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RASFF Alert- STEC E.coli – Hamburger Patties
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USA- FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
| Date Posted |
Ref | Pathogen or Cause of Illness |
Product(s) Linked to Illnesses (if any) |
Total Case Count |
Status |
| 2/20/
2024 |
1215 | E. coli O157:H7 |
Raw cheddar cheese |
See Advisory |
Active |
| 1/24/
2024 |
1214 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese |
See Advisory |
Active |
| 11/8/
2023 |
1198 | Elevated Lead & Chromium Levels |
Apple Cinnamon Puree |
See Advisory |
Active |
Research FSIS Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations, Fiscal Year 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Office of
Public Health Science, Applied Epidemiology Staff, coordinates the FSIS response to
foodborne illness outbreaks that may involve FSIS-regulated products. This includes outbreaks that involve four foodborne pathogens that most frequently contaminate FSIS-regulated products: Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter.
A foodborne outbreak occurs when two or more persons experience a similar illness after ingestion of a common food, and epidemiologic analysis implicates the
food as the source of the illness. FSIS may investigate illnesses associated with other, less
common, foodborne pathogens (e.g., Clostridium botulinum) if they are potentially associated with FSIS-regulated products. FSIS collects and evaluates epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback information to determine if there is an association between an FSIS-regulated product and human illnesses. Epidemiologic information can include details like which foods ill people ate, where they purchased these foods, and where they live. Laboratory information can include comparing bacteria from FSIS samples and ill people to see if they are genetically similar or have similar characteristics. Traceback activities may include determining the location where the product was sold (e.g., grocery store, deli counter, or restaurant) or the source of a product (e.g., the federally inspected slaughter or processing facility). Depending on the evidence collected during an investigation, FSIS may have enough detailed exposure and product information to take one or more actions to prevent additional illnesses. These actions may include requesting that a company remove product from commerce and FSIS issuing a press release announcing that a firm is recalling meat, poultry, or egg products linked to human illnesses or FSIS notifying the public of potential food safety concerns through the issuance of a Public Health Alert (PHA).
This report summarizes outbreaks that FSIS investigated from October 1, 2022, to September
30, 2023, Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 2023). This report also highlights key lessons learned from
outbreak investigations in FY 2023.
Italy- CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODUCT OF THE MOUNTAIN – STEC E.coli
Brand : TINO PAIOLO-LA BRUNA
Name : CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODUCT OF THE MOUNTAIN
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 2 March 2024
Documentation
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France – Platter of raw Poitou goat’s milk crottin – STEC E.coli O103:H2
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Sèvre and Belle
Model names or references
Freshly packaged raw milk 120g crottin
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
33199241023423 240451602 Minimum durability date 04/16/2024
Packaging
filmed wooden tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/29/2024 to 03/01/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 79.061.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
CASINO
List of points of sale
List_of_casino_sales_points.pdf
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Italy – CASTELMAGNO DOP – STEC E.coli
Brand : TERRE D’ITALIA
Name : CASTELMAGNO DOP
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 1 March 2024
Documentation
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RASFF Alert -STEC E.coli – Raw Milk Goats Cheese
Shigatoxine-producing Escherichia coli in raw milk goat cheese from France in Belgium
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Italy – CASTELMAGNO DOP – STEC E.coli
Brand : Beppino Occelli
Name : CASTELMAGNO DOP
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 1 March 2024
Documentation
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USA -Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Raw Cheddar Cheese (February 2024)
Current Update
February 28, 2024
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are continuing to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7.
As this investigation is ongoing, FDA and CDC continue to recommend that people do not eat, sell, or serve RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese made by RAW FARM, LLC, of Fresno, CA. State and local public health officials have interviewed people about the foods they ate in the week before they became sick. Nearly all sick people, seven out of nine (78%), reported eating RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese and this continues to show these cheeses are the likely source of this outbreak. E. coli can cause an infection that may lead to serious kidney problems. Anyone who ate the raw cheeses and has symptoms of E. coli infection should contact their healthcare provider.
As of February 28, 2024, a total of 11 confirmed infections have been reported from five states, including CA (4), CO (3), NJ (1), TX (1), and UT (2). Whole genome sequencing analysis of E. coli isolates from ill people shows that they are all closely related genetically to each other. This means that people in this outbreak are likely to share a common source of infection. Five patients have been hospitalized; two developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.
Health officials in CO, CA, and UT have collected various RAW FARM-brand products for testing, including Raw Milk, Raw Butter, Raw Cheddar cheese, and Raw Kefir. So far, no product samples have detected E. coli. While E. coli has not been found in product samples, epidemiologic evidence shows that RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese made by RAW FARM, LLC is the likely source of this outbreak. Additional testing is ongoing.
In response to this investigation, on February 16, 2024, RAW FARM, LLC initiated a recall of certain lots of RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese currently within shelf life. On February 26, 2024, RAW FARM, LLC withdrew their voluntary recall.
The investigation is ongoing, and FDA will update this advisory should additional consumer safety information become available.
Belgium – La Roue cendrée – goat cheese made from raw milk – from the brand EURL BLANC FJ – STEC E.coli
In agreement with the FASFC, LALERO BV is withdrawing the Ash Wheel (180g) from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of E.COLI (STEC).
LALERO BV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased in order to be refunded and the product will be returned to Lalero BV.
Product Description :
- Product name: THE ASHED WHEEL
- Brand: EURL BLANC FJ
- Minimum durability date (DDM) (“Best before (or end)”): 03/09/2024
- Lot number: 9
- Sales period: from 01/22/2024 to 02/14/2024
- Weight: 180g
The product was distributed by:
| Name of point of sale /
Distribution chain name |
Street + number | Post code | Municipality (city) |
| LALERO BV | HAACHTSESTEENWEG 47 | 1820 | STEENOKKERZEEL |
For any further information , contact VERONIQUE MOEYS 0476 62 69 94; veronique@lalero.be
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