RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 11 µg/kg – ppb) in nutmeg from Indonesia in the Netherlands
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 43.75; Tot. = 105.77 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany
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Monthly Archives: August 2016
RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin -Nutmeg
RASFF – ochratoxin A (43 µg/kg – ppb) in nutmeg from Indonesia in the Netherlands
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RASFF Alert – Mycotoxin – Fumonisins -Polenta – Maize Flour – Organic Maize Flour
RASFF – fumonisins (1435 µg/kg – ppb) in polenta from Italy in Luxembourg
RASFF – fumonisins (1537 µg/kg – ppb) in maize flour from Italy in Luxembourg
RASFF -fumonisins (1944 µg/kg – ppb) in maize flour from Italy in Luxembourg
RASFF – fumonisins (1770 µg/kg – ppb) in organic maize flour from France in Luxembourg
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RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed -Salmonella – Dog Chews – Fishmeal – Enterobacteriaceae – Processed Animal Proteins
RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in dog chews from India in Germany
RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in fishmeal from Mauritania in Denmark
RASFF – too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (<10;<10;30; 570; <10 CFU/g) in processed animal proteins from the Netherlands in Belgium
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New Zealand -Govt to hold inquiry into Havelock North water contamination -3200 residents ill – Campylobacter
About 3200 residents in the Hawke’s Bay town have been hit by gastric illness, with the outbreak linked to campylobacter in the town’s water supply.
More than a dozen people were still in hospital and one person was still in intensive care.
It was revealed today that all of nearby Hastings’ water supply was also being chlorinated after an E coli indicator was found in an emergency water tanker taken to Havelock North.
The water for the tanker came from a supply in Hastings thought to be safe.
Announcing the inquiry today, Health Minister Jonathon Coleman said it was important the public had confidence in their water supply.
He said the inquiry would look at the outbreak and the response, as well as considering any wider systemic issues.
Dr Coleman said Cabinet would consider the terms of reference for the inquiry on Monday.
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USA -Oregon’s Washington County Fair Possible Link in E. coli Outbreak
Washington County Public Health is investigating several cases of diarrheal illness caused by Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) or “STEC” bacteria. A source has not been identified, and the investigation is ongoing. One of the potential sources Public Health is looking into is contact with livestock at the Washington County Fair. Food items unrelated to the fair are also being investigated.
Washington County health officials are investigating after cases of E. coli were reported after some attendants at the Washington County Fair became ill.
Several cases of a diarrheal illness called Shinga Toxin-producing E. coli —- or “STEC” — have been reported in Washington County, the county’s Department of Health and Human Services said on Wednesday.
No sources has been identified, but public health officials said that livestock at the Washington County Fair may have been a cause, as well as food items brought to the fair from outside.
According to Washington County, anyone who attended the Washington County Fair and has had, or develops, symptoms of stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting or fever, should call their health care provider.
“This type of infection is highly contagious even when symptoms are mild,” Deputy Health Officer Christina Baumann said. “To prevent the spread of disease, people with diarrhea should stay home while sick and avoid handling food or preparing food for others.”
A small number of people infected with STEC may develop a life-threatening complications form the disease, said Wendy Gordon, spokeswoman for the Washington County Department of Health and Human Services. Young children are at the highest risk for this complication.
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USA -Hawaii Hepatitis A Case Jumps to 206
The Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) is continuing to investigate a cluster of hepatitis A infections in the state.
On August 15, 2016, HDOH identified raw scallops served at Genki Sushi restaurants on Oahu and Kauai as a likely source of the ongoing outbreak. The product of concern is Sea Port Bay Scallops (Wild Harvest, Raw Frozen) that originated in the Philippines (states “Product of the Philippines” on the box), distributed by Koha Oriental Foods and True World Foods. As a result, HDOH ordered this product embargoed (not to be sold, purchased, or consumed) throughout the state, and the temporary closure of all Genki Sushi restaurants on Oahu and Kauai. The scallops received by True World Foods have not been distributed to any restaurants in the state, and were embargoed at their warehouse. The scallops served at Genki locations on the Big Island and Maui originated from a different supplier and have not been associated with the outbreak.
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Sweden -Sweden investigating 19 Salmonella illnesses
An outbreak of Salmonella that has sickened 19 people is being investigated in Sweden.
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UK – E.coli O157 outbreak with 161 ill in the UK is over but the source not found
An outbreak of E. coli O157 which sickened 161 people has ended, according to Public Health England (PHE).
Health watchdogs say they believe an outbreak of E-coli – first detected in Bristol – is now over.
The rare strain of E.coli 0157 affected scores of people across Bristol, including children.
A total of 161 people across the UK have been affected by the bug, with the majority of cases beginning in either Bristol or Bath.
There have been 154 cases of the strain of E.coli identified in England, six in Wales and one in Scotland.
Investigations have now revealed the likely cause of the outbreak was imported mixed salad leaves.
The last recorded case of the bug was on July 5 and now PHE has declared the outbreak as over.
Investigations were undertaken by PHE’s epidemiological and microbiological staff working with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and local authority environmental health staff.
Epidemiological investigations identified mixed salad leaves as the likely cause of the outbreak.
Professor Jeremy Hawker, incident director at PHE, said: “We are pleased to confirm there have been no new primary cases identified.
“This is a very strong indication that the outbreak is over.
“We continue to work closely with the FSA to confirm the source of this outbreak and to take all the appropriate measures to protect the public.”
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Scotland -It wasn’t us: Cheese firm ‘blamed’ for E. coli outbreak slams ‘untrue’ claims
Jane Bradley of The Scotsman reports that Humphrey Errington, owner of Errington Cheeses, which manufactures Dunsyre Blue cheese, says it was “untrue” the cheese was the likely source of an E. coli O157 outbreak last month.
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