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Canada – Recall Prime Rib Beef Burgers E.coli O157

Posted on December 17, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Cardinal Select brand Prime Rib Beef Burgers described below because this product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The affected product, Cardinal brand Prime Rib Beef Burgers, is sold in 1.13 kg packages bearing UPC 0 63351 01561 1. The affected product bears the code BEST BEFORE 2013 JL 31 EST 752.

This product has been distributed nationally.

This recall is the result of an ongoing food safety investigation being conducted at Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. This investigation was initiated as a result of recent product testing associated with an outbreak investigation. There may be recalls of additional products as the investigation at this facility continues.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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RASFF Alert Salmonella in Oysters

Posted on December 16, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Salmonella in Oysters in the Netherlands -Belgium and Germany300px-Crassostrea_gigas_p1040848

 

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USA – Multiple Item Recall – Clostridium botulinum and Listeria Fears

Posted on December 16, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Fears about deadly botulism and listeria Friday prompted the Rhode Island Department of Health to issue a public health warning about Farmstead Inc. of 186 Wayland Ave. in Providence.

Certain food items from the Farmstead Inc. retail shop or through www.farmsteadinc.com are being voluntarily recalled due to food safety concerns.

Ten year old Farmstead is owned by chefs  Matt and Kate Jennings. They are known for using “New England ingredients with a strong sense of place and traditional Yankee character” and supporting local growers and producers.

A spokesman for the Jennings has confirmed the recall, but claimed its production methods have not changed since it last passed inspection in 2010.  Health inspectors initiated the current investigation after receiving a tip.

No illnesses associated with these products have yet been reported.

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USA – Recall – Cold Smoked Salmon – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on December 16, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling 371 cases of ready-to-eat cold smoked salmon products because of possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled products, “Nathan’s Brand 3oz Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon” (Product of Chile) and “LASCCO Cold Smoked Nova Atlantic Salmon 4 oz” (Product of Chile) were distributed to various retailers and distribution centers in WA, OR, CA, AZ, TX, CO, MA, NH, CT, RI, NJ, and NY from 11/20/2012 through 12/12/2012.

Potentially affected product is limited to packages bearing the following codes:

BRAND ITEM UPC PACK CODE VOLUME
Lascco 4 oz Nova Salmon 0 72840 01751 7 285 96 cases
Nathan’s 3oz Nova Salmon 0 73030 80368 2 285 275 cases

Ocean Beauty Seafoods has notified the retailers and distributors who may have received the affected product listed above, and is taking this action as a precautionary measure in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. No other Ocean Beauty products are included in this action. There have been no complaints or illnesses reported in association with this recall.

The potential for contamination was noted after internal testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in samples of the specific code dates identified above.  Nathan’s and Lascco brand products that do not have the specific package code identified above are not affected.

Consumers can identify if they have purchased an impacted product by looking at the package code date located in the back, top left corner of the package. Consumers who have affected product with the package codes identified above should not eat the product. Consumers should discard any open packages of affected product and should return unopened packages to the place of purchase for a refund.

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Winter Vomiting- Cruise Ships – Hospitals – Christmas Parties – Restaurants

Posted on December 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Billings Gazette

CASPER, Wyo. — The Golden Corral restaurant in east Casper is closed until at  least dinnertime Friday after a suspected foodborne virus outbreak at the  location affected more than 150 people, according to David Giesen, president of  franchisee Golden DBL Inc. of Denver.

The restaurant was closed Thursday afternoon. Giesen said the shutdown is  voluntary while staff members clean and disinfect the restaurant and the Natrona  County Health Department continues its investigation.

Natrona County Health Department Director Bob Harrington said Thursday that  167 people have reported being ill after eating at the restaurant this past  week.

Norway Christmas

At least 170 people have become ill after having been at a Christmas party at Klækken hotels on Ringerike the weekend. Possible virus.

CDC

Noroviruses are responsible for more than half of all reported outbreaks of gastroenteritis (vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramping caused by inflammation of the stomach and intestines). While the vast majority of norovirus illnesses are not part of a recognized cluster, outbreaks provide important information on how the virus spreads and, therefore, how best to prevent infection.

Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year. But, over 80% of the outbreaks occur from November to April. Also, when there are new strains of norovirus, the number of outbreaks tends to increase periodically. This occurred in the winter of 2006 to 2007 with the Minerva strain. However, a new strain that appeared in 2009 (New Orleans) did not lead to more outbreaks.

Most outbreaks are caused when norovirus is spread from infected people to others. But, the virus can also spread by consuming contaminated food or water and touching things that have the virus on them. People can get norovirus illness many times during their lifetime. Outbreaks can affect people of all ages and in a variety of settings.

The Guardian

A dream Christmas cruise has turned into the holiday from hell, according to passengers who claim as many as 400 travellers have been struck down with the norovirus winter vomiting bug.

One traveller aboard the P&O liner Oriana, which is on a 10-night Baltic cruise out of Southampton visiting Christmas markets, said people felt like they were sailing on a “plague ship”.

 

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UK – 5 Hospitals with Norovirus

Posted on December 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

BBCNorovirus

The diarrhoea and vomiting bug norovirus has spread to five hospitals across north Wales, with 31 patients falling ill, a health board says.

Visitors are being urged to help stop the infection at Ysbyty Gwynedd, along with Dolgellau, Colwyn Bay, Glan Clwyd and Wrexham Maelor hospitals.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board says there are restrictions on admissions at eight wards.

The number of norovirus infections in the UK is at higher levels than normal.

BBC News

 

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Canada – Expanded Recall Beef Burger Products E.coli O157

Posted on December 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

The public warning issued on December 12, 2013 has been updated to include additional products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Butcher’s Choice Hickory Barbecue Beef Burgers described below because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The following products are affected by this recall:

Product Best Before Code UPC
Butchers Choice Hickory Barbecue Beef Burgers 2013 FE 10 EST 752 0 60383 89364 4
Butchers Choice Hickory Barbecue Beef Burgers 2013 FE 01 EST 752 0 60383 89364 4

These products have been distributed nationally.

This recall is the result of E. coliO157:H7 product testing by the CFIA related to an ongoing outbreak investigation. The CFIA is currently testing additional products collected from across the country. The recall may be further updated to include other codes or products as test results are received. In addition, the CFIAis conducting an investigation at the producing facility, which could lead to the recall of more products.

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US – Another Romaine Lettuce Recall – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on December 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning BulletinSalmonella

Taylor Farms is recalling 10 oz packages of  Hearts of Romaine lettuce  for possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company, based in Salinas, Cailif.,  is recalling 110 cases of the bagged salad greens distributed in Florida and California with the expiration date of  December 13, 2012.

The recall has been issued because a single, finished package tested for  Listeria monocytogenes in  random sample testing conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). No other Taylor Farms products are included in this recall.

No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall.

FDA Link

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UK – Norovirus Cruise Ship

Posted on December 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

News TankORIANA

The ‘Norovirus’ winter vomiting bug has reportedly scarred the luxury cruise ship, Oriana, with at least 150 of the almost 2000 holidaymakers journeying on P&O’s Oriana falling ill because of the Norovirus. Passengers on board the luxury cruise ship have described Oriana as a ‘plague ship’ and ‘a nightmare,’ with one passenger accusing the crew members of neglecting the suffering of those passengers tormented by the Norovirus winter vomiting bug.

One passenger has penned his review of Oriana on a travel website under the user name, Gibbons, describing how corridors and lavatories on board the luxury cruise liner smelt strongly of sick. The passenger further reviewed that the Norovirus outbreak on Oriana has made him wish that he had never booked a seat in Oriana in the first place.

The media reports over the Norovirus outbreak in Oriana have suggested that there is a possibility of a riot on the luxury cruise ship because the captain and the crew of Oriana are allegedly refusing to heed the concerns of the passengers troubled by the winter vomiting bug.

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RASFF/European Alerts – Listeria – Salmonella – Mould

Posted on December 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Denmark – Listeria in Sliced Sausage sourced in Germany

RASFF – Listeria in Spiced Cooked Pork in DEnamrk sourced in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella in Chopped Frozen Pineapple in Sweden sourced in Vietnam

RASFF – Listeria in Cold Smoked Salmon in Sweden

Greece – Mould in  Lidl Hellas & Co. Melomakarona in Greece

 

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