Monthly Archives: September 2020

Europe – Shigellosis – Annual Epidemiological Report for 2017

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Shigellosis is a relatively uncommon disease in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA), but remains of concern in some countries and for some population groups. For 2017, 30 EU/EEA countries reported 6 337 confirmed shigellosis cases. The overall notification rate was 1.7 cases per 100 000 population, slightly higher than in 2016. The highest notification rate was observed in children below five years of age, followed by male adults aged 25–44 years. Sexual transmission of shigellosis among men who have sex with men (MSM) is thought to have contributed to the gender imbalance in the latter group.

Click to access AER_for_2017_shigellosis.pdf

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Luxembourg – TRAYS OF 2 CHICKEN THIGHS, 2 CHICKEN FILLETS, 3 CHICKEN THIGH CUTLETS, 3 LOUÉ BRAND CHICKEN THIGHS – PRESENCE OF SALMONELLA

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SAP

• Product recalls • Alerts

Last name Tray of 2 S / AT chicken thighs
Mark Rented
Bar code 0217810000000
Best before date (DLC) 09/16/20 and 09/18/20
Lot 2020037740
Last name Tray of 2 chicken fillets S / AT
Mark Rented
Bar code 0217247000000
Best before date (DLC) 09/18/20
Lot 2020037807
Last name Tray of 3 chicken thigh cutlets
Mark Rented
Bar code 0265971000000
Best before date (DLC) 09/16/20 and 09/18/20
Lot 2020037809
Last name Tray of 3 high chicken thighs S / AT
Mark Rented
Bar code 3266980006969
Best before date (DLC) 09/16/20
Lot 2020037740

Danger  : Presence of Salmonella

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Notification of recall by Auchan.

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

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Germany – Beef Salami Recall – Microbial Load

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lebensmittelwarnung

Warning type:

Food

Date of first publication:

09/10/2020

Product name:

Beef salami

Manufacturer (distributor):

Country butcher’s shop Paradieshof Wehr Breite Straße 32 39638 Gardelegen OT Miesterhorst

Reason for warning:

Microbiological load

Production date:

08/18/2020

Lot identification:

180820

Further information:

Regional sales also via sales vehicles in Saxony-Anhalt and Lower Saxony.

Further information from the manufacturer: see attachment

Recall PDF

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USA – As 1500 Become Ill, with over 200 Hospitalized, the CDC and Canadian Health Agencies Investigation of Salmonella Red Onion Outbreak Continues

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As 1500 Become Ill, with over 200 Hospitalized, the CDC and Canadian Health Agencies Investigation of Salmonella Red Onion Outbreak Continues

The Victim Count Nears 1500, with over 200 Hospitalizations in the Red Onion Salmonella Outbreak – Heath Investigators in Two Countries Scramble to Get it Under Control

The CDC has released new information on the Salmonella red onion outbreak, which has caused 1012 illnesses in the United States, with illnesses in 47 states and 136  infections requiring hospitalizations. In Canada, there have been 457 confirmed cases and 66 individuals requiring hospitalizations with illnesses.

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Northern Ireland – Faughan Foods is recalling Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

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FSA

Faughan Foods is recalling Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product. This product was sold in Lidl Northern Ireland stores only

Product details

Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces (Family pack)
Pack size 240g
Batch code P3527
Best before 13 September 2020

Risk statement

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company

Faughan Foods is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces Listeria Mono(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

 

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Research – Record number of outbreak alerts on EU platform

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Record number of outbreak alerts on EU platform

A European system used by countries to report outbreaks saw a record number of alerts in 2019.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) hosts the Epidemic Intelligence Information System for food- and waterborne diseases (EPIS-FWD) platform. The network is a restricted web-based platform for experts to help with early detection and coordination of response to multi-country outbreaks through sharing information.

It consists of Urgent Inquiries and associated forums, which are the outbreak alert and investigation tools. The forums allow information to be shared about the outbreak investigation among a restricted number of experts. Nominated people outside the EPIS-FWD network, such as food safety and environmental experts or veterinarians from network countries or any expert or organization outside the network can also be invited to join.

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Malaysia – Penang – Sg Bakap religious school students down with food poisoning

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NST

SUNGAI BAKAP: Some 42 students of a religious school here were rushed to the Sungai Bakap Hospital for suspected food poisoning.

They had apparently consumed fried noodle and milo at the school canteen.

They were sent to the hospital in batches by the Civil Defence Force ambulance.

A spokesman said all the students were reported to be in stable condition.

“Soon after consuming the food, the affected students began vomiting and having diarrhoea,” the spokesman said.

The first batch of students were sent at 11.38am while the second batch at 12.03pm.

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Canada – Notice not to consume various products sold by Boulangerie-pâtisserie L’Artisan

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MAPAQ

Quebec

 September 9, 2020 – MAPAQ, in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Boulangerie-pâtisserie L’Artisan, located at 4780 Papineau Avenue, in Montreal , is notifying the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because they have not been prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure their safety .

 

Product name Format Targeted lot
“Breads” In addition to this, you need to know more about it.

Various formats, various flavors

 In addition to this, you need to know more about it.

Units sold until September 8, 2020
“Viennese pastries”
“Soups”

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until September 8, 2020 inclusively , and only at the establishment designated above. They were sold refrigerated or at room temperature. The products were packaged in a cardboard bag or box. The products do not have a label.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. People who have these products in their possession are advised not to consume them. They must either return the products to the establishment where they purchased them or throw them away. Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, consuming them may represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

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Ireland – Recall of Glensallagh Family Pack Roast Chicken Breast Pieces due to the Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

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FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.55
Product: Glensallagh Family Pack Roast Chicken Breast Pieces; pack size: 240g
Batch Code: P3527; Use by: 13 Sep 20
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Faughan Foods is recalling the above batch of Glensallagh Family Pack Roast Chicken Breast Pieces due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.The implicated batch was sold in Lidl stores.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.  Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Glensallagh chicken

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France – CASINO ÇA VIENT D’ICI brand Buckwheat Pancakes – Listeria monocytogenes

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https://www.oulah.fr/rappel-produit-galettes-de-sarrasin-de-marque-casino-ca-vient-dici/

Product recall: CASINO ÇA VIENT D'ICI brand Buckwheat pancakes

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying them of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Packaging
6x50g

▸ Barcode
3222475960130

▸ DLC
09/14/2020

▸ Lot
237

▸ Marketing
Some of these products have however been marketed since 08/28/2020

▸ Consumer service contact
For any further information, you can contact the consumer service by dialing the Freephone number: 0 800 13 30 16 (free service and call) from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

▸ Source
https://www.mescoursescasino.fr/

Photo: https://fr.openfoodfacts.org/

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