The Food Standards Agency has today published a study to further determine the principal sources of this foodborne disease.
A report published by the FSA confirms that chickens are the source of the majority of human cases of Campylobacter, followed by other animals such as sheep, pigs and cows. This infection may have been passed to people directly through food, but could also be via environmental and water contamination.
The Campylobacter Source Attribution Study, launched in 2015 as part of the FSA’s wider and ongoing Campylobacter Reduction Programme, also reveals an increase in antimicrobial resistance within Campylobacter strains between 1997 and 2018. Work is continuing in this area to determine the full impact.
FSA Head of science, evidence and research, Rick Mumford, said:
“We will use these findings to better understand the causes of Campylobacter infection, and to inform further work on foodborne transmission. This will also help to identify further research areas to explore as we seek to reduce the overall burden of Campylobacter infection in the UK.”
Around 300,000 human cases of Campylobacter are estimated to be acquired from food each year in the UK, out of a total of around 630,000 cases. Campylobacter lives in the intestinal tracts of a wide range of mammals, birds and even insects.
Researchers embarked on this project to determine the key reservoirs of human Campylobacter infections and help identify potentially effective risk management strategies. The project assessed patient samples from two locations – a representative urban site in North Tyneside and rural site in Oxfordshire – alongside foods sampled from retail in York, Salisbury and London.
With regards to antimicrobial resistance, the study revealed a rise in fluoroquinolone and tetracycline resistance in C.jejuni isolates from human infections between 1997 and 2018. Fluoroquinolone resistance was more frequent in C.jejuni isolates from chicken than from other animals, whilst tetracycline resistance was more frequent in poultry and pig isolates than ruminants. Resistance to macrolides and aminoglycosides remain low.
The majority of people who are infected with Campylobacter recover fully and quickly, but it can cause long-term and severe health problems in some, including young children and the elderly.
You can help keep your family safe by cooking your food correctly, and avoiding cross-contamination through ensuring good personal hygiene.
Read the full report here. As part of the project, a data storyboard (Opens in a new window)was created and can be viewed online.
| GTIN | Lot | Dated |
|---|---|---|
| 3523680408777 | All lots | Date of minimum durability 02/17/2022 |
Delicatessen Artisanal Ltd. recalls Sliced French dried sausage (Expiration dates 03.10.21 to 09.10.21, inclusive) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Approximately 30 new recruits of the National Guard in Larnaca have suffered food poisoning.
According to the Defense Ministry spokesman Christos Pieri, the new recruits had dinner on Saturday and immediately afterward they started feeling bad. The Ministry immediately contacted the catering company.
The company found out that the problem was with the sauce of the meat.
As noted, it is the first time in the last three years that the National Guard has been cooperating with the said company that such a problem arose.
The health condition of all soldiers is now good, Pieris said.
HUNT VALLEY, Md., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — McCormick & Company, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning due to possible contamination with Salmonella.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Old Souls Farms, LLC, located at in St. Paris Ohio is initiating a voluntary recall of greenhouse leafy green products following a positive test of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recall will include the following greenhouse products: Arugula, Basil, Finstar, Green Bibb, Romaine, and Spring Mix. Our bulk product has been affected by this recall, these sizes range from 1 – 25 pounds clear bags. The affected lot dates of bulk product are below. If bought in bulk, the lot code is located on the case label.
| Arugula (lbs) | Basil (lbs) | Finstar (lbs) | Green Bibb (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (02)06.04.2021.AR. (02)06.08.2021.AR. (02)06.09.2021.AR. (02)06.10.2021.AR. (02)06.11.2021.AR. |
(02)05.28.2021.BS. (02)05.31.2021.BS. (02)06.01.2021.BS. (02)06.02.2021.BS. (02)06.03.2021.BS. (02)06.04.2021.BS. (02)06.07.2021.BS. |
(03)05.25.2021.FS. (03)05.27.2021.FS. |
(03)05.21.2021.GB. (03)05.24.2021.GB. (03)05.25.2021.GB. (03)05.26.2021.GB. (03)05.27.2021.GB. (03)05.31.2021.GB. |
| Romaine | Spring Mix | ||
| (01)05.21.2021.ROM. (01)05.24.2021.ROM. (01)05.25.2021.ROM. (01)05.26.2021.ROM. (01)05.27.2021.ROM. (01)05.31.2021.ROM. |
(03)05.21.2021.SM. (03)05.24.2021.SM. (03)05.25.2021.SM. (03)05.26.2021.SM. (03)05.27.2021.SM. (02)05.31.2021.SM. |
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Our clamshells were also affected, these range in sizes of 1 oz, 4 oz, and 5 oz. The affected clamshell greenhouse products lot codes are 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 201, 202, and 203. These lot codes and best by dates can be located at the bottom of the clamshell. The expiration dates for all Arugula, Finstar, Green Bibb, Romaine, and Spring Mix are 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/25/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, 7/29/2021, and 7/30/2021. The Basil expiration dates are 7/20/2021, 7/21/2021, 7/22/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/26/2021, and 7/27/2021.
The positive test for Listeria monocytogenes was from a routine facility test of rainwater holding tanks in the greenhouse facility as well as testing from a customer who received contaminated Basil product. Multiple samples of all products from multiple Lot Codes as well as additional water testing has been completed. The positive test for Listeria monocytogenes in product has been determined that it was an isolated event. However, out of an abundance of caution we decided to recall all product as stated above.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Any consumers who purchased the possibly affected products are advised to not consume and dispose of it immediately. Consumers with any questions and concerns may contact the company at 937-802- 9192 We are available Monday – Friday from 7 am – 3 pm ET.
