Category Archives: Salmonella

RASFF Alert – Salmonella – Polish Poultry Products – Chicken – Eggs – Walnut Kernels

RASFF

Salmonella on kebab meat (potentially linked to human salmonellosis) from Poland in France

RASFF

Detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken from France in Switzerland

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in chicken kebab from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in minced chicken meat from Poland in Lithuania

RASFF

Monitoring eggs contaminated with Salmonella from the Netherlands in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in walnut kernels from the United States from the Netherlands in Germany

Canada – Hải Yến Ocean Swallow brand Frozen Shredded Young Coconut recalled due to Salmonella

Gov Canada

Ocean Swallow - Frozen Shredded Young Coconut, « Conglés jeune noix de coco râpeé » - 400 g - back, derrière

Ocean Swallow - Frozen Shredded Young Coconut, « Conglés jeune noix de coco râpeé » - 400 g - front, avant

Product
Frozen Shredded Young Coconut
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Catalonia – Alert due to the presence of Salmonella in soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from Spain

ACSA

The possible presence of Salmonella Enteritidis in soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from Spain is reported.  

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name (on label):  Tou Casa Mateu
  • Brand:  Casa Mateu
  • Batch number:  all batches with a valid expiry date
  • Unit weight:  400 g
  • Temperature:  Refrigerated

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia and Valencia.

The Spanish Food Safety Agency (AESAN) has transferred this information, communicated by the health authorities of Catalonia, to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the European Food Alert Network.

The withdrawal from the market of the affected product from the marketing channels is supervised by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center. 

USA- FDA- Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

FDA

What’s New

  • An outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • An outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Irumu (ref #1235) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated sampling.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 87 to 88.
  • For the investigation of illnesses (ref #1233) linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies, the advisory has been updated to include additional illnesses.
Date
Posted
Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness
Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses

(if any)
Total
Case
Count
8/7/

2024

1245 Cyclospora
cayetanensis
Not Yet
Identified
2
8/7/

2024

1248 Salmonella
Newport
Not Yet
Identified
2
7/31/

2024

1237 Cyclospora
cayetanensis
Not Yet
Identified
26
7/31/

2024

1239 Cyclospora
cayetanensis
Not Yet
Identified
16
7/10/

2024

1235 Salmonella
Irumu
Not Yet
Identified
32
6/19/

2024

1234 Salmonella
Typhimurium
Not Yet
Identified
88
6/12/2024 1233 Not Yet
Identified
Chocolate,
Gummies,
Cones
See
Advisory
5/22/2024 1227 Salmonella
Africana
&
Braenderup
Cucumbers See
Advisory

France – Chipolatas – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Thierry SCHWEITZER
Model names or references
chipolatas
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760041605813 24206-057 Expiry date 08/08/2024
Packaging
bag under protective atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/26/2024 to 07/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR67.348.009CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: BAS-RHIN (67), HAUT-RHIN (68)
Distributors
See list of points of sale

France – Grilled chorizo – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Thierry SCHWEITZER
Model names or references
Grilled chorizo ​​Grilled chorizo ​​20 pieces
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760041615898 24204-069 Expiry date 06/08/2024
3760041615881 24204-069 Expiry date 06/08/2024
Packaging
tray in protective atmosphere 5 pieces pocket in protective atmosphere 20 pieces
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/25/2024 to 07/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR67.348.009CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: BAS-RHIN (67), HAUT-RHIN (68)
Distributors
see list of points of sale

France – Barbecue assortment -Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Thierry SCHWEITZER
Model names or references
Barbecue assortment
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760041605486 24207-083 Expiry date 09/08/2024
Packaging
Tray of 10 pieces in a protective atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/25/2024 to 07/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR67.348.009CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: BAS-RHIN (67), HAUT-RHIN (68)
Distributors
see list of points of sale

Denmark – Outbreak with Salmonella monophasic Typhimurium sequence type 34 in Denmark

SSI

Since April 2024, the Statens Serum Institut has registered an outbreak with 63 cases of Salmonella monophasic Typhimurium. The Statens Serum Institut, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the Norwegian Food Institute DTU are investigating the disease outbreak, which has been decreasing since June. The source of infection in this outbreak is minced beef of Danish origin.

USA – Thal Golden Spices Inc. Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

FDA

“Bikano” Moong Dal, Crunchy Green Gram, net wt 350 gm

Company Announcement

Thal Golden Spices Inc. of Hayward, CA is recalling 640 Packs of “Bikano Moong Dal 350g because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Product was distributed in the state of California through retail stores.

Product Identification Statement:

Brand Name: Bikano
Product Name: Moong Dal Plain
Size: 350g
Best Used By Date: June 25, 2025 can be found on the bottom back side of the pack.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Thal Golden Spices Inc recently discovered an oversight in the distribution process of one of our products. Unfortunately, the product was released without proper lab results. This issue came to light during an FDA inspection when inspectors identified discrepancies in the batch numbers slated for destruction. We are actively addressing this situation to ensure compliance and rectify the error.

Consumers who have purchased Bikano Moong Dal 350g with the best used by date of 06/25/25 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with question may contact Thal Golden Spices Inc. at 510.429.1797. Hours of Operations are M-Th 8am to 5pm Friday 7am to 4pm closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Research – Genetic Diversity in Salmonella enterica in Outbreaks of Foodborne and Zoonotic Origin in the USA in 2006–2017

MDPI

Abstract

Whole genome sequencing is replacing traditional laboratory surveillance methods as the primary tool to track and characterize clusters and outbreaks of the foodborne and zoonotic pathogen Salmonella enterica (S. enterica). In this study, 438 S. enterica isolates representing 35 serovars and 13 broad vehicle categories from one hundred epidemiologically confirmed outbreaks were evaluated for genetic variation to develop epidemiologically relevant interpretation guidelines for Salmonella disease cluster detection. The Illumina sequences were analyzed by core genome multi-locus sequence typing (cgMLST) and screened for antimicrobial resistance (AR) determinants and plasmids. Ninety-three of the one hundred outbreaks exhibited a close allele range (less than 10 allele differences with a subset closer than 5). The remaining seven outbreaks showed increased variation, of which three were considered polyclonal. A total of 16 and 28 outbreaks, respectively, showed variations in the AR and plasmid profiles. The serovars Newport and I 4,[5],12:i:-, as well as the zoonotic and poultry product vehicles, were overrepresented among the outbreaks, showing increased variation. A close allele range in cgMLST profiles can be considered a reliable proxy for epidemiological relatedness for the vast majority of S. enterica outbreak investigations. Variations associated with mobile elements happen relatively frequently during outbreaks and could be reflective of changing selective pressures.