Category Archives: Salmonella

Wales – Egg firm fined for Salmonella testing failure

Posted on November 13, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

An unnamed egg producer has been fined in Wales for not following Salmonella testing rules.

In September 2023, a case was brought by the Welsh Government against an egg company for non-compliance with Salmonella testing legislation for laying hens.

Not following these requirements is a criminal offence under the Eggs and Chicks (Wales) Regulations 2010.

The business was fined £1,000 ($1,220) and ordered to pay a £100 ($122) victim surcharge. They were also told to pay £2,121 ($2,600) for prosecution costs.

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Research – How Do People Get Sick From Contaminated Pet Food?

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

Pet food recalls for bacterial contamination are pretty common. And occasionally, there is an outbreak linked to those types of products. Many people wonder, how do people get sick from contaminated pet food?

On social media, there are often comments made about people feeding children dog food, or eating it themselves. That is not how these outbreaks happen.

Any type of pet food can be contaminated with pathogens. There have been recalls linked to raw frozen pet food, to canned pet food, and to dry kibble. Just like human food, pet food can be contaminated with pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

When pets eat contaminated food, several things can happen. The animal may not get sick at all. Or they may become carriers of the pathogen without showing any symptoms. Or the animal may get sick, with symptoms ranging from lethargy to a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea.

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Posted in E.coli, food recall, Listeria, Pet Food, Pet Food Enterobacteriaceae, Pet Food Illness, Pet Food Recall, Pet Food Salmonella, Pet Food Testing, product recall, raw pet food, Recall, Salmonella

USA – Victor Dog Food Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Infants

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

The Victor Dog Food Salmonella Kiambu outbreak has sickened at least seven people, mostly infants, in seven states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Several brands and types of dog and pet food have been recalled in association with this outbreak. The recalling firm is Mid America Pet Food.

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Sweden – Axfood is recalling eggs after Salmonella was found in the stable environment of the producer

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Livsmedelsverket

2023-11-10

The recall covers Guaranteed Eggs, Indoor Free Range, Medium, 6-pack, with a best-before date up to and including 2023-11-26 and with the codes 2SE672-34 and 2SE672-35, as well as Guaranteed Eggs, Indoor Free-Range, Medium, 15-pack , with a best before date up to and including 2023-11-26 and with the codes 2SE672-34 and 2SE672-35.

Read Axfood’s press release here. 

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Sweden – ICA recalls eggs – may contain Salmonella

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Livsmedelsverket

2023-11-10

ICA is recalling ICA Eggs, ICA Brunch Eggs, ICA Breakfast Eggs and ICA Basic Eggs in various package sizes with a best before date up to and including 26-11-2023 and egg code 2SE672-34 or 2SE672-35.

Read ICA’s press release here

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Research – Synergistic Strategies of Heat and Peroxyacetic Acid Disinfection Treatments for Salmonella Control

Posted on November 12, 2023 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Abstract

The food industry has recognized a pressing need for highly effective disinfection protocols to decrease the risk of pathogen emergence and proliferation in food products. The integration of antimicrobial treatments in food production has occurred as a potential strategy to attain food items of superior quality with respect to microbiological safety and sensory attributes. This study aims to investigate the individual and synergistic effects of heat and peroxyacetic acid on the inactivation of bacterial cells, considering various contact times and environmental conditions. Four Salmonella serotypes, isolated from industrial meat production surfaces, were employed as model organisms. By systematically assessing the impacts of individual factors and synergistic outcomes, the effectiveness of bacterial cell inactivation and the efficiency of heat and peroxyacetic acid could be predicted. To better approximate real-world food processing conditions, this study also incorporated a bovine albumin-rich condition as a simulation of the presence of organic loads in processing steps. The findings revealed the essential need for a synergistic interplay of investigated parameters with the following optimized values: 1.5% concentration of peroxyacetic acid, temperature range of 60–65 °C, and contact time of 3 min for the complete effect regardless of the degree of contamination.

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Research – Monophasic Variant of Salmonella Typhimurium 4,[5],12:i:- (ACSSuGmTmpSxt Type) Outbreak in Central Italy Linked to the Consumption of a Roasted Pork Product (Porchetta)

Posted on November 11, 2023 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Abstract

The monophasic variant of S. Typhimurium 4,[5],12:i:- (MVST) is the third most commonly reported Salmonella serovar involved in human infections (8.8%) in the EU and ranks after S. Enteritidis (54.6%) and S. Typhimurium (11.4%). In Italy, in contrast, the MVST has achieved peculiar epidemiological and ecological success which has allowed it to be, since 2011, the serovar most frequently isolated from humans. In the summer of 2022, a foodborne outbreak of the MVST involving 63 people occurred in the Marche Region (Central Italy). A common food exposure source among some human cases was a roasted, ready-to-eat (RTE) pork product, porchetta, which is a typical product of Central Italy. This paper describes the results of investigations conducted to clarify this outbreak. The porchetta was produced by a local manufacturing plant and distributed to at least two local retail stores, one of which was the retail outlet for the manufacturing plant. The MVST was isolated from surface samples collected at the porchetta manufacturing plant and at both local retail stores via bacterial analysis, and the porchetta sampled at one store contained the MVST. These data confirm this type of RTE pork product can be a source of Salmonella infection in humans.

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Sweden – Crown eggs recall eggs – may contain Salmonella

Posted on November 10, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

2023-11-10

Kronegg recalls Eggs from indoor free range hens stamped with 2SE672-34, 2SE672-35, best before date up to and including 11/26/2023. 

Salmonella has been found in the stable environment in one of the stables where the eggs were laid. 
Read Kronägg’s press release here. 

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USA – Sofia Produce, LLC DBA Trufresh Recalls Fresh Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Salmonella

Posted on November 10, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Image 1: “Picture of PLU sticker Malichita label”

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name:
Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh
Brand Name:
Malichita
Product Description:
Fresh Cantaloupe

Company Announcement

SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC, of Nogales, Arizona which does business under the name “Trufresh” (“Trufresh”) is recalling all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label, sold under the following sales order numbers between October 16, 2023 and October 23, 2023 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella:

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the subject cantaloupes, to date.

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USA – FDA and CDC Investigate Cases of Salmonella Linked to Pet Food Made by Mid America Pet Food; Multiple Brands Recalled

Posted on November 10, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Fast Facts

  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state partners, is investigating seven human cases of Salmonella Kiambu infection potentially associated with pet food made by Mid America Pet Food.
  • Mid America Pet Food has voluntarily recalled all the pet food brands it manufactured with a best by date before 10/31/2024, which include Victor, Eagle Mountain, Wayne Feeds and two varieties of Member’s Mark pet foods. These products include both dog and cat foods and were sold nationwide in retail stores and online. See the full list of products below.
  • This recall expands previous recalls by the firm on September 3, 2023 and October 30, 2023.
  • CDC reports that, as of November 1, 2023, seven people infected with the strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states (see map). Six of seven cases reported were in children one year of age or younger. Five of these cases reported exposure to dogs and three reported feeding Victor pet food to their pets. Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 14, 2023, to August 19, 2023 (see timeline). One person was hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
  • A retail sample of Victor brand Hi-Pro Plus dry dog food collected by the South Carolina State Department of Agriculture and analyzed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control matches the strain of Salmonella found in the seven ill people.
  • If consumers have any pet food on the list below, they are advised to throw it away in a secure container. Do not feed it to your pets or other animals. Do not donate the food.
  • Clean and disinfect all pet supplies and surfaces that the food or pet had contact with.
  • Salmonella can make both people and pets sick. People with symptoms of Salmonella infection should consult their health care providers. Consult a veterinarian if your pet has symptoms of Salmonella infection. See additional symptom information below.
  • The investigation is ongoing, and the FDA will update this advisory as appropriate.

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