About the Outbreak How is it treated
Salmonella infections usually resolve in five to seven days and often do not require treatment other than oral fluids. Those with severe diarrhea may require re hydration with intravenous fluids. Antibiotics are not usually necessary unless the infection spreads from the intestines.
Salmonella outbreak expands with 68 Ohio cases and 180 product recalls
Ohio reports 68 salmonella cases including 17 in Cuyahoga and 2 in Lorain with one Oberlin College student and a child. northern Ohio accounts for most cases as recalls top 180 peanut product items. One elderly Summit County death is linked to the outbreak, others not yet confirmed to the same strain.
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Ohio
Cuyahoga
Lorain County
Ken Pearce
Oberlin College
Pearce
Summit County
Christopher Weiss
Kesman
Family sues peanut plant and distributor over death linked to outbreak
Relatives of Shirley Mae Almer, a 72 year old in Brainerd who died December 21, sue Peanut Corp. of America of Lynchburg Virginia and King Nut of Solon Ohio in Hennepin County District Court Minneapolis. The wrongful death claim cites negligence in training and supervision amid the peanut butter salmonella outbreak that has sickened 501 in 43 states and prompted recalls.
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Milwaukee
Georgia
Ohio
Shirley Mae Almer
Hennepin County
Minneapolis
Fred
Pritzker
Almer
Brainerd
Minn
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Lynchburg
Pat Catan's to Open New Store in Ridgeville
Strongsville based Pat Catan's confirms a new arts and crafts store will open in the former Tops site at Lear Nagle and Center Ridge roads in North Ridgeville. Officials say keys expected in February and an opening date is not yet set.
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North Ridgeville
Strongsville
Steve Manheim
Chronicle
Pat Catan
Tops
Center Ridge
Lear
Strickland address looms as Ohio budget deficit dominates
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland faces a polarized reception as he prepares a State of the State speech amid a seven billion dollar deficit. Republicans push to cut agencies from 24 to 10, while health care reform advocates urge immediate action to expand affordable coverage and mental health services.
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Columbus
Ted Strickland
Ohio
GOP
Bill Batchelder
Medina
House
Cathy Levine
Cochair
Sheriff warns force cuts slow responses to calls
Lorain County deputies took over two hours to check on John Olson at his Brighton Township home where the 40 year old was found dead. Coroner says death likely natural. sheriff warns delays may worsen in future calls due to cut force.
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Brighton
Lorain County
Brighton Township
John Olson
Paul Mattis
Matuis
Olson
Phil Stammitti
Elyria May Council Race Heats Up as Filing Opens
With 11 council seats up for re election in Elyria incumbents and newcomers rush to file petitions with the Lorain County Board of Elections. Ten newcomers have taken out petitions due Feb 19 to appear on the May primary ballot. Council members serve two year terms with the current term expiring December 31.
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Elyria
Lorain County
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Strickland
Elyria Council
Burkhard
Lisa Roberson