RASFF -coagulase-positive Staphylococcus (1 700 000 CFU/g) in noodles from Germany in Austria
RASFF-Staphylococcus aureus in infant formula from the Netherlands in the Netherlands
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Category Archives: Food Poisoning
RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Beef
RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Dried Figs – Hazlenuts – Pistachios
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 57.07; Tot. = 68.89 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Turkey in Poland
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 5.5; Tot. = 7.9 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted groundnuts in shell from China in Portugal
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 3.81; Tot. = 5.06 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from the United States in Poland
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 88.3 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Nicaragua in the UK
RASFF-aflatoxins (Tot. = 121 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Spain in Germany
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 5.7; Tot. = 8.4 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from China in Spain
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 9.8 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey in the UK
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios with milk chocolate from Italy, with raw material from Germany in Switzerland
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 53; Tot. = 56 / B1 = 110; Tot. = 117 µg/kg – ppb) in raw pistachios from the United States, via Belgium in Belgium
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 30; Tot. = 32 µg/kg – ppb) in raw pistachios from the United States, via Belgium in Belgium
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 11; Tot. = 12 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted and salted pistachios from Belgium, with raw material from the the United States in Belgium
USA – Mystery illnesses strike New York McDonald’s
The New York State Department of Health, working collaboratively with the Chautauqua County Health Department, is investigating reports of multiple illnesses potentially associated with the McDonald’s at 2803 N. Main Street Extension in Jamestown, Chautauqua County.“We are working diligently with the State Health Department and McDonald’s representatives to conduct a thorough epidemiological investigation into these illnesses,” said Christine Schuyler, County Public Health Director. “There is currently no identified source of these illnesses and there is no evidence that the illness can be spread from person to person.”
Twenty-two (22) individuals reported common symptoms of nausea, vomiting or diarrhea from August 4-21. Through interviews conducted with 15 case patients, all individuals indicated they had eaten various breakfast sandwiches at the establishment. Additionally, patient samples as well as breakfast sandwiches prepared at the McDonald’s were sent to the Wadsworth Center, New York State’s Public Health Laboratory in Albany, for testing. While many tests are pending, preliminary testing has come back negative.
USA – Cargill recalls 12.64 tons of ground beef for E. coli O157:H7 contamination
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Cargill Meat Solutions in Fort Morgan, CO late Thursday recalled approximately 25,288 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157: H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The ground beef items were produced on Aug. 16, 2018. The following products are subject to recall:
- 10-lb. chubs of “EXCEL 93/7 FINE GRIND GROUND BEEF” with “Use/Frz. By Sep 05” on the chub label and a “PACK DATE 08/16/2018” on the box label.
The recalled beef products bear the establishment number “EST. 86R” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to warehouses in California and Colorado.
The problem was discovered on Aug. 22 by the establishment when they reviewed their records and determined that the product may be associated with the product that was presumptive positive for E. coli O157: H7. The company then notified FSIS. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Malaysia – Eight Malaysian athletes down with food poisoning
SEVERAL members of the national contingent are down with food poisoning at the athlete village in Kemayoran.
MalaysiaN contingent chef de mission Datuk Seri Azim Zabidi confirmed that eight athletes and seven officials are down with diarrhoea and there are other cases involving athletes from other contingents.
“I’ve been informed of these cases during our contingent meeting last night (Monday),” said Abdul Azim.
“Wushu exponent Loh Jack Chang is one of the athletes down with food poisoning. I can’t reveal the names of others.
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“All the athletes are in stable condition but are weak. The organisers are conducting their investigation to get to the root of the problem.”
It is learned that the others hit with food poisoning are sailing team manager Megat Fairuz Khairuddin and swimmer Foong Wei Tze.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/athletics/2018/08/22/eight-malaysian-athletes-down-with-food-poisoning/#CGt22jBzXQXZm0ow.99
Namibia -Fisheries Warns Against Poisonous Oyster, Mussel -DSP
THE FISHERIES ministry has cautioned the general public not to consume oysters and mussels originating from the Walvis Bay Aquaculture Production Area 1.
This caution comes after recent biotoxins tests done on oyster and mussel samples on aquaculture in the said area found the presence of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) at a level higher than the permissible level in these samples.
The sampling and testing were facilitated by the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) as part of the National Shellfish Sanitation Programme.
A media release issued by the ministry yesterday warned that it is therefore unsafe to consume oysters and mussels until further notice.
Members of the public should take note that marine biotoxins are not destroyed by cooking or freezing.
Earlier this year in May, the ministry had issued another caution against the consumption of the same seafood. In 2016, the ministry noted in a separate incident that the poisoning was only temporary and that the oysters and mussels could be consumed when laboratory results indicate a lower level of the harmful substances.
USA – La Luz Mexican Restaurant implicated in Colorado Salmonella Outbreak
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella illness at La Luz Mexican Restaurant in Old Town Fort Collins. As of August 21, there are six confirmed cases with additional cases pending investigation and testing. Some of the confirmed cases have been hospitalized.La Luz has been proactive in collaborating with the Health Department to try and identify the source of the outbreak. La Luz is primarily concerned with the safety of its customers and integrity of its food supply and wants to prevent any further illness as best they can. Out of concern for its customers and employees, La Luz has voluntarily closed until more is known about the outbreak.
Poland – Shigella sonnei outbreak linked to Rainbow Gathering
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European health officials are reporting a Shigella sonnei outbreak among participants of a Rainbow Gathering in the south-east of Poland.
Between 5 and 10 August 2018, 45 participants presented with gastroenteritis symptoms, 14 of these tested positive for Shigella sonnei. The event took place between 13 July and 11 August and so it is likely that most participants, which come from many countries within the EU, have now left the area.
Last year, a typhoid outbreak was linked to the European Rainbow gathering that took place in Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, Italy.
USA – Chipotle Update: Stool Sample Results Returned by CDC Test Positive for Clostridium perfringens
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- Clostridium perfringens is a foodborne disease that occurs when food is left at an unsafe temperature.
- Although food samples tested negative for C. perfringens bacteria, the stool samples tested positive for the toxin that C. perfringens forms in the gastrointestinal tract.
- A specific food has not been able to be identified as the source of illness. Ongoing food and stool testing is being conducted by the CDC lab.
- “I am extremely proud of our team! This investigation included countless hours of phone calls and interviews along with multiple inspections. We are also appreciative of our community for being very cooperative during this investigation and for understanding our work in protecting the public’s health. We are also thankful for the work of our partners at the Ohio Department of Health and the CDC,” said Delaware County Health Commissioner Shelia Hiddleson.
- In response to this outbreak, Brian Niccol, CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill stated that “Chipotle Field Leadership will be retraining all restaurant employees nationwide beginning next week on food safety and wellness protocols.” Click here for complete statement.
- Health District staff identified 647 people who self-reported gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming food from the Chipotle on Sawmill Parkway between Thursday July 26 – Monday July 30, 2018.
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