Category Archives: Salmonella

USA – Grande Cheese Company recalls over a million and a half pounds of whey and dairy products over Salmonella concerns

Posted on June 17, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Grande Cheese Company of Fond Du Lac, WI is recalling 1,726,910 pounds of whey and dairy products because of potential Salmonella contamination.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 1, 2024, and is ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachessuets, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin. It was distributed outside the U.S. in Canada, Ecuador and Japan.

Leave a comment

Posted in FDA, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Salmonella

Germany- YES! Basil shredded, 15g in a jar – Salmonella

Posted on June 17, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

14.06.2024

Product name:

YES! Basil shredded, 15g in a jar

Product images:

Product image_recall_basil rubbed_yes_13.06.2024.jpg

Fuchs Spices GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor):

Fuchs Gewürze GmbH Dieter-Fuchs-Straße 10 49201 Dissen

Reason for warning:

Regular routine checks have revealed possible microbial contamination by Salmonella. Salmonella disease manifests itself within a few days of infection with diarrhea, abdominal pain, and occasionally vomiting and mild fever. People who develop severe or persistent symptoms and have consumed this food should seek medical attention.

Packaging Unit: 15 grams of glass
Durability:

Best before 02/2027

Lot identification:

4033AB; EAN:4337256662215

Additional Information:

Other JA! brand products are not affected.

Consumption of products from the specified product batch is not recommended. Affected consumers are asked to return the product to the manufacturer Fuchs Gewürze GmbH, Dieter-Fuchs-Straße 10, 49201 Dissen aTW, or to their place of purchase. The purchase price will of course be refunded, even without presenting the receipt.

Manufacturer’s homepage:

http://www.fuchsgruppe.de

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Lebensmittelwarnung, Salmonella

USA – 2024 Update: BAM Chapter 5: Salmonella

Posted on June 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

May 2024: Added a Salmonella screening section (Section D) to include generic LAMP and
qPCR protocols; added a table (Appendix A) to list validated matrices by the two molecular
methods; revamped Introduction to include a flow chart; updated Sections C.7 and C.24 on
matrices and preenrichment broths including an alternative formula for modified buffered
peptone water (M192c); deleted discontinued test kits in Section F.9. Original Section D and
Section E from all previous versions were shifted to Section E and Section F, respectively
because of the addition of Salmonella screening Section D.

PDF

Leave a comment

Posted in BAM, Food Microbiology Research, Research, Salmonella

Research- Chine -Pre-planned Studies: Pathogenic Surveillance of Foodborne Illness-Related Diarrhea — Beijing Municipality, China, 2013–2023

Posted on June 15, 2024 by | Leave a comment

China CDC

  • Summary

    What is already known about this topic?Foodborne diseases present a significant public health concern, particularly in China, where they represent a significant food safety challenge. Currently, there is a need for a thorough and systematic analysis of the extended epidemiological patterns of foodborne diseases in Beijing Municipality.

    What is added by this report?Monitoring results show that Norovirus and diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) are the most commonly identified foodborne diarrheal pathogens. Individuals aged 19–30 are at a higher risk of foodborne diarrhea in Beijing, with Salmonella infection being associated with fever symptoms.

    What are the implications for public health practice?This study analyzes 11 years of consecutive monitoring data to enhance understanding of the epidemiological and clinical features of foodborne diarrhea in Beijing. It aims to identify high-risk populations, assist in clinical pathogen identification and treatment, and support the development of tailored preventive strategies.

Leave a comment

Posted in E.coli, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Pathogen, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, Norovirus, Pathogen, pathogenic, Salmonella

USA – Kerry, Inc. recalls bulk bags of various food ingredients because of potential Salmonella contamination

Posted on June 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Kerry, Inc of Beloit, WI is recalling over 1,000 bags and totes of various food ingredients because of potential Salmonella contamination.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 3, 2024 and is ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland and outside the U.S. in Canada.

Leave a comment

Posted in FDA, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Salmonella

Research – Salmonella Typhimurium caused an unprecedentedly large foodborne outbreak in Finland in 2021 – Mixed Veg

Posted on June 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Wiley Online

Aims

Salmonella infections are significant causes of foodborne outbreaks in the European Union. This study investigates a sudden increase in gastroenteritis patients in the hospital district of Central Finland in June 2021. The primary aim was to study the outbreak’s magnitude and source of the outbreak.

Methods and Results

Epidemiological, microbiological, environmental and traceback investigations were conducted. Over 700 persons fell ill during the outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhimurium associated with a daycare lunch. Similar S. Typhimurium was found in the patients and a vegetable mix containing iceberg lettuce, cucumber and peas served during lunch. The traceback investigation revealed that the batch information of vegetables from the wholesaler was not complete. The wholesaler had received quality complaints about the iceberg lettuce from the central kitchen. The manufacturer did not test the suspected batch for Salmonella since the production plant had given a certificate declaring it Salmonella negative.

Conclusions

The most suspect ingredient was one batch of iceberg lettuce due to quality complaints. The lettuce had not been served in two daycare centres without cases. We recommend that in order to enable thorough microbiological investigation, institutional kitchens store the food samples separately as part of the internal quality control and that food items should always be tested when Salmonella contamination in an outbreak is suspected.

Impacts

  • The largest Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak in the European Union in 2021 was linked to a vegetable mix served at daycare centres in Finland.
  • Food samples should be stored separately for possible outbreak investigation and tested when an outbreak is suspected.
  • Collaboration between healthcare and environmental health authorities in investigating and managing outbreaks is vital.

Leave a comment

Posted in food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Microbiology Research, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, outbreak, Research, Salmonella

USA – Newly Weds Foods Seasoning Recall Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Continues

Posted on June 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

A voluntary recall first initiated by Chicago, Illinois-based Newly Weds Foods, Inc. on May 2, 2024 has been updated and is still ongoing.  The recall of nearly 60,000 pounds of seasoning is due to potential Salmonella contamination.  Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Salmonella

USA – More than 350 patients confirmed in outbreaks linked to fresh cucumbers – Salmonella

Posted on June 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Federal officials say 381 people are now confirmed as patients in two Salmonella outbreaks linked to fresh cucumbers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 75 percent of patients interviewed reported eating fresh cucumbers in the days before becoming ill. 

“Epidemiologic data show that cucumbers may be contaminated with Salmonella and may be making people sick,” according to an outbreak update from the CDC.

 

Leave a comment

Posted in food bourne outbreak, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, outbreak, Salmonella

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Poultry Products – Brazilian Poultry Products – Tumeric Powder – Bone in Chicken Breast – Chicken Meat- Chicken Breast Fillets – Carpaccio- Chicken Wings and Backs -Chicken Burger

Posted on June 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in Poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella Weltevreden in turmeric powder from india in Finland

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in salted and frozen chicken breast halves from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in salted and frozen chicken breast halves from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chilled bone-in chicken breast from Ukraine in Czech Republic, Hungary and Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella Typhimurium in chicken meat from Belgium in France

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen seasoned chicken breast fillets from Germany in Belgium and the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken elements from Poland in the Czech Republic, Latvia and Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in salted and frozen chicken breast halves from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in broiler minced meat from Poland in Estonia

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Presence of Salmonella in carpaccio from Spain in Andorra

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken meat from Ukraine in Hungary and the Netherlands

RASFF

Detection Salmonella spp. in wings and chicken backs from Romania in Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Poland, Romania, Spain, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam.

RASFF

Salmonella enteritidis in slaughtered chicken from Czech Republic in Slovakia

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken burger from Latvia in Cyprus

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in chicken meat preparation from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in chicken meat preparation from Brazil in the Netherlands

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Polish Chicken Salmonella, RASFF, Salmonella, Salmonella Brazil, Salmonella in Chicken, Salmonella Poland

RASFF Alert – Animal Feed -Salmonella – Fish Meal

Posted on June 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Presence of Salmonella spp in fish meal from Spain in Italy

Leave a comment

Posted in Animal Feed, Animal Feed Recall, Animal Feed Salmonella, Animal Feed Testing, RASFF, Salmonella