E. Coli STEC (O26) in bovine fresh meat from New Zealand in the Netherlands
Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in organic bovine meat from Spain in Italy
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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Beef Meat – Organic Beef Meat
Posted in E.coli, E.coli O26, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, RASFF, STEC, STEC E.coli
RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Nutmeg
Ochratoxin-A in nutmeg from Indonesia in the Netherlands
Posted in food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin, RASFF
RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Smoked Salmon – Frozen Meatballs – Raw Milk Goats Cheese – Raw Milk Blue Cheese – Cooked Organic Beetroots
LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN GOAT RAW MILK CHEESE from France in France and Portugal
Listeria monocytogenes in raw milk blue cheese from Northern Ireland in Germany
Listeria monocytogenes in chilled cooked organic beetroots from the Netherlands in Belgium
Listeria monocytogenes in frozen meatballs from Bulgaria in Germany
Salmone affumicato presenza di Listeria Monocytogenes in Denmark
RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken – Sesame Seeds – Black Pepper – Pork Meat – Turkey Carcass
Presence of Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece
Salmonella Enteritidis detected in frozen fresh chicken meat from Poland in France
Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken neck skin from Poland in France
Salmonella in pork meat from Germany in Estonia and Finland
Salmonella group CO in chilled turkey carcasses from Poland in the UK, Sweden and Germany
Salmonella l-form in hulled sesame seeds from Nigeria via Turkey in Germany
Salmonella Saintpaul, Salmonella Denver and Salmonella Poona in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella Grumpensis in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Posted in food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, RASFF, Salmonella, Salmonella in Black Pepper, Salmonella in Chicken, Salmonella Poland, Salmonella Sesame Seeds
USA – FDA to Implement Sampling Effort for Lettuce Grown in Salinas Valley, California
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will be collecting and testing samples of lettuce grown in California’s Salinas Valley from local commercial coolers from May through November 2021. The agency will test the samples for Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), including E. coli O157:H7, and Salmonella spp. as part of ongoing surveillance efforts following reoccurring outbreaks linked to this region, including most recently in the fall of 2020.
The FDA assignment will direct sampling to be conducted at commercial cooling and cold storage facilities where field heat is removed from harvested lettuce and where product is cold-stored before processing. Sampling may include pre-cooled product (preferred) or post-cooled product. Sample collection at commercial coolers helps the FDA efficiently obtain samples from multiple farms at centralized locations and facilitates prompt traceback and follow-up if contamination is detected.
The agency plans to collect and test a total of approximately 500 post-harvest samples of iceberg, leaf and romaine lettuce. Each sample will consist of 10 subsamples, each made up of one head of lettuce (trimmed, cored and possibly wrapped), or in the case of romaine lettuce, loose leaves or one package of hearts. FDA laboratories will conduct all testing.
During this sampling assignment, the FDA will take extra precautions to help ensure the safety of agency investigators and firm employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. FDA investigators will preannounce their visits to firms per the Agency’s COVID-19 safety practices. They will be outfitted with personal protective equipment (PPE) and will carry out their work while adhering to local, state and applicable CDC guidance.
Helping to ensure the safety of leafy greens remains a high priority of the FDA. This assignment adds to other work underway in collaboration with stakeholders in the California Central Coast growing region to identify where the recurring strain of pathogenic E. coli is persisting and the likely routes of leafy green contamination with STECs. This includes continued implementation of actions identified in the recently updated Leafy Greens Action Plan, including a multi-year longitudinal study to assess the environmental factors impacting the presence of foodborne pathogens in this region. Consistent with the action plan, if the FDA detects a pathogen such as E. coli O157:H7, the agency will conduct a follow-up investigation to identify potential sources and routes of contamination. Such investigations are designed to inform what additional preventive measures may be needed to help prevent outbreaks of foodborne illness.
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USA – New Jersey school district closes doors after foodborne outbreak
A current foodborne outbreak has caused the closure of school buildings for at least two weeks in Camden County, NJ.
On May 6, the district’s employees experienced symptoms of foodborne illness after attending a luncheon catered by an outside vendor.
As of the posting of this article, the exact pathogen is still unknown. However, the Camden County Department of Health has stated that they suspected the pathogens could be highly contagious.
The Waterford Township School District is a community public school district that serves students in prekindergarten through sixth grade.
On May 10, the district’s Superintendent, Brenda Harring, sent a letter to the parents of students at Waterford Township School District explaining that more than 60 percent of the school’s staff members that participated in the luncheon became ill and are continuing to recover.
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USA – It is now 9 with E. coli in King and Snohomish counties – likely source is fresh, organic produce
The Snohomish Health District said Tuesday it has identified two cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in Snohomish County residents. Following public health interviews, these cases do appear to be connected to a cluster of STEC cases among seven children in King County.
Seattle King County Public Health is investigating a new cluster of seven children infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) in King County. All cases are currently under 15 years of age, and three are under 5 years of age. Cases have been reported during April 22–May 1, 2021.
Our investigation is ongoing. We have identified multiple types of fresh produce, mostly organic, in common among the majority of cases but cannot yet rule out other possibilities. We are still uncertain if these cases share the same source of their infection or not. Updates will continue to be posted when more information is available.
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Denmark – Risk of mold in organic coconut oil – Updated
Haugen-Gruppen AS Denmark is recalling a batch of Green Choice Organic Coconut Oil Virgin, as there is a risk of mold in the product. (updated 12-05-2021 with new best before)
Recalled Foods , Published: May 7, 2021
Modified May 12, 2021
What food:
Net weight: 200 grams
Lot number: L20224
Best before date: 31-08-2023, 30-09-2023, 31-10-2023, 30-11-2023 and 31-12-2023
Lot number: L20253
Best before date: 31-10-2023, 31-12-2023, 31-01-2024 and 31-03-2024
Lot number: L20150
Best before date: 30-06-2023
Lot number: L20192
Best before date: 31-08-2023
Lot number: L20139
Best before date: 31-05-2023
Sold in:
Normal stores throughout the country
Menu shops throughout the country
Company recalling:
Haugen-Gruppen AS Denmark
Cause:
Mold has been found in products from the batch in question.
Risk:
Mold in the product makes it unsuitable as food.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.
Posted in food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Spoilage, Food Temperature Abuse, Food Testing, mold, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Moulds
Denmark – Aflatoxins in buckwheat flour
Biogan A / S is recalling a batch of organic gluten-free buckwheat flour, as aflatoxins have been found in the product.
Recalled Foods , Published: May 12, 2021
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What food:
Net weight: 1000 grams
Best before date: 31/03/2022
Batch No .: B2110657001-U
Sold in:
Grocery and health food stores across the country
Company recalling:
Biogan A / S, 8520 Lystrup
Cause:
Aflatoxins have been detected in the product.
Risk:
Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by molds and can be carcinogenic.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.
Posted in Aflatoxin, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Temperature Abuse, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin
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