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Category Archives: E.coli
RASFF Alerts – E.coli- Clams – Oysters
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RASFF Alert – E.coli – Vongole – Live Bivalve Molluscs
E. coli in Vongole from Italy in Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Poland.
Presence of Salmonella Nchanga var. 15 and exceeding limits for E. coli in live bivalve molluscs
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Research – Pathogenic E. coli in the Food Chain across the Arab Countries: A Descriptive Review
Abstract
Foodborne bacterial infections caused by pathogens are a widespread problem in the Middle East, leading to significant economic losses and negative impacts on public health. This review aims to offer insights into the recent literature regarding the occurrence of harmful E. coli bacteria in the food supply of Arab countries. Additionally, it aims to summarize existing information on health issues and the state of resistance to antibiotics. The reviewed evidence highlights a lack of a comprehensive understanding of the extent to which harmful E. coli genes are present in the food supply of Arab countries. Efforts to identify the source of harmful E. coli in the Arab world through molecular characterization are limited. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have conducted few surveys specifically targeting harmful E. coli in the food supply. Despite having qualitative data that indicate the presence or absence of harmful E. coli, there is a noticeable absence of quantitative data regarding the actual numbers of harmful E. coli in chicken meat supplies across all Arab countries. While reports about harmful E. coli in animal-derived foods are common, especially in North African Arab countries, the literature emphasized in this review underscores the ongoing challenge that harmful E. coli pose to food safety and public health in Arab countries.
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Luxembourg – Vongole from the Premier Seafarmers brand – E.coli
| Name | Vongole |
| Brand | First Seafarmers |
| Product appearance | Sold at the Cora fish stand |
| Unit | 1 kg |
| Use-by date (DLC) | 12/10/2023 |
| Sales period | 06/10/2023 to 09/10/2023 |
Danger : Presence of Escherichia coli
Among Escherichia coli , some can cause food poisoning which can occur within a week after consumption and result in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by cramps. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.
Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Cora. A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.
Information Source: Recall Notification
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Research – ‘Overlooked’ problem of bacteria in fast-food soda fountains. How risky is that drink?
Scientists in Southern California are asking the kind of questions that make soda drinkers uneasy after a recent study that found fast-food soda fountains were serving up high levels of bacteria along with self-serve drinks.
Researchers from Loma Linda University found bacteria levels that surpassed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations for drinking water at fast-food restaurants in the eastern Coachella Valley, where largely low-income, Latino farmworker families have struggled with accessing potable water.
The study, published in August in the journal Drinking Water, found more than 40% of water samples from fast-food soda fountains had coliforms present, an indicator of contamination. The study calls into question the sanitation and maintenance of water from soda fountains, which rely on government and manufacturer standards.
RASFF Alert- E.coli – Mussels
Presence of Escherichia Coli beyond limits in Mussels (Mytilus Galloprovincialis)
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France – AUVERGNE BLUE 125g – E.coli
- Product category Food
- Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
- Product brand name GOURMET COUNTRY
- Model names or references AUVERGNE BLUE 125g
- Product identification
GTIN Batch Date 26030586 233 Minimum durability date 11/21/2023 - Packaging 1 shell of 125g
- Start/end date of marketing From 09/25/2023 to 09/28/2023
- Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
- Health mark FR 15.162.001 CE
- Further information AUVERGNE BLUE 125G AOP
- Geographical sales area Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, , , , Burgundy-Franche-Comté, , , , Centre-Val de Loire, , , , Grand-Est, , , , Hauts-de-France, , , , Île-de-France , , , , Normandy, , , , New Aquitaine, , , , Occitanie, , , , Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
- Distributors ALDI
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Germany – Semi-hard cheese: “House brand dill”, “House brand cumin”, “House brand black cumin”, “House brand pumpkin seeds”, “House brand caraway”, “House brand chives”, “House brand garlic” – STEC E.coli
Alert type:
Groceries
Date of first publication:
September 26, 2023
Product name:
Semi-hard cheese: “House brand dill”, “House brand cumin”, “House brand black cumin”, “House brand pumpkin seeds”, “House brand caraway”, “House brand chives”, “House brand garlic”
Manufacturer (distributor):
Achim Uhl Mobile cheese dairy Hartensteiner Straße 105 OT Oberdorf 09366 Stollberg DE SN 10682 EG
Reason for warning:
The above-mentioned products are classified as harmful to health due to the detection of verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli in the brine and lubricating water used for production.
Packaging Unit:
1.7 – 2 kg/piece, 5 – 6 kg/piece (large)
Durability:
House brand Dill: October 1st, 2023, October 12th, 2023, October 19th, 2023, October 22nd, 2023; House brand with dill (large): October 12, 2023; House brand cumin: October 19, 2023; House brand black cumin: October 5th, 2023/ October 12th, 2023; House brand pumpkin seeds: October 12, 2023; House brand Kümmel: October 12, 2023; House brand chives: October 12, 2023; House brand garlic: October 14, 2023.
Additional Information:
An illness with verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli usually manifests itself within a week of infection with diarrhea and abdominal cramps. In particular, infants, small children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems can develop more severe illnesses with bloody diarrhea. Rarely, especially in small children, acute kidney failure can occur in a second attack a few days after the onset of diarrhea. People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and report a possible EHEC infection.
The above-mentioned cheeses may also have been sold differently from the manufacturer by other distributors (possibly partly direct marketers) and possibly also with different cheese names, so that identification should be carried out in particular using the identification mark (DE SN 10682 EG), or this can be done by the be asked from sellers.
Customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and not consume the affected products.
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USA – Confirmed STEC E. coli Outbreak at Huntley High School –Increases to 7 Sickened
HUNTLEY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) and Huntley Community School District 158 are working collaboratively to respond to a recent outbreak of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) at Huntley High School. There are currently seven confirmed cases of STEC, all of which involve students. The first case was identified on Sunday, September 17. At this time, there is insufficient evidence to indicate the source of the illness. The MCDH is actively monitoring for potential cases; there are no other known McHenry County STEC cases outside of this outbreak.
Germany – Olive products from Germany, with raw material from Greece – Listeria monocytogenes
Alert type:
Groceries
Date of first publication:
September 23, 2023
Product name:
Listeria monocytogenes in olive products from Germany, with raw material from Greece
Manufacturer (distributor):
MOMENI FEINKOST GMBH, ZEPPELIN STR. 21, 72119 AMMERBUCH-ENTRINGEN, BW
Reason for warning:
As part of a self-control on September 8th, 2023, pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes was quantitatively detected in product 3077: Olives (blackened): herbs & garlic, best before date October 27th, 2023, CH: 1486. On September 8th, 2023, a sampling of the raw material blackened olives from Greece took place. From this, Listeria monocytogenes was determined in 25 g. Research into the cause of the listeria findings is currently underway.
Packaging Unit:
The products are sold in large containers to commercial customers and go to the end consumer as loose goods.
Durability: Best before October 27, 2023
Production date: July 25, 2023 – September 21, 2023
Lot identification:
see “Reason for the warning”
Additional Information:
Reference is made to the attached press release from the food company.
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