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USA – More patients identified in hepatitis A outbreak linked to restaurants

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At least three people have been admitted to hospitals in a growing outbreak of hepatitis A linked to restaurants in Virginia.

There are now 14 people confirmed infected, according to state health officials. Four of those patients are new since the outbreak was initially reported on Sept. 24.

Additional patients are highly likely to be identified. It takes 15 to 50 days for hepatitis A symptoms to develop, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The infected people ate at three Famous Anthony’s restaurants, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Cynthia Morrow from the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts provided an update on the outbreak earlier this week.

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Italy – Pepper with grinder – Variety “Steakpfeffer” – Salmonella

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Salute

Brand : BBQ

Name : Pepper with grinder – Variety “Steakpfeffer”

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 1 October 2021

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Belgium -Bouchot mussels from the “MYTILIMER CANCALE” brand – E.coli

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AFSCA

Recall of Cora
Product: Bouchot mussels from the “MYTILIMER CANCALE” brand.
Problem: Presence of Escherichia Coli.As part of a check carried out by our supplier, the presence of Escherichia coli was detected in Bouchot mussels of the “MYTILIMER CANCALE” brand

Health stamp: FR 35.049.048 CE
Brand: MYTILIMER CANCALE
Batch number: 9152709271
Date consumption limit (DLC): 07/10/2021
Weight: 1.4 kg

The product was distributed via Cora Hornu (7301), Rocourt (4000)

CORA decided, in agreement with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for Safety of the Food Chain), to withdraw this product from sale. Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it and return it to the point of sale, where they will be reimbursed.

People who have consumed the above-mentioned product and who present symptoms of gastrointestinal disturbances are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase.

In the meantime, the product has been removed from the shelves of all stores and a ‘Customer reminder’ poster is displayed in our points of sale.
We sincerely apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and assure them that the most effective measures will be taken to avoid this type of incident.

We remain available to provide you with any additional information if necessary, by email to alerts-retraits@cora.be or by phone to +32 (0) 71.69.95.24

CORA Quality Department

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USA – Core Investigation Table Update

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FDA

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USA – 417 with Salmonella in 35 States

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Food Poison Journal

Cilantro still looks suspicious, but NCIB dendrogram now says “mixed produce.”

Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia hardest hit.

The CDC reports today that since the last update on September 23, 2021, 140 more people were added to this outbreak. As of September 29, 2021, 419 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 35 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 19, 2021, to September 14, 2021.

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USA – Norovirus responsible for illness at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Henrietta campus

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Outbreak News Today

The Monroe County Department of Public Health has determined norovirus is likely responsible for recent illnesses on Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) Henrietta campus.

The vast majority of cases were resolved within 24-36 hours without medical treatment. However, some RIT students did need care in the Student Health Center, and a few received care in a local emergency department.

In response, the school has increased deep cleaning and sanitization efforts on high-touch surfaces in residence halls, dining areas, restrooms, and other spaces across campus.

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Norway – Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Snakes

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Outbreak News Today

The National Institute of Public Health has investigated a national outbreak with Salmonella Enteritidis infection. So far, 13 confirmed cases of infection have been found over 3 years (2019-2021), and the last time in a sample taken in September 2021.

The samples are completely genome-sequenced and show the same genotype. The same genotype of S. Enteritidis has also been found in a sample from a snake that the Veterinary Institute has analyzed.

Those who have snakes, or other reptiles as a hobby or pet, should take extra precautions and always wash their hands after handling and feeding the animals to avoid getting sick with salmonellosis.

The National Institute of Public Health has so far interviewed 12 of the 13 people who were infected with Salmonella and eight of these have had either direct or indirect contact with snakes, while four of them have not had contact with snakes / reptiles.

Epidemiological investigations and whole genome sequencing have confirmed the connection between the Salmonella outbreak in humans and contact with reptiles, says senior adviser Heidi Lange at the National Institute of Public Health.

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France- Munster Farmer Cheese with Raw Milk Diameter 11 cm – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

Product category Food
Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
Product brand name Munster
Names of models or references Munster farmer with raw milk Diameter 11 cm
Product identification

Lot Dated

lot n ° 249 Use-by date 06/10/2021
Start date / End of marketing From 09/15/2021 to 09/15/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health markFR68051007
Geographical sales area Breitenbach Haut-rhin
Distributors Product sold on site only

Lot	Dated
lot n ° 249	Use-by date 06/10/2021

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Presence of listeria
Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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South Africa – More than 37,000 cases of Appletiser are being recalled – here’s a list of all affected products – Mycotoxin – Patulin

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Business Insider

Coca-Cola South Africa instituted a voluntary recall of Appletiser products on 23 September.
But the manufacturer refused to detail the exact reasons for the recall or how many individual products were affected.
This information came, instead, from an Australian food authority which raised the alarm on elevated levels of mycotoxin (patulin).
South Africa’s National Consumer Commission confirmed the cause of the recall on Thursday, noting that 37,362 cases of Appletiser were affected.