The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) refused entry to 26 shrimp lines in August by the 25th of last month.
None of the refusals were for entry lines of shrimp for reasons related to banned antibiotics. Two of the 26 entry lines denied entry were for shrimp from India refused for the presence of salmonella and for being insanitary.
The low number of total seafood entry lines refused in August continues an unprecedented trend over the four previous straight months.
Giant Food is recalling Giant Food brand squash noodle medley because of possible Listeria contamination.
The product was sold in stores from Aug. 8 – 19. Giant Food officials encourage customers who may have purchased the product not to consume it.
The recalled product is:
UPC #68826718585 with an Aug. 19 “best enjoyed by” date.
Giant removed the product from stores after being notified by the supplier that a regulatory sample of the product tested positive for Listeria. Giant did not report what supplier or ingredient is involved.
Again, customers who purchased the affected product should not consume it and may return it to their local Giant Food store for a full refund. Customers may also contact Giant Food’s Customer Support Center at 888-469-4426.
Possible Listeria contamination prompts recall of squash noodle medley
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The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) has reported an increase in Vibrio vulnificus infections in the first eight months of 2020.
Epidemiological investigations of five patients who died from Vibrio vulnificus infection found that all of them were at high risk for the illness, with underlying conditions such as alcoholism, diabetes and liver disease, The Korea Times reports.
Vibrio vulnificus can cause disease in those who eat contaminated seafood or have an open wound that is exposed to warm seawater containing the bacteria. Ingestion of Vibrio vulnificus can cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Vibrio vulnificus can also cause an infection of the skin when open wounds are exposed to warm seawater; these infections may lead to skin breakdown and ulcers.
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Wheat, maize, barley and peanuts are different sources of mycotoxins. If toxins invade crops before harvesting these are called as field fungi. If it invades post- harvest, they are called storage fungi. Mycotoxins cause heavy economic losses. These are common in tropical and sub-tropical countries in and around Asia.The highest occurring mycotoxin in Asia was FUM (fumonisins), detected in 85% of the samples at an average concentration of 1,354 ppb(parts per billion) .
The highest occurrence of FUM in Asia was detected in a Chinese corn sample (169,500 ppb). DON (deoxynivalenol) prevalence and average concentration in Asia were 77% and 735 ppb, respectively. ZEN (Zearalenone) was the third highest occurring mycotoxin in Asian samples, detected in 49% of tested samples at an average concentration of 201 ppb. In Asia, the highest ZEN value was detected in a Chinese grass sample (8,113 ppb). Aflatoxin was found in 38% of the samples at the highest average concentration worldwide (58 ppb).
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Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, food contamination, food handler, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, microbial contamination, Microbiology, outbreak, Pathogen, pathogenic, Salmonella, Salmonella in Brazil Nuts
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In November 2017, Public Health England (PHE) identified an outbreak of Shiga toxinproducing Escherichia coli O157 in England where whole genome sequencing results indicated cases were likely to be linked to a common source and began investigations. Hypothesis generation included a review of enhanced surveillance data, a case-case study and trawling interviews. The hypothesis of interest was tested through the administration of focussed questionnaires and review of shopping history using loyalty card data. Twelve outbreak cases were detected, eight were hospitalised, and four developed Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome. Frozen beef burgers supplied by a national retailer were identified as
the vehicle of the outbreak. Testing of two left-over burger samples obtained from freezers of two separate (unlinked) cases and a retained sample from the production premises were tested and found positive for the STEC outbreak strain. A voluntary recall of the burgers was implemented by the retailer. Investigations at the production premises identified no contraventions of food safety legislation. Cooking guidance on the product packaging was deemed to be adequate and interviews with the cases/carers who prepared the burgers
revealed no deficiencies in cooking practices at home. Given the long-shelf life of frozen burgers, the product recall likely prevented more cases.
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Detection of salmonella
Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.
https://www.oulah.fr/rappel-produit-fuet-saucisson-espagnol-de-la-societe-embutidos-sola-sa/
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Listeria monocytogenes (1100 CFU/g) in chilled vacuum-packed salmon trimmings from Poland in Italy
Listeria monocytogenes (22000 CFU/g) in chilled pork confit from France in France
Listeria monocytogenes in chilled goat cheese from France in France
Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in chilled pressed head from Belgium
Listeria monocytogenes (85000 CFU/g) in frozen chicken from France in France
Listeria monocytogenes (present /25g) in frozen cooked chicken from Thailand in Ireland
Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, microbial contamination, Microbiology, RASFF
food supplement from Switzerland, via Spain infested with moulds in Portugal
burger buns from Poland infested with moulds (on the underside) in Denmark
organic plant based spreadable from Denmark infested with moulds in Denmark
Posted in food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Spoilage, Food Temperature Abuse, Food Testing, microbial contamination, Microbiology, mold, Mould Toxin, Moulds, RASFF
Bacillus cereus (up to 370 000 CFU/g) in and unauthorised irradiation of food supplement from Sweden in Finland
Bacillus cereus (up to 160 000 CFU/g) and unauthorised substance magnesium orotate in food supplement from Sweden in Finland
Bacillus cereus (between 49000 and 800000 CFU/g) in food supplement from Sweden in Finland
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