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Netherlands – Netherlands records more than 700 outbreaks in 2019

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Food Safety News

More than 700 food-related outbreaks were reported in the Netherlands in both 2018 and 2019.

In 2018, 756 foodborne outbreaks with 2,805 illnesses were recorded and in this past year 735 outbreaks with 3,058 illnesses were reported. The number of outbreaks went up from 2017 but illnesses declined.

The data comes from an overview by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) of the main zoonoses and their prevalence in the country for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). It features 2018 and 2019 figures. The NVWA did not report 2018 outbreak data in 2019 because of a technical issue.

Norovirus was the main cause of outbreaks with 16 and 17 in 2018 and 2019, respectively, and most patients in both years with 370 and 375. The number of outbreaks is lower than 2017 but higher than 2016.

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Israel – Shamir Salads Company 2006 Ltd – Dutch Matias Style Herring Fillet in Oil – Listeria monocytogenes

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Health Israel .Gov

Shamir Salads Company 2006 Ltd. wishes to inform its clients that upon testing, conducted by the Food Service of Tel-Aviv district, Listeria monocytogenes bacteria were found in a product Dutch Matias style
herring fillet in oil of production date 30/09/2020 (expiry date 29/11/2020) and pack size of 565 grams.
In light of that, and due to preventive caution issues, the company has decided on recalling the product of the market and, in addition, to include a similar product, created on the same date with its details listed in the link above.
We ask those of our clients who possess the products not to consume them and contact the company on any question.

For inquiries and questions, contact our client service by dialing 03-9067744

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USA – Potential Hepatitis A Exposure at Trading Post in Yates County, NY

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

A potential Hepatitis A exposure at the Trading Post Restaurant in Yates County, New York may have exposed patrons to the virus, according to the Yates County Health Department. The notice did not definitively state what the risk was, although it’s usually an employee who worked while infectious.

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Canada – Sarnia – Bad hummus most likely source of Salmonella outbreak

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The Sarnia Journal

The exact source of a food poisoning outbreak that sickened about 200 people may never be known, although contaminated hummus has been fingered as the most likely suspect, Lambton Public Health said.

Forty-five people were lab-confirmed to be infected with Salmonella and another 185 reported feeling sick after eating at the Barakat restaurant in Sarnia and Barakat food truck in Corunna in late October.

An investigation involving local, provincial and federal officials did not identify a specific food, but officials suspect cross-contamination of multiple dishes with hummus the most likely source of contamination, the health unit said.

“Many of these foodborne investigations are not conclusive in their cause, and this is one of those,” said Dr. Sudit Ranade Ranade, Lambton’s medical officer of health.

When the restaurant and food truck are ready to reopen they will be re-inspected.

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France – Product recall: Saint Azay brand straight and curved dry sausages – Salmonella

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Product recall: Saint Azay brand straight and curved dry sausages

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

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.

Foodborne illness caused by Salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more serious in young children, immunocompromised people and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
• 3564700012246 (Dry sausage straight 250g)
• 3564700012253 (Dry sausage curved 300g)

▸ DDM
All DDM until 08/12/20 included

▸ Health
stamp FR 69.238.010 CE

▸ Consumer service contact
0 800 86 52 86 Free service and call

▸ Source
https://www.e-leclerc.com/

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UK – Investigation – STEC E.coli O157- 2017 Frozen Beef Burgers

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Cambridge Press

In November 2017, Public Health England identified an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 in England where whole genome sequencing results indicated cases were likely to be linked to a common source, and began investigations.

Hypothesis generation included a review of enhanced surveillance data, a case-case study and trawling interviews. The hypothesis of interest was tested through the administration of focussed questionnaires and review of shopping history using loyalty card data. Twelve outbreak cases were detected, eight were hospitalised and four developed haemolytic uraemic syndrome. Frozen beef burgers supplied by a national retailer were identified as the vehicle of the outbreak. Testing of two left-over burger samples obtained from the freezers of two separate (unlinked) cases and a retained sample from the production premises were tested and found to be positive for the outbreak strain. A voluntary recall of the burgers was implemented by the retailer. Investigations at the production premises identified no contraventions of food safety legislation. Cooking guidance on the product packaging was deemed to be adequate and interviews with the cases/carers who prepared the burgers revealed no deficiencies in cooking practices at home. Given the long-shelf life of frozen burgers, the product recall likely prevented more cases.

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UK – Dynamo sues KFC for £200,000 over ‘uncooked chicken’ he claims gave him food poisoning

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Evening Standard

TV magician Dynamo is suing the owners of a north London KFC for more than £200,000 over an alleged bout of food poisoning that left him in hospital.

The 37-year-old Magician Impossible star says he was left doubled over in pain and needing urgent treatment after eating a meal at the Belsize Park eatery in summer 2017.

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France – Product reminder: Cheese plate Selection of our mountains from L’atelier de Chateaubourg – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product reminder: Cheese plate Selection of our mountains from L'atelier de Chateaubourg

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

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

▸ Health
stamp FR 35.068.004 CE

▸ Barcode
3 529 380 017 455

▸ Lot
• 001107994
• 001107453
• 001107498

▸ DLC
• 12/02/2020
• 11/29/2020
• 11/29/2020

▸ Consumer service contact
If you have any questions, you can reach the following number: 02 99 00 88 20

▸ Source
https://www.auchan.fr/

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France – Product recall: MONIQUE RANOU brand La gourmande duck gizzard salad – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product recall: MONIQUE RANOU brand La gourmande duck gizzard salad

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

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.

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

▸ Product
Salad Duck gizzards, potatoes, salad, tomatoes, nuts

▸ Barcode
3 250 392 194 185

▸
320g packaging

▸ DLC
09/11/2020

▸ Lot
20302806 L8 xxHxx

▸ Health stamp
FR 61 138 004 CE

▸ Source
https://www.intermarche.com/

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RASFF Alerts -Salmonella – Minced Turkey – Poultry Meat – Whole Chicken – Chicken Legs/Wings/Breast/Thighs/Fillets/Drumsticks- Chicken Escalopes – Salted Pork Intestines – Tahini – Whole Goose – Chicken Livers

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (presence /25g) in minced turkey from Germany in Austria

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled poultry meat from Poland in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen whole chicken from Ukraine, via the Netherlands in Denmark

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) and Campylobacter (< 100 CFU/g) in chilled chicken escalopes from Austria in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled whole chicken, thighs and fillets from France in France

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken wings from Poland in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis in frozen chicken breasts from Poland in the UK

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen chicken thighs from Poland in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella group B (presence /25g) in frozen salted pork intestines from Poland in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in tahini from Egypt in Cyprus

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen whole goose with giblets from Poland in Slovenia

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken livers from Poland in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken meat from France in France

RASFF

possible presence of Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis in frozen hen legs and chicken wings from the United Kingdom in the UK

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in chicken breast fillets from Poland in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken drumsticks from Poland in Slovakia

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