Category Archives: Salmonella

Image 1: “Photograph of label of Cantaloupe Fruit Cup, 5.75 oz.”

Summary

Company Announcement Date:

November 28, 2023

FDA Publish Date:

November 30, 2023

Product Type:

Food & Beverages
Fruit/Fruit Product
Foodborne Illness

Reason for Announcement:

Potential for Salmonella contamination

Company Name:

Bix Produce

Brand Name:

Multiple brands

Product Description:

Fruit Cups containing cantaloupe

Bix Produce of Little Canada, MN., is issuing a voluntary recall of Grab N’ Go containers of cut cantaloupe and mixed fruit cups due to the potential for Salmonella contamination in the products. These cantaloupe products were derived from cantaloupes that are involved in the recent Malachita cantaloupe recall.

Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and wholesalers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled cantaloupe or recalled products containing cantaloupe.
Consumers who may have frozen cantaloupe or cantaloupe products for later use should check their freezers and throw away any recalled products.
If you cannot tell if your cantaloupe is part of the recall, do not eat or use it. Throw it away.

The affected cantaloupe products were distributed from October 19th through October 20th, 2023, and were sold in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin at convenience stores, delis, and business cafes. These products are beyond their usable shelf-life and are no longer expected to be in commerce.

Brand	Item Description	Item Number	Pack/Size	Lot Code
Created Fresh!	CANTALOUPE FRUIT CUP GRAB N’ GO	19703	5.75 OZ EACH	SELL BY DATES OF 10/25/2023 AND 10/26/2023
Created Fresh!	MIXED FRUIT CUP GRAB N’ GO	19721	5.75 OZ EACH	SELL BY DATES OF 10/25/2023 AND 10/26/2023
Jack & Olive	MIXED FRUIT CUP J&O	23355	5.75 OZ EACH	SELL BY DATES OF 10/25/2023 AND 10/26/2023

To date, there have been no illnesses reported related to products distributed by Bix Produce. No other products distributed by Bix Produce are being recalled. Bix Produce is working collaboratively with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on this recall.

The recall was initiated after a supplier notified Bix Produce that they had delivered recalled Malachita cantaloupes to Bix Produce and that those had been processed and distributed by Bix Produce.

Bix Produce takes the safety and integrity of the products it distributes seriously and regrets any inconvenience and concern this recall may cause.

Customers who have any questions about the recall may call: 651-487-8000

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Dry Sausages – Duck Breast Fillets – Pork Belly – Poultry Meat Preparation – Egg Yolk with Sugar

Posted on December 1, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Salmonella detected in dry sausages from Italy in France

Salmonella Serotyping in Duck Breast Fillets from Hungary in Ireland

Salmonella in pork belly from Belgium in the Netherlands

Salmonella Infantis (3 out of 5 samples) in chilled broiler chickens from Poland

in Lithuania and Latvia

Salmonella spp in poultry meat preparation from Italy in Greece

Salmonella spp. in egg yolk with sugar from the Netherlands in Germany

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USA- FDA – Core Outbreak Table -Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on November 30, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

What’s New

For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref # 1201), the case count has increased from 40 cases to 42 cases.
For the outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall (ref #1203) linked to cantaloupe, the recall was expanded to include additional retailers and wholesalers who received the recalled melons. See the Outbreak Advisory for additional information.
For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #989) linked to peaches, plums, and nectarines, the advisory was updated to include additional retailers impacted by this outbreak.
For the investigation of elevated lead levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (ref # 1198) the advisory was updated to include additional adverse event reports and advice for consumers.

Date Posted	Ref	Pathogen or Cause of Illness	Product(s) Linked to Illnesses (if any)	Total Case Count	Status
11/22/ 2023	1201	Salmonella Newport	Not Yet Identified	42	Active
11/22/ 2023	1203	Salmonella Sundsvall	Cantaloupe	Advisory	Active
11/15/ 2023	989	Listeria monocytogenes	Peaches, Plums, and Nectarines	Advisory	Active
11/15/ 2023	1192	E. coli 0103	Not Yet Identified	12	Active
11/8/ 2023	1198	Elevated Lead Levels	Apple Cinnamon Puree	Advisory	Active
11/1/ 2023	1195	E. coli O121:H19	Not Yet Identified	37	Active
10/4/ 2023	1190	Salmonella Thompson	Onions	Advisory	Active

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USA – Salmonella serotypes Soahanina, Sundsvall and Oranienburg linked to Cantaloupe Outbreak – number of ill expected to rise

Posted on November 29, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

Additional Salmonella Soahanina, Sundsvall and Oranienburg infections are under investigation and more illnesses associated with this outbreak may be confirmed.

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Catalonia – Alert for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella spp in germinated alfalfa sprouts from Spain

Posted on November 29, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

ACSA

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has been informed by the autonomous community of Galicia, through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI), of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella spp. in germinated alfalfa sprouts.

The data of the products involved are:

Alfalfa sprouts:

Product name (on label): Organic sprouted alfalfa sprouts
Brand Name: Fresquia
Product appearance: 70g bag
Batch number: L0101-45-04-23
Expiration date: 12/05/2023
Unit weight: 70g
Temperature: Refrigerated

Sprouted alfalfa sprouts with arugula:

Product name (on label): Organic sprouted alfalfa sprouts with arugula
Brand Name: Fresquia
Product appearance: 70g bag
Batch number: L0101-45-01-23
Expiry date: 12/02/2023
Temperature: Refrigerated

AESAN has transferred this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the SCIRI, so that the withdrawal of the affected products from marketing channels can be verified.

People who have products affected by this alert in their homes are recommended to refrain from consuming them.

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

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USA – Kwik Trip, Inc. Recalls Specific Fruit Cups and Trays Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Posted on November 29, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Image 1 “Photograph of Mixed Fruit label, 6 oz.”

Image 2 “Photograph of Cantaloupe label, 6 oz.”

Image 3 “Photograph of Fruit Tray label, 16 oz.”

November 27, 2023 – Kwik Trip, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of three varieties of fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products listed below because they contain cantaloupe from TruFresh which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Due to the now expanded recall of fresh, whole cantaloupes by TruFresh, Kwik Trip, Inc. is issuing this recall. Cantaloupes recalled by TruFresh were used as a raw material in Kwik Trip, Inc. fruit cup and tray products listed below.

This recall includes the following fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products containing cantaloupe with sell-by dates of November 4, 2023, through December 3, 2023. Products were distributed to Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Stop-N-Go, Tobacco Outlet Plus Grocery, and Tobacco Outlet Plus convenience stores in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, and South Dakota.

Product Description	Container Size	UPC	Sell By Date Range
MIXED FRUIT CUP	6OZ	39779 00240	11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023
CANTALOUPE CUP	6OZ	39779 00213	11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023
FRUIT TRAY	16OZ	39779 00248	11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the fruit cup and tray products listed above to date.

Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and wholesalers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled cantaloupe or recalled products containing cantaloupe.
Some consumers freeze cantaloupe for later use. Consumers should check their freezers and throw away recalled fresh or cut cantaloupe that was frozen for later use.
If you cannot tell if your cantaloupe is part of the recall, do not eat or use it and throw it away.

Kwik Trip, Inc. takes the safety and integrity of the products it sells seriously. If customers have product affected by this voluntary recall, they should discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 608-781-8988.

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Foodborne illness source attribution estimates for Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, and Listeria monocytogenes — United States,2021

Posted on November 28, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

CDC

Executive Summary
Each year in the United States an estimated 9 million people get sick, 56,000 are hospitalized, and 1,300 die of foodborne disease caused by known pathogens. These estimates help highlight the scope of this public health problem. However, to develop effective prevention measures, food safety agencies and partners need to understand the types of foods contributing to the problem.

The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) is a tri-agency group created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). By bringing together data from CDC, FDA, and FSIS, and by developing sound analytical methods, IFSAC scientists can improve estimates of the sources of foodborne illness.
Using outbreak surveillance data from 1998 through 2021, this report presents annual estimates of the percentages of foodborne illness attributed to 17 food categories for Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, and Listeria monocytogenes.

Salmonella illnesses came from a wide variety of foods. More than 75% of Salmonella illnesses were attributed to seven food categories: Chicken, Fruits, Pork, Seeded Vegetables (such as tomatoes), Other Produce (such as nuts), Beef, and Turkey.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 illnesses were most often linked to two categories.
Over 80% of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 illnesses were linked to Vegetable Row Crops (such as leafy greens) and Beef.

Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) illnesses were most often linked to Dairy products, Vegetable Row Crops, and Fruits. More than 75% of illnesses were attributed to these three categories, but the rarity of Listeria outbreaks makes these estimates less reliable than those for other pathogens.

Attribution estimates for Campylobacter are not presented in this year’s report. Evidence suggests the sources of Campylobacter outbreaks likely differ considerably from the sources of non-outbreak-associated illnesses caused by this pathogen. IFSAC is exploring alternative approaches for estimating the sources of Campylobacter illnesses.

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USA – Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cantaloupes (November 2023)

Posted on November 28, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Cantaloupe

Products and Stores Affected (Expanded and Updated on 11/27/2023)

Recalled whole cantaloupe from the following brands:

Whole fresh cantaloupes with a label on the cantaloupe that says “Malichita” or “Rudy”, “4050”, and “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique”.
Retailers and wholesalers would have received recalled whole melons from Crown Jewels Produce in boxes labeled “Malachita/Z Farms” or from Sofia Produce doing business as TruFresh in boxes labeled “Malichita” or “Rudy”, or from Pacific Trellis in corrugated cartons with certain lot codes.

Recalled cut cantaloupe and products made from recalled whole cantaloupes:

ALDI External Link Disclaimer cantaloupe, cut cantaloupe, and pineapple spears in clamshell packaging with Best-by dates between October 27 and October 31.
Vinyard cantaloupe chunks and cubes, fruit mixes, melon medleys, and fruit cups containing cantaloupe. Most have a “Vinyard” label, and some have a red label with “Fresh” sold between October 30 and November 10 in Oklahoma stores.
Freshness Guaranteed seasonal blend, melon trio, melon mix, fruit blend, fruit bowl, seasonal fruit tray, fruit mix, and cantaloupe chunks; and RaceTrac fruit medley sold in clear square or round plastic containers at select retail stores in IN, MI, OH, KY, NC, TN, VA, IL, TX, LA (see recall announcement for lot codes and “best by” dates).

More information about recalled products and product images can be found in the recall links above.

FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Updates to this advisory will be provided as they become available.

Symptoms of Salmonella Infection

Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food and usually lasts four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections.

Status

Ongoing: updates to this advisory will be provided as they become available.

Recommendation

Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and wholesalers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled cantaloupe or recalled products containing cantaloupe.
Some consumers freeze cantaloupe for later use. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should check their freezers and throw away recalled fresh or cut cantaloupe that was frozen for later use.
If you cannot tell if your cantaloupe is part of the recall, do not eat or use it and throw it away.
Retailers and wholesalers would have received recalled whole melons from Crown Jewels Produce in boxes labeled “Malachita/Z Farms” or from Sofia Produce doing business as TruFresh in boxes labeled “Malichita” or “Rudy”, or from Pacific Trellis in corrugated cartons with certain lot codes.
Follow FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice and use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with recalled products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have symptoms of a Salmonella infection after eating recalled cantaloupe.

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Aldi Roosters Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Goujons due to the possible presence of Salmonella

Posted on November 28, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1:	For Action
Alert Notification:	2023.34
Product Identification:	Roosters Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Goujons (frozen); pack size: 800g
Batch Code	712654; Best before date: 22 May 2025
Country Of Origin:	United Kingdom

Message:

The above batch of Roosters Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Goujons is being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Aldi stores.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Czech Republic – TESCO CHICKEN BREAST ROCK, fresh, quality class A – Salmonella

Posted on November 28, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Potravinynapranyri

Illustrative photo #5

Place of inspection:

Tesco Stores CR as

Brno ( Bělohorská 4492/161, 636 00 Brno )

ID: 45308314

Food group: Meat and meat products / Packaged meat

TESCO CHICKEN BREAST ROCK, fresh, quality class A

Category: Dangerous foods

Invalid parameter:

Salmonella – serotyping

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Infantis , which can cause a disease called salmonellosis, was detected in the food .

Batch:	23384102
Expiration date:	28/09/2023
Packaging:	PP tub with label
Country of origin:	Ukraine
Date of sample collection:	26/09/2023
Reference number:	23-000862-SZPI-CZ

The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.