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RASFF Alert – Foodborne Outbreak – Listeria monocytogenes- Soft Cheese

Posted on March 30, 2018 by KSW | Leave a comment

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RASFF-foodborne outbreak caused by Listeria monocytogenes in soft cheese from France in Norway

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USA – Alaska confirms botulism case linked to Native Salad served at Bethel festival

Posted on March 29, 2018 by KSW | Leave a comment

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The Alaska Section of Epidemiology has confirmed a case of botulism in an adult patient who ate Native Salad at the Cama-i Dance Festival in Bethel, March 16-18, 2018. Bethel is a city located near the west coast of Alaska, approximately 400 miles west of Anchorage.

The Alaska State Public Health Lab received a sample of the Native Salad consumed by the patient and it tested presumptive positive for botulism. Botulism toxin is produced from a certain bacteria that is found in the environment. Toxin production is more likely under certain conditions, like no oxygen or warm temperatures, which could be present during preparation or later during storage of that food.

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Australia – Recall: UPDATE Washed Rind Cheeses – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 28, 2018 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Updated: additional Best before of 25-03-2018 for Le Vignelait Brillat Savarin.

The NSW Food Authority advises:

Washed Rind Pty Ltd has recalled a variety of cheeses made in France from IGA and Supa IGA in NSW, independent retailers in QLD and ACT, Foodworks and independent retailers in VIC, Foodlands IGA and independent retailers in SA and IGA, Supa IGA and independent retailers in WA due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Product details:

Saint Simeon 200g, Plastic container, Best before 08-04-2018
Brie de Nangis 1kg, Wrapped in cheesepaper/plastic and set in ½ wooden box, Best before 08-04-2018
Le Vignelait Brillat Savarin 500g, Plastic container, Best before 25-03-2018 and 8-04-2018
Coulommiers Truffe 800g, Wrapped in cheesepaper/plastic and set in ½ wooden box, Best before 08-04-2018 and 22-04-2018
Le Coulommiers 500g, Wrapped in cheesepaper/plastic and set in ½ wooden box, Best before 08-04-2018 and 22-04-2018
Brie de Brie Pasteurise 2.8kg, Wrapped in cheesepaper/plastic and set in ½ wooden box, Best before 08-04-2018 and 22-04-2018

Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Listeria monocytogenes may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.

If you are concerned about your health you should seek medical advice.

For more recall information, contact Say Cheese Wholesale on (08) 8321 5867.
Updated: additional Best before of 25-03-2018 for Le Vignelait Brillat Savarin.

The NSW Food Authority advises:

Product details:

Saint Simeon 200g, Plastic container, Best before 08-04-2018
Brie de Nangis 1kg, Wrapped in cheesepaper/plastic and set in ½ wooden box, Best before 08-04-2018
Le Vignelait Brillat Savarin 500g, Plastic container, Best before 25-03-2018 and 8-04-2018
Coulommiers Truffe 800g, Wrapped in cheesepaper/plastic and set in ½ wooden box, Best before 08-04-2018 and 22-04-2018
Le Coulommiers 500g, Wrapped in cheesepaper/plastic and set in ½ wooden box, Best before 08-04-2018 and 22-04-2018
Brie de Brie Pasteurise 2.8kg, Wrapped in cheesepaper/plastic and set in ½ wooden box, Best before 08-04-2018 and 22-04-2018

If you are concerned about your health you should seek medical advice.

For more recall information, contact Say Cheese Wholesale on (08) 8321 5867.

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Canada – Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak in Canada Linked to Poultry Sickens 30

Posted on March 26, 2018 by KSW | Leave a comment

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The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in four provinces. These illnesses are linked to poultry, including frozen raw breaded chicken products.

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USA – Top sirloin steaks recalled for possible Salmonella contamination

Posted on March 20, 2018 by KSW | Leave a comment

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In Bridgeview, IL, SMI Holdings Inc., doing business as Stampede Meat, has recalled approximately 484,800 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The raw beef products were incorporated into a non-meat ingredient, Au Jus Seasoning, which tested positive for the presence of Salmonella. The frozen raw beef top sirloin steak items were produced on various dates from Feb. 19, 2018 through March 14, 2018.

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Namibia – Namibia reports Listeriosis case in man who consumed Viennas

Posted on March 20, 2018 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Namibia health officials are reporting a confirmed case of Listeriosis in a 41-year-old man from Tsumeb town in Oshikoto Region.

The patient with a known chronic co-morbidity, was admitted to a private hospital in Windhoek on 5 March 2018. He had travelled from Tsumeb to Windhoek on 4 March 2018. On 12 March 2018, abdominal fluid bacterial culture isolated Listeria monocytogenes. The patient remains admitted in a stable clinical condition.

Preliminary investigations reportedly indicated that the patient consumed meat products (Viennas) purchased from a local butchery in Tsumeb two weeks prior to onset of illness.

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Australia – Rockmelon Listeria Death Toll Rise to Six

Posted on March 20, 2018 by KSW | Leave a comment

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A NSW woman in her 90s with significant underlying health conditions has passed away from listeriosis taking the number of deaths linked to contaminated rockmelon to six – three people from NSW and three from Victoria.The total number of people affected nationwide remains at 19.

Dr Vicky Sheppeard, Director Communicable Diseases NSW Health said the woman had developed listeriosis before the outbreak was identified.

“There have been no new cases notified associated with the outbreak in NSW since 19 February when it was first identified,” Dr Sheppeard said.

“It is still possible that more cases will be linked to the outbreak given the incubation period for the disease is up to 70 days, however there is no ongoing risk of listeriosis from rockmelons now on sale.

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Canada – 30 Sick in Canada from Frozen Raw Chicken – Salmonella

Posted on March 20, 2018 by KSW | Leave a comment

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In Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick, there have been a total of 30 cases of Salmonella illness linked to poultry, including frozen raw breaded chicken products. There have been no recall warnings associated with this outbreak. The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in four provinces with cases of human illness linked to poultry, including frozen raw breaded chicken products. The investigation is ongoing, and this public health notice will be updated on a regular basis as the investigation evolves.The risk to Canadians is low. Salmonella is commonly found in raw chicken and frozen raw breaded chicken products. Illnesses can be avoided if safe food handling, preparation and cooking practices are followed when preparing these types of food products.