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USA – Public Health declares Salmonella outbreak after 13 cases confirmed

Posted on August 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

CBC

Public Health says outbreak is not related to recent onion recall in the U.S.

New Brunswick Public Health has declared a salmonella outbreak after discovering 13 confirmed cases in the province and two that are still under investigation.

Bruce Macfarlane, a spokesperson for the Department of Health, said the cases were founded in the north and eastern regions of the province but wouldn’t elaborate where in those regions.

The cases were confirmed between June 16 and July 27, the Department of Health said in a news release.

The Department of Health doesn’t know what caused the outbreak.

Macfarlane said the cases were not related to the more than 300 Canadians who became ill from salmonella, which have been linked to a recall of U.S. grown onions.

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USA – Target Recalls Peaches – Salmonella Outbreak

Posted on August 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Target recalls peaches after being linked to Salmonella outbreak

Target is recalling peaches because of possible Salmonella contamination.

Minnesota state health and food safety officials are warning Minnesota consumers not to eat fresh, whole peaches supplied by Wawona Packing Company and purchased at retail locations including Aldi and Target after linking Salmonella infections to the produce.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), along with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to consumption of peaches supplied by Wawona Packing Company.

According to the MDH, ill people have reported purchasing peaches from Aldi, Target, and possibly other retail locations. On August 19, Aldi announced a recall of peaches from Wawona Packing Company, including both loose and bagged peaches.

 

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USA – Aldi Voluntarily Recalls Assorted Peaches from Wawona Packing Company LLC Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination

Posted on August 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA 

Packaged: Peaches Organic 2 lb.

As a precautionary measure, ALDI is voluntarily recalling assorted peaches received from its supplier, Wawona Packing Company, due to possible Salmonella contamination.

ALDI has removed the affected peaches from select ALDI stores in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia. The items were also available for purchase through the company’s partnership with Instacart, a grocery delivery service.

The affected products and UPC codes can be found below:

Product Packaging UPC Code Select Stores in These Affected States
Wawona Peaches 2 lb. 2 lb. bag 033383322001 Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia
Peaches Organic 2 lb. 2 lb. bag 849315000400 Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia

ALDI takes the safety and integrity of the products it sells seriously. If customers have product affected by this voluntary recall, they should discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund.

Customers with additional questions can contact Wawona Packing Company LLC Customer Service at 1-877-722-7554.

ALDI sincerely regrets any inconvenience and concern this voluntary recall may cause.

About ALDI U.S.

One of America’s fastest growing retailers, ALDI operates nearly 2,000 stores across 36 states. Since 1976, ALDI has offered a unique shopping experience that is designed to save customers money on the groceries they want most while never having to compromise on quality or selection. For more information about ALDI, visit aldi.us.

Outbreak Investigation

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Wawona Packing Company LLC Customer Service
 1-877-722-7554

Product Photos

  • Packaged: Peaches Organic 2 lb.
  • Packaged: Wawona Peaches 2 lb.

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USA – An Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Linked with Peaches Emerges Across Various States in the U.S.

Posted on August 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

An Outbreak of 68 Salmonella Enteritidis Cases in Nine States has been Traced to Wawona Peaches

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced yet another Salmonella outbreak. The FDA has declared an ongoing investigation in regards to the numerous confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis found across multiple states. The initial cases were traced back through epidemiological methods. Health officials discovered a likely connection between the Salmonella Enteritis cases and bagged peaches sold by ALDI’s. The peaches of concern were sold by ALDI’s between June 1, 2020 and August 19, 2020, when ALDI issued a voluntary recall on their Wawona-brand 2 pound, bagged peaches sold in clear plastic bags. An image of the bagged peaches and their packaging can be viewed here.

On August 19, 2020, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that there are a total of 68 cases of illness, 14 hospitalizations, and 0 deaths, due to the Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak. The 9 states with confirmed cases are IA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WI. The following states have been confirmed to have also had the recalled peaches shipped to various grocery and retail locations; CT, IA, IL, KY,  MA, MI, MN, ND, NH, NY, OH,  RI, SD, VT, WI, and WV.

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Lamb Hind Shank – Chilled Beef – Veal Meat

Posted on August 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in frozen lamb hind shank from Germany in the Netherlands

RASFF

Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled beef from Argentina in Germany

RASFF

Suspicion of shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in veal meat from Belgium in Luxembourg

 

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Israel – “Boaron” brand Homemade Style Kebab/Rumanian Kebab/Restaurants Hamburger. – E.coli O157

Posted on August 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Israel Feldman Factory Ltd. and the Tsion Boaron Butchers Retailer are calling for the recall of the products: the “Boaron” brand Homemade Style Kebab/Rumanian Kebab/Restaurants Hamburger.
E-coli O157 bacteria was found in a test conducted by the Food Service at the Central District Health Office.

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USA – Maison Terre Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Organic Goldenseal Root Powder Due to Microbial Contamination

Posted on August 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

North Little Rock, AR, Maison Terre is voluntarily recalling all lots of its Goldenseal Root Powder, purchased from Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA, and repackaged to the consumer level due to microbial contamination. FDA laboratory analysis of product samples found these products to be contaminated with various microorganisms including: Enterobacter cloacae, Cronobacter sakazakii, Cronobacter dublinensis, among others.

Risk Statement: The use of contaminated product in otherwise healthy patients can result in infections necessitating antimicrobial and potentially surgical treatment. In individuals with weak immune systems and infants, the use of the product can result in death. Maison Terre has received a report of one infant death associated with use of this product on the umbilical cord stump.

The product is a yellow colored powder that comes in a clear plastic bag, net weight of 1 oz.

The recalled Goldenseal Root Powder was distributed nationwide in the USA to customers who ordered through Amazon.com and purchased between the dates of 01/25/2015 to 08/04/2020.

Maison Terre is notifying its customers by email through Amazon.com. Customers who have purchased the Goldenseal Root Powder are urged not to consume or apply it. Customers are urged to dispose of any unused portion. For those customers wanting to return the product for a refund, please contact Maison Terre for a return shipping label.

Customers with questions regarding this recall may contact Maison Terre at 501-888-9438, Mon-Fri, 10 am – 4 pm CST or at info@maisonterre.net. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

  • Complete and submit the report Online
  • Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

Maison Terre is conducting this recall with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Maison Terre
 501-888-9438
 info@maisonterre.net

Product Photos

  • Goldenseal Root Powder, 1 oz

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Israel – Sliced Smoked Sea Trout Fish – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 13, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety Recall (Israel): The S.H. Two Fishermen Company Ltd.

Notice to Our Customer Public:
The S.H. Two Fishermen Company Ltd. is notifying the consumer public and its customers that the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria was found during a
test conducted by the Food Service at the Haifa Health Office in the product
Sliced Smoked Sea Trout Fish 100 grams date of manufacture 26/07/20 for consumption until 25/08/20.
The Two Fishermen Company, in conjunction with the Ministry of Health, is collecting the products from the shelves.
If there is a customer who is in possession of the products of the type mentioned above and dates, he is requested not to consume them and to return the
products to the company and receive an alternative product.
The Listeria Monocytogenes bacteria are bacteria that are liable to cause disease in a high risk population, such as those with a weakened immune system,
the elderly, or cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
For all questions and clarifications, please contact the Company’s representative by telephone 0526944561or by email at y.hadayagim@gmail.com.
The S.H. Two Fishermen Company Ltd. is doing the best it can in order to avoid malfunctions of this kind, and it apologizes to its customers.

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Research – New technology creates hard metal surfaces that kill bacteria

Posted on August 8, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

A treatment to infuse hardened metal surfaces with naturally occurring antimicrobial peptides has been developed by researchers at Purdue University.

In other words, the Purdue research team’s technology can create hard metal surfaces that kill bacteria trying to attach to it.

David Bahr, team leader and professor of materials engineering at Purdue, said this technology applies primarily to food processing and cutting surfaces, which can be especially vulnerable to bacteria growth because of the materials and surface designs.

This technology can reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful bacteria to food from other foods, cutting boards, utensils, etc. This is especially true when handling raw meat, poultry, and seafood, as placing them on the same hard surface as already cooked or ready-to-eat foods and fresh produce can spread harmful bacteria.

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Jordan – Second mass food poisoning cases up to 118, intensive inspection campaign continues

Posted on August 4, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Roya News

All patients are in a stable condition, most of whom have been discharged except for a few who remain under observation.

The General Director of the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA), Nizar Mhaidat, said three types of dangerous bacteria have been found in the samples of shawarma.

The samples were taken from the chicken in the meat supplier’s warehouses, which results showed was not suitable for human consumption.

Approximately 90 field visits were conducted over the past 24 hours as part of the government’s intensive inspection campaign, said Mhaidat.

Six facilities were shut down, 33 warnings were issued and 12 food establishments were banned from operating, he added.

More than 247kg of food was disposed of during inspection visits.

The JFDA inspected all facilities that prepare and shred chicken meat for shawarma restaurants — 11 facilities in Amman, 10 in Zarqa, and one in Irbid.

Shawarma restaurants were also inspected — 27 restaurants in Amman, four in Zarqa, 22 in Irbid, and 14 in Karak.

Inspection teams are still conducting field visits — four in Amman, two teams in Irbid, one in Karak, and two in Zarqa.

Violations include apparent signs of rotten raw chicken and non-compliance with freshness requirements, according to JFDA guidelines.

Other violations involve worker health measures, including personal hygiene and wrong practices, food handling and preserving requirements, health practices regarding insect and pest control, and public hygiene measures in facilities.

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