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Dayton Daily News

Kenneth Miller Farms of New Lebanon on Friday announced a voluntary recall of its raw shell eggs due to possible salmonella contamination.

The eggs included in the recall were sold from the farm directly to consumers, as well as two local eating-and-drinking establishments: Lucky’s Taproom & Eatery in the Oregon District.

Lucky’s was temporarily closed earlier this month after at least 20 patrons became sick from salmonella, a bacterial infection with symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever.

Romania Insider

The European Commission has issued an alert over possible Escherichia coli bacteria (E.Coli) in sheep milk cheese made in Romania.

According to the alert issued in the RASFF – the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed, the cheese comes from Romania and has been mainly distributed in Italy, France, and Germany.

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is a life-threatening complication of E. coli infections that primarily affects young children. HUS causes kidney failure, seizure, stroke, coma and death. Because March is Kidney Month, it’s a good time to learn the risks and symptoms of HUS.

With about 7,500 cases reported n the United States each year, HUS from E. coli infections is the most common cause of serious kidney injury in children and the most common cause of E. coli deaths.  And most E. coli infections in children are caused by contaminated food or drinks.

Listeria Blog 

CDC and several states are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections (listeriosis). Listeria can cause a serious, life-threatening illness.

Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory officials indicate that raw milk produced by Miller’s Organic Farm in Bird-In-Hand, Pennsylvania is the likely source of this outbreak. Raw milk is milk from cows or other animals that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria. This raw, unpasteurized milk can carry dangerous bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli, and Campylobacter, which are responsible for causing numerous foodborne illnesses and outbreaks.

FSANZ

The NSW Food Authority advises:

Spring Bay Seafoods has recalled its Spring Bay Australian Mussels (1kg and 2kg packets and 1kg net bags) from fish markets, seafood distributors, wholesalers and Costco in NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, NT due to biotoxin (Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins) contamination.

Details are:

• Spring Bay Australian Mussels – blue packets (1kg) and yellow packets (2kg) and net bags (1kg).
• Use By:
  • 24 MAR 2016, 25 MAR 2016, 26 MAR 2016, 27 MAR 2016 (packets)
  • 22 MAR 2016, 23 MAR 2016, 25 MAR 2016 (net)

Food products contaminated with Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins may cause illness if consumed. Consumers should not eat this product.

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

The products can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information contact Spring Bay Seafoods Pty Ltd on (03) 6257 3614

www.springbayseafoods.com.au

Food Poisoning Journal

Pistachios, Sprouts, Lettuce, Chicken, Cheese, Cucumber, Pork, Tuna, Ice Cream Linked to Food Poisoning Outbreaks in 2016 and 2015

Posted By Bill Marler on March 18, 2016

CA.Gov

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today warned the public about the danger of consuming illegally manufactured Mexican-style soft cheeses, often sold by street vendors.

“These cheeses are often made with raw, unpasteurized milk and under unsanitary conditions,” said Dr. Smith. “We are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of reported Salmonella cases, particularly in the Hispanic community.”

Since November 2015, at least 50 patients have been infected with three different strains of Salmonella. No deaths have been reported, but hospitalization has been required in several cases. The investigation into these cases is ongoing, but several patients have reported consuming potentially unpasteurized Mexican-style cheese purchased from street vendors before they became ill.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection include fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea which may be bloody. While most individuals recover in four to seven days without medical intervention, some may develop complications that require hospitalization. Infants, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for more severe illness. CDPH recommends consumers experiencing any ill effects after consuming soft cheeses should consult their health care provider.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recommends purchasing cheeses made by licensed manufacturers and kept in refrigerated cases at retail stores.

More safety information is available through CDFA’s, “Illegal Cheese Can Make You Sick!” campaign in both English and Spanish.

FSANZ 

Date notified to FSANZ

Food type

Mussels

Product name

Spring Bay Australian Mussles

Package description and size

·       Packets  blue (1kg) and yellow (2kg)

·       Net bags 1kg

Date marking

Country of origin

Reason for recall

Biotoxin (Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins) contamination

Distribution

Fish markets, seafood distributors, wholesalers and Costco in NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, NT

Consumer advice

Food products contaminated with Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins may cause illness if consumed. Consumers should not eat this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. The product/s can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen shrimps from Vietnam, via France in Germany

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