Category Archives: Food Poisoning

USA – Annual Reports on Foodborne Illness Source Attribution Estimates

Posted on January 25, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Foodborne Illness Source Attribution Estimates for Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter Using Multi-Year Outbreak Surveillance Data, United States.

Latest Report for 2019

IFSAC analyzed data from 1,532 foodborne disease outbreaks that occurred from 1998 through 2019 to assess which categories of foods were most responsible for Salmonella, E. coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter infections. These pathogens were chosen because of the frequency or severity of the illnesses they cause, and because targeted interventions can have a major impact in reducing them. The implicated foods were divided into 17 categories for the analysis, and the method gives the greatest weight to the most recent five years of outbreak data (2015–2019).

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Cambodia – Mass food poisoning reported with more than 30 falling ill

Posted on January 24, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Khmer Times

A joyful party ended in a hospital visit for 34 guests due to food poisoning.

The party took place on January 21 at a water treatment plant in Snom Prampi Village, Mak Prang Commune, Teuk Chhou District, Kampot.

According to the authorities at around 6 p.m. there were reports of mass food poisoning. The party was reportedly hosted by the water treatment plant. After the report came to the authorities, those suffering were sent to the hospital to be treated. A total of 34 people ended up in the emergency room.

Authorities said that 26 of the victims were admitted to Kampot Provincial Referral Hospital and eight other people were sent to a private clinic for treatment. As of January 22, all victims have recovered.

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Malaysia -60+ Primary School Students Get Food Poisoning From School Food Programme

Posted on January 24, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

TRP

More than 60 students from a primary school in Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya got food poisoning and had to be admitted to Hospital Shah Alam last Thursday, according to Majoriti.

It is believed that the food provided by the school under the supplementary meal plan (RMT) is the cause of the food poisoning. Allegedly, all the students had eaten the food provided, and many later showed signs of food poisoning such as vomiting.

Students from Year 1 to Year 6, including those in the Special Education Integration Program (PPKI), who are part of the supplementary meal plan programme were affected.

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Belgium – Flavored water “Still Lemon & Lime Flavored spring water” from the SuperValu brand – Mould/Mold

Posted on January 24, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall by Stonemanor International ltd
Product: Flavored water “Still Lemon & Lime Flavored spring water” from the SuperValu brand.
Problem: possible presence of mould.

In consultation with the FASFC, the flavored water “Still Lemon & Lime Flavored spring water” of the SuperValu brand is withdrawn from sale and Stonemanor International ltd is recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of mould.

Stonemanor International ltd asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale, for a full refund.

Product Description :

– Product name: Still Lemon & Lime Flavored spring water
– Brand: SuperValu
– Expiry date (BDD) : 06/30/2022 –
Batch number: L21255
– Sale period: from 27/9/21 to 21/1 /22
– Type of packaging: Plastic
bottles – Weight: 6x500ml

The product was distributed by:

Stonemanor, Waterloosesteenweg 41, 1640 Rhode-Saint-Genèse

For further information please contact: Ryan Pearce 023516352 / info@stonemanor.uk.com

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Ireland – Recall of an Additional Batch of The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar and a Batch of Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese due to Elevated Levels of Histamine

Posted on January 24, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

FSAI

Little milk co. recall.

Sheebeg cheese recall

Summary
Category 2:	For Information
Alert Notification:	2021.110 (Update 1)
Product:	The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar; Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese; pack size: 135 g; approval number: IE 1987 EC
Batch Code:	K93; best before date: 06.04.22
Country Of Origin:	Ireland

Message:

Further to the FSAI Food Alert 2021.110, the above additional batch of The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar and the above batch of Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese are being recalled due to elevated levels of histamine. In some people, elevated levels of histamine can cause symptoms which are similar to those of an allergic reaction. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated products.

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Germany – Camembert de Terroir au lait cru – Bertrand Père & Fils – VTEC/STEC E.coli

Posted on January 24, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Alert type:

Food

Date of first publication:

01/21/2022

Product name: Camembert de Terroir au lait cru – Bertrand Père & Fils

Gillot SAS

Manufacturer (distributor):

Gillot SAS, Saint-Hilaire-de-Briouze, Orne – France

Reason for warning: Detection of verotoxin-producing E. coli bacteria

Packaging Unit: 250g pack

Durability: 01/27/2022

Lot identification: 334513

Further information:

Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC)

An EHEC (synonyms: STEC, VTEC) disease usually manifests itself within a week after infection with diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Babies, small children, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system in particular can develop more severe illnesses with bloody diarrhea. Rarely, especially in small children, acute kidney failure can occur in a second flare-up a few days after the onset of diarrhea. Anyone who has eaten this food and develops severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and report possible EHEC infection. It makes no sense to seek preventive medical treatment without symptoms.