Category Archives: Food Illness

RASFF Alert – Norovirus Outbreak – Oysters

Posted on November 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Foodborne outbreak in Sweden suspected to be caused by norovirus in oysters from France

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USA – 87 Year Old Dies After Acquiring E. coli Food Poisoning From Miguel’s Cocina in San Diego, California

Posted on November 15, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

According to local reports, the eldest person to fall ill in the Miguel’s Cocina Salmonella outbreak has died. This follow reports that the second eldest, an 84 year-old woman represented by Ron Simon & Associates, the national salmonella law firm that has filed all the lawsuits in this litigation so far, has finally been released from the hospital. Unfortunately, on the day of her release, her long-time husband also passed away. So far, several dozen victims have come forward, according to the Miguel’s Cocina E. Coli Lawyer Ron Simon, adding “my office is still receiving calls every day from Miguel Concina victims. We represent more than two dozen victims so far, and expect that number to grow. People who consume food at a restaurant have the right to expect that the food to be safe and wholesome. Obviously, it was not.”

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Canada – Raw Pet Food Salmonella Outbreak in Canada Sickens 40

Posted on November 15, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

A raw pet food Salmonella outbreak in Canada has sickened at least 40 people. Public Health Canada describes the pathogen as “extensively drug-resistant,” which means it is much more difficult to treat illnesses caused by this bacteria. The outbreak is also linked to contact with cattle.

As of November 11, 2023 there are 40 confirmed cases of XDR (extensively drug resistant) Salmonella in Canada. The case count by provinces is: Manitoba (1), Ontario (14), Quebec (21), New Brunswick (1), Nova Scotia (2), and Prince Edward Island (1). Illness onset dates are between July 2020 and September 2023. Thirteen patients have been hospitalized. The patient age range is between 0 and 91 years of age. About 43% of the patients are children under the age of five

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Turkey – Over 100 students hospitalized for food poisoning at Turkish state dorm

Posted on November 15, 2023 by | Leave a comment

DUVAR English

Some 117 students living at the Turkish state dormitory in Isparta province were hospitalized due to food poisoning from the cafeteria dinner. The Isparta Governor’s Office has launched an investigation into the incident.

The governor’s report stated that 1,231 students were served dinner on Nov. 11 at the state-run dormitory. It also indicated that food samples from the dinner were taken for testing and that the Isparta attorney general’s office had initiated a judicial investigation in tandem with the Governor’s Office.

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China – Norovirus sickens 74 students in Shandong

Posted on November 15, 2023 by | Leave a comment

China Daily

Seventy-four students infected with norovirus at a middle school in Anqiu, Shandong province, experienced nausea, vomiting and diarrhea on Saturday, the city’s bureau of education and sports said on Monday night.

Norovirus is highly contagious and often food-borne. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as “stomach flu” but is not related to the flu virus.

Hongyi Middle School organized medical treatment for the affected students and sent 14 to the hospital for observation and treatment.

Ten students remain hospitalized, four have been discharged, and the rest, who returned to school, no longer show symptoms.

After collecting and analyzing samples, the city’s disease control and prevention center concluded that the norovirus infection, caused the illnesses.

The school in Anqiu cleaned and disinfected its facilities to reduce the risk of transmission.

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Irish seafood agency reveals critical incidents and controls in 2022

Posted on November 14, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Lexblog

The Irish agency responsible for seafood controls has revealed alleged illness from shellfish and detection of pathogens in products in its 2022 annual report.

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is tasked with ensuring seafood safety for consumers up to retail and verifying seafood trade.

2022 was described as a challenging year for Ireland’s seafood sector with continuing repercussions from Brexit, the fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the impact of COVID-19 in export markets, and the energy and cost-of-living crises.

Sea-Fisheries Protection Officers (SFPOs) carried out 1,958 food safety official controls across 2,323 premises. This included inspections of approved establishments, sampling, vessel hygiene checks, and certification for a consignment of food exported to another country. A total of 1,249 samples were taken, the majority being food items.

SFPA responded to 74 incidents relating to concerns about the safety or quality of food which required examination because of public health risks.

Twenty-three incidents were reports of alleged illness following consumption of live bivalve mollusks, particularly oysters. Six were due to detecting Listeria monocytogenes in fishery products, and five were suspected Norovirus in shellfish with no reports of illness.

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England – Preston primary school shuts nursery after STEC E.coli cases in classrooms

Posted on November 13, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Lancashire Post

Eldon Primary School said it has temporarily closed its nursery while children are tested for the bacterial infection and several deep cleans are carried out.

It comes after a small number of STEC (Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli) infections were confirmed among children who attend the nursery.

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Singapore – Downgrading of food shop licensed to Smorgasbord International Pte – due to food poisoning Incident.

Posted on November 13, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SFA

Downgrading of food shop licensed to Smorgasbord International Pte Ltd (Licence No. SW11502X000), located at 24 College Ave East, #01-01, University Town – NUS, Singapore 138596 due to food poisoning Incident.

Downgrading of food shop licensed to Smorgasbord International Pte Ltd (Licence No. SW11502X000), located at 24 College Ave East, #01-01, University Town – NUS, Singapore 138596 due to food poisoning Incident.

 16 persons were reported to have gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming food prepared by Smorgasbord International Pte Ltd on 6 March 2023. None of them were hospitalised.

A joint investigation by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) was conducted following the incident. Several hygiene lapses were identified during the inspection of the food shop on 9 March 2023 and SFA has taken enforcement actions against the licensee for these lapses.

SFA has adjusted the food shop’s food hygiene grade from A to C with effect from 10 November 2023, to be reviewed in 12 months. The premises will also be kept under surveillance.

Food operators are reminded to adhere to good food hygiene and safety processes. Good hygiene practices such as the washing of hands before handling food can greatly reduce the incidence of gastroenteritis when adopted by all key stakeholders, including the industry and public.

The information provided on this website should not be used as basis for any legal proceedings. Neither SFA nor any of its employees involved in the supply of the above information shall be liable for any loss or damage suffered by any member of the public by reason of any error or omission of whatever nature appearing therein or however caused.

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Singapore – Downgrading of foodshop licensed to K G Catering Pte Ltd – due to food poisoning incident.Singapore – Downgrading of foodshop licensed to K G Catering Pte Ltd –

Posted on November 13, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SFA

Downgrading of foodshop licensed to K G Catering Pte Ltd (Licence No. SE08322B000), located at 171 Kampong Ampat, #06-03, KA Foodlink, Singapore 368330, due to food poisoning incident.

Downgrading of foodshop licensed to KG Catering Pte Ltd (Licence No. SE08322B000), located at 171 Kampong Ampat, #06-03, KA Foodlink, Singapore 368330, due to food poisoning incident.

 30 persons were reported to have gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming food prepared by K G Catering Pte Ltd between 8 March 2023 and 10 March 2023. None of them were hospitalised.

A joint investigation by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) was conducted following the incident. Several hygiene lapses were identified during the inspection of the food shop on 13 March 2023 and SFA has taken enforcement actions against the licensee for these lapses.

SFA has adjusted the food shop’s food hygiene grade from “C” to “D” with effect from 10 November 2023, to be reviewed in 12 months. The premises will also be kept under surveillance.

Food operators are reminded to adhere to good food hygiene and safety processes. Good hygiene practices such as the washing of hands before handling food can greatly reduce the incidence of gastroenteritis when adopted by all key stakeholders, including the industry and public.

The information provided on this website should not be used as basis for any legal proceedings. Neither SFA nor any of its employees involved in the supply of the above information shall be liable for any loss or damage suffered by any member of the public by reason of any error or omission of whatever nature appearing therein or however caused.

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Research -Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Campylobacter Species Contamination in Poultry, Meat, and Processing Environments in South Korea

Posted on November 11, 2023 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Abstract

Campylobacter spp. constitute a significant global threat as a leading cause of foodborne illnesses, with poultry meat as a prominent reservoir for these pathogens. South Korea is known for its diverse poultry consumption habits, and continuous outbreaks make it a matter of concern to perform a meta-analysis to identify the primary source of contamination. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess and compare the prevalence of Campylobacter in various poultry and meat types while also considering the importance of environmental factors in South Korea. The meta-analysis revealed that duck meat exhibited the highest prevalence of Campylobacter, with a pooled estimate of 70.46% (95% CI: 42.80% to 88.38%), followed by chicken meat at a pooled prevalence of 36.17% (95% CI: 26.44% to 47.91%). Additionally, our analysis highlighted the predominance of C. jejuni and C. coli in South Korea. These findings underscore the importance of implementing rigorous food safety measures and establishing robust surveillance programs in the poultry industry to mitigate the risk of Campylobacter-related foodborne illnesses associated with meat consumption in South Korea.

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