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France – Farmer Reblochon AOP

Posted on August 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Names of models or references Reblochon de Savoie farmer AOP 450g
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    088421204 Date of minimum durability 09/18/2021
  • Packaging Packaged whole cheese
  • Start date / End of marketing From 08/05/2021 to 08/18/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 74.280.050 CE
  • Geographical sales area Regions: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
  • Distributors Local stores

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Escherichia coli STEC O157H7
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Destroy the product
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli  can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, sometimes bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (such as Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
  • Contact number0450320575
  • Compensation modalities Refund
    Exchange
  • End date of the recall procedure Thursday, September 2, 2021

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France – Mountain cheese – E.coli O157

Posted on August 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Names of models or references Mountain cheese 450g
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    088421204 Date of minimum durability 09/19/2021
  • Packaging Packaged whole cheese
  • Start date / End of marketing From 08/05/2021 to 08/18/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 74.280.050 CE
  • Geographical sales area Departments: HAUTE-SAVOIE (74)
  • Distributors Point of sale of the cooperative in Thônes

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Escherichia coli STEC O157H7
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Destroy the product
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli  can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, sometimes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (such as Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
  • Contact number0450320575
  • Compensation modalities Refund
    Exchange
  • End date of the recall procedure Thursday, September 2, 2021

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Research – Fate of Salmonella and Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli on Wheat Grain

Posted on August 16, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Journal of Food Protection

Wheat flour has been connected to outbreaks of foodborne illnesses with increased frequency in recent years, specifically, outbreaks involving Salmonella enterica and enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC). However, there is little information regarding the survival of these pathogens on wheat grain during long-term storage in a low-moisture environment. This study aims to evaluate the long-term survival of these enteric pathogens on wheat grain over the course of a year. Hard red spring wheat was inoculated with strains of four serovars of Salmonella enterica (Enteritidis , Agona, Tennessee, and Montevideo) and six serotypes of EHEC (O157:H7, O26:H11, O121:H19, O45:NM, O111:H8, and O103:H2) in triplicate, sealed in Mylar bags to maintain the water activity, and stored at room temperature (22 ± 1°C). The survival of each pathogen was evaluated by plating onto differential media . Viable counts of strains from all four serovars of Salmonella (Enteritidis , Agona, Tennessee, and Montevideo) were detected on wheat grain stored at room temperature (22 ± 1°C) for the duration of the study (52 weeks). Viable counts of strains from EHEC serotypes O45:NM, O111:H8, and O26:H11 were only detected for 44 weeks and strains from serotypes O157:H7, O121:H19, and O103:H2 were only detected for 40 weeks until they passed below the limit of detection (2.0 log CFU/g). D -values were found to be significantly different between Salmonella and EHEC (adj. p ≤ 0.05) with Salmonella D -values ranging from 22.9 ± 2.2 to 25.2 ± 1.0 weeks and EHEC D -values ranging from 11.4 ± 0.6 to 13.1 ± 1.8 weeks. There were no significant differences amongst the four Salmonella strains or amongst the six EHEC strains (adj. p > 0.05). These observations highlight the wide range of survival capabilities of enteric pathogens in a low-moisture environment and confirm these pathogens are a food safety concern when considering the long shelf life of wheat grain and its products.

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USA – Jellystone Park Camp Resort-Yogi on the Lake E. coli O157 Outbreak

Posted on August 10, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has identified several cases of E. coli O157 infection associated with use of the swimming pool and/or splashpad at the Jellystone Park Camp Resort-Yogi on the Lake in Pelahatchie, Miss.

The cases identified so far have exposure dates on the weekend of July 30th through August 1st, but additional exposures may have occurred through August 9, 2021. The pool and splashpad were closed on August 9, 2021.

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USA – Greater Omaha Packing Recalls Raw Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Posted on July 30, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSIS USDA

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2021 – Greater Omaha Packing, an Omaha, Neb. establishment, is recalling approximately 295,236 pounds of raw beef products intended for non-intact use that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The raw beef products intended for non-intact use were produced on July 13, 2021. The complete list of products and product codes for the beef products that are subject to recall can be found here.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 960A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were distributed to further processors in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Nebraska.

The problem was discovered when FSIS collected a routine product sample that confirmed positive for the presence of E. coli O157:H7. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume beef products that have been cooked to a temperature of 145°F and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes and ground meat products that have been cooked to a temperature of 160°F. The only way to confirm that the beef product is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Angel Besta, Vice President of Technical Resources, Greater Omaha Packing at (402) 515-2727.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

Company Information

GREATER OMAHA PACKING CO., INC.

Omaha, NE

ESTABLISHMENT ID

M960A

PROCESSING CATEGORY

Raw – Non Intact

Company Contact Information

COMPANY MEDIA CONTACT
Greater Omaha Packing
Angel Besta, Vice President of Technical Resources
(402) 515-2727

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Research – Reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, or Salmonella on Whole Yellow Onions (Allium cepa) Exposed to Hot Water

Posted on July 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Journal of Food Protection

In-home or food service antimicrobial treatment options for fresh produce are limited. Hot water treatments for whole (unpeeled) produce have been proposed but data to support this practice for onions are not available. Separate cocktails of rifampin-resistant Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes , or Salmonella were cultured on agar and suspended in sterile water. The outer papery skin at the equator or root or stem ends of the whole yellow onions was spot inoculated at 6 log CFU/onion. After drying for 30 min and, in some cases, storage at 4°C for 6 days, onions were immersed in water at ~100°C for 5 s or 85°C for 10 to 180 s. There was no significant difference ( P > 0.05) in the mean decline of Salmonella on onions that were exposed to hot water after drying the inoculum for 30 min or after storage at 4°C for 6 days. Exposure of whole onions at 100°C for 5 s reduced E. coli O157:H7 and L. monocytogenes populations by >5 log CFU/onion at all inoculum sites and Salmonella populations by >5 log CFU/onion at the stem end and equator but not consistently at the root end. Mean root-end reductions of ≥5 log CFU/onion of E. coli O157:H7, L. monocytogenes , or Salmonella were achieved consistently when the root end was fully immersed in 85°C hot water for 45 or 60 s, except in a small number of cases (4/57; 7%) when the root end oriented above the water line during treatment. When onions were held at 85°C for 180 s with the root end above the water line in an uncovered water bath, no significant declines in Salmonella populations were observed; significant mean declines of Salmonella were achieved (mean 5 log CFU/onion [range 3.49 to 6.25]) when the water bath was covered. Short exposure to hot water can significantly reduce pathogens on the surface of whole onions; reductions are more consistent when the root end is submerged, or when the water bath is covered.

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Research – Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Outbreaks in the United States, 2010–2017

Posted on July 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) cause illnesses ranging from mild diarrhea to ischemic colitis and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS); serogroup O157 is the most common cause. We describe the epidemiology and transmission routes for U.S. STEC outbreaks during 2010–2017. Health departments reported 466 STEC outbreaks affecting 4769 persons; 459 outbreaks had a serogroup identified (330 O157, 124 non-O157, 5 both). Among these, 361 (77%) had a known transmission route: 200 foodborne (44% of O157 outbreaks, 41% of non-O157 outbreaks), 87 person-to-person (16%, 24%), 49 animal contact (11%, 9%), 20 water (4%, 5%), and 5 environmental contamination (2%, 0%). The most common food category implicated was vegetable row crops. The distribution of O157 and non-O157 outbreaks varied by age, sex, and severity. A significantly higher percentage of STEC O157 than non-O157 outbreaks were transmitted by beef (p = 0.02). STEC O157 outbreaks also had significantly higher rates of hospitalization and HUS (p < 0.001).

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France – Minced meat 20% 350g – E.coli O157

Posted on July 14, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product categoryFood
  • Product sub-categoryMeats
  • Product brand nameBeautiful Nature
  • Names of models or referencesMinced meat 20% 350g
  • Product identificationLotDated21187-3017Use-by date 07/14/2021
  • Packaging350g tray
  • Start date / End of marketingFrom 07/06/2021 to 07/14/2021
  • Storage temperatureProduct to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR.13.097.003.CE
  • Geographical sales areaWhole France
  • DistributorsCASINO-CARNIVOR-OLIFRE-LEADER PRICE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of E.coli O157H7
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
  • Additional description of the risk Food poisoning caused by pathogenic E. coli results in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by fever within 48 hours of consuming the products.
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli O0157: H7 can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, sometimes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Thursday, August 12, 2021

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France – Minced meat 5% 350g – E.coli O157

Posted on July 14, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Beautiful Nature
  • Names of models or references Minced meat 5% 350g
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    21187-2994 Use-by date 07/14/2021
  • Packaging350g tray
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/06/2021 to 07/14/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR.13.097.003.CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors CASINO-CARNIVOR-OLIFRE-LEADER PRICE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall suspicion of E.coli O157H7
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
  • Additional description of the riskFood poisoning caused by pathogenic E. coli results in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by fever within 48 hours of consuming the products.
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli O157: H7 can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, sometimes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Thursday, August 12, 2021

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France – Minced Steak 15% 2x 125g – E.coli O157

Posted on July 14, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Beautiful Nature
  • Names of models or references Minced Steak 15% 2x 125g
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    21187-2956 Use-by date 07/14/2021
  • Packaging2X 125g tray
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/06/2021 to 07/14/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR.13.097.003.CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors CASINO-LEADER PRICE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of E.coli O157H7
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
  • Additional description of the risk Food poisoning caused by pathogenic E. coli results in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by fever within 48 hours of consuming the products.
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli O157: H7 can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, sometimes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Thursday, August 12, 2021

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