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Canada – The Daily Recall Update for E.coli O157 in Beef and Veal Products!

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, November 4, 2019 – The food recall warning issued on October 30, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling various raw beef and raw veal products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.  Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold as indicated in the table below.

Ongoing investigation

See complete list of recalled products associated with this ongoing investigation.

Recalled products

Recalled products – Consumer

Brand Common Name Size UPC Codes on Product Additional Info / Distribution
None – Foody World Beef Shank Variable (Clerk Served) Starting with 0200030 All units sold from
June 12, 2019 up to and including
June 15, 2019		 Sold at Foody World, 8 William Kitchen Rd A, Scarborough, ON
None – Foody World Beef Flank Steak Variable (Clerk Served) Starting with 0200022 All units sold from
June 12, 2019 up to and including
June 15, 2019		 Sold at Foody World, 8 William Kitchen Rd A, Scarborough, ON

What you should do

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 or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by the CFIA’s inspection activities. 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.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Related recalls

2019-10-30 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-29 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-28 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-25 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-24 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-23 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-22 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-21 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-19 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-18 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-17 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-16 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-15 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-12 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-11 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-10 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-09 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-08 – Ryding-Regency Meat Packers Ltd. brand raw beef products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-07 – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-06 – The Beef Boutique Ltd. brand raw beef products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-04 – Ryding-Regency Meat Packers Ltd. brand raw beef products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

2019-10-03 – Ryding-Regency Meat Packers Ltd. brand raw beef products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

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USA – Salmonella Dublin in Ground Beef Sickens 10 in 6 States

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Food Poison Journal

As of November 1, 2019, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Dublin have been reported from 6 states.

Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 8, 2019, to September 22, 2019. Ill people range in age from 48 to 74 years, with a median age of 68. Eighty percent of ill people are male. Of nine ill people with information available, eight (89%) were hospitalized, which is much higher than we would expect for Salmonella infections. The hospitalization rate is usually about 20%. One death has been reported in California. In five (50%) ill people, Salmonella was found in samples of blood, which indicates their illnesses may have been more severe. Typically, Salmonella Dublin illnesses are more severe because they can cause bloodstream infections, which are serious and require hospitalization.

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Ireland -Zorba Delicacies Recalls All Batches of Their Houmous Products Due to the Possible Presence of Salmonella

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FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2019.44 (Update 5)
Product:  Please refer to the table below for all implicated products.
Batch Code: All ‘use-by’ dates up to 18th November 2019.
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

Further to FSAI food alert 2019.44 and updates thereof, Zorba Delicacies Ltd has recalled all its houmous products due to detection of Salmonella in an ingredient. All the implicated products sold in Ireland are listed in the table below.  All batches with ‘use-by’ dates up to 18th November 2019 are subject to recall. Point-of-sale notices are displayed in affected stores advising customers not to consume the implicated products.

Houmous table U5
Humous U5 1
Houmous U5 2
Houmous U5 3

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USA – Its another day and another Hepatitis A positive food service worker

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Food Poison Journal

A Hattiesburg grocery store employee recently diagnosed with hepatitis A may have caused exposure to some customers, Mississippi State Department of Health officials said Thursday in a news release.

During the infections period of the disease, the employee handled fresh produce and packaged smoked and uncooked meats.

Customers who purchased fresh produce or packaged smoked and uncooked meats at E & B Discount Grocery between Oct. 10-24 may have been exposed.

“The risk of transmission of hepatitis A in this situation is likely very low,” said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers. “However, as a precaution, we recommend that anyone who purchased the listed products in this time period should consider getting a hepatitis A vaccination if they have not been previously immunized.”

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USA – East Texas State Fair Linked to Legionnaires’ Outbreak

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Outbreak News Today

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12 people may have developed Legionnaires’ disease in the East Texas State Fair Legionnaires Outbreak.  The Northeast Texas Public Health District alerts the public in East Texas that:

Anyone who attended the East Texas State Fair in Tyler during September 2019 and is sick due to symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease is urged to discuss Legionnaires’ disease with your health care provider immediately.

Public health investigators are working to identify how the outbreak happened.  7 confirmed cases of Legionnaires Disease and 5 possible cases have been linked to the East Texas State Fair, which was help on September 20th – September 29th.

The Tyler Morning Telegraph reports that, “state health investigators have determined that all who are sick attended the East Texas State Fair that took place Sept. 20-29 in Tyler. If exposed to the disease, attendees already would have exhibited symptoms.”

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Sweden – Sweden officials investigate Salmonella Newport outbreak

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Outbreak News Today

Swedish health officials aka Folkhalsomyndigheten report investigating a national outbreak of Salmonella infection last week.

According to authorities, with the help of whole-genome sequencing, 25 cases of disease have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Newport.

The cases are spread in 12 counties and have fallen ill from August 16 to October 12.

The Swedish National Food Agency and the Public Health Agency together are investigating the outbreak to identify the source of the infection that is unknown so far. As part of the investigation, the cases are interviewed about what they ate before they became ill.

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Iceland – Iceland reports increase in Norovirus

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Outbreak News Today

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Health officials in Iceland are reporting an increase in norovirus infections in recent weeks. Local media report (computer translated) a large number of residents at the retirement home Hrafnista in Hafnarfjörður have been diagnosed with the virus and last week the infant play school Ársól in Grafarvogur was closed due to infection.

In addition, dozens of employees at the accounting firm, KPMG were stricken with the virus and everyone recovered.

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USA -King Arthur Flour Updates Three Lot Codes of Voluntarily Recalled Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb.)

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King Arthur Flour, Inc. was notified by ADM Milling Co. that three additional product lot codes of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 5 lb. were omitted from the original data they provided for the press release on October 3, 2019. The additional lot codes and their corresponding “Best Used By” dates are listed below:

Best Used by Date 12/09/19: Lot codes L18A09A & L18A09C

Best Used by Date 01/08/20: Lot code A19A08A

This new information only applies to “Best Used By” dates already disclosed in the prior release. No additional Best Used By dates are introduced as a result of these three updated lot codes.

As stated in the prior release, we have undertaken this voluntary recall because of the potential presence of E. coli 026.

King Arthur Flour has not received any confirmed reports of illnesses to date related to this product.

Consumers who have any of these affected products should throw them away and may submit a claim for a refund or replacement at kingarthurflour.com/voluntaryrecallExternal Link Disclaimer, or by calling our King Arthur Flour Consumer Hotline at 866-797-9178.

Consumer safety is our top priority. Consumers are reminded to wash their hands, work surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after contact with raw dough products or flour, and to never eat raw dough or batter. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warns consumers to not consume raw products made with flour. E. coli O26 is killed by heat through baking, frying, sautéing, or boiling products made with flour. For more information, refer to the following: https://www.cdc.gov/features/no-raw-dough/index.html.

Bakers have trusted King Arthur Flour products in their kitchens for over 225 years. We remain committed to providing our consumers safe and superior products.

This information can be found online at kingarthurflour.com/voluntaryrecall.External Link Disclaimer Consumers with any questions regarding this recall or King Arthur Flour products are encouraged to call the King Arthur Flour Consumer Hotline at 866-797-9178.

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Compliments brand fresh-cut vegetable products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, November 1, 2019 – The food recall warning issued on October 30, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Sobeys Inc. is recalling Compliments brand fresh-cut vegetable products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Compliments Sweet Kale Blend 255 g 0 68820 13305 6 All units sold up to and including October 31, 2019
Compliments Vegetable Platter with a Ranch Dip 680 g 0 55742 53490 0 All units sold up to and including October 31, 2019
Compliments Broccolini 170 g 0 68820 13307 0 All units sold up to and including October 31, 2019
Compliments Cauliettes – Chopped Cauliflower 397 g 0 68820 13254 7 All units sold up to and including October 31, 2019
Compliments Power Green Blend 284 g 0 68820 13304 9 All units sold up to and including October 31, 2019
Compliments Green Beans 340 g 0 68820 10625 8 All units sold up to and including October 31, 2019

What you should do

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. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by 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 products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Related recalls

2019-11-03 – Various fresh-cut vegetable products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

2019-10-30 – Compliments brand Sweet Kale Blend recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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  • Compliments - Sweet Kale Blend
  • Compliments - Vegetable Platter with a Ranch Dip
  • Compliments - Vegetable Platter with a Ranch Dip - code
  • Compliments - Broccolini
  • Compliments - Cauliettes – Chopped Cauliflower
  • Compliments - Power Green Blend
  • Compliments - Green Beans

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Various fresh-cut vegetable products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, November 3, 2019 – The food recall warning issued on November 1, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling various fresh-cut vegetable products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Mann’s Broccoli Cole Slaw 340 g 7 16519 01307 2 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Broccoli Cole Slaw 4 x 48 oz 10716520110101 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Caulilini – Baby Cauliflower 284 g 7 16519 00358 5 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Kale Beet Blend 227 g 7 16519 00027 0 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Kale Beet Blend 227 g 7 16519 00028 7 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Kale Cabbage Blend 4 x 32 oz 10716519034623 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Kohlrabi “Linguine” 284 g 7 16519 06797 6 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Power Blend 284 g 7 16519 01311 9 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Rainbow Salad 340 g 7 16519 01308 9 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Riced Cauliflower 340 g 7 16519 06796 9 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Shaved Brussels Sprouts 4 x 32 oz 10716519036788 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Sweet Kale Vegetable Kit 284 g 7 16519 03461 9 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Veggie Tray Vegetables 907 g
Dip 227 g		 7 16519 01407 9 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Veggie Tray Vegetables 1191 g
Dip 340 g		 7 16519 01405 5 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Crave a Bowl Spicy Marinara 198 g 7 16519 04007 8 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Crave a Bowl Sweet Corn 198 g 7 16519 04005 4 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Crave a Bowl Zesty Green Chile 198 g 7 16519 04006 1 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Broccoli and Cauliflower 340 g 7 16519 01303 4 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Broccoli Wokly 340 g 7 16519 01301 0 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Broccoli Wokly 907 g 7 16519 02016 2 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Brussels Sprouts 340 g 7 16519 01035 4 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites California Stir Fry 340 g 7 16519 01306 5 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites California Stir Fry 907 g 7 16519 02018 6 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites French Beans 227 g 7 16519 04512 7 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Green Beans 340 g 7 16519 04501 1 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Green Beans 680 g 7 16519 04515 8 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Vegetable Medley 340 g 7 16519 01304 1 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Vegetable Medley 907 g 7 16519 02015 5 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Nourish Bowls Cauli-Rice Curry 312 g 7 16519 03690 3 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Nourish Bowls Fresh Veggie Noodles – Basil Pesto 305 g 7 16519 03704 7 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Nourish Bowls Fresh Veggie Noodles – Spicy Thai 276 g 7 16519 03699 6 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Nourish Bowls Fresh Veggie Noodles – Tomato Bolognese 326 g 7 16519 03706 1 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Nourish Bowls Sesame Sriracha 340 g 7 16519 03682 8 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Nourish Bowls Southwest Chipotle 298 g 7 16519 03686 6 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Organic Broccoli & Carrots 284 g 7 16519 03104 5 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Organic Broccoli Cole Slaw 284 g 7 16519 03103 8 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Organic Broccoli Florets 284 g 7 16519 03101 4 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Organic Green Beans 284 g 7 16519 04999 6 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Snacking Favorites Organic Vegetable Tray with Organic Ranch Dip Vegetables 376 g
Dip 85 g		 7 16519 02059 9 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Snacking Favorites Veggie Hummus Vegetables 383 g
Dip 85 g		 7 16519 02058 2 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Snacking Favorites Veggie Ranch Vegetables 383 g
Dip 85 g		 7 16519 02060 5 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Sysco Imperial Veggie Power Blend 4 x 32 oz 10734730620609 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Western Family Broccoli Slaw 340 g 0 62639 32484 1 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Western Family Sweet Kale Salad Kit 680 g 0 62639 34593 8 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019

What you should do

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 or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by 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 products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Related recalls

2019-11-01 – Compliments brand fresh-cut vegetable products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

2019-10-30 – Compliments brand Sweet Kale Blend recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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