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USA – Listeria Recall: Blendtopia brand Superfood Smoothie

Posted on February 12, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Blendtopia Products, LLC is voluntarily recalling 29,078 cases of 7 ounce frozen Blendtopia brand Superfood Smoothie Kits because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The smoothie blends affected include: Blendtopia brand “Glow”, “Detox”, “Energy”, “Immunity” and “Strength” Superfood Smoothie Kits. The impacted product is labeled as “Best By July 2021, Best By Oct 2021, and Best By Nov 2021”. Product was distributed nationwide and is sold at select retailers and through online sales.

The company discovered the issue through its quality control processes.

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USA -Hepatitis A Exposure at Old Mill Tavern in Homosassa, FL

Posted on February 11, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

A food service worker at Old Mill Tavern in Homosassa, Florida has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, according to the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus). That person worked at that restaurant, located at 10465 West Yulee Drive in Homosassa, from January 19 through February 3, 2020.

It’s too late for anyone who ate at the Old Mill Tavern before January 27, 2020 to get vaccinated against the virus, since the vaccines are effective if given within two weeks of exposure. Those people should contact their doctors, and watch for the symptoms of hepatitis A.

A hepatitis A or immune globulin vaccination is recommended for anyone who ate or drank at this restaurant between January 28 through February 3, 2020. If you have had the vaccine or have had a hepatitis A infection in the past your are considered immune and do not have to take action.

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Canada -Nuts ‘N More brand Peanut Spread (Plain) recalled due to Listeria species

Posted on February 11, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, February 10, 2020 – Nutrition Excellence Canada is recalling Nuts ‘N More brand Peanut Spread (Plain) from the marketplace due to possible Listeria species contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Nuts ‘N More Peanut Spread (Plain) 454 g 6 09132 00242 7 LOT PB91
EXP 03/04/2021

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria species may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

This product is being recalled by the Canadian importer as a result of actions taken by the American manufacturer, Nuts ‘N More LLC. This recall warning is being posted as a public service.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Product photos

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  • Nuts 'N More - Peanut Spread (Plain)

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Cruise Ship – Cruise ship outbreak: 190 sickened onboard Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess

Posted on February 10, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Federal health officials report investigating a gastrointestinal disease outbreak on a Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess February 2–16, 2020 voyage.

To date, 190 passengers and crew have experienced symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. The exact etiology of the outbreak has not been determined.

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USA – Hepatitis A Outbreak tied to Long Beach 555 East American Steakhouse

Posted on February 10, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A associated with 555 East American Steakhouse in downtown Long Beach. Several cases of hepatitis A have been confirmed in individuals who ate at the restaurant on or around December 24, 2019. Those who ate there during that time may have been exposed. The source of the illness is still under investigation, and the restaurant’s management and staff are fully cooperating with Health Department officials to prevent further illness. The restaurant does not pose an ongoing risk to the public at this time.

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Research -How Do You Know If You Have a Hepatitis A Infection?

Posted on February 10, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Hepatitis A is a very contagious virus that can cause serious illness and death. In recent years, a huge hepatitis A outbreak in the United States has been ongoing since 2016. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30,000 people have. even sickened, almost 19,000 patients have been hospitalized, and more than 300 people have died. How do you know if you have a hepatitis A infection?

Hepatitis A can spread in food establishments through infected food handlers.

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Link to CDC Information

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UK – Nearly 200 ill in UK after eating oysters – No Recalls?

Posted on February 10, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Almost 200 people have fallen ill after eating oysters in the United Kingdom in recent months.

Since November 2019 there have been at least 180 reported cases of gastroenteritis associated with oyster consumption linked to multiple food outlets and oyster producers.

A Public Health England spokeswoman told Food Safety News that norovirus had been identified as the cause of a number of these outbreaks.

“Public Health England is working with the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland, and affected local authorities, to investigate outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness reported since November 2019 associated with consumption of oysters.”

Officials say there is no connection to the norovirus outbreaks from oysters in Europe. In Sweden, 70 people fell sick after eating oysters, some of which came from domestic production and others from France.

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France – Salmonella outbreak linked to raw milk Morbier

Posted on February 10, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Since November 2019, Public Health France reports investigating 13 cases of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Dublin (S. Dublin) reported by the National Reference Center (CNR) of Salmonella (Institut Pasteur) due to the fact that the strains belong to the same genomic cluster.

The outbreak has been linked to the consumption of raw milk Morbier (cheese), purchased from different brands, health officials note.

The cases are spread over 7 regions of the country. Three cases died, though its not clear if the salmonellosis attributed to the deaths.

The analysis by the Directorate General of Food (DGAL) of cheese purchases from case loyalty cards made it possible to identify that the Morbiers bought by the cases came from the same supplier.

Investigations with this producer are underway by the DDPP in conjunction with the DGAL in order to identify the causes of this contamination and take the necessary corrective measures.

Following the results of the investigations, SA PERRIN (FR 25-155-001 CE), in conjunction with the health authorities, proceeded on 07/02/2020 to withdraw from sale and recall the following raw milk morbiers:

  • Whole wheels of lots: n ° 23240923 (DLUO 10/02), 23240924 (DLUO 01/02), 23271122, 23271123, 23271124, 23271125, 23271126 and 23271127 (DLUO as of 05/03 and 30/03)
  • Cutting batch: n ° 13 (DLC to 12/02)

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USA/Canada/UK – Positive Listeria test results spur international recall of peanut spread

Posted on February 10, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Nuts ‘N More of East Providence, RI, has initiated an international recall for some of its plain “Peanut Spread” because tests showed a sample of the finished product was contaminated with Listeria. 

The company reports distributing the product to eight U.S. states as well as Canada and the United Kingdom, according to a recall notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration website. The eight states are Virginia, Arizona, Maryland, Rhode Island, Maine, Alabama, Indiana and Florida. A total of 4,143 jars are implicated.

No illnesses had been reported in relation to the product as of the posting of the recall notice today.

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Research – Scientists say raw milk testing in England ineffective

Posted on February 7, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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The current testing regime in England for unpasteurized milk is not fit for purpose, according to researchers describing a 2016 Campylobacter outbreak that sickened 69 people.

They say there was a need for regular microbiological monitoring to detect contamination with pathogens and recommended reviewing the legal testing criteria to include pathogen assessment, to ensure future outbreaks are prevented.

In December 2016, Public Health England investigated an outbreak of campylobacteriosis in North West England, with 69 infections during an 11-week period, according to the study published in the journal Epidemiology and Infection.

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