Shigatoxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in beef tenderloin from Argentina in France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Switzerland
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RASFF Alert- STEC E.coli – Beef Tenderloin
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USA – USDA Starts Testing Ground Beef For Big Six E. coli Strains, O157
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has started testing ground beef, bench trim, and other raw ground beef components for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli strains (STEC) that are adulterants. They include the “Big Six” O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, and O145 as well as O157. The testing started on February 1, 2023. This new program was announced in the Federal Register on June 4, 2020.
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USA – Persistent Strain of E. coli O157:H7 (REPEXH01) Linked to Multiple Sources
REPEXH01
REPEXH01 is a persistent strain of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 bacteria that has caused illnesses and outbreaks in the United States.
Illness caused by this strain was first reported to PulseNet in 2017. Illnesses caused by this strain occur year-round but are less common in winter.
In the past, the REPEXH01 strain has spread to people through contaminated food and contaminated recreational water.
This strain is relatively diverse genetically. Bacteria in this strain are within 21 allele differences of one another by whole genome sequencing, which is more diverse than typical multistate foodborne outbreaks where bacteria generally fall within 10 allele differences of one another.
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UK – APHA part of 5 UK E. coli outbreaks in 2022
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) was involved in another two E. coli outbreaks in the United Kingdom in the final quarter of 2022.
In the first, APHA helped Public Health Wales investigate two human cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O145 linked to a private collection of animals on a smallholding. Multiple species were onsite including cattle, goats, deer, and pigs. Some food consumed by people was grown in the garden where cattle manure was used. Thirty environmental fecal samples were collected but a match to the outbreak strain was not found.
In the second, APHA visited an open farm at the request of an incident management team following an outbreak of E. coli O157 in people. The outbreak strain was detected in one environmental sample from a pig enclosure. The incident is ongoing so it is unclear how many people are sick. The advice was provided to reduce the risk to the public by making improvements to the supervision of animal contact, enhancing handwashing facilities, and improving some animal exhibits.
In all of 2022, APHA was part of five E. coli investigations. The agency helped the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) investigate E. coli O103, O145, and O26 outbreaks between July and September.
The E. coli O26 outbreak also involved cryptosporidium. There were 11 cases of cryptosporidium and two people had confirmed E. coli O26. Cryptosporidium patients had visited an open farm attraction during the incubation period of illness. The E. coli patients had links to the same premises.
The E. coli O103 outbreak with 11 cases was associated with soft, raw milk cheese from a dairy farm in the East of England. Pasteurization was put in place for the production of the soft cheese, HACCP processes were reviewed, and enhanced control measures were taken.
The E. coli O145 outbreak with 10 patients was traced to the consumption of milk products from a dairy farm in North West England, with illness onset from mid-July. Investigations identified an issue with pasteurization and problems with the cleaning and storage of milk crates.
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Belgium – “NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers” cheese -STEC E.coli
Recall from Kaasimport Jan Dupont
Product: “NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers” cheese.
Problem: Possible presence of E.Coli (STEC).
In agreement with the FASFC, Kaasimport Jan Dupont, withdraws the cheese “NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers” from sale and reminds consumers of it because of the possible presence of E.Coli (STEC).
Kaasimport Jan Dupont asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale.
Product description:
– Product name: NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers
– Brand: NEUFCHATEL
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“best before (or end)”): 05/03/23
– Batch number: 601
– Sales period: from 01/20/2023 to 02/23/2023
– Type of packaging: paper packaging
– Weight: 200g
The product was distributed through various points of sale.
For any additional information , please contact: incident@dupontcheese.be .
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Luxembourg – NEUFCHÂTEL ARTISANAL VILLIERS DE LA MARQUE NEUFCHÂTEL – STEC E.coli
Kaasimport Dupont is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:
| Nom | Neufchatel Artisanal Villiers |
| Marque | Neufchatel |
| Unit | 200 g |
| Code barre | 3473220020023 |
| Use-by date (DLC) | 05/03/2023 |
| Sale period | from 01/24/2023 to 02/22/2023 inclusive |
Danger: E. coli STEC – Escherichia coli likely to produce toxins (shigatoxins)
E. coli STEC can cause food poisoning which can occur within a week after consumption and result in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by cramps. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised subjects and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.
Sales confirmed in Luxembourg by: Lidl
A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.
- Poster – Lidl (DE) (Pdf – 151 Ko)
- Poster – Lidl (FR) (Pdf – 167 Ko)
Source of information: Lidl recall notification
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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Raw Milk Cow Cheese
Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in raw milk cow cheese from France in Luxembourg, Netherlands and Germany
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Research -Burden of foodborne disease due to bacterial hazards associated with beef, dairy, poultry meat, and vegetables in Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, 2017
Foodborne disease is a significant global health problem, with low- and middle-income countries disproportionately affected. Given that most fresh animal and vegetable foods in LMICs are bought in informal food systems, much the burden of foodborne disease in LMIC is also linked to informal markets. Developing estimates of the national burden of foodborne disease and attribution to specific food products will inform decision-makers about the size of the problem and motivate action to mitigate risks and prevent illness. This study provides estimates for the burden of foodborne disease caused by selected hazards in two African countries (Burkina Faso and Ethiopia) and attribution to specific foods. Country-specific estimates of the burden of disease in 2010 for Campylobacter spp., enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), Shiga-toxin producing E. coli and non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica were obtained from WHO and updated to 2017 using data from the Global Burden of Disease study. Attribution data obtained from WHO were complemented with a dedicated Structured Expert Judgement study to estimate the burden attributable to specific foods. Monte Carlo simulation methods were used to propagate uncertainty. The burden of foodborne disease in the two countries in 2010 was largely similar to the burden in the region except for higher mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) due to Salmonella in Burkina Faso. In both countries, Campylobacter caused the largest number of cases, while Salmonella caused the largest number of deaths and DALYs. In Burkina Faso, the burden of Campylobacter and ETEC increased from 2010 to 2017, while the burden of Salmonella decreased. In Ethiopia, the burden of all hazards decreased. Mortality decreased relative to incidence in both countries. In both countries, the burden of poultry meat (in DALYs) was larger than the burden of vegetables. In Ethiopia, the burdens of beef and dairy were similar, and somewhat lower than the burden of vegetables. The burden of foodborne disease by the selected pathogens and foods in both countries was substantial. Uncertainty distributions around the estimates spanned several orders of magnitude. This reflects data limitations, as well as variability in the transmission and burden of foodborne disease associated with the pathogens considered.
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Research – Prevention and control of microbiological hazards in fresh fruits and vegetables –Part 3: Sprouts
MICROBIOLOGICAL HAZARDS IN SPROUTS
Sprouts represent a unique food safety challenge because the proliferation of bacterial pathogens, if present, is enhanced due to the high humidity and the ideal sprouting temperature. For this reason, the Expert Committee identified foodborne bacterial pathogens of concern, including Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli(STEC), Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes and specifically focused on interventions against bacterial foodborne pathogens.
While the seed for sprouting may be contaminated with viral or parasitic pathogens, viruses and parasites do not increase in numbers during sprout production and few viral or parasitic disease outbreaks have been attributed to sprouts.
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USA – CDC Fact Sheet – Surveillance System Overview: National Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Surveillance
Surveillance System Overview:
National Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Surveillance Shiga toxin-producing Escherichiacoli (STEC) are estimated to cause more than 265,000 illnesses each year in the United States, with more than 3,600 hospitalizations and 30 deaths
(STEC infections often cause diarrhea, sometimes bloody.
Some patients with STEC infection develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe complication characterized by renal failure, hemolytic anemia, and thrombocytopenia that can be fatal.
Most outbreaks of STEC infection and most cases of HUS in the United States have been caused by STEC O157. Non-O157 STEC have also caused US outbreaks. Although all STEC infections are nationally notifiable, for several reasons many cases are likely not recognized
Not all persons ill with STEC infection seek medical care, healthcare providers may not obtain a specimen for laboratory diagnosis, or the clinical diagnostic laboratory may not perform the necessary diagnostic tests. Accounting for under-diagnosis and under-reporting, an estimated 96,534 STEC O157 and 168,698 non-O157 infections occur each year
STEC transmission occurs through consumption of contaminated foods, ingestion of contaminated water, or direct contact with infected persons (e.g., in child-care settings) or animals or their environments.
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