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RASFF Alerts – Peanuts -Corn – Groundnuts -Maize Flour – Mozzarella

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RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 66.7 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts from China in Germany

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 10.5; Tot. = 11.0 µg/kg – ppb) in corn from Argentina in Spain

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 11 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from China in the Netherlands

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 9.4; Tot. = 15.5 µg/kg – ppb) in fermented maize flour from Ghana in the UK

RASFF-aflatoxins (M1) in raw milk and mozzarella cheese from Italy in Italy

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 8.1; Tot. = 9.2 µg/kg – ppb) in organic groundnuts in shell from Egypt in Slovenia

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Paan Leaves – Poultry Meat – Meat – Black Pepper

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RASFF -Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in paan leaves from India in the UK

RASFF– Salmonella spp. (present in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in paan leaves from India in the UK

RASFF-Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in frozen poultry meat preparation from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF– Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in frozen meat preparations from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparations from Thailand in the Netherlands

RASFF -Salmonella Ball (presence /25g) in black pepper from Hungary in Slovakia

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RASFF Alert – Bacillus cereus – Red Beancurd Sauce

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RASFF – Bacillus cereus (1.4*10E6 CFU/g) in red beancurd sauce from China in the UK

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RASFF Alert – Norovirus- Clams

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RASFF – norovirus (Group II) in frozen clams (Veneridae) from Vietnam in Spain

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Frozen Lamb – E.coli in Clams

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RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in frozen lamb from New Zealand in Germany

RASFF – shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in frozen lamb meat (Ovis aries) from New Zealand in Germany

RASFF-shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (positive) in frozen sheep meat from New Zealand in Cyprus

RASFF-shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in frozen lamb meat from New Zealand in Germany

RASFF-too high count of Escherichia coli (3500 MPN/100g) in clams (Donax trunculus) from Italy, with raw material from Bulgaria in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Soyabean Meal – Palm Kernel – Dog Chews

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RASFF -Salmonella Ruiru in palm kernel expellers from Indonesia, via Denmark in Sweden

RASFF -Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in soyabean meal from Brazil, via the Netherlands in Sweden

RASFF -Salmonella Stanley in dog chews (dried casings) from the Czech Republic in Slovakia

 

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Research – Australia/New Zealand – Agents of Foodborne Illness

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This looks like a good source of general information on Food Illness Bugs.

A technical series summarising key information on microorganisms associated with foodborne illness.

 

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USA – STEC E.coli in Sprouts Outbreak Investigation

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Epidemiology and traceback investigations conducted by local, state, and federal officials indicated that contaminated raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho are the likely source of this outbreak. In interviews, 12 (86%) of 14 ill persons reported eating raw clover sprouts in the week before becoming ill.

As of June 9, 2014, a total of 17 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 (STEC O121) have been reported from five states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Idaho (3), Michigan (1), Montana (2), Utah (1), and Washington (10). 47% of ill persons have been hospitalized. No ill persons have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no deaths have been reported.

The FDA conducted an inspection of Evergreen Fresh Sprouts’ facility on May 22-23, 2014; May 27-30, 2014; and June 6, 2014.

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Canada – More Recalls – Chia Seeds – Salmonella Newport – Salmonella Hartford

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The food recall warning issued on June 7, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Advantage Health Matters and Noorish Inc. are recalling various products containing chia seeds or sprouted chia seed powder from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in this link.

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The Public Health Agency of Canada has reported that two strains of Salmonella have been associated with an outbreak: Salmonella Newport and Salmonella Hartford. In total, 34 cases have been reported in British Columbia (6), Alberta (4), Ontario (22) and Quebec (2). Five cases have been hospitalized; four cases have been discharged and have recovered or are recovering. The status of one case was not provided to the Agency. No deaths have been reported. The investigation is ongoing but currently, 19 of 19 cases that have been interviewed have reported consumption of sprouted chia seeds or sprouted chia seed powder, and 16 of 19 cases specifically report sprouted chia seed powder.

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Research – USDA – FSIS SAMPLING FOR THE NATIONAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE MONITORING SYSTEM (NARMS)

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This directive provides instructions to Public Health Veterinarians (PHVs) at slaughter establishments selected for sampling for the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) surveillance sampling program. For the purpose of this directive, the term “PHV” refers to both PHVs and Supervisory Public Health Veterinarians (SPHVs). This directive issues instructions from FSIS Notice 13-13 and includes revised instructions on ordering sampling supplies. PHVs are to order NARMS sampling supplies at least 72 hours before the scheduled sample collection date. These instructions are consistent with the instructions in other sampling notices and directives

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