Director of Al-Mafraq Governmental Hospital Moqbel Al-Sharafat told Roya Saturday that three people were diagnosed with food poisoning after eating leftovers.
Roya’s correspondent in Mafraq said that the three initially came to the hospital after feeling unwell. They thought they were feeling unwell due to inhaling gases from a heating device. However, later, it was found that they were food poisoned as a result of eating leftover food.
02.28.2022 EXPANDED: Abbott is voluntarily recalling one lot of Similac PM 60/40 (Lot # 27032K80 (can) / Lot # 27032K800 (case)) manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan. This is in addition to lots of Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare® powder formula that were voluntarily recalled on Feb. 17. The action comes after learning of the death of an infant who tested positive for Cronobacter sakazakii and who we were informed had consumed Similac PM 60/40 from this lot. This case is under investigation, and at this time the cause of the infant’s Cronobacter sakazakii infection has not been determined. We want to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family.
Importantly, no distributed product has tested positive for the presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. Additionally, recently tested retained product samples of Similac PM 60/40 Lot # 27032K80 (can) / Lot #27032K800 (case) were negative for Cronobacter.
02.17.2022 Abbott initiated a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare, manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan, one of the company’s manufacturing facilities. The recall does not include any metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas.
Abbott is voluntarily recalling these products after four consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants who had consumed powder infant formula manufactured in this facility.
Additionally, as part of Abbott’s quality processes, we conduct routine testing for Cronobacter sakazakii and other pathogens in our manufacturing facilities. During testing in our Sturgis, Michigan, facility, we found evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the plant in non-product contact areas. We found no evidence of Salmonella Newport. This investigation is ongoing.
Importantly, no distributed product has tested positive for the presence of either of these bacteria, and we continue to test. Abbott conducts extensive quality checks on each completed batch of infant formula, including microbiological analysis prior to release. All finished infant formula powder products are tested for Cronobacter, Salmonella, and other pathogens, and they must test negative before the product is released. Additionally, retained samples related to the three complaints for Cronobacter sakazakii tested negative for Cronobacter. And the retained sample related to the complaint for Salmonella Newport tested negative for Salmonella.
While Abbott’s testing of distributed product detected no pathogens, we are taking action by recalling the powder formula manufactured in this facility with an expiration of April 1, 2022, or later. No Abbott liquid formulas are included in the recall, nor are powder formulas or nutrition products from other facilities.
If your infant is experiencing symptoms related to Cronobacter or Salmonella infection, such as poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting breaths, abnormal movements, lethargy, rash, or blood in the urine or stool; contact your health care provider to report their symptoms and receive immediate care.
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| GTIN | Lot | Dated |
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| 3250392341695 | L713 | Use-by date 03/12/2022 |
| 3250392341695 | L423 | Use-by date 05/03/2022 |
| 3250392341695 | L323 | Use-by date 06/03/2022 |
| 3250392341695 | L903 | Use-by date 20/03/2022 |
| 3250392341695 | L413 | Use-by date 03/15/2022 |
| 3250392341695 | L613 | Use-by date 03/13/2022 |
| 3250392341695 | L013 | Use-by date 03/19/2022 |
| 3250392341695 | L123 | Use-by date 08/03/2022 |
Brand : Giuncatina Primosale
Name : Giuncatina Santa Caterina Primosale Santa Caterina
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 7 March 2022
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| Lot sold between 02/21/22 and 02/22/22 | ||
Study authors Olivia Nigro, then a graduate student in the oceanography at UHM and now an assistant professor at HPU, and Grieg Steward, professor in the UHM School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), first assessed Vibrio in 2006 when Oliver Johnson died from a V. vulnificus infection after having cuts and scrapes exposed to Ala Wai Harbor water.
“His exposure occurred after many days of heavy rainfall, which, given our results, suggests this may have been an exacerbating factor,” said Steward. “At the time, we realized there was almost no data on the ecology of V. vulnificus in the canal, or in Hawai’i generally, and remarkably, very little in tropical waters anywhere.”
After a quick pilot study in 2006 that showed the bacteria are present in high, but not unexpected numbers, the team geared up for a year-long study in 2008-2009 with better methods to understand the variability in abundance over a seasonal cycle.
At higher latitudes, the abundance of V. vulnificus shows a very strong seasonal cycle — nearly disappearing in winter when temperatures are cold. In Hawai’i, temperatures are warm year-round, so freshwater input becomes a more important control.
“V. vulnificus occurs naturally in warm, brackish waters,” said Nigro. “So we expect to find this bacterium anywhere that temperatures are warm and freshwater and seawater mix in about equal proportions. When conditions are right, the Ala Wai Canal can be a great incubator for this bacterium!”
| GTIN | Lot | Dated |
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| 3700502706208 | 22061-9517 | Use-by date 03/10/2022 |
Over 1,000 people who attended a wedding dinner in the Savala village of Visnagar, Mehsana on Friday were rushed to health facilities following food poisoning. According to Visnagar taluka police, an inquiry has been initiated and proceedings shall be initiated accordingly.
According to police inspector BL Maheriya of Visnagar taluka police station, the wedding of former Congress leader Wazir Khan Pathan’s son was held on March 3 and the next day on March 4 a dinner was organised at Savala with “12,000-15,000 guests in attendance”, of which around 1,057 guests started exhibiting symptoms of food poisoning such as vomiting and diarrhoea and were admitted at various health facilities in Gandhinagar.
“FSL and FDCA has taken samples of sweets and other food items served at the dinner and the results are awaited. Health department too is working on this and have taken samples of the vomit and stool. Prima facie it seems the caterer may have been negligent and there could have been adulteration in the food,” Gohil said.
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The Ministry of Health and Families, through the General Directorate of Public Health and Pharmaceutical Regulation, has been made aware of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh, semi-cured and cured goat and mixed cheese that have been distributed in the province of Malaga, from the company HERMANOS VARGAS JIMENEZ SL located in the town of Álora (Málaga), with the El Llano Jaral brand, refrigerated, presented in 2 kg, 1 kg, 500 gr and 250 gr containers, and in all batches and date of expiration. The company has activated its product withdrawal protocol by communicating to its customers immediately.
The data of the products involved are:
Specifically, the products have been distributed in the towns of Estepona, Alhaurín de la Torre, Mijas, Cártama, Álora, Málaga, Manilva, Ronda.
March 4
The Ministry of Health and Families, through the General Directorate of Public Health and Pharmaceutical Regulation, has been made aware of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh, semi-cured and cured goat and mixed cheese that have been distributed in the province of Malaga, from the company HERMANOS VARGAS JIMENEZ SL located in the town of Álora (Málaga), with the El Llano Jaral brand, refrigerated, presented in 2 kg, 1 kg, 500 gr and 250 gr containers, and in all batches and date of expiration. The company has activated its product withdrawal protocol by communicating to its customers immediately.
The data of the products involved are:
Specifically, the products have been distributed in the towns of Estepona, Alhaurín de la Torre, Mijas, Cártama, Álora, Málaga, Manilva, Ronda.
This information has been transferred to the official control services of the province involved, in order to verify the effective withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels.
With the information available there is NO record in Andalusia of any notified case associated with this food alert
People who have products affected by this alert at home are recommended to refrain from consuming them and return them to the point of purchase.
In the case of having consumed products from the affected batch and presenting symptoms compatible with listeriosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center and inform the health professionals.
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