Category Archives: STEC E.coli

Research – Waterborne Infectious Diseases Associated with Exposure to Tropical Cyclonic Storms, United States, 1996–2018

Posted on August 6, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CDC

Abstract

In the United States, tropical cyclones cause destructive flooding that can lead to adverse health outcomes. Storm-driven flooding contaminates environmental, recreational, and drinking water sources, but few studies have examined effects on specific infections over time. We used 23 years of exposure and case data to assess the effects of tropical cyclones on 6 waterborne diseases in a conditional quasi-Poisson model. We separately defined storm exposure for windspeed, rainfall, and proximity to the storm track. Exposure to storm-related rainfall was associated with a 48% (95% CI 27%–69%) increase in Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli infections 1 week after storms and a 42% (95% CI 22%–62%) in increase Legionnaires’ disease 2 weeks after storms. Cryptosporidiosis cases increased 52% (95% CI 42%–62%) during storm weeks but declined over ensuing weeks. Cyclones are a risk to public health that will likely become more serious with climate change and aging water infrastructure systems.

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Research – Cheese link in Italian HUS case

Posted on August 4, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Italian authorities have issued a warning after a young girl developed a serious condition after suffering an E. coli infection.

The Ministry of Health (Ministero della Salute) published a notice to consumers following a case of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which has affected a child in Trentino. HUS is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure.

Local health authorities have taken steps to try and verify the source of infection. They identified a probable link to the consumption of cheese produced in a malga, which is an alpine hut, in Coredo. In late July, local officials said the girl was hospitalized.

A related Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) report shows Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O26 was detected in the cheese.

To protect public health, it was advised that anyone who had purchased dairy products from the implicated site, before July 14, should not consume them. Officials also added that raw milk products should not be given to children under 5 years of age or the elderly.

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RASFF Alert- STEC E.coli – Bovine Meat

Posted on August 4, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

STEC (stx+;eae+) in bovine meat from Belgium in France

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Canadian Food Safety Agency implements temporary measures to address U.S. romaine lettuce – E.coli O157

Posted on August 1, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

To mitigate the risk associated with E. coli O157:H7 in romaine lettuce from the United States, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced the implementation of temporary Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) license conditions.

The measures will be in effect from Sept. 28 to Dec. 20.

According to the CFIA, this action was taken to address the recurring outbreaks of foodborne illnesses related to E. coli O157:H7 in romaine lettuce imported from the United States. Investigations by U.S. authorities have traced the source of the outbreaks to the California Salinas Valley counties of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito, and Monterey.

During the designated period, importers of romaine lettuce and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce from the U.S. must adhere to one of the following requirements:

  • Declare that the product does not originate from the Salinas Valley counties of California mentioned above, or
  • Submit an attestation form and Certificates of Analysis for each shipment, confirming that the romaine lettuce is free from detectable levels of E. coli O157:H7.

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UK – FSA CALLS FOR INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE WITH ONGOING INVESTIGATION OF STEC OUTBREAK – O183

Posted on July 31, 2023 by | Leave a comment

BFFF

The FSA have asked us to raise awareness of an ongoing outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O183 t5.5, they are investigating along with UKHSA and the involvement of all public health authorities across the UK as well as the ROI.

Note: This outbreak may not be linked directly to your sector, but you are encouraged to get in touch with the FSA should you be able to provide any information of interest to this investigation.

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Germany – ‘Caciotta – Caciotta’, unwrapped cheese wheels, 400 g – Foodborne Outbreak -STEC E.coli O26

Posted on July 31, 2023 by | Leave a comment

LMW

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

07/28/2023

Product name:

‘Caciotta – Caciotta’, unwrapped cheese wheels, 400 g

Manufacturer (distributor):

farm in Malga di Coredo, in the province of Trento, Italy

Reason for warning:

foodborne disease outbreak HUS (hemolytic uremic syndrome) caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26 (STEC)

Packaging Unit: á 400 g, total net weight: 20 kg, 50 units
Durability: not specified
Production date: not specified
Lot identification: 24623 and 17623
Additional Information:

Goods that were sold directly to end consumers before July 14, 2023 are affected. It cannot be ruled out that the product concerned was also bought by tourists.

Do not consume this product. If you experience symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, drowsiness, reduced urine production (anuria) and weakness and lack of energy (asthenia), please contact a doctor.

BVL Email:

poststelle@bvl.bund.de

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France – Chopped steak – E.coli O157

Posted on July 31, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Without
  • Model names or references 4 Ground beef tray 500g
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    2307SH101/2307DB403 Use-by date 07/22/2023
  • Products List list_of_products_affected_by_the_recall.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging tray x4 minced steak
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/20/2023 to 07/21/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 45.315.112.EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Centre-Val de Loire
  • Distributors EARL DE LA BLOUZE locality La Blouze 58330 JAILLY

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France – All dairy products – STEC E.coli

Posted on July 31, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Malga di Coredo
  • Model names or references All dairy products sold directly on site by the Italian farm-restaurant Malga di Coredo, province of Trento, Italy
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    All lots
  • Marketing start/end date Until 07/14/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information A few units of dairy products from this farm are likely to have been purchased by French consumers on tourist visits.
  • Geographic area of ​​saleMunicipality of Coredo, Province of Trento, Italy
  • Distributors direct sale at the farm in Italy: https://www.malgadicoredo.it/

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Dairy Product- Bovine Meat

Posted on July 28, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Presence of E.coli STEC O26 in dairy product from Italy

RASFF

E.coli STEC in frozen bovine meat from Brazil in Spain

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USA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on July 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1171) in a not yet identified product has been added to the table. There are currently 39 cases. FDA and state partners have initiated sample collection and testing and FDA has initiated traceback.
  • A new outbreak of E. coli O26 (ref #1165) with 13 cases linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1163), the case count has increased from 118 to 121 cases and FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B var. L(+) tartrate+ (ref #1157), the case count has increased from 34 to 35 cases.
  • For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1159), the case count has increased from 43 to 68 cases.
  • For the outbreak of hepatitis A virus (ref #1143) linked to frozen strawberries, the advisory was updated on July 20, 2023 to include one additional case. FDA reminds consumers to check their freezers and not eat recalled frozen strawberries.

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