Category Archives: STEC

England and Wales – Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) data: 2020

Posted on June 30, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov UK

Main points

A total of 402 confirmed cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 were reported in England and Wales in 2020.

The lowest incidence of STEC O157 was in the London region (0.29 per 100,000 population) and the highest in the South West region (1.04 per 100,000 population).

Children aged 5 to 9 years had the highest incidence of infection (1.50 per 100,000 population, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.12 to 1.96).

One-third of confirmed STEC O157 cases in England were hospitalised and 3% were reported to have developed Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (HUS).

A further 286 specimens in England and 41 in Wales were positive for Shiga toxins (Stx) genes on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) at the Gastrointestinal Bacteria Reference Unit (GBRU) but an organism was not cultured.

The most commonly isolated non-O157 STEC serogroup was STEC O26 (England: n=103 out of 553, 19%; and Wales: n=26 out of 268, 15%).

Three outbreaks of STEC involving 63 cases in England were investigated in 2020.

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USA – Preliminary Incidence and Trends of Infections Caused by Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food — Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 U.S. Sites, 2022

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The figure is a photo of a worker in a produce section with information about foodborne illnesses.

Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Campylobacter and Salmonella are the leading causes of bacterial enteric infections transmitted commonly by food. Reported incidence of enteric infections was lower during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021) compared with previous years.

What is added by this report?

During 2022, FoodNet identified higher incidences of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Yersinia, Vibrio, and Cyclospora infections compared with 2016–2018. Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Listeria incidences did not change.

What are the implications for public health practice?

Progress in reducing enteric infection incidence was not observed during 2022, as influences of the COVID-19 pandemic subsided. Collaboration among food growers, processors, retail stores, restaurants, and regulators is needed to reduce pathogen contamination during poultry slaughter and to prevent contamination of leafy greens.

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Deer Meat – Sheep Cheese

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Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in sheep cheese from Romania in Germany and the Czech Republic

RASFF

STEC in deer meat from New-Zealand in the Netherlands and Switzerland

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Wales – Second childcare setting identified in STEC E.coli probe

Posted on June 29, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Wales Online

A second childcare setting has been identified in an investigation into an E.coli case in Wales. Public Health Wales confirmed that it was investigating two cases of E.coli in children who attend the nursery at Ysgol Pen Barras in Ruthin on Saturday.

However, PHW has since re-classified one of these cases as “probable”, rather than confirmed. One child who attends the school has got a confirmed diagnosis of E.coli.

While there is currently no evidence to suggest the case has been transmitted or acquired from the school, children in the nursery and reception classes at the school were asked not to attend on Monday and Tuesday and were also asked to provide stool samples.

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France – Raw Milk Cheese HEART OF SAVOURULX – STEC E.coli

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name LIMOUZIN HOUSE
  • Model names or references RAW MILK GOAT CHEESE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    FROM 4/06 TO 22/06 Date of minimum durability 08/21/2023
  • Packaging PACKAGED IN SELF-SERVICE
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/09/2023 to 06/23/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 37.184.032
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors THE MARKET HALL TOWERS

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France – Raw Milk Cheese – SAVOURULX SQUARE – STEC E.coli

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name LIMOUZIN HOUSE
  • Model names or references RAW MILK GOAT CHEESE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    FROM 4/06 TO 22/06 Date of minimum durability 08/21/2023
  • Packaging PACKAGED IN SELF-SERVICE
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/09/2023 to 06/23/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 37.184.032
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors AUCHAN LOCHES INTERMARCHE BLERE LECLERC AMBOISE

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France – FARM ASH GOAT CHEESE WITH RAW MILK – STEC E.coli

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name LIMOUZIN HOUSE
  • Model names or references MOLD WITH A LADLE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    06/9 Use-by date 07/14/2023
    06/16 Use-by date 07/21/2023
  • Packaging SELF-SERVICE TRAYS
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/09/2023 to 06/23/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 37.184.032
  • Further information FARM ASH GOAT CHEESE MOLDED WITH A LADLE
  • Geographic area of ​​saleWhole France
  • Distributors LECLERC AMBOISE COCCIMARKET THE TRUYES CHARRETTE THE CHAMBRAY-LES-TOURS CHARRETTE LECLERC CHATELLERAULT THE MARKET HALL THE TRUYES CHARRETTE
  • List of points of saleLIST_CLIENT_RETRAIT_ASHES.pdf

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France – PDO SAINTE MAURE DE TOURAINE – STEC E.coli

Posted on June 26, 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 LIMOUZIN HOUSE
  • Model names or references PDO SAINTE MAURE DE TOURAINE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    from 04/06 to 22/06 Date of minimum durability between 08/14/2023 and 08/21/2023
  • Packaging bare cut packed in the self-service department
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/16/2023 to 06/23/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 37.184.032
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors LECLERC AMBOISE RESTAURANT CHATEAU DE PRAY COCCIMARKET ATHEE S/CHER GRAND FRESH EPISERVICE GRAND PRESSIGNY LA CHARRETTE TRUYES LA CHARRETTE CHAMBRAY-LES-TOURS COCCI DESCARTES LECLERC CHATELLERAULT ANTONIN THE MARKET HALL LA CHARRETTE TRUYES

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France – FRESH GOAT FARM Cheese – STEC E.coli

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name LIMOUZIN HOUSE
  • Model names or references FRESH GOAT FARM
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    06/8 Use-by date 07/08/2023
    06/15 Use-by date 07/15/2023
  • Packaging packaged in the self-service department
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/06/2023 to 23/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 37.184.032
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors LECLERC AMBOISE LA CHARRETTE CHAMBRAY-LES-TOURS LA HALLE AUX MARCHES RESTAURANT AU BON COIN DLECLERC PLAYS THE TRICKS LECLERC FONDETTES LECLERC LOCHES SIMPLY MARKET LOCHES LA FRUITIER TOURANGELLE AUCHAN ESVRES S/INDRE LA CHARRETTE TRUYES
  • List of points of saleLIST_CLIENT_RETRAIT.pdf

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France – FRESH GOAT FARM Cheese- STEC E.coli

Posted on June 26, 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 LIMOUZIN HOUSE
  • Model names or references FRESH GOAT FARM
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    06/8 Use-by date 07/08/2023
    06/15 Use-by date 07/15/2023
  • Packaging PLASTIC POT in the self-service department
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/06/2023 to 23/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 37.184.032
  • Further information FRESH FARM GOAT CHEESE MOLDED WITH A LADLE WITH ITS FAISSELLE
  • Geographic area of ​​saleWhole France
  • Distributors LECLERC AMBOISE LECLERC FONDETTES AUCHAN LOCHES LA FRUITIERE TOURANGELLE AUCHAN ESVRES S/INDRE O PANIER D’AZAY COCCIMARKET ATHEE S/CHER EPISERVICE LE GRAND PRESSIGNY INTERMARCHE BUZANCAIS INTERMARCHE YZEURES S/CREUSE SUPER U LA ROCHE POSAY
  • List of points of saleLIST_CLIENT_RETRAIT_POTS.pdf

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