Category Archives: Food Toxin

USA – 2021 E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Pasteurized Yogurt – Update

Posted on June 25, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

On May 12, 2021, The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced a multi-county outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that began as a Public Health-Seattle & King County investigation involving several children with E. coli. The outbreak is linked to Pure Eire Dairy yogurt also sold as PCC Community Market brand yogurt.

Update 6/23/21: One new case from Arizona has been identified who was infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7. This brings the total number of outbreak-associated cases to 17. All three of the Arizona cases are considered secondary infections.

Update 6/17/21: One new child case has been identified who was infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 and was hospitalized for their illness. This brings the total number of outbreak-associated cases to 16.

The two Arizona cases infected by the outbreak strain of E. coli O157 did not consume PCC or Pure Eire brand yogurt.

The first Arizona case is considered a secondary infection. This person was infected after having close contact with a Washington state resident who regularly ate Pure Eire yogurt and developed diarrhea (but was not tested) shortly before traveling to Arizona.
The newest Arizona case added on 6/17/2021 is also considered a secondary infection.

Public health message

If you have PCC Community Market brand yogurt or Pure Eire yogurt at home, do not eat it and throw it away.
E. coli infections can cause serious complications. Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps and blood in the stool.
If you notice symptoms, especially bloody diarrhea, contact your health care provider right away.

Case information

DOH is reporting confirmed cases infected with bacteria that have been genetically linked. Local health jurisdictions may report higher numbers for their counties that include cases still under investigation and may provide additional detail on their cases.

Case information will be updated twice a week, as new information is available.

Last updated 6/23/21 at 7:07 p.m.

Summary

Statewide total	Cases
Confirmed cases – updated 6/23/21	17
Hospitalized – updated 6/17/21	10
Developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)	4
Died	0

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USA – How to Report Seafood-Related Natural Toxin Illness

Posted on June 25, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

FDA

To help FDA effectively investigate, remove unsafe seafood products from the market, and develop new prevention strategies, the FDA relies on illness reporting from public health officials and healthcare providers. While most foodborne outbreaks are tracked through the FDA’s Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation (CORE) network, seafood-related illnesses caused by natural toxins have a unique reporting mechanism. This web page provides information on commonly occurring seafood-related illnesses and how to report them to the FDA. To report an illness from raw bivalve molluscan shellfish, email the FDA at shellfishepi@fda.hhs.gov.

The FDA receives reports of illnesses associated with the consumption of specific types of fish. These illnesses may originate from the activity of certain bacteria, toxins produced by marine algae, or hazards inherent in the fish.

Commonly occurring illness:

Illness and reporting information for the commonly occurring illnesses are provided in each section. Contact the FDA with any questions or need for clarification of the illness or reporting.

In addition to the illnesses listed above, reporting of other less frequently occurring illnesses from natural toxins may be accomplished by emailing the FDA at Seafood.Illness@fda.hhs.gov. Refer to Chapter 6 of the “Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guidance” for a comprehensive list of natural toxin illnesses. To report illnesses related to miscellaneous natural toxin illnesses, please email FDA at Seafood.Illness@fda.hhs.gov.

The FDA works with first responders, physicians, and state and local health departments to investigate illnesses and outbreaks, manage them, and learn how to lessen future occurrences.

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France – Product recall: SUPPLIER HOMARD ATLANTIQUE brand yellowfin tuna – Histamine

Posted on June 25, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Histamine

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who may have this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Histamine poisoning is manifested by allergic-type reactions triggered when histamine is absorbed in high amounts. The symptoms most often encountered are: facial-cervical redness, rash, itching, tingling of the skin. They are generally followed by neurological disorders: headache, heart palpitations, dizziness. Secondary symptoms, gastrointestinal in nature, may appear: nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea. Symptoms appear immediately or several hours after ingestion of food. They normally disappear within a few hours, but can exceptionally last for several days. In rare cases (high doses of histamine and sensitivity of the subject), the allergic reaction can then up to histamine shock.

If you think you are having symptoms of histamine poisoning, seek medical advice immediately.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of the models or references
ALBACORE TUNA LONG

▸ Barcode
82675312

▸ Lot
39

▸ DLC – DDM
06/12/2021

▸ Packaging
…

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 06/07/2021 to 06/11/2021

▸ Health mark
…

▸ Geographical area of sale
SALE AT THE POISSONNERIE DE PLOUARZEL

▸
SUPER U PLOUARZEL distributors

▸ Consumer service contact
0298896822

▸ Source
ATLANTIC LOBSTER SUPPLIER

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RASFF Alert – DSP – Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning – Frozen Stuffed Mussels

Posted on June 25, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins (okadaic acid : 293,6 μg/kg) in frozen stuffed mussels(Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Turkey in Greece

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Watermelon Seeds – Red Watermelon Seeds – Groundnut Kernels – Chia Seeds – Groundnuts

Posted on June 25, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxins in pistachios without shells from Iran via Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxins in watermelon seeds from the Netherlands in Germany

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from Iran in Germany

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in chia seeds from Uganda, via Germany in France and Belgium

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Aflatoxines in groundnuts from Cameroon in Belgium and France

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Aflatoxins in red watermelon seeds from Lebanon in Austria, Germany, Iceland and UK

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France – Product recall: LA FROMAGERIE DU QUERCY Rocamadour AOP – STEC E.coli O26

Posted on June 24, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Escherichia coli STEC O26: H11

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold the product in question are asked not to consume them – and more particularly young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly – and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased.

People who have consumed it and who present symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting should consult their doctor as soon as possible, mentioning this consumption and the possible link with the bacterium Escherichia coli.

In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor.

The E. coli bacterium is naturally present in the digestive microflora of humans and warm-blooded animals. Some strains of E. coli are pathogenic, and can be responsible in humans for various disorders ranging from mild diarrhea to more serious forms such as hemorrhagic diarrhea or severe kidney damage such as HUS, mainly in young children.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
Rocamadour AOP brand LA FROMAGERIE DU QUERCY (3x 35g)

▸ Barcode
3443520068063

▸ Lot
131-1

▸ DLC – DDM
06/24/202

▸ Packaging
3x 35g
Sold to self-service shelves

▸ Start / end date of marketing
from 05/25/2021 to 06/23/2021

▸ Health mark
FR 46.204.002 CE

▸ Consumer service contact
The Consumer Service is at your disposal to answer any questions
Toll Free: 0800 35 29 19 from France / From abroad: +33 (0) 2 48 66 23 78
Hours: 9h00 – 17h00

▸ Source
https://www.intermarche.com/

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France – ROCAMADOUR AOP 105G (3X35G) FRANPRIX – STEC E.coli O26

Posted on June 23, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

Product category Food
Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
Product brand name FRANPRIX
Names of models or references ROCAMADOUR AOP 105G (3X35G) FRANPRIX
Product identification

GTIN Lot Dated

3263858063611 131-1 Date of minimum durability 06/24/2021
Packaging Wrapped wooden tray of 3 cheeses
Start date / End of marketing From 05/25/2021 to 06/23/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark FR 46.204.002 CE
Geographical sales area Whole France
Distributors Franprix, Next door market, NANO Boutique, Miranda

GTIN	Lot	Dated
3263858063611	131-1	Date of minimum durability 06/24/2021

Reason for recall Presence of Escherichia coli STEC O26: H11
Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
Consumer behavior Stop consuming
Return the product to the point of sale
Destroy the product
Contact number 0970171000
Compensation modalities Refund
End date of the recall procedure Saturday July 10, 2021

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France – ROCAMADOUR AOP 105G (3X35G) LEADER PRICE SELECTION OF OUR REGIONS – STEC E.coli O26

Posted on June 23, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Product category Food
Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
Product brand name SELECTION OF OUR REGIONS
Names of models or references ROCAMADOUR AOP 105G (3X35G) LEADER PRICE SELECTION OF OUR REGIONS
Product identification

GTIN Lot Dated

3263859371715 131-1 Use-by date 06/22/2021
Packaging Wrapped wooden tray of 3 cheeses
Start date / End of marketing From 05/25/2021 to 06/23/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark FR 46.204.002 CE
Geographical sales area Whole France
Distributors Leader Price and Leader Price distribution networks, Géant Casino, Casino brands

GTIN	Lot	Dated
3263859371715	131-1	Use-by date 06/22/2021

Reason for recall Presence of Escherichia coli O26: H11
Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
Consumer behavior Stop consuming
Return the product to the point of sale
Destroy the product
Contact number 0800350000
Compensation modalities Refund
End date of the recall procedure Saturday July 10, 2021

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France – ROCAMADOUR AOP CASINO CA – STEC E.coli O26

Posted on June 23, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
Product brand name CASINO CA COMES FROM HERE
Names of models or references ROCAMADOUR AOP 105G (3X35G) CASINO CA COMES FROM HERE
Product identification

GTIN Lot Dated

3222475953446 131-1 Date of minimum durability 06/24/2021
Packaging Wrapped wooden tray of 3 cheeses
Start date / End of marketing From 05/26/2021 to 06/23/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark FR 46.204.002 CE
Geographical sales area Whole France
DistributorsGéant Casino, the Casino, Vival, Spar brands and Casino distribution networks

GTIN	Lot	Dated
3222475953446	131-1	Date of minimum durability 06/24/2021

Reason for recall Presence of Escherichia coli STEC O26: H11
Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
Consumer behavior Stop consuming
Return the product to the point of sale
Destroy the product
Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli O26 can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, diarrhea which is sometimes bloody, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (such as Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
Contact number0800133016
Compensation modalities Refund
End date of the recall procedure Saturday July 10, 2021