Monthly Archives: May 2017

RASFF – shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx1+ /25g) in chilled lamb loins from the United Kingdom in Italy

RASFF-shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (O:26) in raw goat’s milk cheese from France in France

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Heidelberg (presence /25g) in frozen salted marinated chicken breasts from Brazil, via Germany in Hungary

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen marinated chicken breast fillets from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen salted chicken breast fillets from Brazil  in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen turkey preparation from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen salted chicken breast fillets from Brazil in the UK

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Heidelberg (presence /25g) in frozen salted chicken breasts from Brazil in Germany

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Mbandaka (presence /25g) in chilled chicken thighs from Poland in Lithuania

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen salted chicken breast fillets from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen turkey meat preparation from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken thighs from Poland in Croatia

RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen chicken fillet preparation from Brazil in the UK

RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen poultry preparations from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen turkey meat preparation from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (present /25g) in chilled chicken fillets from Poland in Belgium

RASFF – Vibrio parahaemolyticus (presence /25g) in frozen raw white tiger shrimps (Litopenaeus vannamei) from India in Germany

RASFF –Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP) toxins (22.6; 70.6 mg/kg – ppm) in live oysters from Ireland in Ireland

RASFF – histamine (between 1833 and 3927 mg/kg – ppm) in chilled vacuum-packed yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) from Spain in Italy

RASFF-foodborne outbreak (suspected to be scombroid food poisoning) caused by chilled tuna from Spain in Italy

RASFF-histamine in chilled mackerel from Spain in the Netherlands

RASFF-food poisoning suspected (histamine) to be caused by thawed yellowfin tuna loins from Spain in Spain

RASFF-histamine (266 mg/kg – ppm) in canned skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus [Euthynnus] pelamis) solid pack in sunflower oil from Vietnam in the Netherlands

RASFF-foodborne outbreak suspected (histamine) to be caused by frozen tuna chunks (Thunnus albacares) from Spain in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Ordonez (presence /25g) in organic sesame press cake from China in Germany

Outbreak News Today 

The California Department of Public Health, in collaboration with Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) and neighboring county public health departments, is continuing to investigate an outbreak of foodborne botulism. This outbreak is associated with prepared food, particularly nacho cheese sauce, from the Valley Oak Food and Fuel gas station in Walnut Grove (Sacramento County).

In a follow-up on the norovirus outbreak in Yolo County, the outbreak has eclipsed 1000 cases now affecting 40 out of 65 schools in Yolo County, including UC Davis.

According to an NBC report, Santa Clara County health officials confirmed Wednesday that more than 250 South Bay students have contracted norovirus

FDA

Henning’s Cheese located in Kiel, Wisconsin, announced today that it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of its Colby Jack cheese due to a temporary pasteurizer malfunction. Due to the malfunction, verification of proper pasteurization is not possible.  No illnesses have been reported related to consumption of this product and no other Henning’s Cheese products are affected by this recall.

About 1,000 pounds of product were distributed statewide. Consumers should only be concerned with Colby Jack cheese sold on or after April 10, 2017 in one and two pound blocks.  The product will contain a date code of 1007 on a small label on the bottom of the cheese block.

Consumers who have purchased Henning’s Colby Jack cheese from retail stores are urged to return it to the place of purchase or to Henning’s Cheese store for a full refund.  Consumers with questions may contact Henning’s Cheese, Monday through Friday from 7am – 3 pm (CST), at 920-894-3032.

FDA

Global Garlic Inc. of Miami, Florida is recalling 227 units of Queso Fresco/ Whole Milk Cheese, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Queso Fresco / Whole Milk Cheese was distributed through retail stores in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Miami, FL. And Fairdale, KY.

Queso Fresco / Whole Milk 16oz plastic bag. “DE MI PAIS” brand with September 19,2017 expiration date.

“No illnesses have been reported to date.

“Consumers who have purchased “DE MI PAIS” Queso Fresco / Whole Milk Cheese are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (305)545-6305 Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:30PM.

FSIS – USDA

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WASHINGTON, May 16, 2017– The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a Public Health Alert to inform consumers that approximately 424 pounds of raw veal products imported from the Netherlands may be contaminated with Non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O103. The raw boneless veal products were produced at Establishment 9EG, EKRO B.V., Netherlands, and imported by MRW Food Brokers, Inc., in Owings Mills, Md. The product was derived from calves that were slaughtered on March 8, 2017 and March 9, 2017, and further processed and packaged on March 9, 2017 and March 13, 2017. In addition to issuing this Alert, FSIS has directed its personnel to detain products covered by this Alert.

Products imported to the United States include:

• Boxes of chilled “Boneless Veal Cap” with case code of Londbos05597422 and lot code 0001.
• Boxes of chilled “Boneless Veal BHS” with case code of Londbos05597426 and lot code 0005.
• Boxes of chilled “Boneless Veal Inside” with case code of Londbos05597439 and lot code 0006.
• Boxes of chilled “Boned In Veal Rack Chop” with case code of SELEDEL05593535 and lot code 0012.

These items were shipped to a distributor, and then further distributed to restaurants and grocery stores in Florida and Massachusetts.

The problem was discovered when an FSIS sample of the imported raw intact veal products, specifically veal stew meat, tested positive for Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O103. There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

Non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreaks are rare, but tend to primarily be due to contaminated food and person-to-person transmission. Like E. coli O157:H7, non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.