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USA – Hamburger E. coli O157 Outbreak sickens 13 with 1 death in Montana

Food Poison Journal

The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD), the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), and other local health departments, are working together to investigate an E.coli O157:H7 outbreak originating in Flathead County.

To date, the investigation has identified at least 13 individuals associated with the outbreak. Many of the cases experienced moderate to severe symptoms, and one death has occurred. Preliminary investigative findings indicate that ground beef containing the E.coli bacteria may be the exposure of concern. State partners continue to test clinical and food samples for laboratory confirmation.mp

Denmark – Recall of Mango, Spinach, Avocado and Banana Smoothie – Possible Bacterial Contamination

Foedevarestyrelsen

Frankly Juice A/S is recalling Mango, Spinach, Avocado and Banana Smoothie, as the product may be swollen and bulged (bombage). Bombage can be a sign of bacteria, which make the product unsuitable as food. The error is limited to a batch with a best before date of 09.08.2024. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Which food is recalled

Mango, Spinach, Avocado and Banana Smoothie 330 ml
Item no.: 361167
Production date: 01.07.2024
Best before date: 09.08.2024
Batch no.: 20240701
EAN barcode: 5713656003725

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in: Lagkagehuset all over the country. 

Why is the product being recalled?

Several swollen and dented bottles of Mango, Spinach, Avocado and Banana Smoothies have been found. Swollen and dented bottles can be signs of unwanted bacterial growth. The unwanted growth makes the product unsuitable as food.

Read more about spoilage bacteria, yeasts and molds here

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it. If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the product, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the product

Frankly Juice A/S
Midtager 39
2605 Brøndby

Turkey – 850 prisoners suffer food poisoning in Sincan Prison in Ankara

ANFNews

Prisoners in Sincan High Security Prison No 1 stated that they were poisoned by the food they ate last week.

France – CORA DEGUSTATION 12% FAT MINCED STEAK – STEC E.coli O157

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
CORA TASTING
Model names or references
2 MINCED STEAKS 125G 12% CHAROLAIS CORA VBF 4 MINCED STEAKS 125G 12% CHAROLAIS CORA VBF
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3257981177840 5418832370001/10 Expiry date 07/15/2024
3257981177857 5418832369901/10 Expiry date 07/15/2024
Packaging
Under protective atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/09/2024 to 07/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 18.033.033 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
CORA

Italy- WHOLE LOOSE SALAMI LOT 100524 – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : SALUMIFICIO CATTINI

Name : WHOLE LOOSE SALAMI LOT 100524

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 2 July 2024

Documentation

Documentation

India – Tripura: 30 hospitalised in Khowai District due to suspected food poisoning

India Today

As many as 30 people from Santinagar village under Khowai Sub-division of Khowai District were admitted to the hospital after they suddenly fell ill with complaints of severe stomach ache and vomiting since June 22 late night.

Speaking to reporters, BJP MLA Pinaki Das Chowdhury, who rushed to the Kalyanpur Community Health Care centre, said that as many as 30 people suddenly fell ill with complaints of severe stomach ache, vomiting, and loose motion.

“Early this morning, I received information that in Santinagar village under Khowai District, several people fell ill with severe stomach aches and vomiting since last night. I immediately went to the hospital and spoke with the doctors and patients. About 30 people have fallen ill. Doctors are providing medical treatment, and while some patients are stable, they are being closely monitored. This situation arose suddenly without any preceding event,” the MLA said.

Saudi – 36 hospitalised for suspected food poisoning in Saudi Arabia

Gulf News

Thirty-six people were hospitalised in a Saudi governorate after suffering suspected food poisoning, a Saudi media report said.

The cases were recorded in the Abu Arish governorate, part of the Jizan Province in south-western Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday after the victims had a meal at a local fast food restaurant, the Saudi news portal Ajel said.

Belgium -Peanut sauce “Satay Peanut Sauce” from the POR KWAN brand – Aflatoxin

AFSCA

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Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed rapid alert system), the FASFC withdraws the product “Satay Peanut Sauce” from the POR KWAN brand due to a too high aflatoxin B1 content.

The FASFC asks not to use this product and to return it to the point of sale from which it was purchased.

Product Description :

– Product name: Satay Peanut Sauce

– Brand: POR KWAN

– Expiry date (DDM): 10/25/2025

– Weight: 200g

The product was distributed through various points of sale.

For any further information, you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be.

Research – How to Improve Surveillance Program for Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC): Raw Milk – Gap Analysis and Pilot Study

MDPI

Abstract

Several pathotypes of enteric E. coli have been identified. The group represented by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is of particular interest. Raw milk and raw milk products are significant sources of STEC infection in humans; therefore, identifying pathogens at the herd level is crucial for public health. Most national surveillance programs focus solely on raw milk and raw milk cheeses that are ready for retail sale, neglecting the possibility of evaluating the source of contamination directly at the beginning of the dairy chain. To assess the viability of the application of new molecular methodologies to STEC identification in raw milk filters and in calf feces, we analyzed 290 samples from 18 different dairy herds, including 88 bulk tank milk (BTM), 104 raw milk filters (RMF), and 98 calf feces samples. In total 3.4% of BTM, 41.4% of RMF, and 73.4% of calves’ feces were positive for stx, supporting our hypothesis that BTM is not a suitable matrix to assess the presence of STEC at herd level, underestimating it. Our conclusion is that the surveillance program needs critical and extensive improvements such as RMF and calves’ feces analysis implementation to be more efficient in detecting and preventing STEC infections. The epidemiology of these infections and the characteristics of the pathogen clearly show how a One Health approach will be pivotal in improving our capabilities to control the spread of these infections.

UK – Various Tesco sandwiches,subs and wraps – E.coli

Tesco

We’re recalling various Tesco
sandwiches, subs and wraps due to
the possible contamination of E. coli.
This is a precautionary measure, as no
E. coli has been found in any of these
products, at the time of this recall. No
other products are affected by this
recall.