Category Archives: E.coli

Belgium – La Roue cendrée – goat cheese made from raw milk – from the brand EURL BLANC FJ – STEC E.coli

Posted on February 27, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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In agreement with the FASFC, LALERO BV is withdrawing the Ash Wheel (180g) from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of E.COLI (STEC).

LALERO BV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased in order to be refunded and the product will be returned to Lalero BV.

Product Description :

  • Product name: THE ASHED WHEEL
  • Brand: EURL BLANC FJ
  • Minimum durability date (DDM) (“Best before (or end)”): 03/09/2024
  • Lot number: 9
  • Sales period: from 01/22/2024 to 02/14/2024
  • Weight: 180g

The product was distributed by: 

Name of point of sale /

Distribution chain name

 Street + number Post code Municipality (city)
LALERO BV HAACHTSESTEENWEG 47 1820 STEENOKKERZEEL

For any further information , contact VERONIQUE MOEYS 0476 62 69 94; veronique@lalero.be

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Quebec- Notice not to consume chicken sandwiches prepared and sold by the company Avril located at Place de la Cité in Quebec -E.coli

Posted on February 26, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC , February 22 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Avril, located at 2600, boulevard Laurier , local 005, in Quebec, advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food may contain E. coli bacteria .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“SAND.” WHOLE WHEAT NUTS CHICKEN »

UNITARY

Lot whose “best before” date
is 25 FE 2024

The product which is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until February 8, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was sold in transparent plastic packaging. It was offered in a refrigerated state.

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USA – Washington creamery recalls raw milk because state tests found E. coli

Posted on February 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Cozy Vale Creamery of Tenino, WA, is advising consumers to discontinue consumption of their retail raw milk and cream products with the best-by dates of 02-18-24 through 02-29-24 and dispose of or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

These products, which were bottled in gallon, half-gallon, quart, and pint containers, were sold to customers, including retail stores, in Western Washington, according to a recall notice distributed by the dairy.

The advisory was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) revealed the presence of toxin-producing E. coli in retail raw whole milk from Feb, 05. Cozy Vale Creamery and WSDA continue to work jointly to address the source of the problem.

All other production dates are not impacted by this notice. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 360-481-4010.

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USA- Raw Cheddar Cheese – Voluntary Product Recall – STEC E.coli O157

Posted on February 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Company Announcement

Affected Product: ONLY Cheese block older than batch 20231113-1 and Shred older than 20240116

Voluntary Recall – E. Coli 0157:H7 STEC – RAW FARM 2024-2-16

Item Barcode Product Description Package Size (oz) Brand Batch or Older
1075 835204000156 Raw Cheddar Cheese – Pound Block 16 RAW FARM 20231113-1
1050 835204001177 Raw Cheddar Cheese – Half Pound Block 8 RAW FARM 20231113-1
1080 835204001184 Raw Cheddar Cheese – Half Pound Shred 8 RAW FARM 20240116

On February 15, 2024 Raw Farm was contacted by the FDA and CDC regarding the epidemiological possibility that Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese might have caused some illnesses within a date range of October 18th 2023 and January 31 st 2024. During this period, there were ten fecal samples collected from patients in 4 states that appeared to match one another in the National PULSENET database. Some of these patients did not report consumption of any Raw Farm cheddar cheese or other raw dairy products. In full cooperation and collaboration with the CDC and FDA, Raw Farm is voluntarily recalling the above date codes of Raw Cheddar Cheese. If you have any of these Raw Cheddar Cheese date codes, please do not consume and return for credit.

No product samples consumed by consumers or products available for sale have tested positive for E.Coli 0157:H7. This recall is in abundance of caution strictly based on fecal samples submitted to PULSENET.

Product en-route for delivery, being delivered now, and in the future is not affected by this Voluntary Recall. Only product on the retail shelf, which should have a date code of 20231113-1 or older should be ;:recalled. Shredded cheese with date 20240116 or older should be recalled.

This recall is VOLUNTARY and does not affect any products other than raw cheddar cheese with these specific date codes. For more information, please contact Customer Service at 559-846-9732 or email josh.l@rawfarmusa.com or aaron.m@rawfarmusa.com.

CDC Outbreak Advisory
FDA Outbreak Investigation

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Canada – Modhani brand Paneer recalled due to generic E. coli

Posted on February 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Paneer
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – E. Coli – non-pathogenic
What to do

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

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions
Retail
Distribution
Ontario

Modhani brand Paneer recalled due to generic E. coli.

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Research – Microbiological and Toxicological Investigations on Bivalve Molluscs Farmed in Sicily

Posted on February 17, 2024 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Abstract

Bivalves can concentrate biological and chemical pollutants, causing foodborne outbreaks whose occurrence is increasing, due to climatic and anthropic factors that are difficult to reverse, hence the need for improved surveillance. This study aimed to evaluate the hygienic qualities of bivalves sampled along the production and distribution chain in Sicily and collect useful data for consumer safety. Bacteriological and molecular analyses were performed on 254 samples of bivalves for the detection of enteropathogenic Vibrio, Arcobacter spp., Aeromonas spp., Salmonella spp., and beta-glucuronidase-positive Escherichia coli. A total of 96 out of 254 samples, collected in the production areas, were processed for algal biotoxins and heavy metals detection. Bacterial and algal contaminations were also assessed for 21 samples of water from aquaculture implants. Vibrio spp., Arcobacter spp., Aeromonas hydrophila, Salmonella spp., and Escherichia coli were detected in 106/254, 79/254, 12/254, 16/254, and 95/254 molluscs, respectively. A total of 10/96 bivalves tested positive for algal biotoxins, and metals were under the legal limit. V. alginolyticus, A. butzleri, and E. coli were detected in 5, 3, and 3 water samples, respectively. Alexandrium minutum, Dinophysis acuminata, Lingulodinium polyedra, and Pseudonitzschia spp. were detected in water samples collected with the biotoxin-containing molluscs. Traces of yessotoxins were detected in molluscs from water samples containing the corresponding producing algae. Despite the strict regulation by the European Commission over shellfish supply chain monitoring, our analyses highlighted the need for efficiency improvement.

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Italy – CASTELMAGNO DOP – STEC E.coli – New Batches

Posted on February 15, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : BEPPINO OCCELLI

Name : CASTELMAGNO DOP

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 14 February 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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Argentina – Two HUS-related deaths recorded in Argentinian province

Posted on February 12, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Two children have died in a province in Argentina with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) so far in 2024.

The Ministry of Health of Córdoba said that in the first four weeks of the year, seven cases of HUS and two deaths were reported, with no link between them. HUS is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure.

All patients were younger than 7; six were male, and one was female. Four lived in Córdoba, while one each came from Río Cuarto and San Justo. One case was from Buenos Aires but visited Córdoba.

All required care and hospitalization in different health centers. While five of them were discharged, the patients from Río Cuarto and Buenos Aires died.

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Quebec – Notice not to consume chicken sandwiches prepared and sold by the company Avril located at Place de la Cité in Quebec – E.coli

Posted on February 12, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC , February 8 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Avril, located at 2600, boulevard Laurier , local 005, in Quebec, advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food may contain E. coli bacteria .

Product name 

Format 

Target lot 

“Sand.” whole wheat nut chicken » 

Unitary 

Lot with a “best before” date 
of February 11, 2024  

The product which is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until February 8, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was sold in transparent plastic packaging. It was offered in a refrigerated state.

The operator is recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Food contaminated with E. coli bacteria does not necessarily show visible spoilage or a suspicious odor, but can still make a person who consumes it sick. Possible symptoms are: nausea, vomiting, more or less acute abdominal cramps and watery or bloody diarrhea.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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Research – A new Rogue-like Escherichia phage UDF157lw to control Escherichia coli O157:H7

Posted on February 9, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Frontiers In.org

Introduction: Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 is one of the notorious foodborne pathogens causing high mortality through the consumption of contaminated food items. The food safety risk from STEC pathogens could escalate when a group of bacterial cells aggregates to form a biofilm. Bacterial biofilm can diminish the effects of various antimicrobial interventions and enhance the pathogenicity of the pathogens. Therefore, there is an urgent need to have effective control measurements. Bacteriophages can kill the target bacterial cells through lytic infection, and some enzymes produced during the infection have the capability to penetrate the biofilm for mitigation compared to traditional interventions. This study aimed to characterize a new Escherichia phage vB_EcoS-UDF157lw (or UDF157lw) and determine its antimicrobial efficacy against E. coli O157:H7.

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