The backyard poultry Salmonella outbreak has now sickened at least 938 people in 48 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One hundred fifty-one people are hospitalized because they are so sick. One person who lived in Oklahoma has died. That is an increase of 473 more cases since the last update in late June 2020.
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Human norovirus (HuNoV) is one of the leading causes of acute gastroenteritis globally.
HuNoV outbreaks have been recently reported during air travels. Contaminated surfaces are known as a critical transmission route at various settings. The aim of this study was to provide key information about the survival and the decontamination of HuNoV on three commonly touched airplane cabin surfaces.
In this study, we monitored the survival of HuNoV on seat leather, plastic tray table, and
seatbelt for 30 days, with and without additional organic load (simulated gastric fluid). The efficacy of two EPA registered anti-norovirus disinfectants were also evaluated. Results showed that HuNoV was detected at high titers (>4 log10 genomic copy number) for up to 30 days when additional organic load was present. Both tested disinfectants were found highly ineffective against HuNoV when the surface was soiled.
The study showed that when the organic load was present, HuNoV was highly stable and
resistant against disinfectants. Findings from this study indicated that appropriate procedures should be developed by airline companies with the help of public health authorities to decrease passengers’ exposure risk to HuNoV.
Quebec
, July 29, 2020 – The MAPAQ, in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Boulangerie & Pâtisserie Vova, located at 3055 boulevard LaSalle, in Montreal , is warning the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been packaged in such a way as to ensure its safety .
| Product name | Brand | Format | Targeted lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Cold Smoked Mackerel” | ADAR | Variable weight | Units sold until July 29, 2020 |
The product that is the subject of this warning has been offered for sale until July 29, 2020 inclusively , and only at the establishment designated above. It was sold refrigerated. The product was packaged in a transparent vacuum bag and was labeled “ADAR – Whole Smoked Mackerel”. The product carried a second label mentioning the sale price as well as the contact details of the establishment.
The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. Persons who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected product does not present any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, its consumption may represent a risk to health. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ so far.
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The number of foodborne outbreaks in Norway declined slightly this past year from 2018, according to the country’s public health agency.
In 2019, 223 outbreaks from all sources were reported with 5,401 cases of disease. This was the same level of outbreaks as in 2018, but there was an increase in cases because of a large waterborne outbreak in Askøy municipality in 2019.
Campylobacter jejuni was detected in patients and drinking water in June 2019. In total, 2,000 patients were estimated. Contamination was suspected to have been caused after heavy rainfall.
The number of notified foodborne outbreaks decreased from 52 in 2018. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (Folkehelseinstituttet) reported that 46 outbreaks were because of suspected food or waterborne infections in 2019. They affected more than 2,700 people with a range of two to 2,000. More than 150 outbreaks were registered in health institutions and 20 were classed as “other.”
The Luxembourg food safety authorities are informing about the following reminder:
| Last name | Tray of 2 organic chicken fillets S / AT |
| Use by date (DLC) | 08/06/2020 |
| Lot | 2020035938 |
Danger : Possible presence of Salmonella thyphimurium
Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor, notifying him of this consumption.
Sale in Luxembourg by: Cora Foetz
A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.
Source of information: Cora recall notification
Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .
Screening for pathogenic micro-organisms in meat on the Icelandic market shows that the microbiological condition is generally good for salmonella and campylobacter. Shigatoxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is detected in the flesh of Icelandic sheep, which is an indication that STEC is part of the natural flora of sheep. Surveillance of salmonella and Campylobacter in the early stages of the food chain is strong in Iceland.
The Ministry of Industry and Innovation and the Food Administration, in collaboration with the municipal health inspectorate, organized sampling in 2019 of the most common pathogenic meat microorganisms on the market. The five largest health control areas in the country took care of the sampling.
Samples were taken of domestic and foreign meat in supermarkets in the most populous areas of the country. The purpose of the sampling was to screen for pathogenic micro-organisms in products when the consumer receives them, and the sampling therefore took place in retail stores.
Salmonella was not detected in unfrozen chicken meat. Campylobacter was detected in small quantities in 3 samples of frozen chicken meat. Salmonella was not detected in beef. Salmonella ( Salmonella Kedougou) was detected in one sample of domestic pork. Distribution was stopped and the meat was withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. In 22% of samples of sheep meat, STEC was diagnosed as malignant, of which E. coli was carried in 14% of the samples. The results of a report on screening for pathogenic bacteria in meat on the 2019 market are discussed in more detail .
A similar screening was carried out in Iceland for the first time in 2018, and the government has decided to continue increased monitoring of pathogenic microorganisms in fresh meat on the market at least this year.
As part of a control carried out by our supplier, the presence of salmonella typhimurium was detected in:
TRAY OF 2 ORGANIC CHICKEN FILLETS
Brand : NATURE BIO
Batch number : 2020035938
Expiration date ( BBD ) : 06/08/2020
The product was distributed via the Cora of La Louvière, Chatelineau, Hornu, Woluwé, Anderlecht.
CORA has decided, in agreement with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), to withdraw these products from sale.
Customers who have purchased this product are requested not to consume them and return them to the point of sale, where they will be refunded.
People who have consumed the above-mentioned product and who have gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting or abdominal pain are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
The risk of infection is higher in the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
In the meantime, the product has been removed from the shelves of our wind points and a ‘Customer reminder’ poster is displayed in them.
We sincerely apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and assure them of taking the most effective measures to avoid this type of incident.
Any customer wishing for additional information can contact our Quality Department and contact the number 071.69.95.24 or by email at the address: ALERTES-RETRAITS@CORA.BE .
CORA Quality Department
Albert Heijn has decided to bring back the AH French Free-range chicken, AH French free-range chicken fillet, AH French free-range chicken fillet cubes, AH French free-range chicken fillet fillets and AH French free-range chicken thigh fillet. Salmonella has been found in the 5 free-range chicken products.
It is:
Consuming free-range chicken products with these expiry dates can be a health hazard if not heated properly, especially for young children, the elderly, people with a weakened immune system and pregnant women.
Customers are requested not to eat the AH French free-range chicken products and to return them to an Albert Heijn store, where they will be reimbursed the purchase price when the product is returned.
For more information, customers can visit www.ah.nl or contact Albert Heijn Customer Service 0800 – 03 05.
Ottawa, July 31, 2020 – Sysco is recalling red onions imported from the USA from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below or foods containing these raw red onions. Food service establishments, institutions, retailers, distributors and manufacturers should not serve, use, or sell the recalled products described below. These may also have been purchased from Sysco on-line or through various restaurant locations.
Sysco is recalling red onions in Western Canada through the following Sysco locations: Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Regina. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will continue its investigation into other possible importers and additional recalls may follow.
| Brand | Product | Size | Codes | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIAL FRESH | Red Onions – Jumbo | 10 lb. | Product code 8399925 | All products imported since May 24, 2020 |
| IMPERIAL FRESH | Red Onions – Jumbo | 25 lb. | Product code 8313967 | All products imported since May 24, 2020 |
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home, restaurant or institution. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. If you are unsure of the identity of red onions in your possession, check with your place of purchase.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
This recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.
The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness. Please refer to the Public Health Notice (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2020/outbreak-salmonella-infections-under-investigation.html) for further details on this active outbreak investigation.
A five-year-old child is dead and 700 other people have been hospitalized in Jordan with mass food poisoning after eating shawarma at a restaurant in the town of Ain al-Basha, north of the capital Amman, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday.
Investigations revealed that the meat and chicken shawarma had been prepared without using a refrigeration unit in an “unhealthy environment and without adhering to the health requirements and the minimum levels of general safety,” the official Jordan News Agency reported citing a ministry press release.
Laboratory tests also found that bacteria in meat and poultry products at the restaurant, according to the ministry’s statement.
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