Category Archives: Salmonella

CIFA – Tahina Recall – Salmonella

Posted on June 27, 2012 by | Leave a comment

CIFA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Phoenicia Group Inc. are warning the public not to consume Alkanater brand Tahina, described below, because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Alkanater brand Tahina, is sold in 454 g containers bearing the UPC 6 92551 00002 0, lot code TT3N-280312 and codes PRO: 28/03/2012 AND EXP: 28/03/2014.

This product has been distributed in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick and may have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

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US – Multistate Salmonelle Montevideo – Live Poultry

Posted on June 26, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

At least 66 people have fallen ill in 20 states in a Salmonella Montevideo outbreak linked to live poultry from a Missouri hatchery, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday. Sixteen people have been hospitalized while one infected person in Missouri has died, though Salmonella infection was not considered a contributing factor to the person’s death.

Live poultry, such as baby chicks and ducklings, can transmit Salmonella to humans via direct contact. The CDC advises not to kiss or snuggle live poultry and not to let children handle them. Those who do handle live poultry should wash their hands immediately afterwards.
 
This is the second outbreak associated with live poultry this year in the USA.
 
 

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CDC – Update Raw Tuna Outbreak in the US

Posted on June 23, 2012 by | Leave a comment

CDC 

A  total of 390 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Bareilly (376 persons) or SalmonellaNchanga (14 persons) have been reported from 27 states and the District of Columbia.

  • 47 ill persons have been hospitalised, and no deaths have been reported.
  • Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health agencies indicate that a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation is the likely source of this outbreak.
  • Consumers should not eat the recalled product, and retailers should not serve the recalled raw Nakaochi Scrape tuna product from Moon Marine USA Corporation.

 

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US Alfalfa Sprout Recall- Salmonella

Posted on June 22, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Leasa Industries Inc. of Florida is recalling 433 cases of alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Product details:

  • LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts
  • Use by date of 7/2/12
  • 6 ounce clear plastic containers
  • UPC number 75465-55912

Routine customer sampling revealed the presence of Salmonella in the product. The company is voluntarily recalling the product. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of this product.

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Research – Campy/Salmonella/E.coli Heat Resistance

Posted on June 21, 2012 by | 1 comment

Hidawi

The aim of this research was to determine the decimal reduction times of bacteria present on chicken fillet in boiling water. The experiments were conducted with Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella, and Escherichia coli. Whole chicken breast fillets were inoculated with the pathogens, stored overnight (4∘C), and subsequently cooked. The surface temperature reached 70∘C within 30 sec and 85∘C within one minute. Extremely high decimal reduction times of 1.90, 1.97, and 2.20 min were obtained for C. jejuni, E. coli, and S. typhimurium, respectively. Chicken meat and refrigerated storage before cooking enlarged the heat resistance of the food borne pathogens. Additionally, a high challenge temperature or fast heating rate contributed to the level of heat resistance. The data were used to assess the probability of illness (campylobacteriosis) due to consumption of chicken fillet as a function of cooking time. The data revealed that cooking time may be far more critical than previously assumed.

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Parasites

Posted on June 21, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Parasitic Infestation in fresh Hake in Italy sourced in Denmark

RASFF – Salmonella in rape meal in Finland sourced in Germany

France– Listeria in cheese Neufchatel society Chevalier, marketed in the departments 27, 60, 62, 76 and 80.

Chevallier society shall withdraw from the sale of cheese “Neufchatel” following the detection of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes .

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FSA – Recall – Salmonella Mixed Organic Nuts

Posted on June 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

FSA 

Sainsbury’s has recalled all packs of its own-brand So Organic Fruit and Nut Mix, as salmonella has been detected in one pack. If you’ve bought the product don’t eat it. The Agency has issued a Product Recall Information Notice.

Salmonella is a common cause of food poisoning. It has been found in food products including unpasteurised milk, eggs, meat, poultry, and fresh produce.

Product

The product being recalled is:

  • Sainsbury’s So Organic Fruit and Nut Mix, 300g
  • All date codes

Sainsbury’s has recalled the affected product as a precaution, and customer notices have been displayed in stores explaining why the product has been recalled. If you have bought the product, don’t eat it. You can return it to the store for a full refund.

No other Sainsbury’s products are known to be affected

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Spain – Salmonella Outbreak from Mining Bar

Posted on June 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Lavadad 

There has been a trickle of cases throughout the week, although it was only last Friday when health officials confirmed that this was an outbreak of Salmonellosis.

About 30 patients who had moderate gastroenteritis being treated by emergency centres in La Union and Cartagena, had a common feature in addition to their condition: they had been guests at the popular bar Mining Union.

 

 

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin, Salmonella, E.coli, DSP, Listeria

Posted on June 16, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Aflatoxin in Peanut Paste Belgium sourced from the Ivory Coast

RASFF – Salmonella in Cumin Powder in the UK sourced from Denmark

RASFF – Salmonella broiler leg meat in France sourced from Lithuania

RASFF – DSP (Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning) Razor Clams UK

RASFF –  Salmonella Soya Bean meal in Italy sourced in Switzerland

RASFF – Aflatoxins in Spice Mix in Ireland sourced from India

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in smoked bacon from Poland

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in smoked Halibut from France

RASFF – Campylobacter in fresh chicken from Germany

RASFF – Salmonella in soya bean meal in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella in rape cake from Germany

RASFF –  High levels of E.coli Oysters in France

 

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US Dietary Supplement Recalled – Salmonella

Posted on June 8, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Oregon Live

A company in Ferndale, Wash., announced a recall Thursday of certain bottles of a liquid dietary supplement that could be contaminated with salmonella.

Botanical Laboratories is pulling a limited number of its Digestive 3-in-1 Health supplement after a supplier said one of the ingredients could be contaminated with the bacteria, which can be fatal in young children and frail and elderly people. The supplier, Corn Products International, said its Purimune — galacto-oligosaccharide, a soluble fibre shown to be helpful in digestion — had tested positive for salmonella.

The recall affects 38 bottles of the 33.8 oz. size and 275 bottles of the 16 oz. size of the liquid dietary supplement.

The bottles were sold nationally in retail stores and online after May 1.

FDA Recall Link

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