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India – Mathura: Over 120 hospitalised after food poisoning on Janmashtami, 2 vendors booked

Posted on August 28, 2024 | Leave a comment

Indian Express

More than 120 people, including women and children, were hospitalised due to food poisoning after consuming items made from buckwheat flour, officials said on Tuesday.

A team from the District Food and Drug Administration raided and sealed the shops of two vendors supplying the contaminated buckwheat flour (kuttu atta), they said, adding a case has been registered against them.

The incident was reported from several villages in the Farah police station area of Mathura district last night. All victims are stable, the officials said

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South Korea – Foodborne Illness on the Rise in South Korea

Posted on August 28, 2024 | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

In 2023, South Korea experienced a significant increase in food poisoning cases compared to the previous three years during the COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reported 359 cases affecting 8,789 patients, representing a 1.5-fold increase in cases and more than double the number of patients compared to the 2020 to 2022 average.

The analysis revealed a concentration of food poisoning incidents during the summer months, with 33.7% of cases occurring from July to September. Surprisingly, September saw the highest number of cases and patients, with 43 incidents affecting 1,590 individuals. July followed closely with 41 cases and 1,563 patients, while August recorded 37 cases with 977 patients.

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Posted in Food Illness, Food Microbiology Research, Food Poisoning Illness, Foodborne Illness, Illness, Research

Taiwan – Food poisoning suspected from sandwiches

Posted on August 28, 2024 | Leave a comment

Taipei Times

Thirty-five people have sought medical treatment for acute symptoms after allegedly eating banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) from a vendor in Jhubei City (竹北), the Hsinchu County Public Health Bureau said yesterday.

The bureau said that since Saturday, it has received several reports of suspected food poisoning from hospitals.

The vendor has been ordered to temporarily suspend its business, it said, adding that tests were being conducted to determine whether the people had food poisoning, with results expected in about two weeks.

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Posted in Food Illness, Food Poisoning, Food Poisoning Illness, Foodborne Illness, Illness, Poisoning

France – MACKEREL FILLETS WITH COOKED ONIONS – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 28, 2024 | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded (Supplier SAUMEXTRA)
Model names or references
MACKEREL FILLETS WITH COOKED ONIONS
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0209580000000 24212004 Expiry date 08/28/2024
Packaging
Variable weight
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/13/2024 to 08/28/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Additional information
vacuum bag
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
SAS ARDAN

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Italy – Even More Eggs – Salmonella

Posted on August 28, 2024 | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Conad

Name : Fresh eggs from free-range hens

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Salute

Marchio: Conad

Denominazione: Uova fresche da allevamento a terra senza uso atb

Motivo della segnalazione: Richiamo per rischio microbiologico

Data pubblicazione: 27 agosto 2024

Documentazione
Documentazione
Modello di richiamo Conad – Uova fresche da allevamento a terra senza uso atb

27-08-2024 – PDF (49.8 Kb)

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Canada – Chalo! brand Paneer Unripened Soft Cheese recalled due to bloating – Microbial Contamination

Posted on August 28, 2024 | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Summary

Product
Paneer Unripened Soft Cheese
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

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

Audience
Retail
Distribution
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan

Issue

Chalo! brand Paneer Unripened Soft Cheese recalled due to bloating.

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Italy – More Eggs – Salmonella

Posted on August 27, 2024 | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Amadori

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Salute

Brand : Amadori

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Salute

Brand : Gesco

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Salute

Brand : Amadori

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Salute

Brand : Amadori

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Salute

Brand : Conad

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

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Documentation

Salute

Brand : Eurospin

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

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Documentation

Salute

Brand : Smart

Name : Fresh barn eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

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Documentation

Salute

Brand : Gesco

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

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Documentation

Salute

Brand : Del Campo

Name : Fresh barn eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

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Documentation

Salute

Brand : Conad

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Salute

Brand : Conad

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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France – 36 Macarons to nibble on – Pistachio, praline, raspberry, chocolate, vanilla, passion fruit – Salmonella

Posted on August 27, 2024 | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Sweet products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
36 Macarons to nibble on – Pistachio, praline, raspberry, chocolate, vanilla, passion fruit. Thawed product.
Product identification
GTIN Batch
3760197637744 4 176 A – 4 176 B – 4 176 P
3760197637744 4 177 A – 4 177 B – 4 177 P
Packaging
Plastic box, net weight 435g.
Start/End of marketing date
Since 07/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Additional information
The batch number is printed on the side of the box. The use-by date (UBD) may vary depending on the store. It is affixed by the store. Other batch numbers are not affected by this measure.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Leclerc

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Italy – Various Eggs – Salmonella

Posted on August 27, 2024 | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Latteria di Chiuro

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Salute

Brand : Delizie del Sole

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

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Documentation

Salute

Brand : Delizie del Sole

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Salute

Brand : Smart

Name : Fresh barn eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

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Documentation

Salute

Brand : Lactis

Name : Fresh barn eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

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Documentation

Salute

Brand : Ovonovo

Name : Fresh barn eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

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Documentation

Salute

Brand : Cascina Italia

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Salute

Brand : Cascina Italia

Name : Fresh free-range eggs Cat A

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 August 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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USA- FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on August 27, 2024 | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses (ref #1247) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. There are a total of 3 cases, and FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 21 to 35. FDA has initiated an inspection and sampling.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 3 to 4. FDA has initiated an inspection.
  • For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1237), FDA has initiated sampling.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Irumu (ref #1235), the outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation has closed. CDC, FDA, and state and local partners conducted epidemiologic and traceback investigations and identified mangoes as the source of illnesses in this outbreak. FDA collected and analyzed product samples as part of the investigation, but all samples were reported as negative for Salmonella. Due to the lack of additional supporting evidence, investigators were unable to determine a specific source of contamination while the outbreak was considered ongoing. This outbreak is over. All product is past shelf life and is no longer on the market. There is no ongoing risk to public health.

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