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Denmark – 33 sick, 19 hospitalized and 3 dead: REMEMBER herbal medicine linked to severe Salmonella outbreak in Denmark

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SSI

Salmonella has been found in HUSK Psyllium seed husks, “capsules herbal medicine”. Orkla Care A / S has recalled several products and the authorities are now strongly encouraging people to check whether they have any of the affected HUSK products.

The salmonella outbreak, which the Statens Serum Institut sent out a news item about last week , is becoming increasingly extensive. In the meantime, the type of salmonella in question has been detected in a number of other people.

A total of 33 people aged 2-92 years have been diagnosed with the same type of salmonella. Several are seriously affected. 19 people have so far been hospitalized, and 3 people where the salmonella in question has been detected have died.

“It is a serious and large outbreak with many sick and both hospitalized and deaths. Therefore, we would like to encourage everyone who has HUSK products at home to check if they have any of the affected products “, says epidemiologist Luise Müller from the Statens Serum Institut (SSI)

Found salmonella in herbal medicine

SSI, together with the Danish Medicines Agency, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the DTU Food Institute, has investigated the salmonella outbreak.

Common to the patients was that they had eaten HUSK Psyllium seed husks, herbal medicine, capsules ”. A comparison with healthy controls showed that the sick had eaten HUSK products to a much greater extent than the controls.

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration therefore obtained the product from two patients’ homes and was able to prove that there was salmonella in it. Several HUSK products were subsequently recalled.

“This is the first time that we have been able to identify an herbal medicine as the cause of a salmonella outbreak. Those who take this product are often people who already have stomach problems. I am therefore concerned that the salmonella infection will not be detected because the individuals or their doctor believe that the symptoms of the salmonella infection stem from their existing stomach problems, ”says Luise Müller.

What to check?

You must check whether you have:

• Herbal remedy Psyllium husks, capsules

• The dietary supplement REMEMBER Psyllium Stomach Balance Basic, capsules

Find photos and batch numbers on the recalled products here

If you have the product at home, check whether it originates from one of the batches that Orkla Care A / S has withdrawn. The batch number is always printed on the outside of the plastic container.

If you have products from those batches, you should either throw them out or. deliver them back to the store where they were purchased.

What should you do if you have eaten one of the products?

Even if you should have eaten the HUSK Psyllium seed pods, herbal medicine, capsules or HUSK Psyllium Stomach Balance supplements, capsules, the risk of being infected with salmonella is considered too small.

Most often, the symptoms of salmonella are mild and go away on their own. If you get persistent symptoms or have doubts, you can consult your own doctor.

Read more

Read more about the outbreak on SSI’s outbreak page .

Read more about salmonella infection .

Read more about Orkla’s recall of REMEMBER .

Read more about the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration’s news about the recall of HUSK Psyllium Stomach Balance Basic capsules.

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Research – What lives inside the chicken gut?

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Phys Org

In a recently published study, investigators from Norwich and Surrey have more than doubled the number of microbial species known to live in the chicken gut. As the health and wealth of humans is tied to the health and productivity of chickens, this lays down a key resource for all future studies on the gut microbiome of this important food animal.

With three times as many chickens as people on our planet, this ubiquitous food animal underpins human nutrition and health across the globe—whether through subsistence farming or intensive production, chickens supply more of our food than any other animal. Chicken meat is surging in popularity as a lower-carbon alternative to meat from other livestock, whilst eggs remain an important and affordable source of nutrition worldwide. However, poultry are also a source of antimicrobial resistance and of pathogens such as Campylobacter, Salmonella and E. coli that threaten human health.

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USA – FDA Enforcement reports – Week 14th April

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FDA

Class I Food Event
Event ID:
87614
Product Type:
Food
Status:
Ongoing
Date Terminated:
Recall Initiation Date:
03/26/2021
Voluntary / Mandated:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Center Classification Date:
04/02/2021
Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Recalling Firm:
Sabra Dipping Company, LLC
15900 Sabra Way
South Chesterfield VA United States
Distribution Pattern:
The product was distributed to the following states: CA, UT, AZ, NC, IN, WA, MS, FL, ME, MO, VA

Associated Products

Product Description:
Sabra Dipping Co, Classic Hummus ,10oz. PET cup, sealed with lid, 12 ct. Manufacturing Codes 300067. Expiration date 4/26/21
Product Quantity:
2160 cases, 16,200 lbs
Reason for Recall:
Potential Salmonella contamination
Recall Number:
F-0386-2021
Code Information:
300067. Expiration date 4/26/21
Not Yet Classified Food Event
Event ID:
87516
Product Type:
Food
Status:
Ongoing
Date Terminated:
Recall Initiation Date:
03/15/2021
Voluntary / Mandated:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Center Classification Date:
Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:
E-Mail
Recalling Firm:
The Toasted Oat
72 S Liberty St Ste B
Powell OH United States
Distribution Pattern:
Distributed to all US States with the exception of North and South Dakota

Associated Products

Product Description:
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Blueberry Cobbler Soft Granola (6 -10 oz pouches per case); and Soft Granola Crumble Bars Blueberry Cobbler (5 – 28.3g bars per pack/6 packs per case)
Product Quantity:
145,000 (total of 28.3g bars); 87905 (total of 10oz Pouches)
Reason for Recall:
Ingredient containing mold was used in production
Recall Number:
Code Information:
Batch No – MSA23, MSA24 Lot No – 600079, 700079, 800079, 900079, 600080, 700080, 900080 UPC for 10oz Pouches : 860459000163, 860459000170, 860459000187, 860459000194; UPC for 28.3g Bars : 86000820042, 86000820066, 860000820080 Best By 10/24/21 for lots ending in 00079 Best By 12/03/21 for lots ending in 00080
Product Description:
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Macadamia Chunk Soft Granola (6 – 10oz pouches per case); and Soft Granola Crumble Bars Macadamia Chunk ( 5 – 28.3g bars per pack/6 packs per case).
Product Quantity:
145,000 (Total for 28.3g bars); 87905 (Total for 10oz Pouch)
Reason for Recall:
Ingredient containing mold was used in production
Recall Number:
Code Information:
Batch No – MSA23, MSA24 Lot No – 600079, 700079, 800079, 900079, 600080, 700080, 900080 UPC for 10oz Pouches : 860459000163, 860459000170, 860459000187, 860459000194; UPC for 28.3g Bars : 860000820042, 860000820066, 860000820080 Best By 10/24/21 for lots ending in 00079 Best By 12/03/21 for lots ending in 00080
Product Description:
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Cherry Streusel Soft Granola (6 – 10oz pouches per case); and Soft Granola Crumble Bars Cherry Streusel ( 5 – 28.3g bars per pack/6 packs per case)
Product Quantity:
145,000 (Total for 28.3g bars); 87905 (Total for 10oz Pouches)
Reason for Recall:
Ingredient containing mold was used in production
Recall Number:
Code Information:
Batch No – MSA23, MSA24 Lot No – 600079, 700079, 800079, 900079, 600080, 700080, 900080 UPC for 10oz Pouches : 860459000163, 860459000170, 860459000187, 860459000194; UPC for 28.3g Bars : 860000820042, 860000820066, 860000820080 Best By 10/24/21 for lots ending in 00079 Best By 12/03/21 for lots ending in 00080
Product Description:
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Apricot Shortbread Soft Granola (6 – 10oz pouches per case)
Product Quantity:
87905 (Total for 10oz Pouches)
Reason for Recall:
Ingredient containing mold was used in production
Recall Number:
Code Information:
Batch No – MSA23, MSA24 Lot No – 600079, 700079, 800079, 900079, 600080, 700080, 900080 UPC – 860459000163, 860459000170, 860459000187, 860459000194 Best By 10/24/21 for lots ending in 00079 Best By 12/03/21 for lots ending in 00080

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Sweden – Orkla Care Sweden recalls HUSK Stomach in balance Natural Fiber – may contain Salmonella

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LMW

Orkla Care is recalling a batch of the dietary supplement HUSK Mage in balance Natural Fiber as it may contain salmonella.

Orkla

Orkla Care Sweden recalls a limited batch HUSK Mage in balance Natural Fiber

Orkla Care Sweden recalls a limited batch HUSK Mage in balance Natural Fiber

Orkla Care is recalling a limited batch of the dietary supplement HUSK Stomach in balance Natural Fiber (capsules) at pharmacies and health foods. The Danish Medicines Agency suspects that a limited batch of this product may be contaminated with salmonella. It is currently being investigated whether there is a connection between the infected people and HUSK Mage in balance.

The revocation applies to:

Batch number

Product

Best before

500783

REMEMBER Stomach in balance Natural Fiber (capsules)

05.2023


– Product safety is of the highest priority for us. That is the reason why we are recalling the product as a precautionary measure, says Lina Nodbrandt, quality manager at Orkla Care in Sweden.

Consumers who bought HUSK Stomach in balance Natural Fiber (capsules) marked with “best before 05.2023” and batch no. 500783 are encouraged to discard the product.

Consumers who have purchased the above product can contact Orkla Care Sweden’s consumer contact:
konsumentkontakt@orkla.se or by phone: 010-142 40 00 to replace the goods.

We will follow this up further in dialogue with the Danish Food Safety Authority.

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USA – Investigation Details – Multistate outbreak of Salmonella Hadar infections linked to raw ground turkey

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CDC

Epidemiologic Data

As of April 12, 2021, 28 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar have been reported from 12 states (see map). Illnesses started on dates ranging from December 28, 2020, to March 4, 2021 (see timeline).

Sick people range in age from less than 1 to 92 years, with a median age of 49, and 68% are female. Of 19 people with information available, 2 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

The true number of sick people in an outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak.

State and local public health officials are interviewing people about the foods they ate in the week before they got sick. Of the 10 people interviewed, 6 (60%) reported eating ground turkey. This percentage was significantly higher than results from a survey of healthy people in which 13% of respondents reported eating ground turkey in the week before they were interviewed. This suggests that people in this outbreak got sick from eating ground turkey.

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Belgium – Plain marinated chicken aiguillettes 400g (frozen product) from the LEADER PRICE brand – Salmonella

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AFSCA

Leader Price recall
Product: Plain marinated chicken aiguillettes 400g (frozen product) from the LEADER PRICE brand.
Problem: presence of salmonella.

In agreement with the AFSCA, LEADER PRICE is withdrawing the 400g plain marinated chicken breasts from sale and is recalling them to consumers because of the possible presence of salmonella.

LEADER PRICE asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

Product Description

Product / brand:
Plain marinated chicken breast 400g LEADER PRICE Bar code: 3263856754412
Packer code: FR76351092CE
Date of minimum durability / Batch number:
DDM: 01/01/2022
LOT: 20042118 0 287 18:12

The product was sold through Leader Price stores in Belgium

219 CHAUSSEE DE PHILIPPEVILLE, 6010 COUILLET CHARLEROI
1 ANGLE RUE DU SEWAGE / CONCORDE, 4100 SERAING
90 BD ERNEST SOLVAY, 4040 HERSTAL
70 RUE PHILIPPE MONNOYER, 6180 COURCELLES
RUE LAGUESSE 13, 4460 COURCELLES RUE LAGUESSE 13, 4460 HOLLOGNE
RTE DE CHARLEROI 160, 7134 BINCHE
RUE DU MONS 280, 7301 HORNU BELGIUM
31 AVENUE DE L’INDUSTRIE, 4500 TIHANGE
787 CHAUSSEE DE CHARLEROI, 6220 FLEURUS

For any further information , you can contact the consumer service by dialing the telephone number: 0033 800 35 00 00 from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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USA – The J. M. Smucker Co. Issues Limited, Voluntary Recall of Two Lots of Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food for Potential Salmonella Contamination

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FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Animal & Veterinary
Pet Food
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Salmonella Contamination
Company Name:
J. M. Smucker Co.
Brand Name:
Meow Mix®
Product Description:
Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food

Company Announcement

Orrville, OH – The J. M. Smucker Co. today announced a limited, voluntary recall of two lots of Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food (30LB bag) due to potential salmonella contamination. The Company has received no reports of pet illness or adverse reaction and has issued this recall out of an abundance of caution. The impacted products were sold at select Walmart stores in IL, MO, NE, NM, OK, UT, WI and WY. No other Meow Mix® products are impacted by this recall.

If pet parents have products matching the following description in their possession, they should stop feeding it to their cats and dispose of it immediately. This information can be found on the bottom and back of each bag.

Product Name Retail UPC Code Lot Code Best If Used By Date
Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food
30 LB Bag		 2927452099 1081804 9/14/2022
Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food
30 LB Bag		 2927452099 1082804 9/15/2022

Salmonella can affect cats eating a product contaminated with Salmonella bacteria and can spread to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not washed their hands after having contact with their cat’s foods, food surfaces and/or cats that have been in contact with the impacted product. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection in cats may include vomiting or diarrhea. Some cats may not develop diarrhea, but may have a decreased appetite, fever, and excessive salivation. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. Some cats may not appear sick but can spread infection to other animals and humans in the household.

Pet parents who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should call 1-888-569-6728, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET or visit www.meowmix.com/contact-usExternal Link Disclaimer.

This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 1-888-569-6728
 www.meowmix.com/contact-us
Media:
 330-684-3892
 media.inquiry@jmsmucker.com

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Denmark – Risk of Salmonella in the Supplement REMEMBER Psyllium Stomach Balance Basic (Capsules) – Salmonella

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DVFA

Orkla Care A / S is recalling a batch of the dietary supplement REMEMBER Psyllium Stomach Balance Basic (capsules) due to the risk of salmonella in the product.
13.04.2021 UPDATED – New batch number and product image added

Recalled Foods , Published: April 9, 2021

Modified April 13, 2021
Updated 13.04.2021: New batch number and product image added
 
What foods:
REMEMBER Psyllium Stomach Balance Basic (capsules) ( see picture here )
Net content: 225 capsules
Best before date: 30.09.2023
Batch number: 505433
REMEMBER Psyllium Stomach Balance Basic (capsules) ( see picture here )
Net content: 225 capsules
Best before date: 05.2023
Batch number: 500784
Sold in:
Specialty stores and pharmacies
Company recalling:
Orkla Care A / S
Cause:
Risk of salmonella in the product.
Risk:
There is a risk of infection with salmonella. The symptoms are i.a. diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, fever and vomiting.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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France – Product recall: ONO brand Breton pâté – Salmonella

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Oulah

Product recall: ONO brand Breton pâté

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Foodborne illnesses caused by salmonella result in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more severe in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Lot
PY 01100063

▸ DLC
04/17/2021

▸ Packaging
Sold in the trad section by the cut

▸ Marketing
From 03/29/2021 to 04/09/2021

▸
AIZENAY geographic sales area

▸
INTERMARCHE distributors

▸ Consumer service contact
0251947485

▸ Source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/

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Taiwan – Pet turtles might infect children with Salmonella

Posted on April 12, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Taipei Times

Children who have pet turtles should wash their hands more often to avoid salmonella infection transmitted by the animals, a doctor said on Friday.

Citing two cases involving six-year-old children, Taichung Hospital Department of Pediatrics director Chen Min-kung (陳敏恭) said that he treated both for fever, stomachache and diarrhea due to salmonella infection.

A boy surnamed Kuo (郭) was last month hospitalized after experiencing diarrhea up to eight times per day, and a girl surnamed Hsu (徐) was hospitalized after experiencing diarrhea, a cough and low urine output, he said.

Their symptoms eased after treatment, but persisted, and they also had green stool, Chen said.

While inquiring into the sources of infection, Chen learned that they both recently started keeping a pet turtle, he said.

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