More than 80 people, who attended a post-wedding feast fell sick in Ibbeedu village in Belur taluk in Hassan district on Sunday evening.
Doctors suspected food poisoning as more than 80 people have fallen ill.
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India – 80 people fall sick after wedding feast in Hassan village
Canada – Smoked Trout Spread – Listeria monocytogenes
Quebec , August 17, 2020 – MAPAQ, in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the Company National Herring Importation Ltd., located at 9820, boulevard Ray-Lawson, in Montreal , advises the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food is likely to contain the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes .
| Product name | Format | Targeted lot |
|---|---|---|
| “Smoked trout spread” | 160 g | Units sold bearing the use-by date (“best before”) of September 14, 2020 |
The product that is the subject of this advisory was available for sale at several locations across the province . It was packaged in a clear plastic container with a black plastic lid and was sold refrigerated. The label includes, in addition to the proper name of the product, the words “LA BOUCANERIE”.
The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. He agreed with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to disseminate this notice as a precautionary measure. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.
People who have this product in their possession are therefore advised not to consume it. They must either return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the product does not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness that can lead to high fever, severe headache, stiff neck or nausea. In this regard, pregnant women and their unborn children, the elderly, children and people with weakened immune systems are considered to be the most vulnerable.
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Product (s)
USA – Lemon Recall Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
On August 9, the produce warehouse Freshouse II, LLC announced a voluntary recall of lemons, limes, red potatoes, and oranges the company had shipped to Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia. The produce in question is potentially contaminated with bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and has been sold under the brand names Freshouse, Nature’s Promise, Fresh from the Start, and Wegmans.
USA – FDA advises consumers not to use goldenseal root powder distributed by Maison Terre
FDA advises consumers and health care professionals not to use goldenseal root powder repackaged and distributed by Maison Terre, Little Rock, Arkansas, due to microbial contamination.
FDA laboratory analysis found the product is contaminated with high counts of various bacteria, including multiple pathogens. Use of these contaminated products can cause serious infections with severe outcomes, including death, especially in vulnerable patients with compromised immune systems and infants. FDA is aware of one infant death associated with use of this product on the umbilical cord stump.
On August 5 and August 14, 2020, FDA recommended that Maison Terre recall their goldenseal root powder product. To date, the company has not taken action to remove these dangerous products from the market.
Consumers who use goldenseal root powder sold by Maison Terre and have concerns should contact their health care professional.
FDA encourages health care professionals and patients to report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of any medication to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program:
- Complete and submit the report online; or
- Download and complete the form, then submit it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178
Canada – Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to red onions imported from the United States
August 14, 2020 – Update
There is no evidence to suggest that onions grown in Canada are associated with this outbreak. Onions imported from the United States are under investigation.
Do not eat, use, sell or serve any red, white, yellow, and sweet yellow onions from Thomson International Inc. of Bakersfield, California, USA, or any products made with these onions. This advice applies to all individuals across Canada, as well as retailers, distributors, manufacturers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes.
If you are not sure where a red, yellow, white, or sweet yellow onion was grown, do not eat it. This notice contains more advice on how to avoid getting sick.
The outbreak investigation is ongoing as illnesses continue to be reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Since August 7, there have been 100 additional illnesses reported in the ongoing Canadian investigation. There are now 339 confirmed cases in Canada.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued food recall warnings for related products that came to Canada. Some of these products were possibly distributed nationally. Additional food recall warnings in Canada are possible. More information on recalled products is available on CFIA’s website.
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Canada – 100 more Canadians have become sick from eating US onions
The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting 100 new illnesses across the country related to salmonella contaminated onions grown in California.
There have been no deaths related to the products, but the new cases bring the total to 339 illnesses linked to the onions in Canada, as of Friday. Currently, 48 individuals have been hospitalized.
Those who became sick are between the age of three and 100, with the majority of cases (54%) being found in females.
According to the agency, the confirmed cases of Salmonella Newport illness have been linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: British Columbia (78), Alberta (208), Saskatchewan (19), Manitoba (19), Ontario (8), Quebec (6), and Prince Edward Island (1).
“Do not eat, use, sell or serve any red, white, yellow, and sweet yellow onions from Thomson International Inc. of Bakersfield, California, USA, or any products made with these onions,” the health agency wrote in an update. “This advice applies to all individuals across Canada, as well as retailers, distributors, manufacturers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes.”
Individuals who became ill reported eating red onions at home, items ordered at restaurants, and in residential care settings between mid-June and late July 2020.
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USA -Cyclospora cases from bagged salad mix continue are on the up.
The outbreak of parasitic infections linked to Fresh Express bagged salad mix has grown by 49 new laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora, upping the total to 690 people, up from 641.
The latest report is current as of Aug. 12, 2020, and it updates the previous report of July 24, 2020.
Laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections associated with this outbreak have been reported from 13 states: Georgia (1), Illinois (209), Iowa (206), Kansas (5), Massachusetts (1), Minnesota (86), Missouri (57) Nebraska (55), North Dakota (6), Ohio (4), Pennsylvania (2), South Dakota (13), and Wisconsin (45). The ill person from Georgia purchased and ate a bagged salad product while traveling in Missouri.
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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Modern brand Tarragon Remoulade and Modern Meat brand Modern ‘Crab’ Cakes made with onions grown by Thomson International Inc. recalled due to Salmonella
The Modern Meat Inc. is recalling Modern brand Tarragon Remoulade and Modern Meat brand ‘Crab’ Cakes, made with onions grown by Thomson International Inc., Bakersfield, California (USA), from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. Retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes should not serve, use, or sell the recalled products described below.
These products may also have been purchased on-line. The CFIA will continue its investigation into other possible importers and additional recalls may follow.
The following products have been sold as indicated in the table below.
Ongoing investigation
See complete list of recalled products associated with this ongoing investigation.
Recalled products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes | Additional Information | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | Tarragon Remoulade | 250 mL | 8 47004 00009 0 | Best before date: SEP 23 2020 |
None | British Columbia, Manitoba, and possibly other provinces and territories. |
| Modern Meat | ‘Crab’ Cakes | 300 g | 8 47004 00014 4 | Best before date: JAN 18 2021 |
None | British Columbia, Manitoba, and possibly other provinces and territories. |
| Modern Meat | ‘Crab’ Cakes | 6 × 50 g | 8 47004 00014 4 | Best before date: JAN 18 2021 |
None | British Columbia, Manitoba, and possibly other provinces and territories. |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased. If you are unsure of the source of the onions in your product, check with your place of purchase.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
Background
This recall was triggered by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak followed by a recall in the United States by Thomson International Inc. located in Bakersfield, California. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness. Please refer to the Public Health Notice for further details on this active outbreak investigation.
Related recalls
2020-08-07_r13941 – Sobeys brand Herb Marinade recalled due to Salmonella
2020-08-07_r13942 – Jim M. Koo Produce brand Yellow and Red Onions recalled due to Salmonella
2020-08-05_r13938 – Imperial Fresh brand Onion white diced 3/8″ recalled due to Salmonella
2020-07-30 – Red onions imported from the USA by Sysco in Western Canada recalled due to Salmonella
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Public enquiries and media
- Public enquiries
- Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca
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Belgium – Skewers of Marinated Turkey – Salmonella
During microbiological checks, the presence of Salmonella was found in marinated turkey skewers .
In consultation with the AFSCA, Norenca therefore decided to withdraw the product concerned from the sale.
Customers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and to bring it back to the store, where they will be reimbursed. In the meantime, all stores have removed the affected product from the shelves.
Product description:
Marinated turkey brochettes sold between 08/08/2020 and 14/08/2020 at Spar Colruyt Group and other general food stores with the following information:
• Marinated turkey kebabs per 3 pieces and 16 pieces
• Use by date (DLC): 08/14/2020
• Lot numbers: 02032220 Does the
information above match that of the product purchased? Bring the products back to your store.
Possible symptoms of Salmonella poisoning.
Possible symptoms of intoxication caused by Salmonella are fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. These symptoms usually appear within 12 to 48 hours after ingestion.
Symptoms usually last 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without specific treatment. Young children, pregnant women, the immunocompromised and the elderly are among the groups at risk. In these people, the symptoms can be severe enough to require hospitalization of the patient.
People who have consumed this product and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.
For more information , customers can contact Norenca via info@norenca.be or 014 / 58.45.11.
Australia – Inquiry criticizes handling of I Cook Foods Listeria case
A parliamentary inquiry into the closure of an Australian catering business has found the council failed in its role as a regulator.
I Cook Foods, which provided pre-packed meals to hospitals and the aged care sector, was temporarily closed in February 2019 during attempts to find the source of infection after an 86-year-old woman with listeriosis died.
The investigation led to a closure order which ultimately resulted in the loss of contracts and clients, employees being made redundant, and shutting down the business. Witnesses told the inquiry it was not normal for a site to remain shut under a closure order for a month. I Cook Foods was charged with 48 breaches of the Food Act but these were later dropped by the City of Greater Dandenong.
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