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USA -Alebrije Dist Wholesale Recalls Quesillo Queseria “La Milagrosa” and “Alebrije Cheese” Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

Posted on November 14, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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ALEBRIJE DIST WHOLESALE is collaborating with health officials due to a positive finding of Salmonella in a sample of Quesillo “Queseria La Milagrosa”. ALEBRIJE DIST WHOLESALE is voluntarily recalling the amount of 100 kilos of Quesillo “Queseria La Milagrosa”. While “Alebrije Cheese” has not been found positive for Salmonella, ALEBRIJE DIST WHOLESALE has decided to voluntarily recall the specific 498 “Alebrije Cheese” pieces that were imported during the same period out of an abundance of caution.

Salmonella is 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.

Affected product was distributed the dates between October 23 and October 24 through retail sale and direct delivery, in Los Angeles, CA. The specific product subject to recall is identified as:

Quesillo “Queseria La Milagrosa”. It´s wrapped in a basic plastic bag with a yellow label with two presentations ½ kg and 1kg.

“Alebrije Cheese” It´s wrapped in a basic plastic bag with an orange and blue label with three presentations ½ kg, 1kg and 5kg.

“No illnesses have been reported to date.”
The recall was as the result of a routine sampling.inspection by the CDFA which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who have purchased Quesillo “Queseria La Milagrosa” and “Alebrije Cheese” are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions should call at 1-619-646-5361, open 9 am through 5 pm PST, Monday through Friday.

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South Africa – Durban Old Town Italy a Link in South African Salmonella Outbreak – What you need to know

Posted on November 12, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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Time’s consumer reporter, Wendy Knowler, reports that salmonella bacteria, most likely from contaminated eggs, has put at least 30 people in the greater Durban area in hospital, and sickened many more.

Social media reports posted by people who’d contracted salmonellosis after eating at the upmarket Old Town Italy restaurant in Umhlanga – mostly meals including hollandaise sauce – raised the alarm, but the outbreak of the past few weeks goes far beyond one restaurant.

In addition, four children attending a Cowies Hill creche were confirmed by doctors to have salmonellosis; seven people who attended a private lunch ended up in Hillcrest Private Hospital for almost a week after eating a dessert made with egg; a Florida Road restaurant closed for two days after its patrons reported falling ill and many pharmacies in the greater Durban area have reported a sudden spike in the demand for diarrhoea medication.

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USA – CDC – Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Infections Linked to Raw Turkey Products – One Death

Posted on November 12, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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CDC and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is monitoring the outbreak.

  • Seventy-four more ill people from 26 states were added to this investigation since the last update on July 19, 2018.
  • As of November 5, 2018, 164 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Reading have been reported from 35 states.
    • 63 people have been hospitalized, and one death has been reported from California.
  • Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence(https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/outbreaks/investigating-outbreaks/index.html) indicates that raw turkey products from a variety of sources are contaminated with Salmonella Reading and are making people sick.
  • In interviews, ill people report eating different types and brands of turkey products purchased from many different locations. Three ill people lived in households where raw turkey pet food was fed to pets.
  • The outbreak strain has been identified in samples taken from raw turkey pet food, raw turkey products, and live turkeys.
  • A single, common supplier of raw turkey products or of live turkeys has not been identified.
  • The outbreak strain of Salmonella Reading is present in live turkeys and in many types of raw turkey products, indicating it might be widespread in the turkey industry. CDC and USDA-FSIS have shared this information with representatives from the turkey industry and asked about steps that they may be taking to reduce Salmonella contamination.

 

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Canada Herb brand culantro (Ngò Gai) recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on November 12, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, November 9, 2018 – The food recall warning issued on October 31, 2018 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Canada Herb is recalling Canada Herb brand culantro (Ngò Gai) from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Canada Herb Culantro (Ngò Gai) Variable weight None – all packages sold up to and including November 9, 2018 None

 

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Research – Migratory birds along the Mediterranean – Black Sea Flyway as carriers of zoonotic pathogens

Posted on November 10, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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At the crossroad between Europe, Asia, and Africa, Bulgaria is part of the Mediterranean – Black Sea Flyway (MBSF) used by millions of migratory birds. In this study, bird species migrating through Bulgaria were investigated as carriers of zoonotic pathogens. In total, 706 birds belonging to 46 species were checked for the presence of various bacterial pathogens (Campylobacter, Yersinia, Salmonella, Listeria, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Francisella tularensis, Coxiella burnetii, Borrelia burgdorferi, and Brucella spp.). From 673 birds we investigated fecal samples, from the remaining 33, blood samples. We detected Campylobacter 16S rDNA gene in 1.3% of birds, but none were of pathogenic Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli species. Escherichia coli 16S rDNA gene was found in 8.8% of the birds. Out of 34 birds that transported Yersinia enterocolitica strains (5.05%), only 1 carried a pathogenic isolate. Three birds (0.4%) were carriers of nonpathogenic Salmonella strains. Four avian samples (0.6%) were positive for Listeria monocytogenes and 1 (0.15%) was positive for Brucella spp. None of the birds tested carried the tick-borne pathogens C. burnetii or B. burgdorferi sensu lato. Antibiotic-resistant strains were detected, suggesting that migratory birds could be reservoirs and spreaders of bacterial pathogens as well as antibiotic resistance genes.

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Chilled Marinated Chicken Breasts – Chicken Preparation -Chilled Turkey Merguez Sausages – Nettle Leaves – Chicken Wings – Turkey Fillets – White Sesame Seeds – Sesame Seeds – Sesame Paste – Shrimps – Black Pepper -Mussels – Minced Turkey Meat

Posted on November 9, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF -Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen chicken preparation from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF -Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (present /25g) in chilled marinated chicken breasts from Italy in Austria

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in chilled turkey merguez sausages from France in the Netherlands

RASFF -Salmonella (group F, presence /25g) in dried and cut nettle leaves from Albania in Germany

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken broiler wings from Lithuania in Lithuania

RASFF -Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium monophasic (1 ,4, [5], 12:i:-) (presence /25g) in chilled turkey fillets from France in France

RASFF-Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in organic unhulled white sesame seeds from Poland, with raw material from Burkina Faso in Poland

RASFF-Salmonella (Presence /25g) in sesame paste (tahini) from Syria in Cyprus

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium monophasic (1 ,4, [5], 12:i:-) (presence /25g) in chilled chicken leg quarters from Poland in Croatia

RASFF -Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen shrimps (Penaeus monodon) from Vietnam in the Netherlands

RASFF -Salmonella (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. London (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from India in Germany

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Spain

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in live organic mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy, harvested in Spain in Italy

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen chicken preparation from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (present /25g) in chilled marinated chicken breasts from Italy in Austria

RASFF -Salmonella (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen minced turkey meat from Germany in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Animal Protien – Fish Meal -Rapeseed Meal – Soybean Meal – Rapeseed Expeller

Posted on November 9, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) and too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (260;280;260;220;260 CFU/g) in processed animal protein for petfood from Poland, via the Czech Republic in Italy

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in fish meal from the United States in Germany

RASFF-Salmonella (5 out of 5 samples /25g) in fish meal from Mauritania in Greece

RASFF-Salmonella (2 out of 5 samples /25g) in fish meal from Mauritania in Greece

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in rapeseed meal from unknown origin in Ireland

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Tennessee (present /25g) in rapeseed meal from Germany in Finland

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Tennessee (presence /25g) in rape seed meal from Germany in Finland

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Senftenberg (present /25g) in soybean meal from Brazil, via Switzerland in Belgium

RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in rapeseed expeller from Germany in Germany

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USA – 164 with Salmonella in 35 States tied to ground turkey, turkey pieces, and whole turkey

Posted on November 8, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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As of November 5, 2018, 164 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Reading have been reported from 35 states.Illnesses started on dates from November 20, 2017, to October 20, 2018.

Ill people range in age from less than one year to 91, with a median age of 45.

Fifty-six percent of ill people are female.

Of 135 people with information available, 63 (47%) have been hospitalized.

One death has been reported from California.

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USA – Duncan Hines Classic White, Classic Butter Golden, Signature Confetti and Classic Yellow Cake Mixes Recalled Due to Potential Presence of Salmonella

Posted on November 7, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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CHICAGO – Conagra Brands is collaborating with health officials in connection with a positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample of Duncan Hines Classic White cake mix that may be linked to a Salmonella outbreak that is currently being investigated by CDC and FDA. While it has not been definitively concluded that this product is linked to the outbreak and the investigation is still ongoing, Conagra has decided to voluntarily recall the specific Duncan Hines variety identified (Classic White) and three other varieties (Classic Butter Golden, Signature Confetti and Classic Yellow) made during the same time period out of an abundance of caution.

Five occurrences of illnesses due to Salmonella are being researched by CDC and FDA as part of this investigation. Salmonella is 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.

Several of the individuals reported consuming a cake mix at some point prior to becoming ill, and some may have also consumed these products raw and not baked. Consumers are reminded not to consume any raw batter. Cake mixes and batter can be made with ingredients such as eggs or flour which can carry risks of bacteria that are rendered harmless by baking, frying or boiling. Consumers are reminded to wash their hands, work surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after contact with raw batter products, to follow baking instructions, and to never eat raw batter.

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News – McCain company officials ignored signs of Salmonella, Listeria contamination.

Posted on November 6, 2018 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News 

For more than 2 1/2 years, management at the Colton, California facility of McCain Foods USA ignored positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella, apparently  choosing to ship the potentially contaminated vegetable and fruit products without conducting confirmation tests.

This pattern of behavior was discovered during an internal audit at the manufacturing location, according to information in the FDA’s Weekly Enforcement Report released yesterday.

“During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted,” according to the FDA report.

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