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RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Frozen Lamb Plucks

Posted on July 9, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen lamb plucks from New Zealand in Bulgaria

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Italy – Taleggio DOP raw milk – STEC E.coli O103

Posted on July 6, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Brand : Pascoli del Fattore and Casarrigoni

Denomination : Taleggio DOP raw milk

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 5 July 2021

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France – Charolais minced steak meat style 5% mat. gr. pure beef 2x125g from Cora Degustation brand – E.coli O157:H7

Posted on July 6, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Escherichia coli O157: H7

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold the product in question are asked not to consume them – and more particularly young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly – and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased.

People who have consumed it and who present symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting should consult their doctor as soon as possible, mentioning this consumption and the possible link with the bacterium Escherichia coli.

In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor.

The E. coli bacterium is naturally present in the digestive microflora of humans and warm-blooded animals. Some strains of E. coli are pathogenic, and can be responsible in humans for various disorders ranging from mild diarrhea to more serious forms such as hemorrhagic diarrhea or severe kidney damage such as HUS, mainly in young children.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
Charolais minced steak 5% Fat 2x125g

▸ Barcode
3257981177826

▸ Lot
5117001367901/10

▸ DLC – DDM
06/27/2021

▸ Packaging
black plastic tray 2x125g

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 06/21/2021 to 06/27/2021

▸ Health mark
FR 18.033.033 CE

▸ Geographical area of ​​sales throughout
France

▸ Distributors
Cora, Migros

▸ Consumer service contact
0248509595

▸ Source
CORA, MIGROS

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UK – Two E. coli O157 infections linked to English farm

Posted on July 5, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Two confirmed cases of E. coli O157 infection have been linked to a farm in England.

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm in Shropshire temporarily closed this past week to take precautionary measures to reduce the risk of visitors becoming infected. The steps include providing more handwashing facilities and improving safety information about feeding and touching animals.

Members of the Public Health England (PHE) West Midlands Health Protection Team and environmental health colleagues from Shropshire Council are involved in the investigation at the farm, which is owned by the council. No information was provided about the patients.

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Research – Genetic diversity and pathogenic potential of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) derived from German flour

Posted on July 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Science Direct

Abstract

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) can cause severe human illness, which are frequently linked to the consumption of contaminated beef or dairy products. However, recent outbreaks associated with contaminated flour and undercooked dough in the United States and Canada, highlight the potential of plant based food as transmission routes for STEC. In Germany STEC has been isolated from flour, but no cases of illness have been linked to flour.

In this study, we characterized 123 STEC strains isolated from flour and flour products collected between 2015 and 2019 across Germany. In addition to determination of serotype and Shiga toxin subtype, whole genome sequencing (WGS) was used for isolates collected in 2018 to determine phylogenetic relationships, sequence type (ST), and virulence-associated genes (VAGs).

We found a high diversity of serotypes including those frequently associated with human illness and outbreaks, such as O157:H7 (stx2c/d, eae), O145:H28 (stx2a, eae), O146:H28 (stx2b), and O103:H2 (stx1a, eae). Serotypes O187:H28 (ST200, stx2g) and O154:H31 (ST1892, stx1d) were most prevalent, but are rarely linked to human cases. However, WGS analysis revealed that these strains, as well as, O156:H25 (ST300, stx1a) harbour high numbers of VAGs, including eae, nleB and est1a/sta1.

Although STEC-contaminated flour products have yet not been epidemiologically linked to human clinical cases in Germany, this study revealed that flour can serve as a vector for STEC strains with a high pathogenic potential. Further investigation is needed to determine the sources of STEC contamination in flour and flour products particularly in regards to these rare serotypes.

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Research – A Microbiological Survey of Minced Beef at Retail in Scotland

Posted on June 29, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Research – Shiga Toxin–Associated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Adults, France, 2009–2017

Posted on June 27, 2021 by | Leave a comment

CDC

We conducted a retrospective study on hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in 96 adults enrolled in the cohort of the National Reference Center for Thrombotic Microangiopathies network in France during 2009–2017. Most infections were caused by STEC strains not belonging to the O157 or O104 serogroups. Thirty (31.3%) patients had multiple risk factors for thrombotic microangiopathy. In total, 61 (63.5%) patients required dialysis, 50 (52.1%) had a serious neurologic complication, 34 (35.4%) required mechanical ventilation, and 19 (19.8%) died during hospitalization. We used multivariate analysis to determine that the greatest risk factors for death were underlying immunodeficiency (hazard ratio 3.54) and severe neurologic events (hazard ratio 3.40). According to multivariate analysis and propensity score-matching, eculizumab treatment was not associated with survival. We found that underlying conditions, especially immunodeficiency, are strongly associated with decreased survival in adults who have hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by STEC.

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USA – 2021 E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Pasteurized Yogurt – Update

Posted on June 25, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Washington State DOH

On May 12, 2021, The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced a multi-county outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that began as a Public Health-Seattle & King County investigation involving several children with E. coli. The outbreak is linked to Pure Eire Dairy  yogurt also sold as PCC Community Market brand yogurt.

Update 6/23/21: One new case from Arizona has been identified who was infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7. This brings the total number of outbreak-associated cases to 17. All three of the Arizona cases are considered secondary infections.

Update 6/17/21: One new child case has been identified who was infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 and was hospitalized for their illness. This brings the total number of outbreak-associated cases to 16.

The two Arizona cases infected by the outbreak strain of E. coli O157 did not consume PCC or Pure Eire brand yogurt.

  • The first Arizona case is considered a secondary infection. This person was infected after having close contact with a Washington state resident who regularly ate Pure Eire yogurt and developed diarrhea (but was not tested) shortly before traveling to Arizona.
  • The newest Arizona case added on 6/17/2021 is also considered a secondary infection.

 Public health message

  • If you have PCC Community Market brand yogurt or Pure Eire yogurt at home, do not eat it and throw it away.
  • E. coli infections can cause serious complications. Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps and blood in the stool.
  • If you notice symptoms, especially bloody diarrhea, contact your health care provider right away.

Case information

DOH is reporting confirmed cases infected with bacteria that have been genetically linked. Local health jurisdictions may report higher numbers for their counties that include cases still under investigation and may provide additional detail on their cases.

Case information will be updated twice a week, as new information is available.

Last updated 6/23/21 at 7:07 p.m.

Summary

Statewide total

Cases
Confirmed cases – updated 6/23/21

17
Hospitalized – updated 6/17/21

10
Developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

4
Died

0

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France – Product recall: LA FROMAGERIE DU QUERCY Rocamadour AOP – STEC E.coli O26

Posted on June 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Escherichia coli STEC O26: H11

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold the product in question are asked not to consume them – and more particularly young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly – and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased.

People who have consumed it and who present symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting should consult their doctor as soon as possible, mentioning this consumption and the possible link with the bacterium Escherichia coli.

In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor.

The E. coli bacterium is naturally present in the digestive microflora of humans and warm-blooded animals. Some strains of E. coli are pathogenic, and can be responsible in humans for various disorders ranging from mild diarrhea to more serious forms such as hemorrhagic diarrhea or severe kidney damage such as HUS, mainly in young children.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
Rocamadour AOP brand LA FROMAGERIE DU QUERCY (3x 35g)

▸ Barcode
3443520068063

▸ Lot
131-1

▸ DLC – DDM
06/24/202

▸ Packaging
3x 35g
Sold to self-service shelves

▸ Start / end date of marketing
from 05/25/2021 to 06/23/2021

▸ Health mark
FR 46.204.002 CE

▸ Consumer service contact
The Consumer Service is at your disposal to answer any questions
Toll Free: 0800 35 29 19 from France / From abroad: +33 (0) 2 48 66 23 78
Hours: 9h00 – 17h00

▸ Source
https://www.intermarche.com/

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France – ROCAMADOUR AOP 105G (3X35G) FRANPRIX – STEC E.coli O26

Posted on June 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name FRANPRIX
  • Names of models or references ROCAMADOUR AOP 105G (3X35G) FRANPRIX
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3263858063611 131-1 Date of minimum durability 06/24/2021
  • Packaging Wrapped wooden tray of 3 cheeses
  • Start date / End of marketing From 05/25/2021 to 06/23/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 46.204.002 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Franprix, Next door market, NANO Boutique, Miranda
  • Reason for recall Presence of Escherichia coli STEC O26: H11
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Destroy the product
  • Contact number 0970171000
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Saturday July 10, 2021

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