RASFF-shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (Ont:H21 stx2+ /25g) in chilled boneless beef meat from Argentina in Germany
RASFF-shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (present /25g) in chilled bovine meat from Belgium in Belgium
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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Dried Figs – Hazlenuts – Pistachios
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 57.07; Tot. = 68.89 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Turkey in Poland
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 5.5; Tot. = 7.9 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted groundnuts in shell from China in Portugal
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 3.81; Tot. = 5.06 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from the United States in Poland
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 88.3 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Nicaragua in the UK
RASFF-aflatoxins (Tot. = 121 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Spain in Germany
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 5.7; Tot. = 8.4 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from China in Spain
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 9.8 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey in the UK
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios with milk chocolate from Italy, with raw material from Germany in Switzerland
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 53; Tot. = 56 / B1 = 110; Tot. = 117 µg/kg – ppb) in raw pistachios from the United States, via Belgium in Belgium
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 30; Tot. = 32 µg/kg – ppb) in raw pistachios from the United States, via Belgium in Belgium
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 11; Tot. = 12 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted and salted pistachios from Belgium, with raw material from the the United States in Belgium
RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Mycotoxin – Corn
RASFF-T-2 toxin and HT-2 toxin (2570 µg/kg – ppb) in corn from Russia in Begium
USA – Mystery illnesses strike New York McDonald’s
The New York State Department of Health, working collaboratively with the Chautauqua County Health Department, is investigating reports of multiple illnesses potentially associated with the McDonald’s at 2803 N. Main Street Extension in Jamestown, Chautauqua County.“We are working diligently with the State Health Department and McDonald’s representatives to conduct a thorough epidemiological investigation into these illnesses,” said Christine Schuyler, County Public Health Director. “There is currently no identified source of these illnesses and there is no evidence that the illness can be spread from person to person.”
Twenty-two (22) individuals reported common symptoms of nausea, vomiting or diarrhea from August 4-21. Through interviews conducted with 15 case patients, all individuals indicated they had eaten various breakfast sandwiches at the establishment. Additionally, patient samples as well as breakfast sandwiches prepared at the McDonald’s were sent to the Wadsworth Center, New York State’s Public Health Laboratory in Albany, for testing. While many tests are pending, preliminary testing has come back negative.
USA – Cargill recalls 12.64 tons of ground beef for E. coli O157:H7 contamination
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Cargill Meat Solutions in Fort Morgan, CO late Thursday recalled approximately 25,288 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157: H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The ground beef items were produced on Aug. 16, 2018. The following products are subject to recall:
- 10-lb. chubs of “EXCEL 93/7 FINE GRIND GROUND BEEF” with “Use/Frz. By Sep 05” on the chub label and a “PACK DATE 08/16/2018” on the box label.
The recalled beef products bear the establishment number “EST. 86R” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to warehouses in California and Colorado.
The problem was discovered on Aug. 22 by the establishment when they reviewed their records and determined that the product may be associated with the product that was presumptive positive for E. coli O157: H7. The company then notified FSIS. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
UK – Manchester Hepatitis A outbreak infects staff at two restaurants
Staff at two Manchester restaurants have fallen ill during an outbreak of hepatitis A.
Three staff members were discovered to have the liver virus at Dukes 92 and Albert’s Shed in the city centre’s Castlefield area.
Public Health England said the public risk was “very low”, and immunisation was being offered to people who have had close contact with those infected.
The restaurants’ parent firm said the source of the infection was “unclear”.
Lucy McCarthy, operations director of Elle R Leisure, said the restaurants remained open, adding: “Public Health England have inspected our premises and are completely satisfied with the site and our procedures.
“We’re doing everything we can to help them and the members of the team who have been affected.”
PHE said it was not aware of any customers being affected.
Dr Caroline Rumble, of PHE North West’s health protection team, said: “As a precaution we are offering immunisation to those we have identified as having had close contact with the cases to prevent the spread of infection.”
USA – Update – FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses Linked to Fresh Express Salad Mix Served at McDonald’s
The FDA, CDC, along with state and local officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis illnesses likely linked to salads from McDonald’s restaurants.
Update – August 23, 2018
As of August 23, 2018, a total of 507 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora infection were reported in people who consumed salads from McDonald’s restaurants; the cases were reported by 15 states and New York City. The investigation is ongoing and the FDA is currently reviewing distribution and supplier information for romaine and carrots.
Recommendations
Consumers who have symptoms of cyclosporiasis should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.
Malaysia – Eight Malaysian athletes down with food poisoning
SEVERAL members of the national contingent are down with food poisoning at the athlete village in Kemayoran.
MalaysiaN contingent chef de mission Datuk Seri Azim Zabidi confirmed that eight athletes and seven officials are down with diarrhoea and there are other cases involving athletes from other contingents.
“I’ve been informed of these cases during our contingent meeting last night (Monday),” said Abdul Azim.
“Wushu exponent Loh Jack Chang is one of the athletes down with food poisoning. I can’t reveal the names of others.
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“All the athletes are in stable condition but are weak. The organisers are conducting their investigation to get to the root of the problem.”
It is learned that the others hit with food poisoning are sailing team manager Megat Fairuz Khairuddin and swimmer Foong Wei Tze.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/athletics/2018/08/22/eight-malaysian-athletes-down-with-food-poisoning/#CGt22jBzXQXZm0ow.99
USA – Miami Township Taco Bell Employee Diagnosed With Hepatitis A
An employee of the Miami Township Taco Bell restaurant, which is located at 889 State Route 28 in Milford, Ohio has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, according to Clermont County Public Health. That employee worked at that restaurant on August 15, 16, and 17, 2018.
It’s still early enough that anyone who ate at that restaurant on those days can get a hepatitis A or immune globulin vaccination to prevent this illness. The type of vaccination given depends on several factors, including the age of the patient and their health. For instance, anyone who has chronic liver disease or is immunocompromised would receive the immune globulin vaccine. These vaccines are only effective if given within two weeks of exposure to the pathogenic virus.
