Monthly Archives: August 2024

USA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

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FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 2 to 21.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 2 to 3. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreaks of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1237 and ref #1239), these outbreaks are being combined into the Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreak (ref #1237) based on traceback information from FDA’s investigation and epidemiology provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1237), the case count has been adjusted from 26 to 44; this includes 16 cases from the combined Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1239) outbreak plus additional illnesses.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 88 to 89.
  • For the investigation of illnesses (ref #1233) linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies, the advisory has been updated to include additional illnesses and laboratory results of product samples.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup illnesses (ref #1227), FDA has updated the advisory to include additional investigational findings.

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Posted in CORE Investigation Table, Cyclospora, Cyclosporiasis, FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, outbreak, Salmonella

USA – Meadow View Jerseys Raw Milk Recalled in PA For STEC E. coli

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

Meadow View Jerseys raw milk is being recalled in Pennsylvania for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The raw milk was sold between August 5 and August 12, 2024 and has a sell by date of August 19, 2024. Routine testing for pathogens confirmed that the milk was contaminated. The recall notice did not mention whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date.

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Denmark – Salmonella in ground beef

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Foedevarestyrelsen

Himmerlandskød is recalling minced beef as it may contain Salmonella. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Which foods are recalled

Minced beef 8-12% fat (Taste), 900g

Batch.: 240807

Production date: 07-08-2024

Last date of use : 14-08-2024

Where are the products sold?

The products are sold in Netto stores all over the country

Why are the products being recalled?

There is a risk of infection with Salmonella.

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it. 

The symptoms of infection with Salmonella are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and possibly nausea and vomiting. The illness can last from a few days to several weeks.

Read more about Salmonella in food on the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration’s website by clicking on the link here

Who recalls the product

Himmerland beef

Mejerivej 7

9640 Farsø

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Italy – METROCHEF PISTACHIO FLOUR – Ochratoxin A

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Salute

Brand : METROCHEF

Name : METROCHEF PISTACHIO FLOUR

Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk

Publication date : 14 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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USA – Campylobacter Outbreak linked to Raw Milk in Washington

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Food Poison Journal

In mid-July 2024, 2 Washington residents in different counties were infected with the same, highly related strain of Campylobacter jejuni. Both drank Jim’s Jerseys raw milk produced by Old Silvana Creamery (Arlington, WA) shortly before becoming ill.

Raw milk is a high-risk food for causing illness because it is not heat treated (pasteurized) to kill germs that can make people sick. Campylobacter jejuni and other bacteria may naturally be in cattle manure which can contaminate milk during production.

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France – Uncooked pressed cheeses – Listeria monocytogenes – STEC E.coli – Staphylococcus aureus

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Entrammes Cheese Factory
Model names or references
All references
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760205423178 All lots Minimum durability date 09/20/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 53.094.002 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Carrefour, Biocoop, Intermarché

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Canada – Min Thar Gyi brand Dried Anchovies recalled due to Histamine

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Gov Canada

Product
Dried Anchovies
Issue
Food – Chemical
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
British Columbia

Issue

Min Thar Gyi brand Dried Anchovies recalled due to histamine.

Additional information

Details
Media and public enquiries

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France – VITALITY SALAD, CARROTS AND CHICKPEAS WITH CUMIN 160g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fruits and vegetables
Product brand name
NATURE MAP
Model names or references
VITALITY SALAD, CARROTS AND CHICKPEAS WITH CUMIN 160g CARTE NATURE
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3700477660826 G204 Expiry date 08/19/2024
Packaging
Packaged in individual 160g trays.
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/25/2024 to 08/14/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Additional information
Fresh produce in the fresh section.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
ENT.NATURALIA CLESUD THE ORGANIC AND NATURE COMPANY VITAFRAIS CHILLY PFSO BIOCOOP PFCNE BIOCOOP PFSE BIOCOOP PFGO BIOCOOP AVIA STATION STE HERMINE AVIA STATION CORBIERES NORD BIODIS RENNES SA RELAIS VERT VITAFRAIS CAVAILLON

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Research – Interactive effects of osmotic, acid, heat, cold, and freezing stresses on the biofilm formation ability of Salmonella serotypes

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Wiley Online

Abstract

Food-related stresses such as heating and freezing may influence the biofilm formation ability of bacteria. This study aimed to investigate the main and interactive effects of food-related stresses on the biofilm formation potential of Salmonella strains isolated from meat. Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella typhi, and Salmonella typhimurium were subjected to osmotic, acid, heat, cold, and freezing stresses. The colorimetric microtiter plate method was used to measure the biofilm formation ability as a response to the stresses. Among the main effects, freezing time had the most significant effect on the biofilm formation responses of three Salmonella serovars. Freezing reduced the biofilm formation ability of Salmonella typhimurium and Salmonella enteritidis but increased that of Salmonella typhi (p < 0.05). Among the interaction effects, the most significant effect on the biofilm formation response of Salmonella typhi was the interaction between pH and heat, which had a negative effect on the biofilm formation response. In contrast, the interaction between osmotic pressure and cold stresses was the most significant interactive effect on the biofilm formation responses of Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium, which had an increasing effect. This study concluded that the food-related stresses could change the biofilm formation capacity of Salmonella serotypes, and each serotype might show different biofilm formation abilities in response to different stresses.

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France – Goat cheese – Salmonella

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
Goat cheese made from pasteurized milk from batches from 07/16 to 08/07
Product identification
Batch
29/07
30/07
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: AUDE (11)
Distributors
none

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