Authorities in Finland are investigating a Listeria outbreak that has affected eight people.
All patients have been hospitalized but no deaths have been recorded. The age range of those sick is 60 to 93 years old, five are female and they live in different parts of the country.
Ruska Rimhanen-Finne, a veterinary epidemiologist at the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), said all illnesses occurred within a month in May and June.
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Cyclospora infections occurring in three provinces. The outbreak appears to be ongoing, as recent illnesses continue to be reported to PHAC.
Based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to certain Fresh Express brand salad products containing iceberg lettuce, carrots and red cabbage, has been identified as a likely source of the outbreak. Some of the individuals who became sick reported having eaten Fresh Express brand salad products containing these ingredients before their illnesses occurred. The source of illness for the remaining individuals continues to be under investigation. The investigation is ongoing and this public health notice will be updated as the investigation evolves.
On June 28, 2020, the CFIA issued a food recall warning for certain Fresh Express brand salad products containing iceberg lettuce, carrots and red cabbage that were distributed nationally in Canada. The recalled salad products begin with lot code “Z177” or a lower number and have best before dates up to and including 20JUL08 – 20JUL14. For more information on the recalled product, please consult the CFIA’s website.
Canadians are advised not to eat the recalled products. Retailers and food service establishments are advised not to sell or serve the recalled products, or any items that may have been prepared or produced using these products.
The CFIA is continuing its food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If additional products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated food recall warnings.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are also investigating a multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora infections that has been linked to bagged salad mixes containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage produced by Fresh Express.
As of July 8, 2020, there are 37 confirmed cases of Cyclospora illness linked to this outbreak in three provinces: Ontario (26), Quebec (10) and Newfoundland and Labrador (1). Individuals became sick between mid-May and mid-June 2020. One individual has been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Individuals who became ill are between 21 and 70 years of age. The majority of cases (76%) are female.
Some of the individuals who became sick reported having eaten certain Fresh Express brand salad products containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and carrots before their illnesses occurred. The source of illness for the remaining individuals continues to be under investigation.
Cyclospora infections occur each summer in Canada. PHAC is working with provincial partners to determine if other recent cases of Cyclospora infection are linked to this outbreak.
It is possible that more recent illnesses may be reported in the outbreak because of the period between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported to public health officials. For this outbreak, the illness reporting period is between two and four weeks.
Figure 1 below is an epidemiological curve for this outbreak. Outbreak investigators use this information to show when illnesses begin, when they peak, and when they trail off. It can take several weeks from the time a person becomes ill to when the illness is reported and testing confirms a link to the outbreak. Data are available for 37 cases.
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There has been a Taco Bell hepatitis A exposure at the restaurant on Erie Boulevard in Rome, New York. That employee worked while infectious, according to a press release by the Oneida County Health Department.
Natural Field Enterprises Ltd is recalling a specific batch of PMN Kacang Wangi brand Peanut Cracker as testing has identified toxins above acceptable levels.
| Product type | Crackers |
| Name of product (size) | PMN Kacang Wangi brand Peanut Cracker (770g jar) |
| Date marking | Best before 28.04.2021 |
| Package size and description | The product is sold in a 770g plastic jar. |
| Distribution | The product is imported from Malaysia.
The product is sold at these retailers in Auckland:
The product has not been re-exported. |
| Notes | This recall does not affect any other PMN Kacang Wangi brand products or any other products imported by Natural Field Enterprises Ltd. |
The recall is about specific toxins called aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are naturally occurring in many food products. They are produced by a group of moulds that grow on foods produced in hot and tropical climates. Levels of aflatoxin in the New Zealand diet are usually very low and don’t represent a health risk, however consumption of food products with increased levels of aflatoxin over a continuous period of time can be harmful.
Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.
If you have questions, contact Natural Field Enterprises Ltd:
Cliftons Farm is recalling raw milk and raw cream because campylobacter has been found in the products.
| Pack size | 2 pints |
| Use by | any products purchased on or after 20th June 2020 |
| Pack size | 230 ml |
| Use by | any products purchased on or after 20th June 2020 |
The presence of campylobacter in the products listed above. The usual symptoms caused by campylobacter are fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Possible presence of Salmonella
People who hold this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.
Foodborne illness caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more severe in young children, immunocompromised people and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor by reporting this consumption.
▸ Barcode
3263859482411
▸ Health
stamp FR 60.463.013 CE
▸ DLC
October 16, 2020
▸ Lots
• 16,902,265
• 16,902,271
• 16,902,274
▸ Contact customer service
For any additional information, you can contact the customer service by dialing the Toll Free Number: 0 800 35 00 00 (service and call free) from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
▸ Source
https://www.leaderprice.fr/
Possible presence of Salmonella
People who hold this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.
Foodborne illness caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more severe in young children, immunocompromised people and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor by reporting this consumption.
▸ Barcode
3222475734892
▸ DLC
10/16/2020
▸ Lot
16902271
▸ Sale
Some of these products have however been marketed since July 01, 2020.
▸ Contact customer service
For any additional information, you can contact the customer service by dialing the Toll Free Number: 0 800 13 30 16 (service and free call) from Monday to Friday from 9h to 19h.
▸ Source
https://www.mescoursescasino.fr/
More than 50 Syrian families at the Al-Rayyan camp in the country’s northern city of Idlib have been poisoned by packaged meals distributed by an aid organisation working in the area.
Local media quoted the camp director, Abdo Al-Ali, as saying that the victims had included “women and children”, adding that they were receiving medical treatment at the hospitals in the area.
In May, dozens of Syrian families were reported to have been poisoned after eating breakfast distributed by an organisation in a refugee camp located in Idlib’s countryside of Deir Hassan. Others were also poisoned in June after eating takeaway meals from a restaurant in the city.
Idlib is the last opposition stronghold in Syria where millions now live after fleeing from their homes in the war-torn country.
The recall of Fresh Express salad products in Canada for possible cyclospora contamination has been updated to include the correct UPC numbers, package sizes, and expiration dates. No illnesses have been reported in Canada, but there is a cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. potentially linked to Fresh Express salads.
All of the recalled products have a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number. They are all Fresh Express brand. The corrected numbers are labeled with a *.
The recalled salads are Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar in 323 gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 30931 6* and all best before dates up to and including July 8*, 2020; American in 312 gram packages and UPC number 0 71279 24100 5* with all best before dates up to and including July 11, 2020*; Chopped Kit Thai ‘N’ Cashews in 332 gram packages, with UPC number 0 71279 30925 5*, and all best before dates up to and including July 11, 2020*; and Veggie Lover’s in 312* gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 28106 3* and all best before dates up to and including July 11, 2020*.
Also recalled are Chopped Kit Sunflower Crisp in 315 gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 30933 0* and all best before dates up to and including July 11, 2020*; Iceberg Garden in 680 gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 10411 9* and all best before dates up to and including July 12, 2020*; Iceberg Garden in 340 gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 10302 0* and all best before dates up to and including July 12, 2020*; and Shreds Iceberg* in 227* gram packages, with UPC number 0 71279 15101 4* and all best before dates up to and including July 12, 2020*.
Finally, Green & Crisp is recalled, sold in 312 gram packages, with UPC number 0 71279 10813 1* and all best before dates up to and including July 12, 2020*; Chopped Kit Asian in 340 gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 30929 3* and all best before dates up to and including July 13, 2020*; Chopped Kit Southwest in 326 gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 30930 9* and all best before dates July 12, 2020*; and 3 Colour Deli Cole Slaw* in 397 gram packages, with UPC number 0 71279 12302 8* and all best before dates up to and including July 14, 2020*.
If you purchased any of these products don’t eat them. Throw them away in a secure garbage can or take them back to the place of purchase for a full refund. You can see pictures of product packages at the CFIA web site.
Recall from the company VDS Food
Product: PREPARED FRESH GROUND AMERICAN, FRESH PREPARED MIXED AX, FRESH PREPARED PORK AX, FRESH PREPARED Veal AX, PREPARED BEEF AX, PREPARED COUNTRY SAUSAGE, PREPARED FRUIT, .
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.
In agreement with the AFSCA, VDS Food withdraws the following products from the sale and recalls them to consumers following the possible presence of Salmonella spp :
VDS Food asks its customers not to consume the product and to bring it back to the point of sale in which it was purchased. VDS Food will reimburse you upon receiving the product concerned for return.
Product Description
The product has been distributed by:
| Name of the point of sale /
Distribution chain name |
Street + number | Postal code | Commune (city) |
| VDS Food SA | 6 Avenue Leonard de Vinci | 1300 | wavre |
| VDS Food BXL SA | Avenue Van Volxem 461 | 1190 | Brussels |
For any additional information , contact:
Madame Nancy Truyens
Nancy@vds-food.com
FoodWorld 