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USA – CDC Outbreaks Food Illness Outbreaks 2021

Posted on December 21, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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USA – Hepatitis A risk at KFC in Hudson North Carolina

Posted on December 20, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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The State of North Carolina notified Caldwell County this late afternoon about a confirmed case of Hepatitis A in an individual who works at KFC in Hudson.

According to state guidelines, transmission to patrons is unlikely, so vaccination for restaurant patrons is not recommended at this time.

“We are working closely with the restaurant, the State of North Carolina, and the CDC to ensure the health and safety of our community,” said Anna Martin, Caldwell County Public Health Director.

The individual diagnosed with Hepatitis A is being treated. Individuals who came in close contact with the patient have been notified.

The nation is experiencing a large Hepatitis A outbreak, and everyone is encouraged to check their Hepatitis A vaccination status. Anyone who wishes to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A can call the Caldwell County Health Department at 828-426-8400 for a vaccination appointment. The Health Department is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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USA – Clostridium Botulinum Outbreak May Be Associated With Canned Soup

Posted on December 17, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

A new Clostridium botulinum outbreak on the USDA’s Core Investigation Table may be associated with canned soup. That pathogen is a risk with low acid canned foods such as canned soup or home canned vegetables.

There is no more information on the table about this outbreak. We do not know the patient case counts, if traceback or sampling is being conducted, or if any facilities are being inspected.

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India – Toll in suspected food poisoning in Dahod rises to eight

Posted on December 17, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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The death toll in a suspected case of food poisoning in Dahod district’s Bhulwan village went up to eight on Wednesday, with one more person succumbing during treatment.

Seven of the 17 affected persons died until Tuesday after allegedly consuming a meal from the concluding ceremony of a nine-day religious event in Bhulwan village on Sunday. While four persons died late Monday, three succumbed Tuesday evening.

According to police, the villagers participated in sacrificing goats at the concluding ceremony of “Jatar” gathering, which is a nine-day religious event held every five years to pray for the well-being of the village.

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USA – FSIS – Outbreak Investigations: Response to Botulism and E. coli

Posted on December 17, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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FSIS reports that is is following both an E. coli and a Botulism outbreak.

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UK – UK dealing with Norovirus and Salmonella outbreaks

Posted on December 17, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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The FSA is investigating an outbreak of norovirus with local authorities and the UKHSA (formerly Public Health England) with a link to oysters from areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, and Cornwall. Norovirus is not a notifiable disease in England.

In the other incident, nearly 900 cases of Salmonella have been reported since April 2014 linked to frozen mice used to feed animals including snakes and birds.

At least 139 Salmonella Enteritidis infections have been recorded this year with children particularly affected. Mitigation measures have included retailers providing point-of-sale safety warnings beginning in September but cases continue to be recorded.

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USA – FDA Core Investigation Table Updates

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Sweden – Salmonella outbreak over.

Posted on December 14, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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An outbreak of Salmonella has ended in Sweden with officials unable to find the source of infection.

In October, 40 people became ill with monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium with the majority falling sick in the first half of the month. An earlier update identified 33 patients. Cases were linked by whole genome sequencing.

As no new illnesses have been recorded after late October, the outbreak was recently judged to be over by authorities.

Sick people were 2 to 92 years old with a median age of 44. They lived in eight different regions.

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USA – Pittsburgh School Closed Monday Due To Possible Norovirus Outbreak

Posted on December 13, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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The illness at Pittsburgh Carmalt is “most likely” norovirus, the Pittsburgh Public Schools said on its website. The cases were reported among students, as well as staff.

Norovirus is “very contagious” and can cause the infected individuals to experience symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted. In fact, norovirus has also been called the “winter vomiting bug.”

“Anyone” is susceptible to getting infected and falling ill with norovirus, the agency explained. This can be through having direct contact with someone who is infected, eating contaminated food or simply by touching contaminated surfaces and then putting unwashed hands in the mouth.

The affected school will be closed Monday to make way for thorough cleaning and “prevent further student and staff infections.” The classes will resume Tuesday.

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USA – New Ground Beef E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak on USDA Investigation Table

Posted on December 13, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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A new ground beef E. coli O157:H7 outbreak on the USDA Investigation Table has been posted. Ground beef is suspected as being the source of thee pathogen. The USDA Outbreak Investigation Table has even less information that the FDA’s Table. There is no case count, and no information about whether or not traceback, sample collection, facility investigation, or lab analysis has been conducted.

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