Category Archives: Food Poisoning

Canada – Herring eggs, water samples collected from French Creek to Qualicum Bay test positive for Cholera

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Chek News

Island Health and the First Nations Health Authority have confirmed that the herring eggs and water samples collected from the French Creek and Qualicum Bay areas have tested positive for Vibrio cholerae bacteria.

In March, there was a small outbreak of cholera in the area with four cases of Vibrio cholere infection associated with eating herring eggs. The public was warned not to consume herring eggs that were harvested from French Creek to Qualicum Bay.

Since that time, there have been no further confirmed cases of Vibrio cholerae infection and no changes to the current fishery harvest area closures. Fisheries and Oceans Canada had closed Pacific Fishery Management Areas 14-1, 14-4, and 14-5 to fishing for herring eggs by handpicking at the end of March after the outbreak.

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India – 137 taken ill owing to food poisoning in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh

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New Indian Express

GUNTUR: Tension gripped Kotha Nagireddypalli in Nuzendla mandal of Guntur district after around 137 people took ill owing to suspected food poisoning at a marriage function on Friday night.

Some of the people, who attended the marriage function in the house of one Lella Ramaiah, consumed meals on Friday night. They started vomiting and experienced stomach pain after returning home. They initially took treatment from hospitals in Vinukonda.

On receipt of information, DM&HO Dr. J Yasmin, RDO G Ravindra, Nuzendla tahsildar Padma Devi, Vinukonda Rural CI B Koteswara Rao and other officials rushed to the village. They set up three emergency medical camps at Kotha Nagireddypalli, Lingamukkapalli and Patha Nagireddypalli for treating the patients.

“It was a case of mild food poisoning and there is no need to panic. The condition of the victims is stable. Food samples have been sent to the laboratory for tests,” said DM&HO Dr. J Yasmin.

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USA – New Jersey Officials Investigating Panera Breads as Possible E. coli Source

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

According to news reports, officials in New Jersey are “investigating a cluster of E. coli cases” that may be associated with “local Panera Breads,” according to Sarah Perramant, public health epidemiologist in Warren County. This was reported by NJ.com yesterday afternoon.

It’s important to note that the cluster of E. coli illnesses in that state has not been definitively linked to the Panera restaurant chain, and that health officials have not determined that Panera is the source. In fact, the outbreak may extend beyond one single restaurant chain. The investigation is continuing, with investigators interviewing witnesses, conducting traceback investigations, and using other methods of outbreak epidemiology.

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USA – The Latest – Salmonella on Coconut Smiles Sicken 13 in 8 States

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The Food Poison Journal

As of March 20, 2018, 13 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 8 states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Case Count Map page. WGS performed on bacteria isolated from ill people showed that they were closely relatedly genetically. This means that people in this outbreak are more likely to share a common source of infection.

Illnesses started on dates ranging from September 22, 2017 to February 26, 2018. Ill people range in age from 1 to 73 years, with a median age of 40. Sixty-seven percent are female. Three hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been reported.

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USA – Salmonella Infections Linked to Chicken Salad – Case Count Maps

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CDC

People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state of residence, as of March 7, 2018 (n=170)

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state of residence, as of March 7, 2018

 

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RASFF Alert – Stpahylococcus aureus – Cheese

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RASFF-coagulase-positive Staphylococcus (25000; 200000 CFU/g) in cheese from Poland in the UK

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USA – Buenas Frozen Coconut Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

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Food Poisoning Bulletin kswfoodworld Salmonella

Global Commodities of California is recalling one lot of Buenas brand frozen grated coconut because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The recall notice did not state if any illnesses have been reported in connection with this specific recalled product, but the notice does state that “the issue was discovered through testing conducted by the state of California Department of Public Health while investigation reported illnesses.” There is a Salmonella outbreak ongoing at this time in the United States that is linked to dried coconut that has sickened 13 people in 5 states.

The products name is grated coconut. The brand name is Buenas. The coconut is grated and frozen, with UPC number 4806514650443, lot number 10BAAGA. The coconut is packed in a 16 ounce plastic bag and is a product of the Philippines. The frozen coconut was shipped two retail locations in Northern California beginning in February 2018.

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India – Suspected food poisoning

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The Hindu

More than 40 persons underwent treatment for diarrhoea and stomach pain allegedly after they consumed ‘prasadam’ served at a temple near Mettupalayam.

S. Cheralathan, Chief Medical Officer of the Mettupalayam Government Hospital, said 18 out of 41 persons who sought treatment were admitted after they had diarrhoea and stomach pain. Two patients admitted were children. He said that condition of all the patients were stable.

“Some kind of contamination or unhygienic handling of the ingredients could have caused the food poisoning”, said Dr. Cheralathan.

It was said that the preparation was reportedly made with expired ghee.

 

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UK – Why more than 60 diners fell ill after eating at this pub – Clostridium perfringens

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|Gloucestershire Live Clost

Health chiefs have identified the cause of a food poisoning outbreak at a pub which left dozens of diners suffering with sickness and diarrhoea.

Public Health England (PHE) and North Somerset Council launched an investigation after more than 60 people reportedly fell ill after eating at the Old Farmhouse in Nailsea, North Somerset, on Mothering Sunday last month.

The PHE says initial investigations have indicated the most likely organism that caused people to fall ill is Clostridium perfringens.

The infection often occurs when foods are prepared in large quantities and kept warm for a long time before serving.

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Libya – Two cases of Salmonella poisoning recorded in Derna

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Libya Observer

Al-Wahdah Hospital in Derna announced the detection of two cases of infection by Salmonella Agona in two infants.

The Assistant Director General of the hospital, Dr. Adel Edwal, called on the Health Services Department in the city to publish a circular that stipulates which milk might become contaminated with Salmonella, stressing the need to increase awareness and strengthen the monitoring mechanisms in the city.

Earlier, The National Center for Disease Control in Libya against buying baby milk sold in the Libyan market produced by Frence’s Lactalis as a result of the possibility of contamination with Salmonella.

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