RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes Sweden Cheese Raw material from France
RASFF – Salmonella typhimurium Norway Beef from Uruguay.
RASFF – Salmonella and Bacillus cereus in All Spice in Austria orginating in Germany.
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New US Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak
Raw milk, raw skim milk (non-fat), raw cream and raw butter produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford. The quarantine order came following the confirmed detection of campylobacter bacteria in raw cream.
Consumers are strongly urged to dispose of any Organic Pastures products of these types remaining in their refrigerators, and retailers are to pull those products immediately from their shelves.
From January through April 30, 2012, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that at least 10 people with campylobacter infection were identified throughout California and reported consuming Organic Pastures raw milk prior to illness onset. Their median age is 11.5 years, with six under 18. The age range is nine months to 38 years. They are residents of Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Santa Clara counties. None of the patients have been hospitalised, and there have been no deaths.
Irish Hospital Listeria Outbreak – Warning Over Hospital Sandwiches
Health trusts across Northern Ireland have been advised to stop serving sandwiches from a specific food supplier following an outbreak of listeria which claimed the life of a patient.
Four patients in the Northern Health & Social Care Trust were affected by the outbreak — an elderly woman being treated at Antrim Area Hospital died on the morning of April 8 and the last case was confirmed on April 20.
I think this needs to be extended to other high risk foods served in hospitals and have done for quite a while.
Tuna Strips Recalled Possible Salmonella Risk
Moon Fishery Pvt. Ltd of India, the company that manufactured the yellow fin tuna Nakaochi Scrape that was recalled in the United States and sickened at least 258 people in 24 states and the District of Columbia, is recalling 22 pound cases of “Tuna Strips” because they may also be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific serotype of the bacteria was not specified.
RASFF Alerts – Europe
Chilled Green Mint from Vietnam distributed in Norway – High E.coli
Fresh Chicken Fillets from Poland distributed in Denmark – Salmonella Newport
Chilled Yoghurts from Greece – Moulds
Fresh Green Mint from Vietnam distributed in Norway – High E.coli
Animal Feed Sunflower Meal from the Ukraine distributed in Poland – Salmonella
Posted in Bacteria, E.coli, Eurofins Laboratories, Food Inspections, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Foodborne Illness, Microbiology, Moulds, Pathogen, Pet Food, RASFF, Recall, Salmonella
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Norovirus Outbreak US Oysters – 14 Sick
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana health officials say they closed a harvesting area and ordered a recall of oysters taken from there since April 26 after 14 people became ill with norovirus. The closure started Tuesday and was expected to last at least three weeks.
The recall includes shucked, frozen, breaded and processed oysters and those for the half-shell market taken from Area 23 in Terrebonne Parish southwest of New Orleans. Some of the oysters were shipped to Maryland, Texas and Georgia.
Health officials said people became ill after eating oysters from that area at one New Orleans-area restaurant.
Pet Food Recall – Salmonella and How People get Sick from Pet Food
Apex Pet Foods is recalling all of their dry dog food formulas manufactured on January 24, 2012 for possible Salmonella contamination.
Tainted dog food is the source of a Salmonella Infantis outbreak that has sickened 14 people in nine states, five with infections so severe they required hospitalisation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Over the last week, Diamond Pet Foods has recalled nine brands of dog food due to possible contamination with Salmonella. And five other brands: Natural Balance, Kirkland Signature, Wellpet Solid Gold Health Products, and Apex, have issued related recalls.
So, how does dog food make people sick? Follow the link to fins out.
Posted in Bacteria, Eurofins Laboratories, Food Poisoning, Foodborne Illness, Microbiology, outbreak, Pathogen, Pet Food, Recall
Tagged animals
US Alfalfa Sprout Recall – Listeria
Cleveland Beansprouts Co. of Ohio is recalling all alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections to people with weakened immune systems. Pregnant women who contract listeriosis can suffer miscarriages and stillbirths.
There are no lot codes or any other identifier on the product. The sprouts were distributed only in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Agriculture discovered the contamination under the USDA’s Microbiological Data Program, which is set to be eliminated by the White House and Congress in FY 2013.
If you have purchased this product, do not eat it; discard it in a closed container.
UK Sprout Producers Best Practice
Guidelines promoting best practice for sprout production are available for UK sprout producers thanks to an industry initiative led by the Fresh Produce Consortium in consultation with the Food Standards Agency.
The guide is free to Fresh Produce Consortium members.
US – More Pet Food Recalled – Salmonella
Apex Pet Foods announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of all dry dog food formulas manufactured on January 24, 2012.
Although there have been no animal or human illnesses related to Apex Dog Food and the product has not tested positive for Salmonella, the company has voluntarily initiated this recall out of caution to ensure the health and safety of consumers and their pets.
Kirkland Signature products are included in the Diamond Pet Foods recall for possible Salmonella contamination. Cat foods are included in this recall.
Posted in Bacteria, Eurofins Laboratories, Food Safety, Foodborne Illness, Microbiology, Pathogen, Pet Food, Recall, Salmonella
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