Ottawa, October 9, 2018 – La Granja Foods is recalling The Farm La Granja brand Queso ranchero fresco from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Farm La Granja | Queso ranchero fresco | 1 lb | All Best Before Dates up to and including November 15, 2018 | None |
An investigation into a series of deaths linked to listeria on rockmelons has concluded the contaminated fruit came from a single farm in New South Wales, and the outbreak was largely caused by the weather.
Between January 16 and April 10, 22 cases of listeriosis occurred across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania, which led to seven deaths and a miscarriage.
A report released on Thursday by the NSW Department of Primary Industries confirmed those cases were all linked to consumption of rockmelon packed at Rombola Family Farms in Nericon, NSW.
Strong winds and heavy rain continue to wreak havoc across parts of the South today as Hurricane Michael meanders out of Georgia and heads up the mid-Atlantic Coast.
In addition to the devastating damage that is immediately visible today, less obvious hazards in the wake of the massive storm are expected to last weeks. Food safety dangers come in various forms and can cause severe illnesses and deaths as floodwaters recede.
Among the most vulnerable foods are fresh fruits and vegetables. They are breeding grounds for pathogens when power outages cause the loss of refrigeration and temperature control. Fresh produce that comes into contact with floodwater can be instantly contaminated with a wide range of bacteria, viruses and parasites.
The toxic composition of floodwater is such a serious food safety hazard that federal law prohibits the sale, distribution or donation of any produce or other food crops from fields that are flooded. Special inspections are required before such crops can even be used for animal feed.
Hurricane Michael leaves behind a treacherous, dangerous landscape that will likely pose risks to human health for weeks to come, experts say.
The water itself can carry bacteria and viruses that pose a major health hazard.
Among the medical dangers are cholera, Hepatitis A and vibriosis, said Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency room physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Glatter said storm victims need to stay focused on staying healthy while they await recovery efforts. That may mean not rushing outside as soon as the skies clear.
“Don’t panic— try to take things one step at a time when you feel overwhelmed,” he said.
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South Australians, particularly pregnant women, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, are advised not to consume pre-packed sliced silverside purchased from Drakes Supermarkets following the detection of Listeria in the product.
SA Health’s Acting Executive Director of Public Health Services, Dr Chris Lease, said as yet there have been no cases of Listeria infection reported to SA Health linked to the product.
“Following detection of Listeria during routine testing, Drakes Supermarkets are working to remove any potentially affected product from supply today,” Dr Lease said.
“While we have not received notification of anyone contracting Listeria from the product, the infection can be extremely serious if it is contracted by the elderly, pregnant women or people with weakened immune systems.
New England Journal of Medicine
71-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 2-day history of fever and excruciating pain in his left hand that had developed 12 hours after eating raw seafood. He had a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension and was undergoing hemodialysis for end-stage renal disease. At the time of presentation, hemorrhagic bullae measuring 3.5 by 4.5 cm had developed on the palm of his left hand (Panel A), and erythematous swelling with confluent tense bullae and ecchymoses had developed on the dorsum of the hand and forearm (Panel B). Surgical intervention was performed urgently, and Vibrio vulnificus was isolated from the bullae. Postoperatively, the patient received intravenous ceftazidime and ciprofloxacin. V. vulnificus can cause skin infections after wound exposure to contaminated seawater, as well as primary septicemia through the consumption of contaminated raw or undercooked seafood. Patients with immunocompromising conditions, including chronic liver disease and cancer, are at increased risk for infection and complications. Despite treatment, the skin lesions progressed to deep necrotic ulcers, and amputation of the left forearm was performed 25 days after presentation. The patient did well after the surgery and was discharged home.
Malone’s Fine Sausage Inc., a Milwaukee, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 26,323 pounds of ready-to-eat pork head cheese product that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The ready-to-eat pork head cheese items were produced on various dates from Aug. 27, 2018 through Oct. 5, 2018.
BazziniI LLC of Allentown, PA out of an abundance of caution, is recalling4,000 pounds of Roasted and Salted Colossal Natural, Super Colossal Natural and Rams Head Natural In Shell Pistachios received from one of its suppliers because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. NO OTHER BAZZINI PISTACHIOS OR BAZZINI PRODUCTS ARE IMPACTED OR PART OF THIS RECALL. The recall is being initiated voluntarily and no illnesses have been reported to date.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Affected product was distributed through retail sale, direct delivery, and mail order in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, Washington DC, and Virginia.
RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in cooked ham from Belgium in Belgium
RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen sliced grilled pork from Sweden in Finland
RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (2000; 10000 CFU/g) in frozen organic spinach tofu fillets with raw material from Turkey in Germany
RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (<10 CFU/g) in frozen herring from Norway in the Netherlands
RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in spinach and red chard from Ireland in Ireland
RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (90 CFU/g) in mortadella with pistachio from Italy in France
RASFF-patulin (31 µg/kg – ppb) in apple puree from Chile in Spain
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (1 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen chicken broiler legs from Poland in Lithuania
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled turkey meat preparations from Slovenia in Croatia
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (present /25g) in chilled chicken carcasses used to produce mechanically separated meat from Belgium in Belgium
RASFF-Salmonella in chilled minced meat from the Netherlands, via Denmark in Sweden
RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in cheese cubes from the Netherlands in the Netherlands
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Corvallis (in 2 out of 5 units /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen minced beef from Belgium in Belgium
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Kisarawe (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in whitish sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken fillets from Poland in France
RASFF-Salmonella ((in 1 out of 5 samples) /25g) in hulled sesame seeds from India in Poland
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen chicken meat from Poland in France
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Havana (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in hulled sesame seeds from Nigeria, via Turkey in Germany
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled chicken hamburger from Slovenia in Croatia
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen chicken leg quarters from Poland, via Estonia in Finland
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Johannesburg (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece.
