A total of 154 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella were reported from 34 states from contact with pig ear treats.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 10, 2015, to September 13, 2019. Ill people ranged in age from less than 1 year to 90 years, with a median age of 40 years. Seventy (45%) ill people were female. Of 133 ill people with information available, 35 (26%) were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
Listeria spp. are ubiquitously found in both the natural and the food processing environment, of which Listeria monocytogenes is of an important health risk. Here, we report on the formation of single and mixed species biofilms of L. monocytogenes/Listeria innocua and Lactobacillus plantarum strains in 24‐well polystyrene microtiter plates and on the inactivation of 24‐hr and 72‐hr biofilms using quaternary ammonium compound‐, tertiary alkyl amine‐, and chlorine‐based disinfectants. Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) and LIVE/DEAD BacLight staining were applied for 72‐hr L. innocua–L. plantarum mixed biofilms in the LabTek system for the species identification and the reaction of biofilm cells to disinfectants, respectively. L. monocytogenes/L. innocua were more resistant to disinfectants in 72‐hr than in 24‐hr biofilms, whereas L. plantarum strains did not show any significant differences between 72‐hr and 24‐hr biofilms. Furthermore, L. innocua when grown with L. plantarum was more resistant to all disinfection treatments, indicating a protective effect from lactobacilli in the mixed species biofilm. The biofilm formation and reaction to disinfectants, microscopically verified using fluorescence in situ hybridization and LIVE/DEAD staining, showed that L. innocua and L. plantarum form a dense mixed biofilm and also suggested the shielding effect of L. plantarum on L. innocua in the mixed species biofilm.
Further to FSAI food alert 2019.44, FSAI food alert 2019.44 (Update 1) and FSAI food alert 2019.44 (Update 2), Zorba Delicacies is extending its recall to include the below batches of houmous, due to the possible presence of Salmonella. These products were sold in Aldi stores. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in affected stores.
According to press reports a Camillus Country Club employee in Camillus, New York has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, according to the Onondaga County Health Department.
Anyone who ate or drank at Camillus Hills Golf Course or the Camillus Country Club from October 13 through October 24 was possibly exposed to the virus, officials said in a news release Wednesday evening.
The county was notified of the possible exposure on Wednesday, officials said.
County officials did not say how many people may have been exposed to the virus.
Anyone who ate or drank at the country club between October 18 and October 24 should receive a vaccine as soon as possible, officials said.
George’s Prepared Foods, a Caryville, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,444 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork sausage patty and turkey sausage patty products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The ready-to-eat pork and turkey sausage patty items were produced on April 19, 2019, April 27, 2019, May 7, 2019 and May 9, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. M2206T or P-2260T” printed on the package. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS that the firm’s third-party cold storage facility had inadvertently shipped the ready-to-eat products to commerce.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Ottawa, October 30, 2019 – Fromagerie Bergeron Inc. is recalling Fromagerie Bergeron brand Gouda Curds and “Le Populaire” from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the link above.
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
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Listeria monocytogenes and Shiga toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) are important foodborne bacterial pathogens that can form biofilms on equipment surfaces at food processing facilities. Pathogens in biofilms are resistant to conventional antimicrobials and require higher antimicrobial concentrations to be inactivated. In this study, the efficacy of a synthetic innate defense regulator peptide 1018 (peptide 1018) for inactivating L. monocytogenes and STEC (O26, O111, O145, O157) biofilms on stainless steel and polycarbonate surfaces was investigated. Stainless steel and polycarbonate coupons (12 mm in diameter) were used in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention biofilm reactor containing 400 mL of 10% tryptic soy broth (TSB) that had been inoculated with an individual strain of L. monocytogenes or STEC to obtain 6 log CFU/mL populations. The reactor was set with a constant flow rate at 50 mL/h of 10% TSB for 48 h. After 48 h, coupons were treated with peptide 1018 at 0, 10, 20, or 50 μg/mL in phosphate buffer saline (PBS) for 24 h. Surviving bacterial populations were determined by scraping off the coupons and spiral plating on selective media. Significantly higher levels of pathogens in biofilms formed by certain bacterial strains, including L. monocytogenes F6854, E. coli O157:H7 RM4407 and NADC5713, and non-O157 E. coli NADC3629, were recovered on polycarbonate surfaces than on stainless steel. Antibiofilm efficacy of peptide 1018 against pathogens was concentration-dependent and varied with the type of pathogen and material surfaces. Peptide 1018 at 50 μg/mL significantly inactivated all tested bacterial biofilms on both surfaces compared with the PBS control (P < 0.05). L. monocytogenes was the bacterium most sensitive to peptide 1018; on stainless steel surfaces treated with 50 μg/mL peptide 1018, there was a 3.7- to 4.6-log CFU/cm2 reduction in Listeria populations compared with a 1.0- to 3.5-log CFU/cm2 reduction of STEC. Results suggest that peptide 1018 may be used to inactivate L. monocytogenes and STEC biofilms on equipment surfaces.
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Bacteria attach at higher levels on polycarbonate surfaces than on stainless steel.
L. monocytogenes is more sensitive than STEC to peptide 1018.
Peptide 1018 can be used to inactivate biofilms on equipment surfaces.
Ottawa, October 30, 2019 – Sobeys Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Sweet Kale Blend from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
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| Compliments | Sweet Kale Blend | 255 g | 0 68820 13305 6 | BEST BEFORE 19 OC 28 19 OC 31 19 NO 01 19 NO 02 19 NO 03 |
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
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| Category 2: | For Information |
| Alert Notification: | 2019.44 (Update 1) |
| Product: | Classic Houmous, pack size: 170g, use by dates: 06/11/2019 and 08/11/2019
30% Reduced Fat Houmous, pack size: 170g, use by dates: 06/11/2019 and 08/11/2019 Roasted Red Pepper Houmous, pack size: 170g, use by dates: 06/11/2019 and 08/11/2019 Reduced Fat Houmous Stacker (Lemon and Coriander, Red Pepper, and Chilli flavours), pack size: 180g (3 x 60g), use by dates: 06/11/2019 and 07/11/2019 Iceland Red Pepper Houmous, pack size: 200g, use by dates: 01/11/2019 to 07/11/2019 (inclusive) Iceland Reduced Fat Houmous, pack size: 200g, use by dates: 01/11/2019 to 07/11/2019 (inclusive) Iceland Houmous, pack size: 200g, use by dates: 01/11/2019 to 07/11/2019 (inclusive) Iceland Sweet Chilli Houmous, pack size: 200g, use by dates: 01/11/2019 to 07/11/2019 (inclusive) |
| Batch Code: | Please refer to product use-by dates above. |
| Country Of Origin: | United Kingdom |
Further to FSAI food alert 2019.44, Zorba Delicacies is extending its recall to include the above batches of houmous, due to the possible presence of Salmonella. These products were sold in Supervalu, Centra and Iceland stores. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in affected stores.
Update 2, 30.10.2019: Please note that the recall was extended to include additional Lidl products due to the possible presence of Salmonella. See FSAI food alert 2019.44 (Update 2) for further details.
Ottawa, October 30, 2019 – The food recall warning issued on October 29, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Industry is recalling various raw beef and raw veal products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described below.
This recall was triggered by the CFIA’s inspection activities. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
2019-10-29 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-28 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-25 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-24 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-23 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-22 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-21 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-19 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-18 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-17 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-16 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-15 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-12 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-11 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-10 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-09 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-07 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
2019-10-06 – The Beef Boutique Ltd. brand raw beef products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
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