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Category Archives: Food Illness
USA – FDA Core Investigation Table – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
Posted in Decontamination Microbial, FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, outbreak, Salmonella
USA – Listeria Outbreak with Unknown Food Source
A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak. However, CDC is concerned that several recent illnesses have been reported. Listeria illness is rare, but it can result in serious illness or death.
Listeria is especially harmful if you are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system. If you are in any of these groups and have Listeria symptoms, contact your healthcare provider right away.
Fast Facts
- Illnesses: 11
- Hospitalizations: 10
- Deaths: 0
- States: 10
- Recall: No
- Investigation status: Active
A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak.
Public health officials are interviewing people in this outbreak to find out what foods they ate before getting sick. Investigators are collecting as much information as they can to solve this outbreak.
Posted in CDC, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, outbreak
Canada – PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATING SALMONELLA OUTBREAK
Public Health Services is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella associated with Ole Gourmet restaurant located at 174 Hamilton Regional Rd 8, in Stoney Creek. Four people have been confirmed with Salmonella after consuming food prepared by this restaurant.
Upon the initial report public health inspected and closed the establishment on May 17, 2018. On May 18 a re-inspection of the restaurant occurred and it was observed to be compliant with Ontario’s Food Premises regulation, and the restaurant was allowed to re-open. Due to an additional human case of Salmonella being reported on May 22, Public Health Inspectors performed an additional inspection that included the collection of 10 food samples, three of which have been reported positive for contamination with Salmonella. The restaurant was closed Friday evening, May 25, 2018.
Symptoms of Salmonella include fever, chills, sudden headache, stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Most people recover from Salmonella without further complications, however individuals who are currently symptomatic and have eaten food prepared at the Ole Gourmet from May 4, 2018 onward are recommended to see their primary care provider (family physician, nurse practitioner or walk-in clinic).
Additionally symptomatic individuals should drink plenty of fluids and avoid preparing food for other people. Individuals with questions about Salmonella may call Public Health Services at 905-546-2063.
Posted in food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, outbreak
India – Nearly 140 workers taken ill due to ‘food poisoning’ at Polavaram project site in Andhra Pradesh
Nearly 140 workers engaged in the construction activity at the Polavaram irrigation project site have complained of stomach ache and vomiting, allegedly due to food poisoning.
All of them are labourers belonging to the South and Central Indian States and are staying at a single camp on the project site.
Posted in Food Illness, Food Poisoning, Foodborne Illness, Illness
USA – Suspected norovirus outbreak involving 115 students, staff shuts down Livonia school
At least 115 students and staff at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School in Livonia have been sickened by a suspected norovirus outbreak that has shut down the school.
“The first couple of kids were sick Monday. And then on Tuesday, we had in one class … about 10 or 12 kids who started throwing up over the course of four hours,” Kathy Nold, a co-principal at the K-8 school, told the Free Press on Friday.
The students’ parents were notified and picked up the sick children immediately, she said, and school leaders began discussing next steps.
“We closed school the following day and spoke to the Wayne County Health Department,” Nold said. The school will remain closed until Tuesday.
USA – Shigella outbreak climbs to 32 cases linked to Seattle restaurant
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In a follow-up on the outbreak of Shigellosis associated with Tamarind Tree Restaurant in Seattle, Public Health – Seattle & King County now reports 32 people reported becoming ill after eating food at the restaurant in mid-January.
Ten of the 32 people who became ill tested positive for Shigella. Six cases have confirmatory testing indicating Shigella sonnei, a species of Shigella. Symptoms among those who did not get tested are suggestive of a Shigella infection.
At this time, no employees have tested positive for Shigella.
Investigators closed the restaurant during their visit on January 24, 2023. The restaurant was required to complete a thorough cleaning and disinfection. On February 7, Environmental Health investigators revisited the restaurant to confirm proper cleaning and disinfection, and the restaurant reopened that day.
Posted in food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, outbreak, Shigatoxin, Shigella, Shigella Sonnei
Spain – Stop undercooked tortillas, over 100 poisoned by Salmonella
Poisoned by tortillas cooked the traditional way, so with the egg still half raw and oozing from the pan. This is the fate of over 100 people after eating the typical Iberian dish at Casa Dani, a Madrid institution specializing in the famous egg and potato omelettes. There were 13 people who even needed hospitalization, while one of the symbolic places of the Spanish capital has decided to close its doors until the end of the health inspections. The tortilla, together with the calamari bocadillos (sandwiches) and the cod croquettes, represent one of the typical dishes to be enjoyed on the street or in the crowded clubs in the centre.
Posted in food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, outbreak
France – Countrywide multi-serotype outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans ST142 and monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium ST34 associated with dried pork sausages in France, September 2020* to January 2021
The French National Reference Centre for Escherichia coli, Shigella and Salmonella (FNRC-ESS) detected two human clusters of 33 cases (median age: 10years; 17 females) infected by Salmonella enterica serotype Bovismorbificans, ST142, HC5_243255 (EnteroBase HierCC cgMLST scheme) in September-November 2020 and of 11 cases (median age: 11years; seven males) infected by S.enterica serotype 4,12:i:-, ST34, HC5_198125 in October-December 2020.
Epidemiological investigations conducted by Santé publique France linked these outbreaks to the consumption of dried pork sausages from the same manufacturer. S.Bovismorbificans and S.?4,12:i:- were isolated by the National Reference Laboratory from different food samples, but both strains were identified in a single food sample only by qPCR.
Three recalls and withdrawals of dried pork products were issued by the French general directorate of food of the French ministry for agriculture and food in November 2020, affecting eight supermarket chains. A notification on the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed and a European urgent enquiry on the Epidemic Intelligence Information System for Food and Waterborne Diseases and Zoonoses (EPIS-FWD) were launched. No cases were reported outside France. Outbreaks caused by multiple serotypes of Salmonella may go undetected by protocols in standard procedures in microbiology laboratories.
Posted in food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, outbreak, Salmonella
USA – FDA Core Investigation Table Updates
| Date Posted |
Reference # |
Pathogen or Cause of Illness |
Product(s) Linked to Illnesses (if any) |
Total Case Count |
Investigation Status |
| 12/28/2022 | 1137 | Salmonella Typhimurium |
Alfalfa Sprouts | See Outbreak Advisory |
Active |
| 11/9/2022 | 1127 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Enoki Mushrooms |
See Outbreak Advisory |
Active |
Posted in FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, outbreak, Salmonella
France – Orloff-style roast – Salmonella
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Meats
- Product brand name Vallegrain
- Model names or references Orloff-style roast
- Identification of products
GTIN Lot Date 3467980061488 2303205601 Use-by date 02/11/2023 - Packaging Tray under modified atmosphere of about 1kg
- Marketing start/end date From 02/01/2023 to 02/02/2023
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Health mark FR-28-111-020-CE
- Further information Roast pork elaborated about 1kg. Roast stuffed with slices of Emmental and smoked bacon, covered with slices of Emmental and bacon, all covered.
- Geographic area of sale Departments: CALVADOS (14), EURE-ET-LOIR (28), ESSONNE (91)
- Distributors U express and Intermarché
- List of points of saleDHQUALCP_-_Orloff_LS.pdf
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Presence of Salmonella detected
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hazrd, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Salmonella
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