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USA – FDA Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Adelaide Infections Linked to Pre-Cut Melons

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Adelaide illnesses that may be linked to cut melons.

June 13, 2018 Update

The FDA is sharing additional distribution information that identifies retail locations that may have received potentially contaminated product subject to the recall. The FDA is advising consumers to discard any recalled products purchased at the listed locations.

The FDA is sharing a consolidated list of retail locations with consumers as the information becomes available. The retail information augments product information released on June 8th. Additional retail locations may be added as more information is received by the FDA. This list has been compiled from lists firms have reported to FDA that received recalled bulk product. Firms may be added or removed as more information becomes available. Consumers may wish to ask a retailer directly if the recalled product was available for sale.

As of June 12, and 13, 2018, locations in Iowa, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin have been added that received potentially contaminated product.

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USA – E. coli O111 Outbreak at Daycare in Beaverton, Oregon Sickens Five

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Food Poisoing Bulletin 

An E. coli O111 outbreak at a daycare center in Beaverton, Oregon has sickened five people, according to Wendy Gordon, Communications Director for Washington County Health and Human Services. She told Food Poisoning Bulletin that there are five confirmed cases. Four of the patients have E. coli O111 infections; the fifth is awaiting serotype results.

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Australia – Recall: The Food Co. Garlic, Chilli & Thai Basil – Potential Microbial Contamination

Posted on June 12, 2018 by | Leave a comment

FA NSW 

Recalls and advisories

12 June 2018

The NSW Food Authority advises:

Blue Sky Foods is conducting a recall of The Food Company Garlic, Chilli & Thai Basil from IGA’s and fruit and vegetable markets in NSW and ACT due to potential microbial contamination.

Product details:

  • The Food Company Garlic, Chilli & Thai Basil, 240g glass jar
  • Best Before 29 Sep 2019

Contaminated food products may cause illness if consumed. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

Consumers who purchased this product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information contact:

The Food Company
Unit 2, 17-19 Unwins Bridge Road,
Sydenham, N.S.W., 2044
P.O. Box 92, St Peters, N.S.W, 2044
Ph: (612) 9519 7799
Mob: 0425 844 104
www.thefoodcompany.com.au

 

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UK- Scotland – Red alert over rare meat as survey reveals more Scots are falling victim to food poisoning

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Sunday Post beefrsir

A TASTE for pink meat could be responsible for record food poisoning figures, safety campaigners fear.

More than two-fifths of people reported having suffered severe stomach upsets after eating under-cooked food – a new high.

The fifth biannual Food in Scotland Consumer Tracking Survey reveals the growing popularity for pinker meat may be putting diners at risk of campylobacter and salmonella poisoning.

The alarming statistics come as more people than ever enjoy a barbecue in Scotland’s good weather.

There has been a rise in the number washing raw meat, which they shouldn’t, and a drop in the number washing utensils during preparation, which they should.

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Hong Kong – Packed milk drink sample found to contain excessive Bacillus cereus

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CFS 

Issue Date 8.6.2018
Source of Information Centre for Food Safety
Food Product Skimmed Hi-Calcium Milk Drink
Product Name and Description Product name: Skimmed Hi-Calcium Milk Drink

Manufacturer: Nestlé Hong Kong Limited

Volume: 236 millilitre per pack

Use-by date: June 2, 2018
Reason For Issuing Alert
  • The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the concerned sample from a supermarket in Kwun Tong for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained Bacillus cereus at a level of 4 600 000 per gram. Under the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, if ready-to-eat food contains Bacillus cereus at a level of more than 100 000 per gram, it is considered unsatisfactory.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety
  • The CFS had informed the manufacturer and the vendor concerned of the test result. Investigation was conducted at the production plant and the supermarket concerned and follow-up samples were collected for further testing. Investigation is ongoing.
  • The CFS had also provided health education on food safety and hygiene for the staff of the production plant and the supermarket and requested them to carry out thorough cleaning and disinfection.
  • The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action in order to safeguard public health and food safety.
Advice to the Trade
  • According to Section 54 of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap 132), all food available for sale in Hong Kong, locally produced or imported, should be fit for human consumption. An offender is subject to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months upon conviction.
Advice to Consumers
  • Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea.
Further Information The CFS press release

 

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Canada- Salmonella outbreak shuts down Stoney Creek Mexican restaurant

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Stoney Creek restaurant which boasts on social Websites that it is house to “Hamilton’s best tacos” was shut while health officials explore a salmonella outbreak that left many people ill.

Ole Gourmet on Regional Road 8 had been closed on May 17 following four individuals came back with salmonella from meals prepared there.

The Restaurant was started the next day following a re-inspection that revealed it had been compliant with all Ontario’s Food Premises regulation, according to a press release from town officials.

Some folks may become really seriously sick. Said Dr. Ninh Tran, Hamilton Public Health Services.

However, On May 22 the other individual became ill of Salmonella and analyzing of 10 food samples shown three which were positive for contamination.

The restaurant has been shut on May 25.

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Poland – Salmonella on Green Caffe Nero. How many people have been poisoned with a cake in a cafe?

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VAAJU 

As evidenced by recent reports, Green Caffe Nero clients in Warsaw, Krakow and Wrocław have asked about the “Green Mosque” cake. Some of them are in hospital. Among the victims of salmonella raging in the famous coffee bar are children.

According to Warsaw’s “Metro”, 52 cases were reported in total. As many as 21 people required hospitalization, including three children. In total there are 6 children among the victims. Sanepid not only inspected Warsaw’s premises Green Caffe Nero but also cafes in Wrocław and Kraków . There were also infected cakes. Krakow inspection confirmed that she had four people suffering from salmonella after eating the “green moss” dough. At least one of the sick people was poisoned in Wrocław.

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Information – Parents urged to check their homes for raw milk – E.coli O157

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Food Safety News 

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Health officials in Tennessee have repeated their public warning against drinking unpasteurized milk from French Broad Farm, confirming Thursday that more than 10 children are sick with infections from E. coli. The majority of the children were given raw milk from the farm before becoming sick.

The dairy has stopped distributing milk, according to a statement from the Knox County Health Department (KCHD). The health department did not report when French Broad stopped distribution. The department began receiving reports “last week” about children with infections from E. coli O157:H7.

In their public warning, county health officials urged people to check their homes for French Broad unpasteurized, raw dairy products.

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USA – Cyclospora Outbreak in Minnesota, Wisconsin Linked to Kwik Trip Del Monte Veggie Trays

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Food Safety News 

A cyclospora outbreak in Minnesota and Wisconsin is linked to Del Monte Vegetable Trays that are sold at Kwik Trip stores in the two states. The Wisconsin Department of Health services has released a bulletin about this outbreak.

Eleven people in Wisconsin and three people in Minnesota are sick. They reported purchasing a vegetable tray from a Kwik Trip location before they got sick. The trays contained broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip. They may have also been available at other locations.

Consumers should not eat these products: Del Monte Vegetable Tray (containing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip) in 6 ounce packages, and Del Monte Vegetable Tray (containing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip) in 12 ounce packages. Kwok Trip is cooperating with officials and have removed this product from their stores.

Cyclospora is a parasite that is usually found in developing countries. But in the summer months, there is almost always a cylospora outbreak in the U.S. Past outbreaks have been linked to snow peas, cilantro, raspberries, and mesclun.

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USA – FDA Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Adelaide Infections Linked to Pre-Cut Melons

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FDA 

Fast Facts

  • The FDA, CDC, along with state and local officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Adelaide infections. CDC reports that fruit salad mixes that include pre-cut melons are a likely source of this outbreak.
  • FDA advises consumers not to eat recalled fresh cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and fresh-cut fruit medley products containing any of these melons produced at the Caito Foods facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. Caito Foods, LLC distributed products produced at this facility in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio. The products were packaged in clear, plastic clamshell containers and distributed to Costco, Jay C, Kroger, Payless, Owen’s, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, Walmart, and Whole Foods/Amazon. Caito Foods, LLC has voluntarily recalled fruit salad mixes that contain pre-cut melons to prevent further distribution of potentially contaminated products.
  • The CDC reports that 60 people in five Midwestern states have become ill. Among 47 people with information available, thirty-one cases (66%) have been hospitalized.
  • The 60 illnesses occurred within the period of April 30, 2018 to May 28, 2018.
  • The FDA is working with CDC, along with state partners in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio to trace back the pre-cut melons to identify the source to determine the full distribution of pre-cut melons, and to learn more about the potential route of contamination.
  • 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.
  • Consumers who have symptoms of Salmonella infection should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care. Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Most infections usually lasts 4 to 7 days and most people recover without treatment, however some people develop diarrhea so severe that they need to be hospitalized.

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