Monthly Archives: October 2019

RASFF Alert – Aflatoxin – Almond Kernels

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RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 17.7; Tot. = 18.5 µg/kg – ppb) in almond kernels from Australia in Spain

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RASFF Alert – Vibrio parahaemolyticus – Frozen Raw Whole Shrimps

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RASFF -Vibrio parahaemolyticus (present /25g) in frozen raw whole shrimps ( Penaeus monodon) from Bangladesh In France

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RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Moulds – Beet Pulp

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RASFF -dried beet pulp from Ukraine infested with moulds in Poland

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RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts for Bird Feed

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RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 160 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts for birdfeed from the United States in the UK

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RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Poultry MEal – Frozen Raw Pet Food

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RASFF -Salmonella (present /25g) in poultry meal from Ukraine in Cyprus

RASFF -Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Derby (presence /25g) in frozen raw pet food from the Netherlands

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USA -Salmonella Outbreak at Al Basha Restaurant in Seattle, WA

Posted on October 18, 2019 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

A Salmonella outbreak at Al Basha Restaurant in Seattle, Washington has sickened at least three people. One person has been hospitalized. That restaurant is located at 2302 1st Avenue in Seattle. The dates that the ill persons ate there are September 15, 22, and 23, 2019.

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UK-Ten E.coli cases identified on Isle of Wight — Public Health England issues safety advice – E.coli O157

Posted on October 18, 2019 by | Leave a comment

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TEN E.coli cases have been identified on the Isle of Wight — prompting Public Health England (PHE) to issue health advice.

PHE has been working with the Isle of Wight Council’s environmental health team following reports of four cases of E.coli O157 infection in children who visited the Island in early October.

Investigators are awaiting test results and enquiries are ongoing into the possible source of the infection.

Since September, there have been six other cases of E.coli O157 infection reported among residents or visitors to the Island.

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USA -Canadian E. coli O157 Outbreak prompts recall of Beef in US

Posted on October 17, 2019 by | Leave a comment

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for raw non-intact beef products derived from imported beef from Ontario, Canada that has been recalled by Ryding-Regency Meat Packers, Ltd. because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting a food safety investigation and determined that certain products produced by the company may be contaminated. While Canada is the recalling authority, FSIS is amplifying the recall through this public health alert.

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USA – Legionnaires’ disease: 3rd death reported in North Carolina outbreak

Posted on October 17, 2019 by | Leave a comment

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North Carolina health officials have reported a third Legionnaires’ disease fatality linked to the NC Mountain State Fair, held September 6-15, 2019 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in Fletcher, NC.

As of Oct. 14, 140 cases of Legionnaires’ disease or Pontiac Fever had been reported in residents of multiple states and North Carolina counties.

Buncombe, Henderson and Haywood counties have seen the most cases with 49, 34 and 12, respectively. Ten cases were reported in out of state residents.

The outbreak has been linked to a hot tubs display at the Davis Event Center at WNC Ag Center.

Legionella bacteria are found naturally in the environment. These bacteria can become a health concern when they grow and spread in human-made building water systems like hot water tanks, cooling towers of air conditioning systems, decorative fountains and hot tubs or spas that aren’t properly maintained.

Approximately 200 cases are reported annually in North Carolina.

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USA -Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Pet Turtles

Posted on October 17, 2019 by | Leave a comment

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Latest Outbreak Information
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At A Glance
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  • 21 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 13 states.
    • 7 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been reported.
  • Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicate that contact with pet turtles is the likely source of this outbreak.
    • In interviews, 12 (71%) of 17 ill people reported contact with a turtle.
  • This investigation is ongoing and CDC will provide updates when more information is available.

 

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