Category Archives: Pathogen

USA – FDA – Smoked Products Recall – Clostridium botulinum Potential

Posted on October 2, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Big Blue Fisheries is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes,
various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been
properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium
botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.
Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell
spoiled. Because the products may not have been fully processed, product
contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens could lead to illness if
consumed.

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Research – Legionella Bacteria Found in Commercial Compost Products

Posted on October 2, 2013 by | 1 comment

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The Legionella bacteria exist in a significant number of commercial compost products, a study conducted at the University of Strathclyde has found.

The research, the first substantial analysis of Legionella in UK composts, suggests that the bacteria are a common part of the microflora found within the composts tested.

It is widely recognised that Legionella bacteria are commonly present in the environment and the researchers have found that compost could be a potential source of infection.

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RASFF Alerts – E.coli in Clams – Aflatoxin in Chilli Powder and Peanuts – Histamine in Tina- Listeria in Mushrooms

Posted on September 30, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RASFF -Too high count of Escherichia coli (9200 MPN/100g) in chilled live clams (Tapes semidecussatus) from Italy

RASFF -Aflatoxins (B1 = 33.4; Tot. = 35.2 µg/kg – ppb) in chilli powder from Sri Lanka in Italy

RASFF -Aflatoxins (B1 = 12.4; Tot. = 33.6 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts in shell from China in Slovakia

RASFF -Histamine (3.170 mg/kg – ppm) in yellow-fin tuna carpaccio from Spain in Italy

RASFF -Histamine (120; 140; 160 mg/kg – ppm) in fresh tuna (Thunnus albacares) from Spain in Italy

RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (2600 CFU/g) in enoki mushrooms from China in Belgium

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RASFF – Salmonella – Poultry Sausage – Bovine Halfe – Pate – Salad – Turkey Meat

Posted on September 30, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Salmonella Montevideo (presence /25g) in frozen poultry sausages made with mechanically separated meat from France

RASFF –Salmonella spp. (positive /25g) in bovine halfe from Germany

RASFF-Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in pate from France

RASFF -Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in baby spinach and rucola salad with raw material from Italy, packaged in Sweden

RASFF -Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in frozen turkey meat preparation from Brazil

 

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UK – FSA – Salmonella Gold Coast

Posted on September 27, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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The Food Standards Agency, with Public Health England and local authorities, is investigating an outbreak of a particular strain of salmonella, called Salmonella Gold-coast, which is known to have caused 18 cases of illness.

The investigation has identified potential links between the outbreak and the consumption of whelks from independent shops, market stalls and mobile seafood vans, largely in the East Anglia area. As part of this investigation, Lynn Shellfish Ltd of King’s Lynn (formally known as Heiploeg or Heiploeg and Lynn Shrimpers) has issued a recall of all batches of frozen and chilled whelks.

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Research -Mycotoxin Producing Moulds

Posted on September 27, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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With the harvest underway, it’s important to keep a watchful eye out for mycotoxin-producing molds. These species include Aspergillus flavus, which causes Aspergillus ear rot and produces the carcinogenic toxin aflatoxin, as well as species of Fusarium molds. These toxins can lead to production losses as grain may be rejected, as well as leading to illness in humans or animals that consume the toxin in significant quantities. Here’s a quick primer on some molds of concern and the toxins they produce. For more information and regulatory thresholds for toxins, please see Neogen’s Mycotoxin Handbook.

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Research – Clostridium difficile – Possibly not Only a Clinical Issue

Posted on September 27, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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It has been thought that Clostridium difficile infection is transmitted predominantly within health care settings. However, endemic spread has hampered identification of precise sources of infection and the assessment of the efficacy of interventions.

Over a 3-year period, 45% of C. difficile cases in Oxfordshire were genetically distinct from all previous cases. Genetically diverse sources, in addition to symptomatic patients, play a major part in C. difficile transmission.

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UK – FSA Recall – Listeria monocytogenes – Oak Roasted Salmon

Posted on September 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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As a precautionary measure, Loch Duart Artisan Smokehouse is recalling two batches of a further product due to detection of Listeria monocytogenes, which may pose a risk to health. Listeria monocytogenes can cause illness in certain groups of people, such as pregnant women, unborn and newborn babies, and anyone with reduced immunity, particularly the over-60s.

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Loch Duart Artisan Smokehouse has recalled two further batches of its Oak Roasted Flaky Salmon, because Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in them and may pose a health risk. If you have bought this product with the batch code listed, do not eat it. The Agency has issued a Product Recall Information Notice.

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USA -Garden Fresh Foods Recall RTE Chicken and Ham Products

Posted on September 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Garden Fresh Foods of Milwaukee, WI, is recalling more than 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken and ham products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service sent out an announcement about this recall on Wednesday evening.

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USA – Recall Kale – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Customers are advised to discard prepacked fresh kale that was purchased from the Roosevelt Square Whole Foods in Seattle.

The kale sold at 1026 Northeast 64th Street may be contaminated with Listeria moncytogene.

The produce was sold in rectangular plastic containers labeled Whole Foods Market Kales Mixed OG (Organic), PLU 0258622 with packed-on date of 9.15.13 through 9.20.13.

Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people or those with weakened immune systems.  Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, and abdominal pain and diarrhea.

No illnesses have been reported, but notice was given after a routine test by Washington State Department of Agriculture.

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