The Independent

Antibiotics that were banned on US chicken farms a decade ago over links to the spread of potentially deadly bacteria in humans are being used in significantly increased quantities by the British poultry industry, an investigation has revealed.

Industry figures obtained by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism show that UK poultry producers raised their use of a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones by 59 per cent in the latest 12-month reporting period – despite evidence that they could be fuelling drug resistant forms of dangerous food poisoning illnesses in humans, including campylobacter, salmonella and E.coli.

CFIA

Advantage Health Matters is recalling Organic Traditions brand Sprouted Flax Seed Powder and Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

FSA

Mail Online

There are growing fears shellfish caught off the coast of Victoria could be toxic, just days after the state was hit by a salmonella outbreak from pre-packaged lettuce.

There are no commercial fishing operations in Gippsland Lakes, which is 280 km from Melbourne, however recreational fishers and divers have been warned not to collect or eat shellfish from the area.

There have been no reports of people feeling sick or being hospitalised after eating the shellfish from the area.

Food Poisoning Bulletin

The Estill County Health Department is investigating a Salmonella outbreak in that area that has sickened at least 41 people. Nineteen of those people have been confirmed as having a Salmonella infection. Six of those patients, including at least one child, have been hospitalized, and three are currently still in the hospital.

The Estill County Health Department is working with the Kentucky Health Department to try to discover the source of the outbreak. Isolates from patients are going to be tested with pulsed field-gel-electrophoresis to determine the DNA of the outbreak strain and where it came from.

Food Poisoning Bulletin

The Jel Sert Company of Illinois is voluntarily recalling 52 cases of Margaritaville Banana Cream Pie Filling that was used for sales samples and gift packages distributed nationwide because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. There have been no reported illnesses related to this product to date.

The product was not available to consumers on store shelves, but only through directly provided sales samples and gift packages. The recalled product is Margaritaville Banana Cream Pie Filling in a 4.16 ounce carton. The lot number on the cartons is WC5257, the UPC number is 7239202925, and the Best before date is September 2017.

This recall was issued out of an abundance of caution after the supplier of the banana chips used in the filling notified Jel Sert of possible contamination. If you have this product, do not eat it. Throw it away in a sealed or double bagged container, or return to the place where you obtained it for a refund.

NSW Government

Flush Fitness has recalled Raw Meal Organic Shake and Meal Replacement (unflavoured) 908g and Raw Meal Chocolate Organic Shake and Meal Replacement 986g sold at various speciality nutrition stores in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, NT & WA.

The product is being recalled due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination and should not be consumed.

Product details are:

• Raw Meal Organic Shake and Meal Replacement (unflavoured) 908g, large plastic container, Best Before 01 September 2017
• Raw Meal Chocolate Organic Shake and Meal Replacement 986g, large plastic container, Best Before 01 September 2017

Food products contaminated with Salmonella virchow may cause illness if consumed. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. The products can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information contact Flush Fitness: Sharlene Rodowsky (03) 8645 9401, Kate Larsen (03) 8645 9416 or Sheldon Petrucci (03) 8645 9418

FSANZ

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Mahina Mele Farms is expanding its voluntary recall of Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts and Baby Bruddah’s Nut Buttah products for possible Salmonella contamination. One sample from LOT 30 was positive for Salmonella, so the company is recalling ALL lots currently on the market. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these products.

CFIA

Paolini’s Sausage and Meats, Calgary, Alberta is recalling certain sausage products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers, and food service establishments should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

The affected products have been sold and distributed by Paolini’s Sausage and Meats, Calgary, Alberta, and may have been sold by other retailers, in Alberta up to and including February 5, 2016. These products may have been sold pre-packaged or clerk-served, with or without a label. Consumers who are unsure if they have the affected products are advised to check with their retailer.

news.com.au

The Diamond Princess, one of the flagships of the Princess Cruises fleet, tied up at the overseas passenger terminal in Sydney’s Circular Quay at 7am this morning following a 12-day voyage to New Zealand.

The South Eastern Sydney local health district said they were notified by Princess Cruises of a norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak on the liner. Typical symptoms of the virus include abdominal cramps, diarrhoea and vomiting.