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USA -76 with Cyclospora illnesses linked to ALDI, Jewel-Osco and Hy-Vee salads in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska

Posted on June 21, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to bagged salad mix purchased at ALDI, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco stores in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, and Nebraska. As of June 19, 2020, a total of 76 people with laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections associated with this outbreak have been reported from 6 states: Iowa (28), Illinois (23), Kansas (1), Minnesota (10), Missouri (7) and Nebraska (7).

People with laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections and who reported eating bagged salad mix before getting sick have been reported from 6 states (Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Minnesota). Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 11, 2020 to June 14, 2020. Sixteen people have been hospitalized. No deaths attributed to Cyclospora have been reported.

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France – Product recall: Carrefour BIO brand Italian charcuterie and Carrefour Sélection – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 21, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Oulah

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor by reporting this consumption.
Pregnant women should be especially attentive to these symptoms, as well as the immunocompromised and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease which can be serious and which can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ MORTADELLA BIO 70G
• Brand: Carrefour BIO
• Barcode: 3560070551309
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ MORTADELLA BOLOGNA IGP 100G
• Brand: Carrefour Sélection
• Barcode: 3560070705245
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ DECOUENNE 100G COOKED HAM
• Brand: Carrefour BIO
• Barcode: 3560070699940
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ PROSCIUTTO COTTO ALLE ERBE 120G
• Brand: Carrefour Sélection
• Barcode: 3560070705092
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ ANTIPASTO MISTO 250G
• Brand: Carrefour Sélection
• Barcode: 3560070705276
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ SALAME MILANO BIO 70G
• Brand: Carrefour BIO
• Barcode: 3560070551217
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ BRESAOLA 100G
• Brand: Carrefour Sélection
• Barcode: 3560070705122
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ SPECK DEL TRENTINO 100G
• Brand: Carrefour Sélection
• Barcode: 3560070705153
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ COPPA 100G
• Brand: Carrefour BIO
• Barcode: 3560070705542
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ Contact consumer service
For any additional information, you can contact the Carrefour consumer service by dialing N ° 0 805 900 024 (Free service and call).

▸ Source
https://www.carrefour.fr/

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China – Primary school hit by food poisoning with more than 100 children hooked to drips

Posted on June 21, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

The Mirror

The school, in the central Chinese province of Henan, saw pupils suffering from vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhoea – with officials now investigating potential issues with a supplier to a number of schools in the region.

According to Chinese state media, four catering companies in Yucheng are being investigated as possible sources of the suspected food poisoning scandal.

The firms have been contracted by the local government for all public primary and secondary schools since May 2018.

Investigations are ongoing.

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Research – Prevalence of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli in Beef Cattle

Posted on June 20, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

PubMed

A large number of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains have caused major outbreaks and sporadic cases of human illnesses, including mild diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, and the life-threatening hemolytic uremic syndrome. These illnesses have been traced to both O157 and non-O157 STEC. In a large number of STEC-associated outbreaks, the infections were attributed to consumption of ground beef or other beef products contaminated with cattle feces. Thus, beef cattle are considered reservoirs of STEC and can pose significant health risks to humans. The global nature of the human food supply suggests that safety concerns with beef will continue and the challenges facing the beef industry will increase at the production and processing levels. To be prepared to address these concerns and challenges, it is critical to assess the role of beef cattle in human STEC infections. In this review, published reports on STEC in beef cattle were evaluated to achieve the following specific objectives: (i) assess the prevalence of STEC in beef cattle, and (ii) determine the potential health risks of STEC strains from beef cattle. The latter objective is critically important because many beef STEC isolates are highly virulent. Global testing of beef cattle feces revealed wide ranges of prevalence rates for O157 STEC (i.e., 0.2 to 27.8%) and non-O157 STEC (i.e., 2.1 to 70.1%). Of the 261 STEC serotypes found in beef cattle, 44 cause hemolytic uremic syndrome and 37 cause other illnesses.

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Research – Which Foods May Be Contaminated With Listeria Monocytogenes Bacteria?

Posted on June 19, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Which foods may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria? Outbreaks of listeriosis, the illness caused by this pathogen, that have been linked to these kinds of foods go back to 1985. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have put together a list of foods that people in high risk groups should avoid.

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Dried Basil – Hamburger – Various Chicken and Turkey Products from Poland

Posted on June 19, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF – Salmonella group C (1 out of 5 samples /25g) in dried basil from Egypt in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken meat from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken meat from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken meat from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /10g) in frozen chicken drumsticks from Poland in France

RASFF – Salmonella (present /25g) in hamburger from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Hadar (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled minced turkey meat from Poland in Latvia

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RASFF Alert – Clostridium botulinum – Cheese Spreads

Posted on June 19, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF – Clostridium botulinum in cheese spreads from the United Kingdom in the UK

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RASFF Alerts – E.coli – Betel Leaves – Drumstick Leaves

Posted on June 19, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF – Escherichia coli (1800 CFU/g) in betel leaves from Sri Lanka in the UK

RASFF – too high count of Escherichia coli (16000 CFU/g) in drumstick leaves (Moringa oleifera) from Sri Lanka in the UK

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RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Minced Beef

Posted on June 19, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF – shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx+ eae+ /25g) in minced beef from Belgium in Belgium

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RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Sliced Cheese

Posted on June 19, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (up to 5300 CFU/g) in sliced cheese from Austria in Austria

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Category Archives: Food Pathogen

USA -76 with Cyclospora illnesses linked to ALDI, Jewel-Osco and Hy-Vee salads in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska