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USA – Wendy’s E. coli outbreak in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania has sickened between 84 to 160 people

Posted on August 31, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

Last week the CDC reported 84 E. coli cases – 53 in Michigan, 23 in Ohio, 6 in Indiana and 2 in Pennsylvania.  However, Michigan reports at least 115 and Wood County in Ohio reports at least 23 which would bring Ohio case numbers to 37.

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USA – Amaranth Grain recalled in 17 states because of Salmonella contamination

Posted on August 30, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods Inc., of Milwaukie, OR, is recalling Bob’s Red Mill brand Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free because of potential Salmonella contamination.

The product was distributed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington, as well as internationally in the Philippines.

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USA – Over 100 Cases Reported so Far in the Wendy’s E coli Outbreak

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Food Poisoning News

In the latest update posted by the CDC on August 19th, 37 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections were reported in the states of Ohio (19), Michigan (15), Indiana (1), and Pennsylvania (2). However, experts believe the actual number of infections to be much higher than 100, with estimates of at least 200 cases. Most notably, despite the CDC reporting 15 of the 37 cases occurring in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has reported 43 confirmed E. coli O157 infections. In total, the MDHHS received 98 reports of E. coli infections in August from Michigan residents. For reference, Michigan officials only received 20 reports of E. coli infections during the same time period in 2021. The 43 Michigan E. coli O157 infections have been confirmed to match the same strain of E. coli as the Wendy’s outbreak strain and all cases match the illness onset date of late July through early August. Michigan health officials are currently testing at least 55 additional E. coli infections to determine if they are also connected to the Wendy’s outbreak.

In Ohio, officials in Wood Country are testing samples from 22 residents with E. coli infections and have so far confirmed 9 of the cases to have stemmed from the same strain of E. coli bacteria. Experts believe that the true number of cases involved in the Wendy’s outbreak is much higher than reported and expect to see an increase of reported cases in the days to come.

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Netherlands – Safety Warning Remia Tomato Ketchup 500ml – Lactic Acid Bacteria

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NVWA

Remia CV retrieves the Remia Tomato Ketchup. This only concerns products purchased from Nettorama, Jan Linders, Dirk, Dekamarkt, Vomar, Plus, Coop or Picnic. The reason is a possible lactic acid bacteria contamination that causes the packaging to bulge. The product itself poses no danger to public health if consumed. Other Remia CV products are not affected by this issue and are suitable for sale and consumption.

See Remia’s website

Which product is it?

  • Remia Tomato Ketchup 500ml
  • Barcode: 8710448636977
  • Lot number: L2182
  • Best Before: 07-2023

For more information, customers can contact Remia consumer service on the toll-free telephone number 0800-0222555.

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Ireland- Recall of Additional Best Before Dates of Ardo Frozen Fruitberry Mix due to the Presence of Hepatitis A

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FSAI

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2022.53 (Update 1)
Product: Ardo Frozen Fruitberry Mix; pack size: 2500g
Batch Code: Lot:58622131; Best before date: All dates in May 2024
Country Of Origin: Poland

Message:

Further to FSAI Food Alert 2022.53, all May 2024 best before dates with the above batch code of Ardo Frozen Fruitberry Mix are being recalled due to the presence of hepatitis A. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated stock.

Nature Of Danger:

Hepatitis A infection is an acute disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, and jaundice. Some people experience a fairly mild illness and recover within a couple of weeks. Other people develop more severe symptoms and may take months to fully recover. Older people are more likely to have more severe symptoms and some infected children do not have any symptoms at all. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 28 days but can range from 15 to 50 day.

Action Required:

Inspectors:

A distribution list will be emailed to PEHOs in due course. Please notify the FSAI (foodincidents@fsai.ie) of any concerns.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Businesses are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

Caterers should not use the implicated batches.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Ardo Frozen Fruitberry Mix

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Ireland – Recall of Specific Batches of Fit Foods Breakfast Club Porridge with Mixed Summer Berries Due to the Presence of Hepatitis A

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FSAI

Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2022.54
Product: Fit Foods Breakfast Club Porridge with Mixed Summer Berries; pack size: 240g
Batch Code: Use by dates: 26/08/22 and 29/08/22
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Swift Fine Foods is recalling the above batches of its Fit Foods Breakfast Club Porridge with Mixed Summer Berries due to the presence of Hepatitis A. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Nature Of Danger:

Hepatitis A infection is an acute disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, and jaundice. Some people experience a fairly mild illness and recover within a couple of weeks. Other people develop more severe symptoms and may take months to fully recover. Older people are more likely to have more severe symptoms and some infected children do not have any symptoms at all. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 28 days but can range from 15 to 50 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Fit Foods Porridge

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USA – E. coli Outbreak with Unknown Food Source

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CDC

Fast Facts
  • Illnesses: 84
  • Hospitalizations: 38
  • Deaths: 0
  • States: 4
  • Recall: No
  • Investigation status: Active
Illustration of E. coli pathogen
Update on the Source

A specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, but many sick people reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania before getting sick. Based on this information, Wendy’s has taken the precautionary measure of removing the romaine lettuce being used in sandwiches from restaurants in that region. Wendy’s uses a different type of romaine lettuce for salads. Investigators are working to confirm whether romaine lettuce is the source of this outbreak, and whether romaine lettuce used in Wendy’s sandwiches was served or sold at other businesses. Wendy’s is fully cooperating with the investigation.

What You Should Do

CDC is not advising that people avoid eating at Wendy’s restaurants or that people stop eating romaine lettuce.

  • Wendy’s has taken the precautionary measure of removing the romaine lettuce being used in sandwiches from restaurants in this region.
  • At this time, there is no evidence to indicate that romaine lettuce sold in grocery stores, served in other restaurants, or in people’s homes is linked to this outbreak.
  • CDC will update this advice if the investigation identifies foods to avoid.

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Denmark – Mould/Mold on MOSHgifler

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DVFA

MOSH by Faiza is recalling MOSH date gels due to the presence of mold

Recalled Foods , Published: August 29, 2022

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Which foods:
MOSH slaps
Net weight: 160 g
Best before date: 31-10-2022 and 30-11-2022
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Sold in:
Irma stores and Menu throughout the country. 
Company that revokes:
MOSH by Faiza
Cause:
The company has established that there is a risk of mold in the products.
Risk:
Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food. 
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.
If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the product, you should contact your own doctor. 

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Luxembourg – UPDATE – RECALL: PAELLA AND THAWED RAW SHRIMP – BULK SALE – Vibrio vulnificus

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SAP

Auchan is recalling the following products:

Update *

Last name Paella
Mark Unbranded – bulk sale
Sale period from 08/17/2022 to 08/24/2022 inclusive
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Last name Thawed raw shrimp
Mark Unbranded – bulk sale
Sale period from 08/16/2022 to 08/24/2022 inclusive

Danger  : Presence of Vibrio vulnificus

Food-borne illnesses caused by Vibrio vulnificus can occasionally result in mild gastrointestinal disturbances in healthy individuals, but also in severe non-intestinal disturbances (generalized infection / sepsis) in susceptible or affected persons. pre-existing chronic conditions. In addition, skin infections are likely to occur from pre-existing wounds when handling the products .

Sale in Luxembourg by:

  • Paella  :                     Auchan – La Cloche d’or (fish stall)
  • Shrimps  :             Auchan – La Cloche d’or, Kirchberg*, Differdange* (fish stall)

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded

Source of information: Auchan recall notification

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Denmark – Mould/Mold in fresh lasagna sheets

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DVFA

COOP Denmark is recalling Nonna Elide Fresh Lasagne plates sold in Irma stores due to the discovery of mold in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: August 25, 2022

Which foods:
Nonna Elide Fresh Lasagna sheets with eggs
Net content: 250 g
Best before date: all dates
EAN code: 7340012591008
Sold in:
Irma stores throughout the country. 
Company that revokes:
COOP Danmark A/S
Cause:
The company has established that there is a risk of mold in the products.
Risk:
Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food. 
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.
If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the product, you should contact your own doctor. 

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