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RASFF Alert- Animal Feed – Mould/Mold – Corn Feed
Mould in feed – corn from UA in Belgium. Poland and Ukraine
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USA- FDA – Core Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
What’s New
- For the investigation with the not yet identified cause of illness (ref # 1152), preliminary information reported by Gallatin City- County Health Department and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services indicates that a food containing imported morel mushrooms consumed at a single restaurant in Montana may be the exposure of concern. This restaurant is temporarily closed. The product linked to illnesses has been updated to morel mushrooms (suspect), the case count has increased from 13 cases to 30 cases, and sample collection and analysis have been initiated. FDA is assisting in this investigation, but at this time it appears to be a localized issue and no illnesses have been identified outside of this restaurant cluster. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
- An Outbreak Advisory was issued for the outbreak of Salmonella Infantis (ref # 1141) linked to specific lots of General Mills Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour. On 4/28/2023, General Mills, Inc. issued a voluntary recall.
| Date Posted |
Ref | Pathogen or Cause of Illness |
Product(s) Linked to Illnesses (if any) |
Total Case Count |
Status |
| 4/26/2023 | 1152 | Not Yet Identified | Morel Mushroom (suspect) |
30 | Active |
| 3/29/2023 | 1141 | Salmonella Infantis | Raw Flour | See Outbreak Advisory |
Active |
| 3/1/2023 | 1143 | Hepatitis A Virus | Frozen Organic Strawberries |
See Outbreak Advisory |
Active |
| 2/15/2023 | 1123 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Not Yet Identified |
See CDC Investigation Notice |
Active |
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USA – Foodborne Illness Outbreak at Dave’s Sushi Under Investigation; now up to 30 cases.
Bozeman, Montana – The Gallatin City-County Health Department, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), and federal agencies are continuing their investigation into the foodborne illness outbreak at Dave’s Sushi, which has been linked to two recent deaths in the area. The outbreak appears to be isolated to customers who dined at Dave’s Sushi between March 31 and April 17, 2023. The restaurant remains closed, with no further risk to the public.
According to the DPHHS, at least 30 individuals have been identified as being associated with the outbreak, having eaten at the restaurant within the specified time frame. Of these, three individuals experienced severe outcomes, including hospitalizations, and two deaths are being investigated. Autopsy and toxicology results for the deceased individuals are still pending.
Preliminary investigative findings suggest that food containing morel mushrooms may be the source of concern. However, no specific pathogen or toxin has been identified as of yet. Both state and federal partners are continuing to test clinical and food samples.
The DPHHS has determined that the morel mushrooms served at Dave’s Sushi were not distributed to any other restaurants or businesses in Montana. The mushrooms were cultivated in China, shipped to a distributor in California, and subsequently sent to multiple states. At this time, no known associated illnesses in other states have been identified.
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Canada – Critter Barn in Zeeland voluntarily closing for week after parasite outbreak
ZEELAND — Critter Barn in Zeeland is voluntarily closing for the week in response to an outbreak of a parasite, the nonprofit announced Tuesday, May 2.
More: Parasite infects three Critter Barn volunteers
Critter Barn at 2950 80th Ave. will clean, scrub and disinfect its farm as an extra measure of precaution, it wrote, expecting to reopen Tuesday, May 9.
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health told WOOD TV-8 on Friday, April 28, there have been eight confirmed cases and three probable cases of Cryptosporidium, a parasite commonly found in water and near farm animals, traced back to Critter Barn. No one has been hospitalized, according to the health department.
USA – Two possibly dead linked to Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman
According to press reports, Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer tells MTN News that Donna Ventura, age 64, died of a possible foodborne illness, after eating at Dave’s Sushi. The cause of Ventura’s death has not been confirmed as officials are waiting on autopsy and toxicology results.
According to earlier press reports, William “Bill” Lewis 74, of Townsend, died after eating at Dave’s Sushi, according to Broadwater County Sheriff Nick Rauser, who is also the county coroner. Sheriff Rauser says the 74-year-old man died at his home in Broadwater County. Sheriff Rauser says the call came in at 6:34 AM on the morning of April 18 and a relative told the responding officer that the man had eaten at Dave’s Sushi the night before, the same night the Gallatin County Health Department reported they received complaints of people becoming ill which led to the investigation and closure of the restaurant.
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New Zealand – Barista Bros brand Double Espresso Ice Coffee – Microbial Contamination
| Product identification | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Flavoured milk |
| Name of product (size) | Barista Bros brand Double Espresso Ice Coffee (500ml) |
| Date marking | Between 30 SEP 23 up to and including 25 DEC 23 |
| Package size and description | The product is sold in a plastic 500ml bottle. |
| Distribution | The product is imported from Australia.
The product is sold at selected retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand. The product has not been re-exported. |
| Notes | This recall does not affect any other Barista Bros brand products. |
Point of sale notice for retailers
If you are a retailer of the products in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.
Point of sale notice – Barista Bros brand Double Espresso Ice Coffee [PDF, 46KB]
Consumer advice
Customers are asked to check the date marking on the bottom edge of the product.
Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about illness, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.
Who to contact
If you have questions, contact Coca-Cola Europacific Partners New Zealand Ltd:
- Phone: 0800 26 22 26
- Address: The Oasis, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand.
Luxembourg – SPECIAL FOR DOGS MADE OF BEEF, HEAD MEAT, BELLY AND LEAF STOMACH – Salmonella
The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:
| Name | Spezial für den Hund aus Rindfleisch, Kopffleisch, Pansen und Blättermagen |
| Brand | DIBO |
| Unit | 2000g |
| Date of minimum durability (MDD) | 06/09/2024 |
| Batch | 060924 |
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 subjects and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.
Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Fressnapf
A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.
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Denmark – Salmonella outbreak sickens 16 and kills one in Denmark
Danish officials are searching for the source of a Salmonella outbreak that has affected 16 people with one recorded death.
During March and April 2023, 16 cases of Salmonella Muenchen have been recorded.
Eight men and eight women are sick. Patients are aged between 10 and 95 with a median of 73 years old. One person has died and seven have been hospitalized.
Ill people live all over the country with eight cases in Hovedstaden, four in Sjælland, three in Midtjylland, and one in Syddanmark.
The Statens Serum Institut (SSI), Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen), and DTU Food Institute are investigating the outbreak.
SSI is continuing to whole genome sequence isolates from patients and interview them or their relatives to try and identify a possible source of infection.
Whole genome sequencing of bacteria isolated from patients has found they were very closely related which suggests that there is a common source of infection.
Salmonella Muenchen is a rare type in Denmark with usually only around two to eight cases per year.
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USA – Possible Hepatitis A contamination leads to frozen blackberry recall
Patagonia Food LLC, of San Luis Obispo, CA, is recalling certain frozen blackberries because of possible hepatitis A contamination.
According to the company recall posted by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 17 and is ongoing. There is concern that consumers may have the frozen fruit in their home freezers.
The recalled blackberries were distributed in California, Oregon, Nebraska, Texas, Washington and Nevada.
Recalled product:
| Product Description | Recall Number | Class | Code Info | Product Quantity | Reason for Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patagonia Foods 3610100 Blackberry IQF Product of Mexico Net Wt. 30 LBS. (13.61 kg) Production/Lot Code 20422 Distributed By: Patagonia Foods, LLC. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 patagoniafoods.com | F-0760-2023 | Class I | Lot Code: 20422 | Possible Hepatitis A in blackberries |
Consumers who purchased the recalled products should immediately dispose of them and not consume them.
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