RASFF – foodborne outbreak caused by Listeria monocytogenes in chilled fermented salted trout fillets processed in Sweden, packaged in Norway in Norway
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RASFF Alerts – Foodborne Outbreak – Listeria monocytogenes – Chilled Fermented Trout Fillets
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USA – Dozens sick after eating raw oysters; Hog Island Oysters subject to recall
California officials have closed some commercial shellfish farming areas while they investigate an outbreak of norovirus that has sickened at least 44 people who reported eating raw oysters from Hog Island Oysters.
The company agreed to recall its “Sweetwater” and “Atlantic” oysters from a total of more than 40 restaurants and retailers in California, according to a notice posted by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The company did not appear to have any information about the recall or illnesses on its website as of last night.
A spokesperson for the CDPH told Food Safety News that the source of the highly contagious norovirus had not been determined as of yesterday afternoon. It has, however, been confirmed that norovirus is responsible for the illnesses, as opposed to other foodborne pathogens.
USA – Duncan Hines cake mix Salmonella Outbreak is over.
Final Outbreak Information
At A Glance
- Reported Cases: 7
- States: 5
- Hospitalizations: 0
- Deaths: 0
- Recall: Yes
- As of January 14, 2019, this outbreak appears to be over.
- On November 5, 2018, ConAgra Brands recalled four varieties of Duncan Hines cake mix after officials in Oregon identified Salmonella Agbeni in a box of Duncan Hines Classic White Cake Mix.
- CDC reviewed the PulseNet database and identified seven recent infections from five states with the same strain of Salmonella Agbeni as the Salmonella strain identified in the cake mix.
- There was not enough epidemiologic and traceback information available to determine if ill people in this outbreak were linked to contaminated cake mix produced by Duncan Hines.
Advice to Consumers and Retailers
- Do not bake with or eat recalled Duncan Hines cake mix, or eat cake prepared with recalled mix. Throw the mix away or return it to the store for a refund.
- Recalled products include 15.25 oz. boxes of Duncan Hines cake mix in Classic White, Classic Yellow Cake, Classic Butter Golden Cake, and Confetti Cake flavors, with various “best if used by” dates ranging from March 7 to 13, 2019.
- Check the FDA website for information to identify recalled mixes, including a list of “best if used by” dates for each flavor of recalled mix, and product photos.
- Contact a healthcare provider if you think you got sick from eating recalled cake mix.
- Retailers should not sell or serve recalled Duncan Hines cake mixes.
In general, CDC advises against eating any raw dough or batter, whether homemade or from a mix. Raw batter can contain germs that could make you sick.
UK and Ireland -Norovirus oyster outbreak
Authorities in the United Kingdom and Ireland are investigating a foodborne outbreak suspected to be caused by norovirus in live oysters.
The oysters are thought to have come from Ireland and been purified in the UK and it is believed they are no longer on the market.
Harvesting records and purification operations at the unnamed implicated business in Ireland have been checked with nothing proving that oysters harvested at the time were contaminated.
A number of people fell ill in England and the investigation has pointed towards a potential norovirus outbreak linked to one restaurant.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) told Food Safety News that it has sought detailed clarification on traceability and delivery channels.
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Information – The Contagion® Outbreak Monitor
I came across this which is quite an interesting tool for looking at outbreaks.
The Contagion® Outbreak Monitor provides details on the number of confirmed cases, deaths, and recent website articles on infectious disease outbreaks.
Use the Contagion® Outbreak Monitor to learn about infectious disease outbreaks in your geographical region and manipulate the map to find out the latest information on global outbreaks. Click on “Trends” to learn more about trends in the number of cases and deaths.
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Norway – 13 sick: Some had eaten rakfish: — more affected by mysterious listeria outbreaks in eastern Norway
News Beezer reports that shortly before Christmas, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health announced that there had been six reports of a new outbreak of Listeriosis. Today it was known that this number has increased significantly and that the affected area is also larger than previously known. So far, five patients have detected bacteria with a similar DNA profile.
RASFF Alert -Foodborne Outbreak – Norovirus in live oysters
RASFF-foodborne outbreak suspected to be caused by norovirus in live oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from Ireland, purified in United Kingdom in the UK
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USA – CDC Led 24 Multi-State Foodborne Outbreak Investigations in 2018
When two or more people get the same illness from the same contaminated food or drink, the event is called a foodborne disease outbreak.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CDC was the lead public health agency on 24 multistate foodborne outbreak investigations in 2018.
Perhaps the most significant event CDC was involved in was the December romaine lettuce recall. CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, Canada, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) infections linked to romaine lettuce from the Central Coastal growing regions in northern and central California.
USA -McDonald’s Cyclospora Outbreak Was Number One in 2018
The McDonald’s cyclospora outbreak was the number one outbreak of 23018, with 511 people in 16 states sickened. Twenty four people were hospitalized because they were so sick
Epidemiologic and traceback evidence found that salads purchased from McDonald’s were “one likely source of this outbreak.” The FDA did not name other sources.
On July 26, 2018, the FDA completed analysis of an unused package of romaine lettuce and carrot mix that was distributed to McDonald’s by the Fresh Express processor in Streamwood, Illinois. They confirmed the presence of the cyclospora parasite in the sample. However, the FDA did not identify a single source of point of contamination for this outbreak.
USA – Notable Outbreaks and Recalls of 2018 – A Busy Year!
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As stated by CDC’s John Besser, Ph.D. last month at the Food Safety Consortium, “It’s been quite a year for outbreaks.” Here’s a not-so-fond look back at some of the noteworthy outbreaks and recalls of 2018.
Romaine Lettuce –E.coli O157:H7
Raw Beef Products – Salmonella
Shell Eggs – Salmonella
Pre-cut Melon – Salmonella
Vegetable Trays – Cyclospora
Salad Mix – Cyclospora
Raw Turkey – Salmonella
Honey Smacks Cereal – Salmonella
Duncan Hines Cake Mix – Salmonella
Johnston County Hams – Listeria monocytogenes
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