Information – Shigella is a serious foodborne pathogen

Food Poison Journal

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Shigella is a significant cause of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide and can have serious health implications, depending on the population affected as well as the specific strain involved. Here are some key points: Read more at the link above.

USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

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What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Salmonella Thompson (ref #1262) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to eggs (ref #1250), the advisory was updated on October 17, 2024. The outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation is closed.
  • For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to a not yet identified product (ref #1249), the case count has increased from 27 to 28 cases.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport linked to a not identified product (ref #1248), the case count increased from 7 to 9 cases. The outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation is closed.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to a not yet identified product (ref #1234), the outbreak has ended. FDA’s investigation is still ongoing.

Luxembourg – Trout fillet from the Les chemins de la qualité brand sold in bulk – Salmomella

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The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name RAINBOW TROUT FILLET
Brand The paths to quality
Product appearance Bulk sale
Batch 071024
Sale period from 08/10/2024 to 16/10/2024

Danger  : Presence of Salmonella

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be worse in young children, immunocompromised individuals, and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and are experiencing these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor and report their consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Leclerc.

Information Source: Recall Notification

Recall Notice

USA – Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Eggs (Sept 2024)

FDA

Outbreak over. FDA investigation complete.

Current Update

October 17, 2024

The FDA and CDC assisted state and local partners from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection and Wisconsin Department of Health Services in an investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to eggs supplied by Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC of Bonduel, Wisconsin (WI).

As of October 17, 2024, CDC has declared the outbreak over.

In response to this investigation, Milo’s Poultry Farm, LLC voluntarily recalled all eggs supplied by their farm. Recalled eggs were distributed to retailers and foodservice distributors in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The recall includes:

  • All carton sizes, expiration dates, and egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms”
  • All carton sizes and expiration dates of “Tony’s Fresh Market” brand eggs
  • All carton sizes of duck eggs branded as “Happy Quackers Farm”
  • All cases and expiration dates of all eggs for retail foodservice distribution (this includes M&E branded eggs)

At this time, all recalled eggs should be off the market and beyond shelf life. FDA’s investigation is complete.

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Organic Soft Figs

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Ochratoxin A in organic soft figs origin Turkey in Luxembourg and France

RASFF Alert – Microbiological Contamination – Water

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Microbiological contamination in water for babies from Germany in Hungary and the Czech Republic

RASFF Alerts – Mold/Moulds – Noodles

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Mold/Moulds infestation in noodles from Germany in Austria

RASFF Alerts – Bacillus cereus – Pre-cooked Pasta

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Bacillus cereus in precooked pasta from the Czech Republic in Austria

RASFF Alert – Campylobacter – Polish Chicken

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Salmonella Infantis and Campylobacter coli in chicken from Poland in Germany

RASFF Alerts- Listeria monocytogenes – Smoked Mackerel – Cheese – Surimi – Guacamole – Char

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L. monocytogenes in cold smoked mackerel pieces.from Latvia in Lithuania

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Listeria monocytogenes in cheese from France in the Netherlands

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Listeria in surimi with unknown origin in Sweden

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Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in guacamole from Belgium in France and Mauritius

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Listeria in char from Norway in Sweden in Finland