RASFF-deoxynivalenol (DON) (15.28 mg/kg – ppm) and zearalenone (16.45 mg/kg – ppm) in granola purple müsli mix from Switzerland in Switzerland
RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen blueberry from Poland, with raw material from Ukraine in Poland
RASFF-Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples) in live mussels from Italy, with raw material from Spain in Italy
RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen chicken broiler chicken fillets from Poland in Lithuania
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled chicken broiler thighs from Poland in Lithuania
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Derby (presence /25g) in live clams (ruditapes phlippinarum) from Italy in Italy
RASFF-Salmonella (present /10g) in chilled meat preparations from Belgium in Belgium
RASFF-Salmonella (presence in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in hulled sesame seeds from India in the UK
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in cardamom from unknown origin in Germany
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in shelled hazelnut kernels from Germany, with raw material from Spain in Germany
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Mbandaka (presence /25g) in chilled chicken broiler wings from Poland in Lithuania
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium monophasic (1 ,4, [5], 12:i:-) (presence /25g) in turkey meat from France
Dorset has been ranked as the third highest hotspot for E.coli in the country, according to research by chemist-4-u.com.Between September 2017 and September 2018, 733 cases of E.coli were recorded by the NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
Birmingham and Solihull CCG recorded the highest number of cases with 987, followed by Northern, Eastern and Weston Devon CCG in second with 781 recorded cases.
E.coli is a type of bacteria common in human and animal intestines, and forms part of the bacteria that exist in the bowel.Symptoms of E.coli include stomach cramps, diarrhoea, blood in diarrhoea, and occasionally a fever.
There are a number of different types of E.coli and, while the majority are harmless, some can cause serious food poisoning and serious infection.
In October, two children from the same family died after contracting E.coli. The pair died from a complication of E.coli called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which affects the kidneys.
The bacteria appears to be on the rise. 3791 cases were recorded in the 12 months to September this year across 195 CCGs in England, compared with 3535 during the same period the year before.
Thirty-four snacks that are popular with students have been found to contain Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria.
“There should be zero E. coli in food and beverages,” Health Agency secretary Ernawati told Tempo magazine on Wednesday.
She explained that the agency had collected samples from 44 primary schools for its research, including four schools in each district.
The amount of E. coli that could cause diarrhea varied from person to person. The bacteria were usually waterborne, meaning they could be spread by food sellers touching or washing utensils, she added.
An additional 87 ill people from 16 states were included in this investigation since the last update on November 15, 2018. States with newly reported illnesses include: Michigan, Mississippi, and West Virginia.As of December 12, 2018, 333 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport have been reported from 28 states.Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 5, 2018 to November 9, 2018.
91 people have been hospitalised. No deaths have been reported.
A worker at the Applebee’s restaurant at 1525 West Lexington Avenue in Winchester, New York has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, according to a public health advisory posted by the Clark County Health Department. That person worked there from November 14 through November 25, 2018.
That means it is too late to get a hepatitis A or immune globulin vaccination, since the shot is only effective if given within two weeks of exposure. If you ate food or drank beverages there during that time period, all you can do is monitor yourself for the symptoms of hepatitis A.
Those symptoms include dark urine, lethargy, clay-colored stools, fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach pain, nausea, and jaundice, which is yellowing of the eyes and skin. These symptoms can appear anywhere from two weeks to 50 days after exposure.
Del Monte Foods Inc. announced a recall of 64,242 cases of FIESTA CORN Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers due to under-processing. These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization process and could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed. It is important to note that there have been no reports of illness associated with these products to date. No other production codes or products are affected by this recall.
The products subject to recall are 15.25-ounce (432g) cans with the following UPC number printed on the label: 24000 02770. The product will also have one of the following “Best if Used By” dates stamped on the bottom of the can:
The product was distributed to multiple distributors and retail locations in 25 states and 12 international locations.
Inspired Organics, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of Organic Sunflower Butter due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The product was distributed exclusively by Lipari Foods. LLC in Warren, Michigan to food service and retail stores throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.
The affected product can be identified by:
| Brand | Product | Lipari Item # | Size | Best By Date | Lot # | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired Organics | Organic Sunflower Butter | 967064 | 16oz | 10/2019 | 099 | 863669742526 |
The number of people sick from Salmonella in reblochons, a type of raw milk cheese specific to the Savoy region of the Alps in France, has risen from 14 to 83.
Public Health France first withdrew the reblochons on Nov. 24, 2018.
Of the 83 people identified so far, 65 were able to be interviewed by the ARS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Public Health France about their symptoms and their food consumption before the onset of symptoms. Symptoms range from 16/09 to 19/11, with a peak in week 40 (from 1st to 07/10/2018). Fifteen people were hospitalized for their salmonellosis: they are now out and are well; no deaths have been reported. Consumption of reblochon with raw milk before the onset of symptoms is reported by 80% of the cases confirmed by the CNR and interviewed.
