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USA – Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Database 1984 – 2012

Posted on December 24, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Marler Clark

Welcome to outbreakdatabase.com, a searchable database of illness outbreaks caused by one or more of the following

  1. consumption of contaminated foods or beverages,
  2. exposure to animals,
  3. exposure to contaminated recreational water,
  4. person-to-person contact with someone whose illness initiated from animal exposure or consumption of contaminated foods and beverages.

The database describes outbreaks occurring since 1984.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines an outbreak as “two or more ill persons linked to a common source” and this serves as the basis of outbreakdatabase.com. To be included in outbreakdatabase.com, the outbreak must have supporting documentation from public health agencies, journal articles, media reports, etc. Names of stores, brands, restaurants, or other sources are listed if they have been publicly identified previously.

The database is a work in progress. It will continually be updated and revised. Significant effort has been made to ensure the data are accurate. We welcome contributions, corrections, comments, etc. Please use the contact form for comments.

 

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USA – Recall Duck Eggs – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on December 22, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Botulism Blog

S&M International Inc, Bayonne, NJ is recalling Yang Sheng cooked salted duck eggs, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause serious life-threating illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look smelled or spoiled.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered through NYSDAM Sampling which revealed the product was not processed in a manner to prevent growth of Clostridium botulinum. S&M International Inc reached the decision to recall this product after a thorough investigation. The company has taken a number of corrective steps to address the issue.

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UK – FSA Recall – Koon Yick Wah Kee Rose Bean Curd (Tofu) and Chilli Bean Curd (Tofu) due to contamination with Bacillus cereus and yeasts

Posted on December 21, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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Heads of Environmental Health and Directors of Trading Standards will wish to be aware of a recall associated with rose bean curd tofu and chilli bean curd tofu originating from China via the Netherlands. The Dutch importer Liroy B.V, is recalling all affected batches.

The two affected products have shown to be contaminated with Bacillus cereus and several different yeast varieties. The affected products have been distributed widely throughout the UK. Pictures are attached for ease of identification.

The levels of Bacillus cereus detected render the product a potential health risk.

Identification of the affected products:

1) Koon Yick Wah Kee – Rose Bean Curd (Tofu) 454g. Best Before Date 30.12.14 Lot number 023424

2) Koon Yick Wah Kee – Chilli Bean Curd (Tofu) 454g. Best Before Date 30.12.14 Lot Number 023421

Actions to be taken by local authorities.

Local authorities are requested to identify and make contact with relevant retailers in their area who may sell the implicated product. If implicated products are found during the course of their investigations, enforcement officers should ensure that the specific lot code and ‘best before’ date are withdrawn from sale and destroyed, if necessary, using powers under the Food Safety Act 1990.

Local authorities should report any finding of the implicated product by emailing the FSA’s dedicated Food Incidents mailbox: foodincidents@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk

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RASFF/European Alerts – Salmonella – Bacillus cereus – Norovirus – Histamine – Ochratoxin – Moulds

Posted on December 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Histamine in Frozen Sardines in Italy sourced in Morocco

RASFF – Salmonella in Ham and Chicken Salad in Belgium

RASFF – Bacillus cereus and high count of yeasts  in  tofu in sesame oil with chilli in glass jar from China, in Finland via the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella in frozen beef trimmings from the Netherlands,  in Sweden via Germany

RASFF – Moulds in Raisins in the Czech Republic sourced in Iran

RASFF – Norovirus in Oysters in the Netherlands sourced in Ireland

RASFF – Ochratoxin in Dried Figs in Germany sourced in Turkey

RASFF – Salmonella in Frozen Chicken Breasts in Italy sourced in Brazil

 

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France – Sausage Recall – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on December 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment

France

The company TOM GUYOMARC’H recalls sausages (any kind) brand TOM GUYOMARC’H, following the identification of Listeria .

Following the discovery by sampling Listeria monocytogenes , 2 lots Andouilles brand TOM GUYOMARC’H have been removed from sale by the precautionary principle and a recall of these products is in progress.

The products concerned: any type sausages

Consignment: 12292 and 12293

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New Zealand – Recall Tahini – Salmonella

Posted on December 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety NZSalmonella

Monday 17th December
      Food Product: Dips and spreads
      Name of Product and Identification: ‘Gesas’ brand Tahini       Date mark (Exp) 06.2014 (see container lids)
Package Description & Size: 18kg buckets, 1000g plastic bottles and 600g glass jars
      NZ Distribution: The product is sold in ethnic retail supermarkets throughout New Zealand.
      Overseas Distribution: No
      Reason for Recall: Grand Bazaar Ltd are initiating a recall of the ‘Gesas’ branded tahini after discovering the tahini is contaminated with Salmonella.
      Comments: Salmonella can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain and nausea. Any person concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund or phone 09 828 5246 with any queries. This recall does not affect any other Grand Bazaar Ltd product.
Grand Bazaar Ltd 40 Honan Pl Avondale Auckland

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USA – Kroger Recall Pickled Carrots – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on December 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

The Kroger Company is warning its customers that Dolores Pickled Carrots, 1RW are being recalled because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The product was sold in Food4Less and FoodsCo stores. Discard of the product in a sealed container or return it to the store for a refund.

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USA – FDA Recall Clostridium botulinum – Hot Smoked Trout

Posted on December 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment

FDA

True Taste, LLC of Kenosha, WI, is recalling it’s vacuum packaged Hot Smoked Rainbow Trout, Hot Smoked Whitefish, Hot Smoked Herring, Hot Smoked Mackerel, Hot Smoked Salmon Steak, Cold Smoked Mackerel, and Cold Smoked Whitefish because they 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.

Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

The recalled product is vacuum packaged and can be identified with either the True Taste Label in CA and IL or the Lowell Foods Label in IL. The recalled product has a white sticker applied to the package with two sets of numbers. The first set of numbers represent the date of processing the second set of numbers represents the best if used by date. This recall includes all production dates beginning on 01/01/2012 through current.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

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Australia – Listeria monocytogenes in Cheese Recall

Posted on December 18, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The Australian

Eight cases of listeria infection across Australia have found to be linked and a further three cases are under investigation, Victoria’s Department of Health said. The state’s chief health officer Rosemary Lester said consumers should discard 1kg brie and camembert cheese branded Jindi, the 1kg Wattle Valley double brie and the 1kg Wattle Valley camembert with a best before date of December 21.

Dr Lester warned consumers to check the best before date of any Jindi or Wattle Valley soft cheeses. “Consumers who have purchased a cut portion of camembert or brie from a supermarket or delicatessen who are unsure of the brand should discard it,” she said.

Two Victorians, three NSW residents and one person in Queensland, Tasmania and Western Australia have been diagnosed with the infection.

The cheeses have been voluntarily recalled as a precaution.

 

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RASFF/Euro Alerts – Chronobacter – Salmonella – Moulds

Posted on December 18, 2012 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA – French /English – Salmonella in Prepared Salad with Ham in Belgium

AFSCA – French/English – Salmonella in Salads recall Belgium

AFSCA – French/English – Salmonella in Salads recall Belgium

RASFF – Salmonella in Pork in Sweden sourced in Denmark

RASFF – Salmonella in Frozen Poultry in Spain sourced in Brazil

RASFF – Moulds in Melamakrona in Greece

RASFF – Cronobacter sakazakii in Infant Foods in the Netherlands

 

 

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