Shigella outbreaks caused by restaurant employees are not extremely common, but they do occur and can be significant when they happen. Shigella is a highly infectious bacterium, and even a small amount can cause illness. Outbreaks linked to food handlers can happen through the following mechanisms read more at the link above.
Salmonella outbreaks caused by restaurant employees are not extremely common, but they do occur and can be significant when they happen. Several factors contribute to outbreaks linked to restaurant settings see more at the link above.
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, can create significant public health challenges, particularly regarding food and water safety. When Hurricane Idalia hit Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina in late September 2023, it not only brought destruction through powerful winds and floods but also triggered concerns about foodborne illnesses. Now survivors are contending with the aftermath of Helene – having survived the storm, they now need to focus on preventing further harm to their families and themselves.
Food poisoning is a common aftermath of hurricanes due to compromised food storage, contamination of food and water supplies, and lack of sanitation in areas affected by widespread power outages and flooding.
In agreement with the AFSCA, CAMAL is withdrawing the “Fleur d’Audresselles” cheese (450g) of the Ste Godeleine brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
CAMAL asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased (after return to CAMAL, a refund will be made).
Product Description:
The product was distributed by CAMAL (Route de Légipont 12, 4671 BARCHON).
For any further information , please contact Mrs Benzina Leila: +32 04 345 67 82 and/or leila.benzina@camal.be.
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According to press reports, the St. Clair County Health Department is investigating the cause of a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses among customers who dined at the LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights.
The restaurant has voluntarily closed Wednesday and Thursday. Officials determined that some of the illnesses were caused by shigellosis, an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called shigella. As of Wednesday afternoon, the department had received 14 reports from people testing positive for shigella. Twelve had dined at the LongHorn Steakhouse at 6115 N. Illinois St. between Sept. 21 and 22. Six cases have required hospitalization, according to the health department.
HOFER and its supplier Sorger Wurst- und Schinkenspezialität GmbH are recalling the article “Frauentaler Landjäger 200 g” due to contamination with EHEC (enterohemorrhagic E. coli).
The product Frauentaler Landjäger 200 g with the best-before date 19.11.2024 and the batch SOR4764247 of the supplier Sorger Wurst- und Schinkenspezialität GmbH is recalled by the supplier for reasons of precautionary consumer protection due to possible contamination with EHEC.
Due to possible contamination with EHEC, consumption of this product is not recommended.
The product was available in the HOFER KG branches in Tyrol, Vorarlberg, Salzburg, Carinthia, Styria and southern Burgenland. Sales of the product were stopped immediately.
The product can be returned to all HOFER stores. Customers will of course receive a refund of the purchase price even without a proof of purchase. This warning does not mean that the hazard was caused by the producer, manufacturer or distributor.
HOFER KG has set up a hotline for your queries, which can be reached at the following telephone number:
+43 5 70 30 355 00 (Mon-Fri 07:30-19:00 / Sat 07:30-17:00)
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STEC E.coli 1 and ” found in Capreolus from United Kingdom
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