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Europe – Greenyard Frozen to restart production at site linked to deadly Listeria outbreak

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Food Safety News

The Hungarian frozen vegetable factory believed to be the source of a Listeria outbreak that sickened 54 people in six countries, killing 10 of them, is set to restart production.

Following shutdown and cleaning, all tests at the Baja production site were negative for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, according to a statement from Greenyard Frozen, which is part of the multinational Greenyard Group.

The follow-up tests were performed by the company with external experts including Campden BRI and confirmed by the Hungarian authorities’ own analysis.

Greenyard did not give a restart date but said it would be in the short term with more information being released in coming weeks. Company officials previously said they decided to stop production to do an in-depth review and would not restart or release the freezing lines until they found and eliminated the root cause of the Listeria contamination.

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USA – Rare Chicken Recall due to Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- Illnesses

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Food Poison Journal 

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Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- illnesses within the northeastern and mid-Atlantic United States from September 2017 to June 2018.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Empire Kosher Poultry Inc. l issued a public health alert late Friday “out of an abundance of caution” due to concerns about Salmonella illnesses reported in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic United States that may be associated with raw chicken products.

 

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Algeria – Dozens of cases of cholera confirmed in Algeria

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France 24 

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Dozens of cases of cholera have been reported in Algiers since mid-August. Health authorities, who spoke initially of gastroenteritis, are accused of trying to hide the information from the public.

Forty-one cases have been confirmed in Algiers and its surrounding areas, announced the health minister in a press conference on August 23. One of the patients has died and dozens of others remain in the hospital awaiting test results. The contamination is linked to food and improper hygiene, said the minister, who has ruled out transmission by tap water.

The announcement gives official confirmation to what the medical community has known for several days. “According to the doctors, the test results confirmed at least two cases of cholera in the last four days,” said Leila Beratto, correspondent for FRANCE 24’s sister station RFI in Algeria.

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Pakistan – PIMS treats 3000 people for food poisoning during Eidul Azha

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Pakistan Today

As many as 3,000 patients complaining of food poisoning visited the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) during Eidul Azha holidays, according to PIMS Media Coordinator Dr Waseem Khawaja.

Dr Khawaja said, “About 1,200 anti-tetanus injections were administered to those who came with injuries due to traffic accidents, doing wheelies, falling from swings and sustaining cuts while slaughtering sacrificial animals or cutting meat.”

“Some people also came with injuries from animal bites and free of cost treatment and medicines were provided to them,” he added.

The doctor explained, “During Eidul Fitr holidays, we get fewer patients but on the occasion of Eidul Azha the number increases because people don’t eat a balanced diet and the portion of protein increases in their diet.”

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India – Minor dies in Pub-Panery food poisoning case of Udalguri

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In a latest development in the food poisoning case where over 50 people including women and children were admitted to the Panery Subsidiary Health Centre in Udalguri district of Assam on August 18 last, one Jinti Kalita, aged eight years and a Class-III student of Pub Paneri HS School who was undergoing treatment died on August 21 at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).

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UK – Furious Brit reveals Egyptian hotel where Thomas Cook couple mysteriously died previously ‘served him raw chicken on holiday’

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The Sun

Paul, from Oxford, shared with The Sun Online gruesome photos showing red raw chicken he claims he was served at the hotel.

He said: “There was a party of six of us that went. My wife was treated for gastroenteritis, my 16-year-old daughter went down with a vomiting and diarrhoea bug and two days before leaving I had really bad stomach cramps and diarrhoea.

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USA – McDonald’s Breakfast Sandwiches Might Be Linked To 22 Food Poisoning Cases

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Delish.com

Fresh off of the news that McDonald’s was pulling salads from about 3,000 locations after a parasite outbreak that infected at least 436 people, the chain is now dealing with another possible issue with food safety, though on a much smaller scale.

As Business Insider reports, 22 people have reported that they have become sick with common food poisoning symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea between the dates of August 4 to 21. The New York Department of Health interviewed 15 of those people, and they all said that they had eaten breakfast sandwiches at a McDonald’s location in Jamestown, New York.

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“McDonald’s is fully cooperating with this investigation and is readily following all recommendations of the State and County Health Departments while this investigation continues,” the department said in a collaborative statement with the Chautauqua County Department of Health.

The franchise’s owner has temporarily closed the location to clean the food-preparation area, review food prep, and obtain a fresh supply of ingredients. Breakfast sandwiches from the restaurant, as well as patient samples, have been sent for testing at the New York State’s Public Health Laboratory in Albany.

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USA – FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. Raw Chicken Products due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

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WASHINGTON, August 24, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. are issuing a public health alert out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about Salmonella illnesses reported in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic United States that may be associated with raw chicken products.

The Empire Kosher brand raw chicken items, which may include raw whole chicken, raw chicken parts, were produced and sold to consumers from September 2017 to June 2018.

On June 18, 2018, FSIS was notified of multiple Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- illnesses within the northeastern  and mid-Atlantic United States. Working in conjunction with public health partners, FSIS determined that there is a potential link between Empire Kosher brand raw chicken products and this illness cluster. Based on available epidemiological information, multiple case-patients have been identified in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic United States, many of whom reported consumption of Empire Kosher brand chicken products. Approximately half of affected case-patients have been hospitalized due to illness with illness onset dates ranging from September 2017 to June 2018. FSIS continues to work with the company and public health partners and will provide updated information should it become available.

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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Certain Greenbelt Microgreens brand microgreens recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, August 25, 2018 – Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd. is recalling certain Greenbelt Microgreens brand microgreens from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Greenbelt Microgreens Broccoli Microgreens 75 g best before
08/26/18		 8 90082 00016 2
Greenbelt Microgreens Spicy Microgreen Mix 75 g best before
08/28/18		 8 90082 00000 1

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Randsland brand Super Salad Kit recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, August 26, 2018 – The food recall warning issued on August 16, 2018 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Randsland Farms Inc. is recalling Randsland brand Super Salad Kit from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Randsland Super Salad Kit 454 g 083118 0 57225 00005 6

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