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USA – WildFin American Grill linked to Norovirus Outbreak
Summary
Seattle King County Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of norovirus-like illness with vomiting, diarrhoea, body aches, and chills associated with WildFin American Grill in Renton.
We have not yet identified how norovirus was spread within the restaurant. This is not uncommon for norovirus outbreaks, because the virus can spread through multiple contaminated food items, environmental surfaces, and from person to person.
Illnesses
Since August 2, 2021, 10 people from three meal parties reported becoming ill after consuming food from WildFin American Grill on July 29, 2021.
We have identified one ill employee so far who experienced symptoms consistent with norovirus dating back to August 4, 2021, but who did not work while contagious. Further investigation is ongoing.
UK – Norovirus outbreak forces closure of soft play centre
A norovirus outbreak has forced the closure of soft play world in Nuneaton.
Bermuda Adventure Soft Play World has had to shut its doors for 48 hours.
Coventry Live has seen a message which explains that an outbreak of norovirus is behind the temporary closure.
UK – Norovirus outbreak at Worthing nursery
Home from Home, in Grand Avenue, is still operating as usual, however it is reminding all parents that if their child has norovirus symptoms, they must isolate for 48 hours to prevent further spread of the virus.
A spokeswoman from Home from Home nursery said: “The nursery is still operating as usual.
“D and V is transmitting in the community at present and as a setting with 230 children on the register then we are experiencing cases as you would expect.
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Ukraine – Ukraine reports 50 gastrointestinal infection outbreaks in first seven months
Ukraine health officials report since the beginning of this year and as of August 1, 604 people, including 447 children, have been affected by outbreaks of intestinal infections. A total of 50 outbreaks were registered.
In July 2021 alone, 137 people fell ill, including 98 children. A total of 12 outbreaks of infectious diseases were recorded :
- 6 outbreaks of acute intestinal infections of unknown etiology, during which 71 people were sickened, including 54 children;
- 3 outbreaks of salmonellosis , 34 people were sickened, including 15 children;
- 2 outbreaks of rotavirus enteritis , 29 people were sickened, including 28 children;
- one outbreak of viral hepatitis A , 3 people were sickened, including 1 child;
- Epidemiological investigation and anti-epidemic measures are underway for 4 more outbreaks.
The largest number of outbreaks in July occurred in children’s health facilities and institutions with organized recreation for groups of children (33.3%) and in everyday life (25.0%). The remaining outbreaks occurred in children’s preschools (16.7%), catering establishments (16.7%) and in health care establishments (8.3%).
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USA – Jellystone Park Camp Resort-Yogi on the Lake E. coli O157 Outbreak
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has identified several cases of E. coli O157 infection associated with use of the swimming pool and/or splashpad at the Jellystone Park Camp Resort-Yogi on the Lake in Pelahatchie, Miss.
The cases identified so far have exposure dates on the weekend of July 30th through August 1st, but additional exposures may have occurred through August 9, 2021. The pool and splashpad were closed on August 9, 2021.
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USA – Suspected foodborne illness sickens nearly 80 employees at Homer hospital
State epidemiologists are investigating the source of a suspected foodborne illness outbreak that sickened dozens of hospital employees in the Kenai Peninsula community of Homer on Friday.
Almost 80 employees at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer were sickened with a gastrointestinal illness by Saturday morning, said hospital information officer Derotha Ferraro.
Everyone who got sick had eaten food brought in as employee meals from a variety of local food establishments, health officials wrote.
The main symptoms reported included diarrhea and stomach cramps. Most of the people who reported symptoms started feeling sick on Thursday night into Friday morning, according to the Department of Health and Social Services.
USA – DC issues Boil Water Advisory for parts of Northeast after E. coli concerns
WASHINGTON – The District has issued a Boil Water Advisory for portions of the Northeast due to the possibility of elevated levels of E. coli/coliform bacteria.
The advisory was issued Thursday and includes the neighborhoods of Edgewood, Brookland, Fort Lincoln, Woodridge, Queens Chapel, Michigan Park and North Michigan Park. Officials say approximately 14,000 residents have been affected.
The impacted region is approximately:
– East of North Capitol Street
– West of Eastern Avenue
– South of New Hampshire Avenue
– North of New York Avenue
Australia – Conroy’s Smallgoods various products – Pathogen Contamination
Product information
Conroy’s Smallgoods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of various products. The products have been available for sale at wholesalers and independent retail stores including IGA in SA and NT.
Problem
The recall is due to potential microbial contamination due to routine food safety checks being unable to verify the safety of the manufacturing process for these products.
Food safety hazard
Food products contaminated with pathogens may cause illness if consumed.
Country of origin
Australia
What to do
Consumers should not eat these products. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further information please contact:
Conroy’s Smallgoods Pty Ltd
08 8346 5821
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