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USA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on September 6, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1250) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated an onsite inspection and sample collection.
  • For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1249) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 25 to 26.
  • For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1247) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated sample collection.
  • For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 41 to 50 cases.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 6 to 7.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated an onsite inspection.
  • 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 sample results.

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USA- FDA- Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on August 29, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses (ref #1249) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. 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 35 to 41 cases.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 4 to 6.
  • For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1237) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 44 to 46 cases.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Africana & Braenderup (ref #1227), the advisory was updated on August 22, 2024. The outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation has closed.

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USA- FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on August 27, 2024 by | 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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USA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on August 15, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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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USA- FDA- Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on August 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • An outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • An outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Irumu (ref #1235) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated sampling.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 87 to 88.
  • 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.
Date
Posted		 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
8/7/

2024

 1245 Cyclospora
cayetanensis		 Not Yet
Identified		 2
8/7/

2024

 1248 Salmonella
Newport		 Not Yet
Identified		 2
7/31/

2024

 1237 Cyclospora
cayetanensis		 Not Yet
Identified		 26
7/31/

2024

 1239 Cyclospora
cayetanensis		 Not Yet
Identified		 16
7/10/

2024

 1235 Salmonella
Irumu		 Not Yet
Identified		 32
6/19/

2024

 1234 Salmonella
Typhimurium		 Not Yet
Identified		 88
6/12/2024 1233 Not Yet
Identified		 Chocolate,
Gummies,
Cones		 See
Advisory
5/22/2024 1227 Salmonella
Africana
&
Braenderup		 Cucumbers See
Advisory

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USA- FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on August 1, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1237) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • A new outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1239) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Irumu (ref #1235) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 31 to 32.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated sample collection.
  • 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 a list of retailers that may have received recalled product.
  • For the investigation of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1232) illnesses, the outbreak has ended and FDA’s investigation has closed.  Based on CDC’s epidemiological investigation, ill people reported eating salad mixes before becoming sick. CDC, FDA, and state and local partners conducted epidemiologic and traceback investigations and collected and analyzed finished product and environmental samples. All samples collected as part of the investigation were reported as negative for Listeria monocytogenes. The products making people sick in this outbreak are off the market and past shelf life. There is no ongoing risk to the public.

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USA – FDA – Core Investigation Table

Posted on July 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Irumu (ref #1235) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 29 to 31.

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USA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on July 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Irumu (ref #1235) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 26 to 29.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 80 to 87.
Date
Posted		 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
Status
7/10/

2024

 1235 Salmonella
Irumu		 Not Yet
Identified		 29 Active
6/19/

2024

 1234 Salmonella
Typhimurium		 Not Yet
Identified		 87 Active
6/12/

2024

 1233 Not Yet
Identified		 Chocolate,
Gummies,
Cones		 See
Advisory		 Active
5/22/

2024

 1227 Salmonella
Africana
&
Braenderup		 Cucumbers See
Advisory		 Active
5/22/

2024

 1232 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Not Yet
Identified		 2 Active

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USA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on July 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Salmonella Irumu (ref #1235) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 80 to 83.
  • For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses (ref #1221) linked to organic walnuts, the outbreak is over, FDA’s investigation is complete, and the advisory has been updated.
Date
 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count		 Status Outbreak/
Event
Status
7/10/

2024

 1235 Salmonella
Irumu		 Not Yet
Identified		 26 Active Ongoing
See
Advice
6/19/

2024

 1234 Salmonella
Typhimurium		 Not Yet
Identified		 83 Active Ongoing
See
Advice
5/22/

2024

 1227 Salmonella
Africana
&
Braenderup		 Cucumbers See
Advisory		 Active Ongoing
See
Advisory
5/22/

2024

 1232 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Not Yet
Identified		 2 Active Ongoing
See
Advice

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USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on July 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 53 to 80.
  • 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. On June 27, 2024, Prophet Premium Blends, LLC of Santa Ana, CA, initiated a recall of all flavors of Diamond Shruumz-brand products.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup illnesses (ref #1227), FDA has updated the advisory. While originally reported as two separate outbreaks, CDC and FDA combined these two outbreak investigations. Laboratory, epidemiological, and traceback data have determined that cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc., of Boynton Beach, Florida, are a likely source of illnesses in this outbreak; however, this single grower does not account for all the illnesses in this outbreak. Additional information is available in the advisory.

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