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Australian researchers have revealed for the first time that males infected with the Toxoplasma parasite can impact their offspring’s brain health and behaviour.
Studying mice infected with the common parasite Toxoplasma, the team discovered that sperm of infected fathers carried an altered ‘epigenetic’ signature which impacted the brains of resulting offspring. Molecules in the sperm called ‘small RNA’ appeared to influence the offspring’s brain development and behaviour.
‘Intergenerational inheritance’ of similar epigenetic changes from men exposed to extreme trauma has been well documented. This latest research, published in Cell Reports, has raised the question of whether Toxoplasma infections — or even possibly other infections — in men before conception could impact the health of subsequent generations.
The research was led by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers Dr Shiraz Tyebji and Associate Professor Chris Tonkin, in collaboration with Professor Anthony Hannan at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
Cronobacter sakazakii (C. sakazakii) is an opportunistic, neonatal, and food borne pathogen primarily associated with the contamination of powdered infant formula (PIF). The pathogen is reported to overcome the food safety barriers such as increased acidity, heat treatment, and so on. This study evaluates the thermal tolerance of C. sakazakii strains independently at 52, 55, and 58°C in reconstituted PIF after exposure to physiological stresses: refrigeration (4°C for 24 hr), starvation (37°C for 48 hr), and desiccation (25°C for 4 days). The Log10 CFU/ml and D‐values indicated that survival rate of all the strains decreased significantly (p < .05) after desiccation as compared to those of the control condition (without stress exposure). However, cold stress increased the thermal tolerance of all strains at all temperatures (52, 55, and 58°C) as indicated by increased D‐values. Among the tested strains, C. sakazakii strain N15 was found to be the most resistant to thermal treatment after each stress exposure as depicted by principal component analysis (PCA). No apparent correlation between thermal tolerance and starvation stress was observed. The findings indicate that prior exposure to stress conditions may induce cross protection to thermal treatment in C. sakazakii.
Attempts to reduce food poisoning are failing as the U.S. incidence of foodborne illnesses continues to increase. Infections from five of eight pathogens tracked by the CDC are on the rise.
Initial analysis of data comparing the period from 2016-2018 with numbers for 2019 (see table below) shows that the federal government’s Healthy People 2020 targets for reducing foodborne illness will not be met, according to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The bad news could be softened if businesses would adopt proven food safety measures, according to the research team.
“. . . progress in controlling major foodborne pathogens in the United States has stalled,” according to the report. “To better protect the public and achieve forthcoming Healthy People 2030 foodborne disease reduction goals, more widespread implementation of known prevention measures and new strategies that target particular pathogens and serotypes are needed.”
Ottawa, April 30, 2020 – Ali-Pro Distributions is recalling Uncooked Crispy chicken fritters from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
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| None – Prepared for: Ali-Pro distributions | Uncooked Crispy chicken fritters cov | 250 g | None | Lots: 190409, 190611, 190612, 190619, 190910, 190924, 191009, 191108, 191203, 200106, 200129 |
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. 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 product from the marketplace.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
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Presence of Listeria monocytogenes
People who hold this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.
People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headache, are invited to consult their doctor by reporting this consumption.
Pregnant women should be especially attentive to these symptoms, as well as the immunocompromised and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease which can be serious and which can take up to eight weeks to incubate.
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180g packaging
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20/06/2020
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61051
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customer service The company “PYRENEFROM” committed daily to offer quality products in the respect of traditions, apologizes to consumers and is at their disposal to answer their questions at the following toll free number 0805 805 950 (service and free calls – open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding holidays).
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FROM-UN, in agreement with the AFSCA, has decided to withdraw from sale and remind consumers of the product “Tomme pasteurized sheep’s milk with Espelette Manech pigment” (date of use 07/09/2020) due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenese.
FROM-UN asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the store where it was purchased.
The returned products will be refunded. In the meantime, distributors have already removed all products from their shelves with the relevant expiration date.
Product description:
Name: Tomme pasteurized sheep’s milk with Espelette pigment
Product category: Cheese
Brand: Manech
Expiration date: 09/07/2020
Lot number: 20BFPI15
Weight: 4.5 kg
EAN: 3575883000418
The product was sold via several cheese factories and caterers:
– Roland caterer, avenue des Saisons 94 – 1050 Ixelles
– VDH Fromagerie, avenue des Archiducs 36 – 1170 Watermael Boitsfort
– Air Pur, rue de la Verrerie, 154 – 4100 Seraing
– Traiteur Simonis, Grand’route 35 – 4122 Plainevaux
– Ferme de ancien moulin, 1a rue moulin Charon – 6210 Rêves
– St Aubain, rue de l’ange 11-13 – 5000 Namur
– REAL, rue de Herve 110 – 4651 Battice
– Lalero BVBA, Haachtsteenweg 47 – 1820 Steenokerseel
– Cave du Gromager, rue Dierin Patar – 4920 Aywaille
– Léonet Maxime, rue des Sarts, 2 – 7050 Masnuy St Pierre
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| Category 2: | For Information |
| Alert Notification: | 2020.23 |
| Product: | Green Giant Original Sweetcorn, pack size: 198g |
| Batch Code: | 293 1S1, 294 1S1 and 295 1S1; best before date: 07/2023 |
| Country Of Origin: | France |
General Mills UK is recalling the above batches of Green Giant Original Sweetcorn due to faulty seams which could potentially lead to food quality and safety issues. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.
Recall of “Pure Tassie Organic Apple & Raspberry Juice” and “Pure Tassie
Organic Apple & Blackcurrant Juice” due to contamination with patulin
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected patulin, a mycotoxin, in
samples of various batches of “Pure Tassie Organic Apple & Raspberry Juice” and
“Pure Tassie Organic Apple & Blackcurrant Juice”, at levels exceeding the maximum
limit[1] for patulin in fruit juice as stated in the Singapore Food Regulations.
2 We have directed the importer, Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd to recall
the products. The recall is ongoing. This comes after an earlier recall[2] of a batch of
“Pure Tassie Organic Apple & Blackcurrant Juice” products (1.5L, best before date: 6
Oct 2020).
3 The level of patulin detected may cause the products to be unsafe for
consumption if there is long-term intake. The ingestion of large amounts of patulin
from food is associated with nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting.
4 Consumers who have purchased the affected products should not consume it.
Consumers may contact the importer at 1800 8918 100 for enquiries and for exchange
or refund of products.
5 Details of the products are as follows.
Implicated products:
Pure Tassie Organic Apple &
Raspberry Juice (1.5L)
Product of Australia
Best before dates: 27 May 2020,
25 Aug 2020
Pure Tassie Organic Apple &
Blackcurrant Juice (1.5L)
Product of Australia
Best before dates: 28 Jul 2020, 17
Aug 2020, 29 Sep 2020
Issued by the Singapore Food Agency
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (present /25g) in chilled turkey meat from Poland in Poland
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken breasts from Poland in Slovakia
RASFF – Salmonella (present /25g) in frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil in the Netherlands
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Pankow (presence /25g) in lamb livers from New Zealand in the UK
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken quarters from Poland in Slovakia
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken legs from Poland in Lithuania
RASFF -Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken wings from Poland in Lithuania
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken quarters from Poland in Lithuania
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Newport (3 out of 5 samples /50g) in frozen chicken breast fillets from Poland in Romania
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