seen the Epi-Pen applied in cases of anaphylaxis; it’s an incredibly useful tool,” Chief Josephson said. “Unconscious victims can begin breathing and regain consciousness in a matter of minutes. Without the Epi-Pen on hand, we have had have to wait for a medical crew to come in by helicopter before we could deliver this treatment. It’s a very dangerous situation. My crew is now better prepared to deal with severe allergic reaction, and we thank MCHC for its contribution to our work.”
Long-time MCHC nurse Sue Juetten visits Lake Pillsbury regularly and recommended the donation. “It’s a relatively small gift, but it can mean so much,” she said.
If you know you are allergic, take a doctor-recommended antihistamine along with you. Hiking five miles back to get it out of the car doesn’t provide much protection. Let people know that you could have such a reaction, and make sure others know where to find your medication in case of emergency. If you’re allergic to bee stings, avoid crawling through the chaparral. If peanuts are the problem, read labels carefully.
Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency; it requires immediate treatment. Since it is impossible to predict how severe an allergic reaction will be, any person showing symptoms of anaphylaxis must be transported to a hospital emergency department immediately.
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