RASFF – ochratoxin A (67.6 µg/kg – ppb) in ground nutmeg from Czech Republic, with raw material from Indonesia, via Poland in the Czech Republic
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RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Ground Nutmeg
Posted in Food Toxin, Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin, RASFF, Toxin, Uncategorized
RASFF Alert – Histamine – Frozen Tuna
RASFF – histamine (740 mg/kg – ppm) in frozen tuna from Vietnam in the Netherlands
RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Soft Cheese
RASFF – shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (vtx1, eae+) in soft cheese (Chaource) from France in Belgium
RASFF Alert – Animal Feed- Enterobacteriaceae – Pet Food
RASFF – too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (between 70 and 645 CFU/g) in pet food from China in Sweden
RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Fish Meal – Rabbit Meal
USA – Cargill Conducts Voluntary Recall of Select Southern States® Feed Due to High/Excessive/or Elevated Aflatoxin Levels
Company Announcement
Cargill’s animal nutrition business is conducting a voluntary recall of select Southern States® feed due to aflatoxin levels that exceed FDA’s action levels. The affected products, which were manufactured and sold in the eastern United States, were removed from retail shelves throughout February, March, and April 2019. Livestock, horses, and poultry exposed to aflatoxin are at risk of exposure to several health hazards.
Aflatoxicosis has the same acute and chronic adverse effects and health consequences across all species and age classes (immature and mature). Immature animals are more sensitive to aflatoxins. Acute aflatoxicosis may result in generalized hemorrhage, bloody diarrhea and death in 1-3 days. In addition, aflatoxin toxicity can cause reduced feed intake, reduced weight gain, liver damage, jaundice, and eventually death.
No adverse health effects to animals have been reported to date. Nonetheless, Cargill is taking this voluntary step out of an abundance of caution. The affected products were manufactured at Cargill’s Cleveland, North Carolina, facility. Cargill first learned of the issue when it received a notification from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture of test results showing that a single lot of a specific Southern States product contained elevated levels of aflatoxin. Cargill has identified and corrected the root cause.
USA – Vibrio Shigella E. coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Oysters in California
A Vibrio Shigella E. coli and norovirus outbreak linked to raw oysters from Baja California Sur, Mexico has sickened at least 12 people in California, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Those twelve patients reported illnesses in February, March, and April 2019 after consuming raw oysters that were sold by restaurants and retailers in Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, and San Diego counties. The raw oysters were sold throughout the state.
Lab testing was performed on isolates from eight cases. Officials identified Vibrio parahaemolyticus in three patients, Vibrio albensis in one, an unidentified species of Vibrio in one patient, Shigella flexneri serotype 1 in two patients, and norovirus. In addition, one of the people infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus cases was co-infected with non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria.
Traceback evidence has shown that the oysters were harvested from Estero El Cardon. Authorities in Mexico have been notified about this outbreak and are investigating.
Posted in E.coli, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Norovirus, Shigatoxin, Shigella, Uncategorized, Vibrio, Vibrio parahaemolyticus
USA – Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Butterball Brand Ground Turkey
This outbreak appears to be over. People should always handle and cook turkey safely. Get CDC’s tips to prevent foodborne illness from turkey.
- On March 13, 2019, Butterball, LLC in Mount Olive, North Carolina recalled external icon approximately 78,164 pounds of raw ground turkey products because they may have been contaminated with Salmonella Schwarzengrund.
- Recalled ground turkey products were produced on July 7, 2018 and were shipped to institutional and retail locations nationwide.
- Products were labeled with the establishment number “EST. P-7345” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Visit the USDA-FSIS website for a list of recalled products external icon.
- Institutions, restaurants, and retailers should not serve or sell recalled turkey products and should check food storage and freezers for them.
- If possible, retailers who received recalled turkey products should contact their customers to alert them of the recall.
- Consumers should check their homes for Butterball brand ground turkey labeled with the establishment number “EST. P-7345” with a sell or freeze by date of 7/26/18. Visit the USDA-FSIS website for a list of recalled products external icon.
- Do not eat recalled ground turkey. Return it to the store or throw it away.
- Contact a healthcare provider if you think you got sick from eating recalled ground turkey.
- In general, consumers and restaurants should always handle and cook ground turkey safely to avoid foodborne illness. It is important to handle and prepare all ground turkey products carefully.
Final Outbreak Information
- As of May 7, 2019, this outbreak appears to be over.
- A total of 7 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Schwarzengrund were reported from 3 states.
- Illnesses started on dates ranging from December 19, 2018 to March 16, 2019.
- One person was hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
- Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence indicated that ground turkey produced by Butterball, LLC was the likely source of this outbreak.
- On March 13, 2019, Butterball, LLC recalled external icon approximately 78,164 pounds of ground turkey products that may have been contaminated with Salmonella Schwarzengrund.
Posted in CDC, food bourne outbreak, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, outbreak, Salmonella, Uncategorized
Information – Advice CDC – Do not rinse chicken!
Americans eat more chicken every year than any other meat. Chicken can be a nutritious choice, but raw chicken is often contaminated with Campylobacter bacteria and sometimes with Salmonella and Clostridium perfringens bacteria. If you eat undercooked chicken or other foods or beverages contaminated by raw chicken or its juices, you can get a foodborne illness, which is also called food poisoning.
That’s why it’s important to take special care when handling and preparing chicken.
Posted in Campylobacter, Clostridium perfringens, food contamination, food handler, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Safety, Food Testing, Food Toxin, foodborne disease, Foodborne Illness, Salmonella, Uncategorized
Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Feeding Change brand Young Thai Coconut Meat recalled due to Salmonella
Recall details
Ottawa, May 7, 2019 – The food recall warning issued on May 3, 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.
FeedingChange Canada is recalling Feeding Change brand Young Thai Coconut Meat from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding Change | Young Thai Coconut Meat | 454 g | All Best By dates from MAY 25 2020 up to and including JUN 26 2020 | 0 91037 12927 7 |
