Category Archives: Salmonella in Chicken

RASFF Alert – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Melon Seeds – Sesame Seeds – Annatto Seeds – Black Pepper – Sesame Paste – Irish Chicken Products – Eggs

Posted on February 3, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes and Campylobacter spp. in frozen chicken mid wings from Poland in Lithuania

Aflatoxins and Salmonella group E in ground melon seeds from Ghana, via the Netherlands in Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland Romania, Sweden

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Salmonella in annatto seeds from Côte d’Ivoire in Spain

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Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

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Salmonella spp. in sesame paste “Tahin” from the Republic of Sudan, via Turkey in Germany

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Detection of Salmonella ENTERITIDIS on chicken meat from Poland in France

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Salmonella Typhimurium Detected in Chicken Products from Ireland in the Netherlands

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Salmonella in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece

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Salmonella in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Turkey and Greece

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Salmonella in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece

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Salmonella entritidis in eggs from the Netherlands in Germany and Belgium

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SALMONELLA SPP IN SESAME PASTE FROM EGYPT in Cyprus

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RASFF Alert – Campylobacter – Polish Chicken

Posted on February 3, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes and Campylobacter spp. in frozen chicken mid wings from Poland in Lithuania

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Ireland – More than 7,000 birds on eight poultry farms in Ireland to be culled due to salmonella outbreak

Posted on February 1, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Irish Times

A large salmonella outbreak on eight poultry farms around the country has resulted in more than 7,000 birds having to be culled to ensure potentially-infected chicken products do not enter the food chain.

Due to the risk to human health from the bacteria, restrictions have been applied in the vicinity of the farms, most of which are in Co Cavan.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is working with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in an effort to curb the outbreak and to determine its cause.

The FSAI has confirmed that incidences of salmonella infection in broiler flocks were linked to a raw-chicken food recall it issued last week, when some poultry products were removed from supermarket shelves.

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Research – Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Effect of Commonly Used Disinfectants on Salmonella Infantis Isolates

Posted on January 28, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

MDPI

Abstract

Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Infantis is the most prevalent serovar in broilers and broiler meat in the European Union. The aim of our study was to test the biofilm formation and antimicrobial effect of disinfectants on genetically characterized S. Infantis isolates from poultry, food, and humans. For the biofilm formation under various temperature conditions (8 °C, 20 °C, and 28 °C) and incubation times (72 h and 168 h), the crystal violet staining method was used. The evaluation of the in vitro antimicrobial effect of Ecocid^® S, ethanol, and hydrogen peroxide was determined using the broth microdilution method. The antibiofilm effect of subinhibitory concentration (1/8 MIC) of disinfectants was then tested on S. Infantis 323/19 strain that had the highest biofilm formation potential. Our results showed that the biofilm formation was strain-specific; however, it was higher at 20 °C and prolonged incubation time. Moreover, strains carrying a pESI plasmid showed higher biofilm formation potential. The antibiofilm potential of disinfectants on S. Infantis 323/19 strain at 20 °C was effective after a shorter incubation time. As shown in our study, more effective precautionary measures should be implemented to ensure biofilm prevention and removal in order to control the S. Infantis occurrence.

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Research UK – FSA annual reports shows rise in incidents and recalls

Posted on January 27, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

The number of food incidents, recalls and cases of four pathogens went up over a 12-month period, according to the latest published data.

The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) annual report and accounts covers performance and activities in 2021/22 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland at a cost of £130.5 million ($160.2 million).

In 2021, cases of Campylobacter and Listeria reported in the UK returned to pre-COVID-19 levels but Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 stayed lower than pre-pandemic figures. Data for all four pathogens showed an increase compared to more than 49,000 Campylobacter, 566 E. coli, 4,442 Salmonella and 136 Listeria cases in 2020.

A series of related Salmonella outbreaks in 2020 and 2021 were linked to breaded chicken products from Poland and affected more than 1,000 people.

Nine emerging risks were identified including Listeria in enoki mushrooms from Asia which had a 90 percent non-compliance rate.

Food, animal feed and environmental contamination incidents went up by almost 20 percent to 2,336. Pathogenic microorganisms were the leading cause of incidents, allergens were second and pesticide residues third, driven by the Europe-wide incident relating to non-permitted ethylene oxide in sesame products and items containing locust bean gum.

Notifications published in 2021/22 rose to 150 from 136 in the previous period. This included 84 allergy alerts and 66 product recall information notices.

Foodborne disease made up 17 percent of FSA spend on research and evidence programs. PATH-SAFE, a £19 million ($23.5 million) project was started to look at novel methods to improve foodborne disease and antimicrobial resistance surveillance.

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Recall of some batches of various raw chicken products due to the presence of Salmonella Typhimurium

Posted on January 25, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1:	For Action
Alert Notification:	2023.02
Product:	Please see table link above
Batch Code:	Please see link above
Country Of Origin:	Ireland

Message:

Western Brand is recalling expired batches of raw chicken products listed in the table below due to the detection of Salmonella Typhimurium. These products were sold as fresh and are past their use-by date, however, the labels state they are suitable for home freezing. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

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Australia – Watson Family Produce Pasture Raised Free Range Eggs 350g and 700g – Salmonella

Posted on January 23, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

Watson Family Produce Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Watson Family Produce Pasture Raised Free Range Eggs 350g and 700g. The product has been available for sale at Harris Farms in West End, Clayfield and Surfers Paradise QLD; independent food retailers including IGA in QLD; and Woolworths in QLD.

Date markings

Best Before: All best before dates up to and including 25 Feb 2023.

Watson Family Produce Pasture Raised Free Range Eggs 350g and 700g

Problem

The recall is due to potential microbial (Salmonella) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do

Consumers should not eat these products and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:

Watson Family Produce Pty Ltd

0422 700 405 or 0425 295 942

http://www.watsonfamilyproduce.com

Related links:

Food Recall Notice [128kb]

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Sesame Seeds – Black Pepper – Black Mushrooms – Steam Cooked Chicken Breast – Laying Hens – Mixed Meat Platter

Posted on January 20, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Salmonella in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece

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Salmonella in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece

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Salmonella in black mushrooms from Côte d’Ivoire in France

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Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

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Salmonella in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece

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Salmonella Mbandaka in frozen steam cooked chicken breast from Ukraine in Estonia and the Netherlands

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Zoonotic Salmonella enteritidis contamination in laying hens from Germany in the Netherlands

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Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken neck skin and chicken elements from Poland in Lithuania and Latvia

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Salmonella Kentucky and Salmonella Senftenberg in sesame seeds from India in Germany and Austria

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Salmonella and Listeria in mixed meat platter from Belgium in Luxembourg

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Iceland – Salmonella in chicken

Posted on January 17, 2023 by KSW | 2 comments

MAST

The Icelandic Food Agency warns against consuming two batches of chicken from Reykjagarður due to suspected salmonella contamination. The company has recalled the production batches from the market and issued a press release.

The recall only applies to the following production batches:

Product names: Holta, Kjörfugl and Kronu chicken.
Manufacturer: Reykjagarður hf., Fosshálsi 1, 110 Reykjavík
Tracking number: 001-22-49-4-02, packing date 12.01.2023.
Tracking number: 001-22-49-5-10, packing date 13.01.2023.
Distribution: Koronun’s stores, Hagkaup, Nettó, Costco, Kjörbúðinn, Heimkaup and Extra.

Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to consume it, but are asked to return the product to the relevant store, or directly to Reykjagarð hf., Fosshálsi 1, 110 Reykjavík.