Monthly Archives: March 2018

RASFF-groundnut kernels from Argentina infested with moulds in the Netherlands

RASFF-groundnut kernels from Argentina infested with moulds in the Netherlands

RASFF-groundnut kernels from Bolivia infested with moulds in the Netherlands

RASFF-shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in salami from Austria in Austria

RASFF-aflatoxins in whole groundnuts from Sudan in the UK

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 61.2 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled whole groundnuts from Sudan in the UK

AVMA 

Image CDC

retail chain’s puppies have been linked to more than 100 illnesses in a two-year Campylobacter outbreak.

The 17-state outbreak is associated with contact with dogs at Petland stores, according to a Jan. 30 outbreak advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From January 2016 through January 2018, 113 people had laboratory-confirmed infections, and 23 were hospitalized.

In a separate bulletin for health care professionals, CDC officials said they had concluded their outbreak investigation but that illnesses may continue because so many people are unaware of the outbreak and risk of infection.

The CDC advised that veterinarians be thorough when cleaning surfaces and equipment that touch the feces of any dog with a suspected Campylobacter infection. The agency also recommended that physicians provide supportive care and antimicrobial susceptibility testing when antimicrobials are required for human patients.

Genetic sequencing and susceptibility testing were used to identify antimicrobial resistance among isolates, the CDC outbreak advisory states. The bacteria isolated from people and puppies were resistant to antimicrobials recommended as first-line treatments for severe Campylobacter infections.

When dogs have laboratory-confirmed infections that involve hemorrhagic fever and require antimicrobial treatment, the CDC recommends using bacteriologic culture and susceptibility test results to guide antimicrobial choices. Campylobacter isolates from the Petland-associated outbreak have been resistant to various antimicrobials, including fluoroquinolones and macrolides.

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Vadodara: Around 42 persons including 30 young girls in early 20s were rushed to the state-run SSG Hospital late on Tuesday night after they complained of vomiting and diarrhoea in a suspected case of food poisoning.Most of them hailing from different parts of Maharashtra, had consumed lunch at a call centre located in Chhani area of the city before they fell sick.Sources said that in total 140 persons from Maharashtra had joined the call centre where undergoing training since February 22.

Business Standard

Forty-one people, 31 of them women, from Maharashtra were hospitalised last night due to food poisoning, medical authorities today said. Dr R Pandey, superintendent of the SSG Hospital here, said that they suffered from diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach aches after having their evening meal yesterday. “It is a case of food poisoning. Two of them are under observation.

The police has been intimated,” the official said. One of the patients said that the group, all from Maharashtra, had come to the city to take part in a company training programme related to call centres.

Food Standards Scotland

Following the meeting between Food Standards Scotland (FSS), the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and members of the UK meat industry last week, FSS met with further Scottish meat industry representatives at its offices in Aberdeen.

The meeting was convened by FSS to discuss the recent incidences of non-compliance with food hygiene regulations discovered at a number of meat cutting plants across the UK, including a small number in Scotland.  These issues have raised concerns which a forthcoming review by the UK’s food regulating bodies, the FSA and FSS, in collaboration with the industry, will seek to address.

The meeting included organisations from within the wider Scottish food and drink sector. Both FSS and industry recognised the importance of public confidence and trust in food safety and the need to maintain Scotland’s well-deserved reputation for excellent food and drink produce, and on the economy as a whole.

The discussion was constructive, with all in the meeting agreeing the need for close collaboration and co-operation between regulators and industry in addressing the issues raised by recent events.

One of FSS’s primary objectives is to ensure food is safe, and whilst there is no evidence that anyone has become ill as a result of the recent incidents, FSS will continue its increased programme of unannounced inspections in meat plants and cold stores to ensure compliance levels with food safety regulations within the Scottish meat industry.

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, March 1, 2018 – Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling certain pre-packaged Cooked Shrimp (56/65 Shrimp per lb.) from the marketplace due to the potential presence of raw shrimp, which may contain harmful bacteria. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below

The product was sold at the following Loblaw banner stores:

Ontario: Fortinos®, Independent®, Loblaws®, No Frills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Valu-Mart®, Wholesale Club®, Zehrs® and affiliated independent stores

Atlantic: Atlantic Superstore®, Dominion®, Independent®, No Frills®, Wholesale Club®, and affiliated independent stores

Québec: Club Entrepôt®, Maxi®, Maxi & Cie®, Provigo®, Provigole Marché® and affiliated independent stores

West: Extra Foods®, No Frills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Wholesale Club®, Independent® and affiliated independent stores