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Venuzuela – Nearly 250 sick in Venezuelan Salmonella outbreak

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A state in Venezuela has reported a Salmonella outbreak with almost 250 people affected.

The Anzoatiguense Institute of Health (Saludanz) has recorded a significant increase in cases of salmonellosis during the past month in the state of Bolívar. So far, there have been no deaths.

Omar Aray, president of the health agency, said 240 children and adults had been affected and seen at different health centers.

The Campo Claro, Barrio Sucre, El Espejo, Guamachito, Las Casitas, Barrio Corea, Buenos Aires and Brisas del Mar regions had the highest number of reports.

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Research – Bioengineered probiotic could prevent Listeria infections

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — For pregnant women, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, listeriosis is a serious foodborne illness often linked to deli meats, fresh produce and dairy products. Even with antibiotic treatment, listeriosis is fatal for about 20 percent of patients, resulting in thousands of deaths annually.

Purdue University’s Arun Bhunia, a professor of food science, and postdoctoral researcher Rishi Drolia have developed a probiotic that could prevent infections in at-risk populations. A bioengineered version of Lactobacillus, a bacterium common in the human gut, can block the pathway the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria use to cross intestinal wall cells into the bloodstream, his team reports in the journal Nature Communications.

“The Lactobacillus bacteria we developed seeks out the same proteins as Listeria monocytogenes in the gut. When it attaches, it blocks the roadway for Listeria,” Bhunia said. “This could be included in probiotic yogurts, capsules or gummies and used as a preventive measure to treat people who are at high risk of infection.”

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UK – Salmonella contributed to deaths linked to butchers

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A Salmonella infection contributed to the deaths of two people who were part of an outbreak in England in 2018, according to an inquest report.

Sandra Blake, 68, and Stewart Graham, 66, both ate pork from Chapman and Sons in early 2018. Sandra’s husband, Heath, aged 71, also fell ill with similar symptoms but survived. Tests confirmed all three had Salmonella infections.

The inquest heard that 28 people were affected and 23 were linked to the butchers in Blackhall Colliery, County Durham.

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Canada – Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to shellfish is over.

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Food Illness

In total, 23 confirmed cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus illness were reported in the following provinces: Saskatchewan (1), Quebec (7), New Brunswick (10), and Prince Edward Island (5). Individuals became sick between early July and late October 2020. One individual was hospitalized. No deaths were reported. Individuals who became ill were between 11 and 92 years of age. The majority of illnesses (61%) were male.

Table 1 – Number of people confirmed to be infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus by week of illness onset or specimen collection
Week of symptom onset or specimen collection Number of cases
2020-06-28 1
2020-07-05 0
2020-07-12 0
2020-07-19 0
2020-07-26 1
2020-08-02 2
2020-08-09 2
2020-08-16 4
2020-08-23 3
2020-08-30 2
2020-09-06 5
2020-09-13 2
2020-09-20 0
2020-10-04 0
2020-10-11 0
2020-10-18 0
2020-10-25 0
2020-11-01 1

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New Zealand – Butchery at centre of Listeria scare says it is ‘devastating’

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The butchery owner whose hams have been recalled due to fears they may contain listeria says the scare is stressful and devastating.

“We’ve been manufacturing hams for 23 years and had minimal complaints … and we’ve never had an outbreak of listeria like this before,” Pestell’s Rai Bacon Company Ltd owner Chris Pestell said.

The listeria cases were isolated to the ham, he said, and stressed that all other products were safe.

“We sell thousands of hams all over the south to lots of businesses and supermarkets, and lower North Island. We’ve built up a good reputation over the years.”

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USA – Cozy Vale Raw Milk again linked to E. coli

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Cozy Vale Creamery of Tenino, WA, is advising consumers to throw out or return any of the dairy’s retail raw milk and cream products with the best by dates of Dec. 12-14 through 12-23 because state tests showed E. coli contamination.

The unpasteurized dairy products were bottled in a gallon, half-gallon, quart, and pint containers, were sold to customers, including retail stores, in Western Washington. The dairy had pathogen problems at least twice in 2017.

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France – Product recall: Fromagerie des 2 Caps brand cheese from Les 2 Caps

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Product recall: Fromagerie des 2 Caps brand cheese from Les 2 Caps

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Escherichia coli

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold the product in question are asked not to consume them – and more particularly young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly – and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased.

People who have consumed it and who present symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting should consult their doctor as soon as possible, mentioning this consumption and the possible link with the bacterium Escherichia coli.

If there are no symptoms within 10 days of consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor.

The E. coli bacterium is naturally present in the digestive microflora of humans and warm-blooded animals. Some strains of E. coli are pathogenic, and can be responsible in humans for various disorders ranging from mild diarrhea to more serious forms such as hemorrhagic diarrhea or severe kidney damage such as HUS, mainly in young children.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸
320g packaging

▸ Barcode
3188500032848

▸ Lot
272

▸ DLC
• 11/17/2020
• 11/21/2020

▸ Veterinary identification number
FR 59.512.030 CE

▸ Consumer service contact
LOSFELD DISTRIBUTION is available to consumers to answer their questions on the telephone number: 03 20 28 99 60 (Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

▸ Areas concerned
• SUPER U CAMPHIN-EN-PEVELE
• SUPER U LUMBRES

▸ Source
https://www.coursesu.com/

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France – Product recall: U brand Arugula and Mesclun salads – Salmonella

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Product recall: System U brand Arugula and Mesclun salads

 

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

Foodborne illness caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more severe in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸
Arugula 150g • Lot: 27631323 – 27636358
• BBE : 10/12/20 – 11/12/20

▸ Mesclun 175g
• Lot: 27631353
• BBE: 12/10/2020

▸ Source
https://www.economie.gouv.fr/

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France – Product recall: Mesclun 125g from Saint Eloi brand (Intermarché) – Salmonella

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Product recall: Mesclun 125g from Saint Eloi brand (Intermarché)

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

Foodborne illness caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more severe in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Lot
27631329

▸ DLC
12/10/20

▸ Source
https://www.economie.gouv.fr/

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France – Product recall: Bonduelle brand Mesclun 145g – Salmonella

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Product recall: Bonduelle brand Mesclun 145g

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

Foodborne illnesses caused by salmonella result in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more serious in young children, immunocompromised people and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Lot, DLC and distributors 27631363 – 12/12/20 – Intermarché
• 27631345 – 12/12/20 – Intermarché
• 27631345 – 12/12/20 – System U
• 27631363 – 12/12/20 – System U
• 27631363 – 12/12/20 – Large grocery store in Paris
• 27631363 – 12/12/20 – Segurel (Transporter)
• 27631345 – 12/12/20 – Leclerc
• 27631363 – 12/12/20 – Leclerc
• 27631345 – 12/12 / 20 – Carrefour
• 27631363 – 12/12/20 – Carrefour

▸ Source
https://www.economie.gouv.fr/

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