The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) reports investigating an outbreak of Salmonella enterica serotype Blockley (Salmonella Blockley).
To date, infections have been detected in 16 people living in several counties in Norway. The source of the infection is currently unknown, and an outbreak investigation has been initiated in collaboration with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority and the Norwegian Veterinary Institute.
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The Statens Serum Institut is currently investigating an outbreak with a diarrhea-causing and toxin-producing E. coli bacterium. It began in December and currently includes 13 people with possible common source of infection.
Since December 3, 13 patients related to an outbreak with the diarrhea-causing and shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacterium (STEC) with the serotype O157: H7 have been identified. Of these, identical bacteria have been found in nine patients by whole genome sequencing at the Statens Serum Institut (SSI).
Among the patients are three children who have developed haemolytic uraemic syndrome / acute renal failure (HUS), which may be a serious consequence of infection with STEC.
The sick are four men and nine women between the ages of 2 and 90. They come from all regions in the country, except Region North Jutland. The sick have not been traveling and have not participated in joint events in the time leading up to their illness.
Nine patients have been hospitalized in connection with the infection.
“It is a serious outbreak, as this type of toxin-producing E. coli can in some cases cause acute renal failure. We are paying particular attention when three children with acute renal failure were reported here in December. Patients with severe diarrhea, especially bloody diarrhea, should seek medical attention to get a correct diagnosis “, says Epidemiologist Luise Müller from SSI. She continues:
“As we do not yet know the source of this outbreak, the best advice we can give is to remember to fry minced meat and rinse fruit and vegetables thoroughly before eating it. It is also important to separate raw meat from ready-to-eat food, such as salad, which is not heat-treated before eating. ”
To find out what may have made the patients ill, interviews are conducted with patients or parents of patients to obtain information on food intake, institutional contact, animal contact and other relevant exposures.
The outbreak is being investigated by SSI in collaboration with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the DTU Food Institute.
Read more about the outbreak on this outbreak site.
Read more about E. coli infection, among others STEC / VTEC.
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This week’s updates are:
| 1/10/2022 | 1050 | E. coli O121:H19 |
Not Yet Identified |
4 |
| 12/29/2021 | 1052 | E. coli O157:H7 |
Packaged Salad | See Outbreak Advisory |
| 12/20/2021 | 1039 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Packaged Salad | See Outbreak Advisory |
| 12/15/2021 | 1048 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Packaged Salad | See Outbreak Advisory |
| 11/24/2021 | 1044 | Salmonella Javiana |
Cut Cantaloupe | 65 |
| 9/15/2021 | 1031 | Salmonella Oranienburg |
Red, Yellow, and White Onions |
See Outbreak Advisory |
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Owners of a Roanoke, VA, restaurant chain have closed one location and are filing bankruptcy for two others in relation to a deadly hepatitis A outbreak that swept through the community this past fall.
At least four people have died, more than 50 were sickened and 36 people were hospitalized in the outbreak associated with an infected employee who worked at three Famous Anthony’s locations. An infected person can transmit the virus to others up to two weeks before and one week after symptoms appear.
Attorney Andrew Goldstein said the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing allows the company to reorganize and remain open. In 90 days, the company owners will submit a plan outlining a payment schedule for the people who have claims against their restaurants.
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The trial of Paul Kruse, a scion of the family that has run Blue Bell Creameries since 1919, has again been postponed.
Federal Judge Robert Pitman signed an order delaying jury selection by 140 days, now setting it on Aug. 1 immediately before the trial begins. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in Austin has jurisdiction over the case.
Kruse headed the company in 2015 when an outbreak of Listeria infections traced to the firm’s ice cream sickened 10 and killed three.
Federal felony charges of conspiracy and fraud have been pending against Kruse since October 2020. This past year, his defense attorneys asked to delay the trial to 2022 because of their obligations for other clients.
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Just in the past year, 2021, there were four different major multistate listeria outbreaks, as well as numerous food recalls related to listeria contamination. When two or more people are determined to have gotten the same illness from the same contaminated food or drink, health officials qualify this as a foodborne illness outbreak. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 1,600 people become infected with listeria each year and 260 of those cases result in death. Though listeria infection is not the most common pathogenic cause of foodborne illness, it is responsible for a large percentage (19%) of the deaths caused by foodborne illnesses each year. For this reason, listeria monocytogenes are considered one of the “big three” foodborne illness pathogens. Those who are most at-risk for serious onset of listeria infection are those with compromised immune systems, pregnant women, newborn babies, and elderly people.
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The report describes how many people become ill from the food, which are the most common infectious agents and foods that cause the disease cases, where in the food chain the designated foods are contaminated, which countries of origin were indicated for the designated foods, what contributing factors were identified, seasonal variation and changes in recent years. The results from the report provide information to those who have an interest or need for this type of knowledge in their profession and not least to show and give feedback on the valuable work performed by those who investigate, report and otherwise study food poisoning.
Click to access l-2021-nr-23-rapporterade-misstankta-matforgiftningar-2020.pdf
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The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) announced today the temporary closure of Gino’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in West Norriton in relation to a Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) outbreak in the county. The restaurant will be closed until further notice while the investigation continues.
At this time, 11 total cases are under investigation, with 9 confirmed cases of Hepatitis A and 2 potential cases of Hepatitis A. Of the 9 confirmed cases, 7 people were hospitalized. To date, one death is confirmed and one additional death is under investigation.
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Officials in Denmark are investigating a deadly outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 that has affected more than a dozen people.
The outbreak began in December 2021 and includes 13 patients with a possible common source of infection, said the Statens Serum Institut (SSI). Nine people have been hospitalized and an elderly patient has died.
Since early December, 13 patients have been detected and samples from nine of those sick are closely related after an analysis by whole genome sequencing at the Statens Serum Institut. This means they were likely infected by a common source.
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A fourth person has died in a hepatitis A outbreak traced to Famous Anthony’s restaurants in Roanoke Valley in Virginia.
Larry Vest died on Christmas after fighting the liver disease for months. His wife Diane, who was also infected, died in the fall of 2021.
More than 50 people were infected with the hepatitis A virus in relation to an infected employee who worked at three Famous Anthony’s locations at Grandin Road Extension, Williamson Road and Crystal Spring Avenue, according to public health officials. Infected people may not show symptoms for up to two weeks while they are contagious.
James Hamlin, a Roanoke County man, died Oct. 8. The name of the other person who died has not been released. About 30 people have been so sick from the virus that they had to be admitted to hospitals.
Hepatitis A can be prevented with a vaccine. Vaccines are generally available from primary care providers, occupational health care clinics or health departments.
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