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RASFF Alert – Foodborne Outbreak caused by and Salmonella (suspicion /25g) in dried fruits and coconut mix from Italy

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RASFF – foodborne outbreak caused by and Salmonella (suspicion /25g) in dried fruits and coconut mix from Italy in Norway

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Soy Chunks – Raisins

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RASFF – ochratoxin A (44 µg/kg – ppb) in soychunks from India, via the United Kingdom in the Netherlands

RASFF – ochratoxin A (25.19 µg/kg – ppb) in raisins from Pakistan in Romania

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RASFF Alert – Histamine – Frozen Skipjack Tuna

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RASFF – histamine (>800 mg/kg – ppm) in frozen skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus [Euthynnus] pelamis) from the Maldives in Spain

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Beef Trimmings – Minced Meat Skewer – Chilled Chicken – Salted Chicken – Sesame Seeds – Black Pepper – White Sesame Seeds – Live Mussels – Peppered Turkey Breast -Turkey Meat Preparation – Chicken Thighs – Chilled Mince Meat –

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RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in beef trimmings from the Netherlands in Sweden

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen minced meat skewer from Germany in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled chicken from Slovakia, processed in Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in in frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil in the UK

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Montevideo (present /25g) in white sesame seeds from India in Croatia

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in live mussels from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen peppered turkey breast from Chile in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (presence /25g) in frozen turkey meat preparation from Chile in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken thighs from Poland in the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in chilled minced meat from the Netherlands, packaged in Denmark in Finland

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece

RASFF – Salmonella (presence in 1 out of 5 samples /250g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece

RASFF – Salmonella (presence in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece

RASFF – Salmonella (presence in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in whitish sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Senftenberg (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Morehead (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Glostrup (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella (presence in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece

RASFF – Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece

RASFF – Salmonella (presence in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece

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Research – Antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli from retail chilled chicken in the UK

Posted on March 7, 2019 by | Leave a comment

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The development and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health concern worldwide. It is a complex issue driven by a variety of interconnected factors enabling microorganisms to withstand antimicrobial treatments to which they were once susceptible. The use of antibiotics is important in treating infections and preventing disease from arising in both animals and humans. However, the overuse and/or misuse of antibiotics in both animal husbandry and healthcare settings has been linked to the emergence and spread of microorganisms which are resistant to them, rendering treatment ineffective and posing a risk to public health.
The FSA is responsible for food safety. It assesses whether current agricultural practices may have an effect on public health via the food chain and works to affect change where this is considered to be the case. The transmission of AMR microorganisms through the food chain is thought to be one of the routes by which people are exposed to AMR bacteria. However, there is uncertainty around the contribution food makes to the problem of AMR in human infections. This report forms part of the project: A Microbiological Survey of Campylobacter Contamination in Fresh Whole UK Produced Chilled Chickens at Retail Sale (2015-2018) and presents AMR data for a subset of those Campylobacter isolates collected as part of this survey. There is a continued need to monitor the prevalence and types of AMR bacteria in retail chicken and other
foods to assess the risk to public health and also to inform a baseline to monitor future progress in reducing AMR in the food chain.

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South Africa – One Year Ago – Tiger Brands polony linked to South Africa Listeria outbreak

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Food Safety News Article on the outbreak.

 

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USA – Gravel Ridge Farms Egg Salmonella Outbreak Details in FDA Warning Letter

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The Gravel Ridge Farms shell egg Salmonella outbreak sickened 45 people in 12 states last year. The FDA sent the owners of that facility a warning letter on February 12, 2019, that gives us more information about the issues at the farm. Gravel Ridge Farms recalled more than 600,000 shell eggs in response to this outbreak.

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Research – Listeria monocytogenes Associated with Pasteurised Chocolate Milk, Ontario, Canada 2015- 2016

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n an investigation of a listeriosis outbreak in Ontario, Canada, during November 2015–June 2016, pasteurised chocolate milk was identified as the source. Because listeriosis outbreaks associated with pasteurised milk are rare in North America, these findings highlight that dairy products can be contaminated after pasteurisation.

Listeria monocytogenes is a formidable pathogen acquired primarily through contaminated food. Invasive listeriosis is a reportable disease in Ontario, Canada; ≈50 case-patients (0.4 cases/100,000 persons) have been reported annually since 2005 (1). Recent outbreaks of listeriosis in North America have been associated with delicatessen meats, soft cheeses, raw produce, and unpasteurised dairy products (2–4). However, listeriosis outbreaks linked to pasteurised fluid milk are rare.

A study in the United States reviewed 83 fluid milk–associated disease outbreaks during 1990–2006; however, only 1 outbreak was attributed to L. monocytogenes (5). We report an outbreak of listeriosis associated with pasteurised chocolate milk in Ontario, Canada.

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Research – Effects of Lactobacillus plantarum, Pediococcus acidilactici, and Pediococcus pentosaceus on the Growth of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella on Alfalfa Sprouts

Posted on March 5, 2019 by | Leave a comment

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ABSTRACT

The germination conditions of sprouted vegetables consisting of relatively high temperatures and humidity, low light, and abundance of nutrients are ideal for pathogen survival and growth. The continual occurrence of outbreaks and recalls associated with sprout vegetables indicate additional measures are needed to improve product safety. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a mixture of Lactobacillus plantarum, Pediococcus acidilactici, and Pediococcus pentosaceus (LPP) against Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella on alfalfa sprouts during 5 days of sprouting at 20°C and its influence on sprout quality. Alfalfa seeds were inoculated with L. monocytogenes or Salmonella (each at 1 and 3 log CFU/g) and LPP (7 log CFU/g). Populations of LPP were maintained at 7.5 to 8.0 log CFU/g throughout sprouting. LPP had a significant effect on the growth of L. monocytogenes and Salmonella (P < 0.05). After 5 days of sprouting, populations of L. monocytogenes at an initial concentration of 1 and 3 log CFU/g of seeds treated with LPP were approximately 4.5 and 1.0 log CFU/g less than the untreated seeds, respectively. Populations of Salmonella at an initial concentration of 1 and 3 log CFU/g were 1.0 log CFU/g less than the control. LPP did not compromise the yield, seedling length, or pH of the sprouts.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Listeria populations on LPP-treated sprouts were 4.5 log less than untreated seeds.

  • LPP treatment reduced Salmonella populations by 1 log compared with controls.

  • LPP did not influence sprout quality.

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USA -Sunstone Organics Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Select Kratom Products Due to Potential Contamination by Salmonella

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Sunstone Organics is voluntarily recalling two lots of Sunstone Organics Kratom. These two lots include Sunstone Organics White Vein Kratom Lot 119 and Sunstone Organics Maeng Da Kratom Lot 124A in both capsules and powder form and in all sizes. The products have been found to potentially be contaminated with salmonella.

Risk Statement: The product potentially could result in contracting salmonella. Symptoms of salmonella can include illness, vomiting, and some cases even death. This risk is higher for users a compromised or weak immune system, including elderly and young children. Sunstone Organics has not received any reports of adverse events to date related to this recall.

The product is used as a tea or supplement and is packaged in kraft stand-up pouches in both capsule form and powder form, in 3 different size bags, for a total of 12 products. The affected Sunstone Organics Kratom lots include the following lot numbers: Sunstone Organics White Vein Lot 119 and Sunstone Organics Maeng Da Lot 124A in Powder form and package sizes 25 grams, 50 grams, and 100 grams, and in capsule form in sizes 20 count, 60 count, and 150 count.

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