Category Archives: STEC E.coli

USA – Final Report Released of September E. Coli Outbreak at Huntley High School

Posted on December 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

MCH

This is a very detailed 15 page report.

The most likely mode of transmission of STEC in the HHS cafeteria was through an
infected food handler. At the time of the investigation a HHS food handler, that worked at both the cold sandwich station, providing garnishes (lettuce and cheese) to the sandwiches, and at the cookie station was confirmed by PCR, to have been intermittently shedding STEC, Shiga toxin 2.
The laboratory was unable to perform a culture of the stool specimen, which is indicative of an insufficient amount of the pathogen present at the time of testing to culture. The food handler denied illness. However, since most infections are self-limiting and most individuals do not seek health care and/or are not tested, and since it has been documented that STEC can be shed for up to 62 days, it is likely that the food handler was previously mildly ill and did not associate that illness with this outbreak investigation. Since shedding of the pathogen declines over time it is not unexpected that a culture could not be performed

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France – MORBIER RAW MILK BARQ.FD Cheese – STEC E.coli

Posted on December 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
MORBIER RAW MILK BARQ.FD MORBIER RAW MILK 290 GR FD
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0244058022502 All lots Minimum durability date between 09/12/2023 and 09/01/2024
Products List
121223_Liste_article_Rappel_conso.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Cardboard tray + Food film
Start/end date of marketing
From 07/11/2023 to 08/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
CROQUE GEL NORTH NORMANDY FRESH SERVICE

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Minced Bovine Meat- Bos Taurus Cuts – Raw Cured Deer Sausage

Posted on December 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

STEC (stx+;eae+) in minced bovine meat from Belgium in the Netherlands

RASFF

Escherichia coli shiga toxin-producing stx2 in Bos Taurus cuts from Brazil in the Netherlands and Belgium

RASFF

E coli STEC 026 presumptive detection in 25 g in raw cured deer sausage from Italy in Germany

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Germany – Deer meat, packaged – VTEC/STEC E.coli

Posted on December 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication:

12/21/2023

Product name:

Deer meat, packaged

Manufacturer (distributor):

Gardener Carl Amtmann-Wincopp-Straße 20 99092 Erfurt / OT Ermstedt

Reason for warning:

verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli bacteria.

Durability:

October 31, 2024

Lot identification:

October 31, 2023 (freezing date)

Additional Information:

The manufacturer voluntarily recalls the goods. 

The manufacturer sold the goods exclusively to private end consumers in Erfurt.

Manufacturer’s homepage:

http://www.gaertner-carl.de
Contact the relevant authorities:

Click to access R%FCckruf.pdf

Thuringia:

LM-Ueberwachung@tlv.thueringen.de

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Switzerland – Public warning: STEC E. coli in Le Duo des Gors cheese.

Posted on December 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

BLV

The company Fromagerie Moléson SA informed the Food Safety Department and
Veterinary Affairs (SAAV) Friborg and the Federal Office for Food Safety
and Veterinary Affairs (OSAV) than Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
(STEC) had been highlighted in “Le Duo des Gors 180 g” cheese from
producer Fromagerie des Gors. A health risk cannot be excluded,
the OSAV recommends that the population not consume this product.
Fromagerie Moléson SA immediately withdrew the product from sale and ordered a
reminder.

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Spain – Alert for the presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in ripened cheese made with raw milk from France (Ref. ES2023/326)

Posted on December 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AESAN

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has been informed by France, through the European Food Alert Network (RASFF), of the presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in the product: matured processed cheese with raw milk.

People who have the products included in this alert at home are recommended to refrain from consuming them.

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has learned, through the European Food Alert Network (RASFF), of an alert notification sent by the French health authorities regarding the presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). ), in the product ripened cheese made with raw milk, MORBIER DOP.

The information included here is the result of the self-control of the company itself, which has reported the incident to the competent authorities, in compliance with the legislation and in order not to make unsafe food available to the population.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name (on label): MORBIER DOP Matured cheese made with raw milk
  • Trademark names on the label: FRIESLANDCAMPINA IBERIA and MILLAN VICENTE
  • Appearance of the product and type of packaging: packaged in wedges (175 and 195 g)
  • Lot number: all lots.
  • Unit weight: 175 and 195 g

Available images are attached.

This information has been transferred to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI), in order to verify the withdrawal of the affected products from marketing channels.

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 any symptoms compatible with toxiinfection by E. coli that produces shiga toxins (severe abdominal cramps, which can progress to watery and bloody diarrhea), it is recommended to go to a doctor. clinic.

You can expand the information from the AESAN on toxiinfection by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) at the following link

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Switzerland – STECE. coli in Morbier Jeune AOP raw milk cheese

Posted on December 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

BLV

Baumann Käse AG has informed the cantonal laboratory of Bern and the Federal Office of
Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FSVO) than E. coli producing
Shiga toxins (STEC) had been highlighted in “Morbier Jeune AOP” in
raw milk from the Fromagerie de Montbéliard. A health risk that cannot be
excluded, the OSAV recommends not consuming the product concerned. Baumann Käse
AG immediately removed the affected product from sale and ordered a recall.

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France – GROUND STEACK and other beef – STEC E.coli O157

Posted on December 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
BUTCHERY E.LECLERC ANGLET BAB
Model names or references
Chopped steak – Lower rib – Roast sirloin steak – Entrecôte – Bavette – Steak Piece for fondue.
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0208280000000 Packaging date between 11/22/2023 and 12/08/2023 Use-by date 09/12/2023
0205089000000 Packaging date between 11/22/2023 and 12/08/2023 Use-by date 12/12/2023
0208315000000 Packaging date between 11/22/2023 and 12/08/2023 Use-by date 12/12/2023
0205003000000 Packaging date between 11/22/2023 and 12/08/2023 Use-by date 12/12/2023
0205007000000 Packaging date between 11/22/2023 and 12/08/2023 Use-by date 12/12/2023
0205011000000 Packaging date between 11/22/2023 and 12/08/2023 Use-by date 12/12/2023
0205009000000 Packaging date between 11/22/2023 and 12/08/2023 Use-by date 12/12/2023
0205803000000 Packaging date between 11/22/2023 and 12/08/2023 Use-by date 12/12/2023
0205783000000 Packaging date between 11/22/2023 and 12/08/2023 Use-by date 12/12/2023
0205024000000 Packaging date between 11/22/2023 and 12/08/2023 Use-by date 12/12/2023
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/22/2023 to 12/08/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
E.LECLERC ANGLET BAB

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France – Ground Beef Steak – E.coli O157

Posted on December 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
AXURIA
Model names or references
Ground Beef Beef VBF DUO 300g in protective atmosphere Ground Beef Beef VBF120gX8 (0.96kg) protective atmosphere Ground Beef Beef VBF150gX8 (1.2kg) protective atmosphere
Product identification
Batch Date
LOT 2023346A Use-by date 12/19/2023
Packaging
TRAY UNDER PROTECTIVE ATMOSPHERE
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/12/2023 to 12/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 64.188.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
No brand, individual and B2B customers

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Hong Kong – Not to consume a kind of French raw milk cheese suspected to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

Posted on December 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CFS

Issue Date 19.12.2023
Source of Information Rappel Conso of France
Food Product Raw milk cheese
Product Name and Description Product name: Plate of 5 Medals Winner Assorted Cheeses (with 4 Types of Raw Milk Cheese) (Le Plateau des Médaillés)

Brand: CANTOREL (Saveurs de Terroirs)

Place of origin: France

Net weight: 310 grams

Best-before dates: November 28, 2023 to January 9, 2024

Batch: all lots

Importer: City Super Limited
Reason For Issuing Alert –  The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) through its Food Incident Surveillance System noted a notification from the Rappel Conso of France that the above-mentioned product is being recalled in France due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local importers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batches of the product concerned.

–  People will contract STEC-causing gastro-intestinal disease through consumption of contaminated water or undercooked and contaminated foods. Intestinal bleeding and serious complications such as hemolytic uraemic syndrome may also develop in some people.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety –  The importer concerned has stopped sale and removed the affected batches of the product from shelves and initiated a recall according to the CFS’s instructions.

–  The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and will continue to follow up and take appropriate action. The investigation is ongoing.
Advice to the Trade Stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if possess it
Advice to Consumers Not to consume the affected batches of the product if have bought any
Further Information The CFS press release

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