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RASFF Alert -Foodborne Outbreak -Chicken Fried Rice with Mushrooms
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RASFF Alert – Bacterial Contamination – Infant Formula
RASFF-suspicion of bacterial contamination in infant formula from France in France
RASFF Alerts- Ochratoxin A – Raisins – Salted Pistachios
RASFF Alert – Histamine -Anchovy Fillets with Olive Oil
RASFF-histamine (220; 260 mg/kg – ppm) in anchovy fillets with olive oil from Italy in Italy
RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Chilled Beef
RASFF-shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx1+ stx2+ eae+ /25g) in chilled beef from Uruguay in the Netherlands
RASFF Alert – ASP -Scallops
RASFF-Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP) toxins – domoic acid (57.8 mg/kg – ppm) in scallops (Pecton jacobeus) from Belgium in Belgium
RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Raw Sheeps Milk Cheese – Whitish Sesame Seeds – Sesame Seeds -Chicken Fillets – Catfish -Turkey Drumsticks – Mechanically Separated Chicken Meat
RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in raw sheep’s milk cheeses from France in France
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Dessau (presence in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in whitish sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Kentucky (presence in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in hulled sesame seeds from India in Germany
RASFF -Salmonella enterica ser. Orion (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from India in Germany
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken fillets from Poland, via Germany in France
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen catfish (Clarias spp) from Vietnam in the Netherlands
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen turkey drumsticks from Germany in France
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /10g) in chilled mechanically separated chicken meat from Belgium in Belgium
USA -FDA Investigated Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Adelaide Infections Linked to Pre-Cut Melons
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July 26, 2018 Update
As of July 24, 2018, CDC reports that there were 77 cases in nine states with 36 hospitalizations. Illnesses occurred from April 30, 2018, to July 2, 2018. Ill people ranged in age from less than 1 year to 97, with a median age of 67. Sixty-seven percent were female. Out of 70 people with information available, 36 (51%) were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
USA -FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses Likely Linked to Salads from Fast Food Chain
Fast Facts
- The FDA, CDC, along with state and local officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis illnesses likely linked to salads from McDonald’s restaurants.
- The CDC reports that 286 people in 15 states have become ill. There have been 11 hospitalizations and no deaths.
- As this is an ongoing investigation, the FDA will update this page as more information becomes available, such as product information, epidemiological results, and recalls.
- The FDA is working with McDonald’s to identify the common ingredients in the salads identified by those who became sick and to trace back those ingredients through the supply chain.
- As of July 13, 2018, McDonald’s has decided to voluntarily stop selling salads at impacted restaurants in IL, IA, IN, WI, MI, OH, MN, NE, SD, MT, ND, KY, WV, and MO until they are able to switch to another salad supplier. More information can be found in McDonald’s Statement.
- Consumers who have symptoms of cyclosporiasis should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care. Most people infected with Cyclospora develop diarrhea, with frequent, sometimes explosive, bowel movements. Other common symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps/pain, bloating, increased gas, nausea, and fatigue. Vomiting, body aches, headache, fever, and other flu-like symptoms may be noted. Some people who are infected with Cyclospora do not have any symptoms. If not treated, the illness may last from a few days to a month or longer. Symptoms may seem to go away and then return one or more times (relapse).
- At this time, we do not have evidence to suggest that this cluster of illnesses is related to the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak linked to Del Monte vegetable trays.
USA -Kraft Heinz Voluntarily Recalls Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip Distributed to Retailers
As a precaution, approximately 7,000 cases of Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip are being voluntarily recalled because the affected product is showing signs of product separation which can lead to a potential health hazard.
This could create conditions that could allow for the growth of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum), a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
There have been no consumer complaints or reports of illness related to this issue to date.
