Category Archives: Food Illness

Canada – Herring eggs, water samples collected from French Creek to Qualicum Bay test positive for Cholera

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Chek News

Island Health and the First Nations Health Authority have confirmed that the herring eggs and water samples collected from the French Creek and Qualicum Bay areas have tested positive for Vibrio cholerae bacteria.

In March, there was a small outbreak of cholera in the area with four cases of Vibrio cholere infection associated with eating herring eggs. The public was warned not to consume herring eggs that were harvested from French Creek to Qualicum Bay.

Since that time, there have been no further confirmed cases of Vibrio cholerae infection and no changes to the current fishery harvest area closures. Fisheries and Oceans Canada had closed Pacific Fishery Management Areas 14-1, 14-4, and 14-5 to fishing for herring eggs by handpicking at the end of March after the outbreak.

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USA – New Jersey Officials Investigating Panera Breads as Possible E. coli Source

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

According to news reports, officials in New Jersey are “investigating a cluster of E. coli cases” that may be associated with “local Panera Breads,” according to Sarah Perramant, public health epidemiologist in Warren County. This was reported by NJ.com yesterday afternoon.

It’s important to note that the cluster of E. coli illnesses in that state has not been definitively linked to the Panera restaurant chain, and that health officials have not determined that Panera is the source. In fact, the outbreak may extend beyond one single restaurant chain. The investigation is continuing, with investigators interviewing witnesses, conducting traceback investigations, and using other methods of outbreak epidemiology.

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USA – Pelleh Farms Whole Organic Milk Recalled for Improper Pasteurization

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

According to a notice posted by New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball, Whole Organic Milk Non-Homogenized, that was produced by Pelleh Farms, has been voluntarily recalled due to improper pasteurization. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

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USA – The Latest – Salmonella on Coconut Smiles Sicken 13 in 8 States

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The Food Poison Journal

As of March 20, 2018, 13 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 8 states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Case Count Map page. WGS performed on bacteria isolated from ill people showed that they were closely relatedly genetically. This means that people in this outbreak are more likely to share a common source of infection.

Illnesses started on dates ranging from September 22, 2017 to February 26, 2018. Ill people range in age from 1 to 73 years, with a median age of 40. Sixty-seven percent are female. Three hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been reported.

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USA – Salmonella Infections Linked to Chicken Salad – Case Count Maps

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People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state of residence, as of March 7, 2018 (n=170)

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state of residence, as of March 7, 2018

 

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Canada – E. coli O157 cases linked to Edmonton restaurant climbs to 19; two hospitalised

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Edmonton Journal 

 

The number of people sickened with E. coli after eating at a southeast Edmonton restaurant has climbed to 19, including two who have developed symptoms serious enough to be admitted to hospital, Alberta Health Services said Thursday.

That’s a jump of 13 cases from a week ago, when the health authority announced the discovery of the first cluster of infections among people who ate at Mama Nita’s Binalot restaurant.

It’s believed at least some of those new cases are among restaurant staff.

Patrons were infected with E. coli O157:H7, which can produce diarrhea that may be bloody. While most infections clear up on their own in 10 days or so, in a small proportion of cases, the bacteria can cause severe complications such as kidney failure.

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USA – Possible E. coli Outbreak in New Jersey May be Linked to Unnamed Restaurant Chain

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

An E. coli outbreak that has sickened six people in four counties may be linked to a restaurant chain, according to news reports. The Health Department reportedly said that those six patients live in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somersest, and Warren counties. There is no information about this potential E. coli outbreak on any of the New Jersey government websites.

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UK – Why more than 60 diners fell ill after eating at this pub – Clostridium perfringens

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|Gloucestershire Live Clost

Health chiefs have identified the cause of a food poisoning outbreak at a pub which left dozens of diners suffering with sickness and diarrhoea.

Public Health England (PHE) and North Somerset Council launched an investigation after more than 60 people reportedly fell ill after eating at the Old Farmhouse in Nailsea, North Somerset, on Mothering Sunday last month.

The PHE says initial investigations have indicated the most likely organism that caused people to fall ill is Clostridium perfringens.

The infection often occurs when foods are prepared in large quantities and kept warm for a long time before serving.

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Libya – Two cases of Salmonella poisoning recorded in Derna

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Libya Observer

Al-Wahdah Hospital in Derna announced the detection of two cases of infection by Salmonella Agona in two infants.

The Assistant Director General of the hospital, Dr. Adel Edwal, called on the Health Services Department in the city to publish a circular that stipulates which milk might become contaminated with Salmonella, stressing the need to increase awareness and strengthen the monitoring mechanisms in the city.

Earlier, The National Center for Disease Control in Libya against buying baby milk sold in the Libyan market produced by Frence’s Lactalis as a result of the possibility of contamination with Salmonella.

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USA – Utah Hepatitis A – Second Death

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Food Poison Journal

The Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCoHD) announced today that two county residents have died due to Utah’s ongoing hepatitis A outbreak. The first death occurred in January but due to other health conditions affecting the individual, officials were waiting on confirmatory tests to declare an official cause of death. The second death occurred in late March.

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