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USA – East Texas State Fair Linked to Legionnaires’ Outbreak

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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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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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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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FDA

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 - 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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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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UK -Update 2: Zorba Delicacies Limited recalls various houmous products because of the possible presence of Salmonella

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FSA

Zorba Delicacies Limited is further extending the recall to include additional brands and flavours of houmous because the products may contain salmonella. This update also contains amendments to some product names.

Product details

ALDI The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Classic Triple Pack
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 3 November to 10 November 2019
ALDI The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Selection Triple Pack
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 2 November to 10 November 2019
Booker DTC Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 16 November 2019
Booker Discover the Choice Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
Booker Discover the Choice Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 14 November 2019
Booker Discover the Choice Lemon & Coriander Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 16 November 2019
ASDA Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Extra Special Virgin Olive Oil Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Extra Special Roasted Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Beetroot Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Houmous
Pack size 310g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA 30% Less Fat Houmous Stacker [Plain flavour]
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ALDI Plain Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
ASDA 30% Less Fat Houmous Stacker [Mixed flavour]
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Caramelised Onion Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA 30% Less Fat Red Pepper & Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Jalapeno Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Sweet Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019
ASDA Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 310g
Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019
ASDA Moroccan Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019
ASDA Carrot Sticks & Houmous
Pack size 125g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ALDI Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
Asda Organic Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Caramelised Onion Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Moroccan Style Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Classic Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Deluxe Red Pepper Houmous topped with Harissa
Pack size 170g
Use by 1 November 2019 to 15 November 2019
LIDL Deluxe Houmous topped with Pesto and Parmesan
Pack size 170g
Use by 1 November 2019 to 15 November 2019
LIDL Deluxe Houmous topped with Feta & Caramelised Onion
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Reduced Fat Houmous Selection
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 4 November to 16 November 2019
ALDI Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Classic Houmous Selection
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 31 October 2019 to 16 November 2019
LIDL Deluxe Caramelised Onion topped Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 15 November 2019
Morrisons Avocado Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons The Best Pesto & Parmesan Houmous Range
Pack size 150g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Lemon & Coriander Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Houmous
Pack size 300g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Jalapeno Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Reduced Fat Roast Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
ALDI Moroccan Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
Morrisons Caramelised Onion Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Moroccan Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Sweet Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Plain Stacker Plain Std Houmous
Pack size 210g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Plain Stacker Plain Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 210g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Sundried Tomato Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons The Best Sunblush Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 150g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Tomato and Basil Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November 2019, 4 November 2019, 7 November 2019
Nando’s Houmous with PERi-PERi drizzle
Pack size 170g
Use by 29 October to 5 November 2019
ALDI Caramelised Onion Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
SPAR Full Fat Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
SPAR Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 17 November 2019
SPAR Moroccan Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
Safeway Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Sainsbury’s on the go Sweet Potato Falafel with Houmous
Pack size 250g
Use by 29 October to 1 November 2019
Sainsbury’s on the go Carrots & Houmous
Pack size 130g
Use by 28 October to 30 October 2019
J Sainsburys Nuts and grains (F2G)
Pack size 4x290g
Use by 29 October to 5 November 2019
J Sainsburys Carrot and Houmous (F2G)
Pack size 6x130g
Use by 28 October to 30 October 2019
J Sainsburys Sweet Potatoes Falafel (F2G)
Pack size 4x260g
Use by 29 October 2019 to 1 November 2019
Iceland Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
ALDI Sweet Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 14 November 2019
Iceland Sweet Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
Iceland Red Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
Iceland Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
John Lewis Carrot & Houmous Dip Pot
Pack size 85g
Use by 30 October to 1 November 2019
The Real Deli Plain Houmous
Pack size 1kg
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
The Real Deli Plain Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 1kg
Use by 2 November to 14 November 2019
The Real Deli Reduced Fat Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 1kg
Use by 3 November to 10 November 2019
Zorba Classic Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 6 November to 16 November 2019
Zorba Reduced Fat Houmous 170g
Pack size 170g
Use by 6 November to 15 November 2019
Zorba Red Pepper Houmous 170g
Pack size 170g
Use by 6 November to 15 November 2019
ALDI Basil Houmous topped with Pesto and Parmesan
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 9 November 2019
Zorba Houmous Stacker
Pack size 180g
Use by 6 November to 15 November 2019
Zorba Reduced Fat Houmous Stacker
Pack size 180g
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
ALDI Moroccan Houmous topped with Harissa Chickpeas
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 9 November 2019

No other Zorba Delicacies Limited products are known to be affected.

Risk statement

The products listed above might be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

Zorba Delicacies Limited is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices have been displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Where available, examples of notices are attached. .
Customer notices: Zorba Delicacies Limited(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.

About product recalls and withdrawals

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.

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Research – Assessing the Efficacy of Sodium Bisulfate and Organic Acid Treatments for Control of Salmonella Typhimurium in Rendered Chicken Fat Applied to Pet Foods

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Journal of Food Protection

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of sodium bisulfate (SBS), lactic acid (LA), phosphoric acid (PA), and combinations of organic acids with SBS on Salmonella in rendered chicken fat and in water. The MICs of the antimicrobials individually and in combination were determined. Efficacies of the antimicrobials against Salmonella were tested in both media. The MICs of SBS, LA, and PA were 0.5, 0.5, and 0.25%, respectively. At the given concentrations in the water phase, 0.5% SBS was more effective (P < 0.05; 2.7-log reduction) than LA and PA at 0 h. SBS and LA were more effective (P < 0.05) than PA with >4-log reductions at 2 h and complete kill at 6 h. After 24 h, each of the chemicals completely eliminated the Salmonella. However, because of low recovery in the fat phase, Salmonella was not detected after 12 h and all three chemicals effectively reduced (P < 0.05) Salmonella at 6 h compared with the control. When combinations were used in the water phase, SBS plus butyric acid decreased (P < 0.05) Salmonella by >5.5 log CFU/mL after 12 h. The SBS+LA combinations were effective (P < 0.05) after 2 h. The combinations of SBS+PA resulted in ∼3.5-log reductions in Salmonella (P < 0.05) after 6 h. In the fat phase, except for the SBS+PA combination, Salmonella reduction was not different from that for the positive control. When SBS was combined with organic acids, Salmonella inhibition was achieved at a lower SBS concentration, indicating a possibly synergistic effect of these chemicals. These results suggest that inclusion of SBS or LA at 0.5% individually or a combination of SBS with organic acids could reduce Salmonella in rendered chicken fat contaminated by residual water encountered during storage and transport.

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Research – Survey of Intact and Nonintact Raw Pork Collected at Retail Stores in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States for the Seven Regulated Serogroups of Shiga Toxin–Producing Escherichia coli

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Journal of Food Protection

ABSTRACT

A total of 514 raw pork samples (395 ground or nonintact and 119 intact samples) were purchased at retail stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey between July and December 2017. All raw pork samples were screened for serogroup O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145, or O157:H7 cells of Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC-7) using standard microbiological and molecular methods. In short, 21 (5.3%) of the 395 ground or nonintact pork samples and 3 (3.4%) of the 119 intact pork samples tested positive via the BAX system real-time PCR assay for the stx and eae virulence genes and for the somatic O antigens for at least one of the STEC-7 serogroups. However, none of these 24 presumptive-positive pork samples subsequently yielded a viable isolate of STEC displaying a STEC-7 serogroup-specific surface antigen in combination with the stx and eae genes. These data suggest that cells of STEC serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145, or O157:H7 are not common in retail raw pork samples in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • None of the 514 retail raw pork samples were positive for STEC-7.

  • Four of 514 raw pork samples harbored E. coli of unknown serogroup containing stx and eae.

  • STEC-7 are uncommon in retail raw pork samples in the U.S. mid-Atlantic region.

 

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Research – A Novel Aqueous Ozone Treatment as a Spray Chill Intervention against Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Surfaces of Fresh Beef

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Journal of Food Protection

ABSTRACT

This experiment determined the efficacy of using a novel aqueous ozone treatment as a spray chill intervention to reduce Escherichia coli O157:H7 on surfaces of fresh beef compared with traditional water spray chill. Cutaneous trunci muscles were obtained from a local beef cattle processing plant. Muscles were divided into sixteen 25-cm2 sections, and each section was individually inoculated with E. coli O157:H7 to the final concentration of approximately 105 CFU/cm2. Muscle sections were collected and tested before and after simulated spray chill treatments of water or the novel aqueous ozone solution. Enumeration of survivors of each treatment was compared with that of the untreated muscle sections. Water spray chill reduced (P ≤ 0.05) E. coli O157:H7 0.60 log, whereas the aqueous ozone spray chill reduction (P ≤ 0.05) was 1.46 log on surfaces of fresh beef. Aqueous ozone spray chill reduced (P ≤ 0.05) aerobic bacteria 0.99 log, but water spray chill did not significantly (P > 0.05) reduce aerobic bacteria on surfaces of fresh beef. The findings indicate that aqueous ozone can be used as a spray chill intervention to enhance the safety of beef.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Aqueous ozone spray chill could be an effective antimicrobial intervention.

  • Nanobubble technology may enhance the efficacy of ozone application.

  • These results need to be validated under commercial conditions.

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