Grant Park Packing of Franklin, Illinois is recalling about 53,200 pounds of North Star Imports raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103. The USDA notice states that “Further testing is ongoing to determine if the recalled ground beef products are related to the E. coli O103 outbreak.” That outbreak has sickened at least 156 people in 10 states.
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 5 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnuts from the United States in the Netherlands
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 4.1 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from the United States in the Netherlands
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 5 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 7.3; Tot. = 8.3 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnuts from the United States in the Netherlands
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 34; Tot. = 38 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran in France
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 38; Tot. = 51 µg/kg – ppb) in organic hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan in Germany
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 29; Tot. = 32 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 17.8 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States in Spain
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 29; Tot. = 32 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled pistachios from Turkey in France
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 20; Tot. = 26 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted organic pistachios in shell from Turkey in France
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 8.9; Tot. = 35.2 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia in Bulgaria
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 55.4; Tot. = 70.4 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts with shell from Egypt in Germany
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 10.9 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan in Bulgaria
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 7; Tot. = 8.1 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut kernels from China in Bulgaria
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Newport (presence /25g) in chilled turkey meat from Poland in the Czech Republic
RASFF – Salmonella (present /25g) in chilled minced meat preparation from Belgium in Belgium
RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen chicken half breasts from Brazil in the UK
RASFF – Salmonella (suspicion) in frozen pork rolls from Spain in Spain
RASFF – Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen salted half chicken breasts from Brazil in the UK
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Newport (present /25g) in chilled chicken breasts from Poland in the Czech Republic
RASFF – histamine (1344 mg/kg – ppm) in frozen albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) from Vietnam, via Spain, processed in France in France
RASFF – shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx1-, stx2+, eae+, O157+) in chilled cow carcasses from Belgium in Belgium
RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (present /25g) in frozen smoked salmon pieces from Germany, packaged in Switzerland, with raw material from Norway, via the Netherlands in Switzerland
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Swedish health officials (Folkhälsomyndigheten) report investigating (computer translated) an outbreak of Yersinia enterocolitica cases throughout the country since March. Cases have been reported in nearly all regions of the country and affected adults the most.
The investigation into a foodborne source is ongoing with collaboration of the Public Health Authority, the National Food Administration, municipalities and the County Administrative Board.To date, 26 cases in ten regions have been confirmed in the outbreak. Another thirty cases are being investigated. Health officials say since the current outbreak strain of Y. enterocolitica type O3 has been found in different parts of the country, it is likely that a food borne infection will occur.
Sweden reports between 200 to 300 cases reported annually.
K2D Foods Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O103 Contamination
Grant Park Packing Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O103 Contamination
The ground beef E. coli O103 outbreak has now sickened at least 156 people in 10 states. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Twenty people are hospitalized because they are so ill. UPDATE: K2D Foods has recalled more than 100,000 pounds of ground beef for possible E. coli O103 contamination. But the recall notice states that “At this time, there is no definitive link between this positive product and the ongoing E. coli O103 outbreak.”
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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Carrau illnesses linked to pre-cut melon products. These products contain cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon, or may be mixes of some or all of these melons and other pre-cut fruit.
On April 12, 2019, Caito Foods, LLC, of Indianapolis, Ind., recalled products containing pre-cut melons because they are potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Additionally, Caito Foods, LLC temporarily suspended producing and distributing these products. Salmonella Carrau is a rare type of Salmonella but has been historically seen in imported melons. Reports from Caito Foods, LLC indicate that imported melons were used in the suspect pre-cut melon products.
FDA and Indiana authorities continue to inspect and investigate the Caito Foods, LLC processing facility where these melons were cut and packed, including collecting samples for laboratory analysis. FDA is also continuing its traceback investigation, examining shipping records to try to identify the specific source of these melons.
Consumers should not eat the recalled pre-cut melon products. The products were packaged in clear, plastic clamshell containers and distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Consumers in these states who have purchased pre-cut melon products and cannot determine whether they were produced by Caito Foods, LLC should throw those products out.
These products were sold at the following retailers:
A list of retail establishments that may have sold these products is available on the FDA website.
Retailers and restaurants should also not serve the recalled pre-cut melon products and should throw the product out.
These products were distributed by:
