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USA – Nationwide Cyclospora Outbreak hits 2,272 with no source identified

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Marler Blog

As of October 24, 2023, 41 jurisdictions, including 40 states and New York City, have reported a total of 2,272 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis.

These individuals had not traveled outside of the United States during the 14 days before they got sick. This is an increase of 315 cases since the last update on August 31, 2023.

Sick people ranged in age from 2 to 96 years, with a median age of 51, and 57% were female. The median illness onset date was June 24, 2023 (range: April 1 to August 31). Of 2,242 people with information available, 186 have been hospitalized. Zero deaths have been reported.

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Research – Hepatitis A Outbreaks linked to Frozen Fruit are a problem

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Food Poison Journal

Hepatitis A outbreaks associated with fresh, frozen, and minimally processed produce, worldwide, from 1983 to 2016—adapted and expanded from Sivapalasingam et al., 2004 and Fiore, 2004. Italics indicate instances where the food was locally sourced with respect to the cases. The implicated foods were raw unless listed otherwise.

See the table at the link above

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USA – Milk Shakes kill 3 sicken 3 others with Listeria

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Food Poison Journal

The Washington Department of Health (DOH), the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, and Thurston County Public Health and Social Services investigated an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in July and August 2023. Six cases of listeriosis were reported by August 9, 2023. This cluster was given the outbreak code 2306WAGX6-1.

Cases ranged from 43 to 79 years (median 63.5). Sixty percent (60%) were male. Five of the six cases had serious underlying health conditions, which put them at high risk for Listeria infection. All six were hospitalized, and three out of these six cases have died. Illnesses ranged from February 27 to July 22, 2023. These cases were residents of Pierce (5) and Thurston (1) County.

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Thailand issues Streptococcus suis warning as 2 dozen deaths reported

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Food Safety News

Health officials in Thailand are urging people not to eat raw or undercooked pork after hundreds of cases and two dozen deaths were recorded.

From January to November 2023, there were 500 Streptococcus suis cases with 24 deaths in several different provinces, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

Patients reported eating raw or undercooked pork, meals with pig’s blood as well as working with potentially infected animals.

Officials highlighted a trend on social media that involved eating raw food and drinking alcohol but said this puts people at risk of being infected.

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Hong Kong – Kindergarten teacher and 10 kids affected in suspected food poisoning cluster

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The Standard HK

The Centre for Health Protection is now investigating a suspected food poisoning cluster affecting 10 children and a female teacher who have consumed steamed rice with pumpkin and diced pork.

The cluster involved eight boys and two girls, aged 3 to 5, and a female teacher, who developed abdominal pain and diarrhea about 5.5 to 15 hours after having lunch at a kindergarten in Eastern District on Wednesday.

One of them sought medical advice and none required hospitalization. All the kids and the teacher are in stable conditions.

Initial investigation of the CHP revealed that the affected persons had consumed common food and the food concerned was steamed rice with pumpkin and diced pork.

The poisoning might have been caused by Bacillus cereus or Clostridium perfringens; the CHP noted.

“The personnel from the Centre for Food Safety of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department have conducted an investigation at the concerned premises. The CHP’s investigation is ongoing,” it said.

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Belgium – Frozen lime leaves (Frozen lime leaves) from the BDMP brand – Salmonella

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SAP

The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name Frozen lime leaves
Brand BDMP
Unit 100g
Barcode 8851035821007
Minimum Durability Date (MBD) 05/15/2025
Batch 66135A

Danger  : Possible presence of Salmonella

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

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France – Viennese schnitzel under modified atmosphere – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name ID’HALAL
  • Model names or references Bq8 ESC DDE VIEN 125G Sat ID’HAL NC, 1kg,
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3378740603346 4703487338 Use-by date 11/28/2023
  • Packaging Modified atmosphere tray, 1 kg
  • Start/end date of marketing From 10/24/2023 to 10/31/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 56-222-002
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors HALLES MKT BONNO FDC,PROMOCASH,KIPLAMA,AUX QUATRE SEASONS,METRO,HYPER CHEAP,SAFAE,BENKHAPO SPRL,RHONE POULTRY,SEDIS TRADITION,MARCALI,JATI’MARKET AGEN,ETS MARCY,JLA SARL,FRANPRIX,MAISON BOUSHABA,MOUROUX DISCOUNT ,MAISON CLOTTES,URBAN FOOD MISCELLANEOUS,

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Singapore – Recall of Marusan Banana Soy Milk (1000ml) from Japan due to possible product spoilage

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SFA

The Consumer Affairs Agency, Government of Japan has recalled Marusan Banana Soy Milk from Japan due to possible  product spoilage. As the implicated product was imported into Singapore, SFA has directed the importer, Imei (Exim) Pte Ltd., to recall the implicated product. The recall is ongoing.
Consumers who have purchased the implicated products should not consume it. Those who have consumed the products and are unwell should seek medical attention. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.
Details of the implicated product as follows:
Product Name:
Marusan Banana Soy Milk (1000ml)
Country of Origin: Japan
Lot No.: JAN code – 4901033 630188
Expiry Date: November 4, 2023 to April 12, 2024
Picture: Consumer Affairs Agency, Government of
Japan
Issued by the Singapore Food Agency
5 November 2023

Click to access for-immediate-release-recall-of-marusan-banana-soy-milk-(1000ml)-from-japan-due-to-possible-product-spoilage.pdf

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Germany – Deer salami – VTEC/STEC E.coli

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LMW

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

November 3, 2023

Product name: Deer salami
Manufacturer (distributor):

“Wurzener Wurstspezialitäten GmbH”

Reason for warning:

Contamination with VTEC bacteria

Packaging Unit: 180g and 400g
Durability: There is no clear best-before date.
Lot identification: 2318608 and 2318605
Additional Information:

The goods were sold to end customers and dealers in Baden-Würtemberg, Lower Saxony and Saxony. The goods were sold between July 18th. and October 23, 2023.

Click to access R%DCCKRUF+Hirschsalami.pdf

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France – bone-in white ham cut – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name aosta
  • Model names or references white ham with rind on the bone Aosta cut
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    2569753085400 0432440271 Use-by date 08/11/2023
  • Packaging 8,540kg
  • Start/end date of marketing From 03/10/2023 to 27/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR13.074.001.CE
  • Further information store gencode: 0209363000000
  • Geographical sales area traditional charcuterie Super U Bassens
  • Distributors Super U

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