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USA – FSIS tells us that Greater Omaha Packing Co (GOPAC) shipped E. coli tainted hamburger

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because raw beef product produced by Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc., an Omaha, Neb. establishment, may be contaminated with E. coli. O157:H7. A recall was not requested because the affected product is no longer available for purchase.

FSIS is concerned that some ground beef products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The raw beef item was produced by Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc. on January 14, 2021, further processed into ground beef and sold by Art’s Food Market located in Sandwich, Illinois. The following product is subject to the public health alert:

2-lb (approximately) trays containing raw ground beef labeled with a retail label with “PACKED” dates ranging from JAN 28 2021 through JAN 31 2021.
This item was sold by the single retail location in Sandwich, Illinois.

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Canada – Notice not to consume products packaged in glass jars, manufactured and sold by the company Les 400 Pieds de Champignon inc.

Posted on February 3, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

MAPAQ

February 2, 2021 – MAPAQ, in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Les 400 Pieds de Champignon inc., located at 4180 avenue de Courtrai, in Montreal , advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because they have not been prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure their safety .

Product name	Format	Targeted production dates
“Creamy mushroom sauce lactose free”	Big	January 29, 2021 or earlier Date not stated on label
“Spaghetti sauce with mushrooms”	Big

Product name

Format

Targeted production dates

“Creamy mushroom sauce lactose free”

Big

January 29, 2021 or earlier

Date not stated on label

“Spaghetti sauce with mushrooms”

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The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until January 29, 2021 inclusive , at several establishments in the province. They were packaged in glass jars with silver lids and sold at room temperature. The product label includes, in addition to their name, the mention “400 Mushroom feet”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. Also, people who have any of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must either return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, consuming them may represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

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Communications
Department Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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USA – Washington, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Virginia and New York linked to mystery E. coli Outbreak

Posted on February 3, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

5 states, 16 sick with 1 death. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) shows cases are likely related to same food. Previous outbreak with same WGS linked to romaine lettuce, ground beef, and recreational water.

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are collecting different types of data to identify the food source of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections.

As of February 1, 2021, a total of 16 people infected with the outbreak strain have been reported from 5 states. This map shows where sick people live.

State and local public health officials are interviewing people to find out what foods they ate in the week before they got sick.

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France -Product recall: Auchan brand 3 organic cheese pizza 380g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 3, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Oulah

Product recall: Auchan brand 3 organic cheese pizza 380g

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Possible presence of Listeria

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3596710482870

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Packager Code EMB49331H

▸ DLC
02/14/2021

▸ Consumer service contact
LA TOQUE ANGEVINE is available to consumers to answer their questions at the following telephone number: 06.21.45.23.16.

▸ Source
https://www.auchan.fr/

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India – Adilabad medicos suffer from food poisoning, hospitalised

Posted on February 2, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Telangana Today

RIMS Director Dr Banoth Balaram said 22 of the 70 students who had lunch developed vomiting, headache and nausea. They were admitted to the institution and their condition was stable.

They were admitted to the institution and their condition was stable. Water contamination could be the cause of the incident, he said, adding that 200 students attended classes on the first day of the reopening of the college.

District Collector Sikta Patnaik visited the institute and inquired about the incident. She instructed the RIMS authorities to take steps to avoid the recurrence of such issues in the future. The water used to cook the food was from a bore-well since there was a leak in the Mission Bhagiratha pipeline, sources said.

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Bermuda- Ministry: Waitrose Frozen Seafood Recall – Salmonella

Posted on February 1, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

BERNEWS

The Ministry of Health issued an advisory about a recall of Waitrose frozen seafood sold exclusively at The Supermart on Front Street as the “product may be contaminated with salmonella.”

A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is advising the public about a recall of Waitrose frozen seafood, sold exclusively at The Supermart on Front Street. This is a voluntary recall because the product may be contaminated with salmonella, which could cause illness if consumed. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

“Product details: Waitrose & Partners Essential Frozen Seafood Selection, [King prawns, mussels and squid rings] [Frozen] – 250g. All ‘best before’ dates up to and including end January 2022.

“The product was shipped to Bermuda and sold between September to December 2020. An additional two cases of the product came in January. None of the January shipment was sold, and they have all been taken off the shelf.

“If consumers have purchased any of the product indicated above, they should return it to the Supermart for a full refund or exchange.”

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Investigation – Foodborne outbreak in British Columbia related to raw milk Gouda-like products, 2018

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Abstract

Background: In 2018, a Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 outbreak that affected seven individuals was associated with raw milk Gouda-like cheese produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Objectives: To describe the E. coli O121 outbreak investigation and recommend greater control measures for raw milk Gouda-like cheese.

Methods: Cases of E. coli O121 were identified through laboratory testing results and epidemiologic surveillance data. The cases were interviewed on exposures of interest, which were analyzed against Foodbook Report values for British Columbia. Environmental inspection of the dairy plant and the cheese products was conducted to ascertain a source of contamination. Whole genome multi-locus sequence typing (wgMLST) was performed on all positive E. coli O121 clinical and food isolates at the provincial laboratory.

Results: Four out of the seven cases consumed the same raw milk Gouda-like cheese between August and October 2018. The implicated cheese was aged longer than the required minimum of 60 days, and no production deficiencies were noted. One sample of the implicated cheese tested positive for E. coli O121. The seven clinical isolates and one cheese isolate matched by wgMLST within 6.5 alleles.

Conclusion: Raw milk Gouda and Gouda-like cheese has been implicated in three previous Shiga toxin-producing E. coli outbreaks in North America. It was recommended product labelling to increase consumer awareness and thermization of milk to decrease the risk of illness associated with raw milk Gouda and Gouda-like cheese.

Introduction

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a major cause of foodborne illness in North America. STEC infections cause diarrheal illness and may lead to severe complications, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome, and death. The incidence rate of O157 STEC illness has been decreasing, whereas the rate of non-O157 STEC, including O121, has been increasing in many countries, likely due to changes in laboratory methods of detection. Outbreaks of STECO121 have been associated with raw flour, fresh or frozen produce, dairy and beef products

The risk of STEC due to unpasteurized dairy products has been previously described . Between 2002 and 2013, three E. coli O157 outbreaks associated with raw milk Gouda cheeses aged for at least 60 days were reported in North America, including one associated with a British Columbia (BC) dairy plant. Following each outbreak, public health professionals recommended strengthening control measures to decrease the risk associated with raw milk Gouda cheeses . None of these changes had been implemented in Canada by 2018.

In November 2018, another STEC outbreak associated with a raw milk Gouda-like cheese occurred in BC (population: 5.1 million).

The objective of this article is to describe the outbreak investigation and findings and reiterate the need for greater control measures related to raw milk Gouda-like cheese.

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Antigua – Recalled frozen seafood found on shelves in Antigua – Salmonella

Posted on February 1, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Antiguan News Room

The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division is alerting the public that one brand of the chilled and frozen seafood products that are currently being recalled have been found on shelves in Antigua and Barbuda.

The Food Standards Agency in the UK has announced the recall of Waitrose & Partners Essential Frozen Seafood Selection, (King prawns, mussels and squid rings) (Frozen) 250g all dates up to and including end January 2022, and Waitrose & Partners Essential Cooked Seafood Selection, (Mussels, king prawns and squid) (Chilled) 200g all use by dates from 20 December 2020 to 20 January 2021.

According to the FSA, the seafood products are being recalled because they might be contaminated with salmonella.

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New Zealand – South Island Fresh Foods Ltd is recalling specific varieties and batches of Bells, Bush Road, Country Foods and Pams brands ready-to-eat salads due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

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MPI

Product identification
Product type	Ready-to-eat salads
Name of product (size)	Sold pre-packed: Bush Road brand Creamy Chicken Salad with Basil 400g with a use by date of 27JAN21 – 06FEB21 Bush Road brand Egg Supreme (200g) with a use by date of 31JAN21 – 07FEB21 Bush Road brand Potato Salad (250g) with a use by date of 31JAN21 – 07FEB21 Bush Road brand Potato Salad (400g) with a use by date of 31JAN21 – 10FEB21 Pams brand Potato Salad (300g) with a use by date of 31JAN21 – 10FEB21 Pams brand Smoked Chicken Pasta Salad (230g) with a use by date of 27JAN21 – 05FEB21 Unbranded Potato Salad (400g) and (600g) with a use by date of 31JAN21 – 07FEB21 Unbranded Potato Salad (200g) with a use by date of 08FEB21 – 09FEB21 Sold in-stores from deli counter: Bells brand Potato Salad sold between 18 – 29 January 2021 Bush Road Creamy Chicken Salad with Basil sold between 18 – 29 January 2021 Bush Road brand Egg Supreme sold between 18 – 29 January 2021 Country Foods brand Egg and Celery sold between 18 – 29 January 2021 Country Foods brand Broccolini and Bacon sold between 18 – 29 January 2021
Use by	Various weights with specific use by dates between 27JAN21 – 10FEB 21 (for pre-packed salads) Various weights sold in-stores from the deli counter between 18 – 29 January 2021
Package size and description	The product is sold in the deli section of the supermarket and in various weights in plastic packaging.
Distribution	The following supermarkets have received the affected products: South Island: New World South Island New World Alexandra New World Ashburton New World Balclutha New World Bishopdale New World Blenheim New World Centre City New World Cromwell New World Durham St New World Elles Road New World Fendalton New World Ferry Road New World Gardens New World Gore New World Greymouth New World Halswell New World Hokitika New World Kaiapoi New World Kaikoura New World Lincoln New World Mosgiel New World Motueka New World Nelson City New World Northwood New World Oamaru New World Prestons New World Rangiora New World Rolleston New World St Martins New World Stanmore New World Stoke New World Temuka New World Three Parks New World Timaru New World Waimate New World Waitaki New World Wakatipu New World Wanaka New World Westport New World Wigram New World Windsor New World Winton Pak’n Save South Island Pak’n Save Blenheim Pak’n Save Dunedin Pak’n Save Hornby Pak’n Save Invercargill 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Spot Otematata On the Spot Riversdale On the Spot Hawea Store & Kitchen Other retailers Allenton Fresh Amalgamated Food Distributors Associated Distributors Beano’s Bakery Bidfood Fresh Christchurch Bidfood Nelson Bidfood Timaru Br/eads of Europe Harvest Market Ferry Road Jimmy’s Pies Joknal Products Mad Butcher Riccarton Marlborough Food Distributors Ltd Mediterrean Foods Marlborough Metro Mart Colombo Metro Mart Oxford Terrace Mobil Bealey Ave Mobil Wigram Mobil St Martins Mobil Rakaia Nelson Food Distributors New Brighton Fresh Mediterranean Foods, Rangiora NPD Moorhouse NPD Rolleston NPD Redwood Omakau Supermarket Picton Provedoring Piko Whole Foods Raeward Fresh Harewood Raeward Fresh Richmond Raeward Fresh Tower Junction Raeward Fresh Queenstown Ranfurly Supermarket Rangiora Produce Market Ltd Service Foods Southern Alp Sprouts Ltd Southland Food Services Ltd Terrace Distributors Ltd Totally Gluten Free Bakery Veggie Boys Ltd Zesto Convenience Store Zesto Colombo St	North Island: 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New Lynn New World New Plymouth New World Newlands New World Newtown New World Ngaruawahia New World Ohakune New World Onekawa New World Onerahi New World Opotiki New World Orewa New World Otaki New World Pahiatua New World Papakura New World Papatoetoe New World Paremata New World Pioneer New World Porirua New World Pukekohe New World Metro Queen Street New World Railway Metro New World Regent New World Remuera New World Rototuna New World Silverstream New World Southmall New World Stokes Valley New World Stonefields New World Taihape New World Taumarunui New World Tawa New World Te Kuiti New World Te Puke New World Te Rapa New World Thorndon New World Tokoroa New World Turangi New World Victoria Park New World Waihi New World Waikanae New World Waipukurau New World Wairoa New World Waitara New World Waiuku New World Whanganui New World Warkworth New World Wellington City New World Westend New World Whakatane New World Whangamata New World Whangaparaoa New World Whitby New World 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Night ‘n Day Victoria Alicetown Espresso Silverstream Espresso Gilmours North Shore
	Countdown stores have not received the affected products.
Notes	For products purchased from in-store deli counters at New World and Pak’n Save stores in the North Island, check the label applied by the deli for the brand of salad. This recall does not affect any other South Island Fresh Foods Ltd products, or any other products of the brands listed above.

Consumer advice

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

Information on Listeria and food safety is available on the following pages:

Food for people with low immunity
Food and pregnancy
Guide to food safety in pregnancy [PDF, 608 KB]

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact South Island Fresh Foods Ltd

Phone: 0800805705
Address: 520 Waterloo Road, Islington, Christchurch 8042

Last reviewed: 30 Jan 2021

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New Zealand – Recall of salads to manage listeria risk

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MPI

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is advising the public to return or dispose of specific batches of various ready-to-eat salads as they may contain listeria bacteria.

South Island Fresh Foods is recalling specific ready-to-eat salads nationwide following routine testing which found the presence of listeria in some products.

Information about specific brands, product names, batches, dates and names of stores selling the product is available on the website.

South Island Fresh Foods Ltd food recall

NZFS Food Compliance Manager Nigel Hughes says customers who have bought these products should not consume them. The products are available from in-store delis and are also pre-packaged.

“Listeria bacteria can make people sick (listeriosis). If you think you have eaten contaminated product and are concerned for your health, please seek medical attention.

“Listeriosis infection can be serious among vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and their unborn babies, newborn babies, people with weakened immune systems and elderly people.

“For those in the high-risk groups, listeriosis typically has an incubation period of 2 to 3 weeks (or longer) before symptoms appear.

“Healthy adults are likely to experience only mild infection, causing mild diarrhoea and flu-like symptoms.

“If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice,” says Mr Hughes.

There are no known reports of illness.

The product has not been exported.

Food recall notice

The notice has all details on affected brands, batches, date marks and where this product is sold.

South Island Fresh Foods Ltd

Information about listeria – Ministry of Health

Last reviewed: 30 Jan 2021

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Category Archives: Food Hygiene

USA – FSIS tells us that Greater Omaha Packing Co (GOPAC) shipped E. coli tainted hamburger

Canada – Notice not to consume products packaged in glass jars, manufactured and sold by the company Les 400 Pieds de Champignon inc.

Additional information

Product (s)

USA – Washington, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Virginia and New York linked to mystery E. coli Outbreak