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CIFA – Tahina Recall – Salmonella

Posted on June 27, 2012 by | Leave a comment

CIFA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Phoenicia Group Inc. are warning the public not to consume Alkanater brand Tahina, described below, because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Alkanater brand Tahina, is sold in 454 g containers bearing the UPC 6 92551 00002 0, lot code TT3N-280312 and codes PRO: 28/03/2012 AND EXP: 28/03/2014.

This product has been distributed in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick and may have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

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Hong Kong – Two Fatal Cases – Vibrio vulnificus

Posted on June 26, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Center for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating two fatal cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection, with one of them causing necrotising fasciitis (flesh-eating disease).
The case of necrotising fasciitis caused by Vibrio vulnificus affected a 48-year-old man with underlying medical conditions who lived in Shenzhen
His clinical diagnosis was necrotising fasciitis and bilateral above-knee amputations were performed. His condition continued to deteriorate and he passed away yesterday (June 19).
The patient’s blood culture grew Vibrio vulnificus and his tissue and wound swabs also detected Vibrio vulnificus.
 The case of Vibrio vulnificus infection involved a 61-year-old man with chronic illness who lived in Yuen Long. He developed fever since June 16 and loss of consciousness on June 17. He was admitted to Pok Oi Hospital on the same day. His condition deteriorated and he passed away on June 18.
His blood specimen taken during his admission yielded Vibrio vulnificus.
 The CHP’s investigation revealed that the patient had consumed raw mantis shrimp

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France – Five Children Sick from Hamburger – E.coli

Posted on June 25, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Eygptian Gazette

Five children admitted to hospital in northern France after eating beef burgers infected with a strain of E.coli bacteria are seriously ill, health officials said on Thursday, fanning fears of a wider outbreak.

 The officials said the bacteria did not appear to be related to the lethal strain of E.coli that has killed 37 people and made 3,000 ill, most of them in northern Germany.

   Privately owned German discount chain Lidl withdrew boxes of the frozen beef patties believed to be behind the French infections. The boxes were sold under the brand “Steaks Country” and had expiry dates of May 10, 11 and 12, officials said.

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US- Bagged Salad Recall – Listeria

Posted on June 25, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Journal

Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 1,077 cases of bagged salads.

Due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall.

The Product Code and Use-by date are in the upper right-hand corner of the package; the UPC code is on the back of the package, below the barcode. The salads were distributed in six U.S. states (Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia).

No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall. This precautionary recall notification is being issued due to an isolated instance in which a sample of Marketside Leafy Romaine salad yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a random sample test conducted by the State of North Carolina.

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E.coli O145 Outbreak – US 6 States

Posted on June 24, 2012 by | Leave a comment

E.coli Blog

A total of 15 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O145 infection have been identified in 6 states.

The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2), California (1), Florida (1), Georgia (5), Louisiana (5), and Tennessee (1).

Four ill persons have been hospitalised. One death has been reported in Louisiana.

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Australia- Leg Ham Recall – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 23, 2012 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Marchetti Smallgoods has recalled Leg Ham (sliced) from small independent supermarkets in Victoria due to Listeria monocytogenes  contamination. Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems. Consumers should not eat this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

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US Shigella Outbreak Source Unknown

Posted on June 23, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Shigella Blog

Public health officials are investigating an unusually large outbreak of shigellosis, a bacterial gastrointestinal illness that has sickened 25 people in Onondaga County.

The county Health Department announced there have been 15 laboratory confirmed cases and another 10 probable cases of shigellosis. More than half the cases involve children. Two of the people infected have been hospitalised and some others have been treated in emergency rooms and urgent care centers, said Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Onondaga County’s health commissioner.

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CDC – Update Raw Tuna Outbreak in the US

Posted on June 23, 2012 by | Leave a comment

CDC 

A  total of 390 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Bareilly (376 persons) or SalmonellaNchanga (14 persons) have been reported from 27 states and the District of Columbia.

  • 47 ill persons have been hospitalised, and no deaths have been reported.
  • Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health agencies indicate that a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation is the likely source of this outbreak.
  • Consumers should not eat the recalled product, and retailers should not serve the recalled raw Nakaochi Scrape tuna product from Moon Marine USA Corporation.

 

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US Alfalfa Sprout Recall- Salmonella

Posted on June 22, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Leasa Industries Inc. of Florida is recalling 433 cases of alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Product details:

  • LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts
  • Use by date of 7/2/12
  • 6 ounce clear plastic containers
  • UPC number 75465-55912

Routine customer sampling revealed the presence of Salmonella in the product. The company is voluntarily recalling the product. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of this product.

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Parasites

Posted on June 21, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Parasitic Infestation in fresh Hake in Italy sourced in Denmark

RASFF – Salmonella in rape meal in Finland sourced in Germany

France– Listeria in cheese Neufchatel society Chevalier, marketed in the departments 27, 60, 62, 76 and 80.

Chevallier society shall withdraw from the sale of cheese “Neufchatel” following the detection of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes .

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