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Research – Cyclospora Infection: What to Know

Posted on July 5, 2021 by | Leave a comment

WebMD

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A parasite that’s too tiny to see without a microscope can make you ill if you eat or drink the food or water it fouls. The illness is called a cyclospora infection (or cyclosporiasis), and it can bring on problems like watery diarrhea and stomach pain.

About 15,000 people in the U.S. catch it each year, and outbreaks of the infection have been linked to different kinds of imported fresh produce.

Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and lower your chances of catching this bug.  See at the link above.

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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Dole brand Fresh Packed Blueberries recalled due to Cyclospora

Posted on June 28, 2021 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

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Recall details

Ottawa, June 25, 2021 – Save-On-Foods LP is recalling Dole brand Fresh Packed Blueberries from the marketplace due to possible Cyclospora contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Dole Fresh Packed Blueberries 170 g 0 71430 01150 8 14632
15032
15046
15646
15648
Dole Fresh Packed Blueberries 510 g 0 71430 01154 6 14632
14732
15032
15046
15232
15446
15432
15646
15648
Dole Fresh Packed Blueberries 1 pint 0 71430 01151 5 15032
15046
15132
15148
15146
15232
15332
15646
15648

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Cyclospora may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. People infected with Cyclospora can experience a wide range of symptoms, including watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea. Some people do not get sick at all, while others suffer from a severe upset stomach. Few people get seriously ill.

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

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Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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USA – Enforcement Report March 10th – Salmonella – Cyclospora

Posted on March 10, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Class I Food Event
Event ID:
87321
Product Type:
Food
Status:
Ongoing
Date Terminated:
Recall Initiation Date:
02/11/2021
Voluntary / Mandated:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Center Classification Date:
03/01/2021
Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Recalling Firm:
Thompson Chocolate Company
80 S Vine St
Meriden CT United States
Distribution Pattern:
CA – all on hold, none distributed into commerce for availability to consumers.

Associated Products

Product Description:
1. See’s Candies brand chocolate 4.5 oz Sitting Bunny (SKU 600738) 2. See’s Candies brand 1 oz Bunny (SKU 600741) 3. Gold Foil Balls (SKU 600144) (note: firm also uses the term ‘rabbit’ interchangeably with ‘bunny’ however product labeling states bunny or bunnies)
Product Quantity:
4.5oz. bunny – 96 cases (36 pc per case)/ gold foil balls – 180 – 10 lbs. cases / 1 oz. Rabbit 24 piece display (12 displays per case) – 2652 cases
Reason for Recall:
Products are potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Recall Number:
F-0325-2021
Code Information:
1. 4.5oz Sitting Bunny – Lot 02521 2. 1 oz Bunny – Lot 02621 3. Gold Foil Balls – Lot 02621
Class II Food Event
Event ID:
87294
Product Type:
Food
Status:
Ongoing
Date Terminated:
Recall Initiation Date:
02/05/2021
Voluntary / Mandated:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Center Classification Date:
03/02/2021
Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Recalling Firm:
Shenandoah Growers, Inc.
3158 N Valley Pike
Rockingham VA United States
Distribution Pattern:
Distributed to distribution centers in IN, OH, MI, IN, MN, and MO. Further distributed to retail stores in IL, IN, IO, IA, MI, MN, MS, MO, TN, and WI.

Associated Products

Product Description:
Organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers. Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty, 0.75 oz UPC: 7-68573-00101-4 Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty, 2.0 oz UPC: 7-68573-02143-2 Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty 4.0 oz UPC: 7-68573-00141-0 Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty 0.75 oz UPC: 7-68573-00101-4 Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty 4 oz Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty 1 lb. Thats Tasty (Pasta Blend) 0.5 oz UPC: 7-68573-52008-9 Thats Tasty 0.5 oz UPC: 7-68573-50502-4 Thats Tasty 3.0 oz UPC: 7-68573-53001-9 Thats Tasty 0.25 oz UPC: 7-68573-02515-7 Simple Truth 3.0 oz UPC: 0-11110-00876-3
Product Quantity:
3240 units
Reason for Recall:
Possible contamination with Cyclospora in basil
Recall Number:
F-0327-2021
Code Information:
PV40515 1 034 PV40515 3 034 PV40515 4 034 PV40515 3 035
Class II Food Event
Event ID:
87303
Product Type:
Food
Status:
Ongoing
Date Terminated:
Recall Initiation Date:
02/05/2021
Voluntary / Mandated:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Center Classification Date:
03/02/2021
Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Recalling Firm:
VALLARTA ORGANIC LLC
1 S Prospect Dr
Coral Gables FL United States
Distribution Pattern:
Domestic distribution only (Virginia).

Associated Products

Product Description:
ALBAHACA ORGANICA/BASIL, 460 gm x Bag, 15 Bags
Product Quantity:
46 boxes/15 lbs each
Reason for Recall:
Organic Basil contaminated with Cyclospora cayetanensis
Recall Number:
F-0326-2021
Code Information:
Lot LP889 and Lot LP890

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USA – Fresh Organic Basil Recalled Over Cyclospora Contamination Concerns

Posted on February 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Consumer Reports

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Shenandoah Growers has recalled 3,240 units of fresh-cut, packaged organic basil because it may be contaminated with the parasite cyclospora.

The problem was found when a sample of the basil, which was imported from Columbia, was found to contain the parasite during a Food and Drug Administration routine test. No illnesses have been reported.

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USA – Organic Basil,15 bags – Cyclospora

Posted on December 30, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

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Product Description: Organic Basil,15 bags, Net. Wt.15Lbs case.

Reason for Recall:Possible contamination with Cyclospora

Product Quantity:280 boxes/4200 pounds

Recall Number:F-0185-2021

Code Information:Lot#LP814

Classification:Class II

Event Details

Event ID:86877

Voluntary / Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Type:Food

Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Status:Ongoing

Distribution Pattern:Distributed to direct accounts in VA and FL

Recalling Firm:Vallarta Organics LLC

1 S Prospect Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33133-7003
United States

Recall Initiation Date:11/27/2020

Center Classification Date:12/22/2020

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USA – 1071 sick with Cyclospora linked to Fresh Express bagged salad mix containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage

Posted on November 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

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As of November 4, 2020, 370 confirmed cases of Cyclospora illness were reported in the following provinces and territories: British Columbia (1), Ontario (255), Quebec (105), New Brunswick (1), Newfoundland and Labrador (6), and Nunavut (2). Individuals became sick between mid-May and late August 2020. Ten individuals were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. Individuals who became ill were between 0 and 83 years of age. The illnesses are distributed equally among men (50%) and women (50%).

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USA – Cryptosporidiosis Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk from Maine Farm

Posted on November 5, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Maine Gov

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Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in individuals who consumed unpasteurized/raw milk from Roux Farm in Shapleigh, Maine, within the last two months. Epidemiologists identified at least four individuals who became ill and tested positive for cryptosporidiosis. Anyone who consumed raw milk (regular or any flavor) from Roux Farm produced before October 18, 2020, may be at elevated risk of cryptosporidiosis. Raw milk from the farm was sold through a variety of stores in the state.

Advisory (PDF)

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Ireland -Irish authorities probe salad link in Cryptosporidium outbreak

Posted on August 13, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Officials in Ireland are investigating an outbreak of cryptosporidium linked to a salad that has affected more than 40 people.

The Health Service Executive’s (HSE) Department of Public Health East was notified of an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in the Dublin and Wicklow area. To date, 42 cases have been notified; with the onset of symptoms occurring over a 14 day period from July 15.

A food alert was issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and certain batches of mixed salad leaves were withdrawn.

Product recall
The FSAI was notified by the HSE of an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis. An outbreak control team is in place and the investigation is ongoing. Many lines of inquiry are being followed up to identify and control the source of the outbreak, according to the agency.

 

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USA -In Association with Fresh Express Inc., ALDI Voluntarily Recalls Little Salad Bar Garden Salad

Posted on June 24, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Company Announcement

In cooperation with Fresh Express Inc., and out of an abundance of caution, ALDI has removed Little Salad Bar Garden Salad from select stores as a precautionary measure due to possible Cyclospora infection.

The recall affects all product codes of ALDI Little Salad Bar Garden Salads with use-by dates of May 16 to July 04 and distributed in the states of Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin between May 1 and June 19.

If customers have the affected Little Salad Bar Garden Salad, they should discard it immediately.

Customers with additional questions can contact Fresh Express Consumer Response Center toll-free at (800) 242-5472 Monday – Friday during the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.

ALDI sincerely regrets any inconvenience and concern this voluntary recall may cause.

 

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USA – Nearly 600 sickened by Cyclospora since May – over 200 by Mexican Basil

Posted on August 20, 2019 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

The number of reported cases of domestically acquired illnesses caused by cyclospora has increased from the previous month and remains elevated in the United States since May 1, 2019.

As of July 23, 2019, 580 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis were reported to CDC by 30 states, District of Columbia and New York City in people who became ill since May 1, 2019 and who had no history of international travel during the 14-day period before illness onset.

At this time, multiple clusters of cases associated with different restaurants or events are being investigated by state public health authorities, CDC, and FDA.

One multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections has been linked to fresh basil imported from Siga Logistics de RL de CV of Morelos, Mexico . It is unknown at this time if other reported cases of Cyclospora infection in the United States this season are linked to fresh basil.

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