New report looks back on Salmonella outbreak tied to red onions in Canada

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Food Safety News

A recently published report has detailed the largest multi-provincial Salmonella outbreak in Canada in more than two decades, linking 515 confirmed cases to contaminated red onions imported from the United States.

The outbreak, which occurred between June and August 2020, affected residents across seven provinces, with 19 percent of those infected requiring hospitalization. The findings, outlined in a report from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and other health agencies, underscore the complexity of foodborne illness investigations and the challenges posed by fresh produce contamination.

A separate report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2020, found that a sheep farm was likely a contributing factor in the contamination of the onions.

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What does a Parent need to know about Shigella?

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Food Poison Journal

Shigella is a type of bacteria that causes an infectious disease called shigellosis, which is most known for causing diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms. As a parent, it’s important to be informed about shigella to protect your family, especially young children, who are more susceptible. Here’s what you need to know: Read more at the link above.

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Why is Salmonella such a risk for those over 65?

Posted on October 12, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

Salmonella poses a heightened risk for individuals over 65 years of age due to several key factors: Read more at the link above.

As people age, their immune systems naturally weaken, making them more vulnerable to infections, including those caused by Salmonella. The body’s ability to fight off harmful bacteria diminishes, increasing the chances of severe infection.

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Research – Studies reveal impact of Saudi botulism outbreak

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Food Safety News

Scientists have provided more detail on some of those sickened in a botulism outbreak in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.

The study covered the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of 19 people who were suspected and eight cases that met the case definition for botulism as part of the outbreak that affected a total of 75 people in Riyadh. Foodborne botulism has not been previously reported in Saudi Arabia.

All patients referred to Riyadh First Health Cluster Hospitals between April 22 to 25, with gastrointestinal symptoms, respiratory distress, or descending paralysis after consuming mayonnaise from the popular Hamburgini burger restaurant chain were admitted for assessment and care.

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Belgium – Different cheeses from the brand Fromagerie de la côte d’Opale – Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Kazen Cora cheeses

Product Description:

Cora Cheeses

These products were sold in Cora supermarkets in La Louvière (7100), Chatelineau (6200), Hornu (7301), Rocourt (4000), Messancy (6780) Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (1200) and Anderlecht (1070).

In consultation with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), we have decided to withdraw this product from sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale, where they will be refunded.
In the meantime, the products have been removed from the shelves and a “Customer Recall” sign is displayed in the points of sale.
We sincerely apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and assure them that the most effective measures are being taken to avoid this type of incident.

Any customer wishing to obtain additional information can contact our Quality Department by calling 071.69.95.24 or by email at the following address: ALERTES-RETRAITS@CORA.BE.

CORA Quality Service

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France – Ham and Emmental baguette – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
Carrefour Bon Appetit
Model names or references
Ham and Emmental baguette – 220G bag
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3560070953141 440351 Expiry date 10/15/2024
Packaging
220G bag
Start/End of marketing date
From 03/10/2024 to 10/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Carrefour, Cora and Match stores

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Catalonia – Extension of information on the alert for the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis in soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk

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ACSA

cheese involved in the alert

As an extension of the alert for the presence of Salmonella in soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from the Formatgeria Mas d’Eroles de Catalunya brand, it is reported that two cheeses made with raw sheep’s milk are being recalled sheep

The data of the products involved are:

Product 1

  • Product name: CARREU NATURAL / CARREU HERBES DEL PYRENEES / CARREU CÚRCUMA
  • Brand: FORMATGERIA MAS D’EROLES
  • Product appearance: whole garment
  • Batch numbers:  110624, 260624, 230724, 300724 and 210524.
  • Unit weight:  400-550 g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration

Product 2

  • Product name: SERRAT DE CORRONCUI
  • Brand: FO RMATGERIA MAS D’EROLES
  • Product appearance: whole garment
  • Batch number: 
  • Unit weight:  500-600 g
  • Temperature:  Refrigeration

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in Catalonia. 

The Public Health Agency of Catalonia has communicated this information to the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency through the  European Food Alert Network .

The market withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned products in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming them.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and present symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (mainly diarrhea and/or vomiting accompanied by fever and headache) it is recommended to go to a health center. 

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France – MUSSELS FROM SPANISH – E.coli

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
THE GOLDEN PEARL
Model names or references
MUSSEL SPAIN TG 6kg MUSSEL PAC SPAIN 5kg
Product identification
Batch
Packaging date 08/10/2024
Packaging
Wooden baskets or bags that can be unpacked in supermarkets on the seafood shelves
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/10/2024 to 10/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR34.039003
Additional information
Baskets or bags of Spanish mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) packaged on 08/10/2024
Geographic area of ​​sale
Regions: Occitanie
Distributors
Distributed in Aude, Ariège, Pyrénées Orientales Restaurateurs and Intermarché

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Canada -Rousseau Chocolatier brand Thankful (box of chocolates) recalled due to mould

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Gov Canada

Product
Thankful (Box)
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
Online
Nova Scotia

Issue

Rousseau Chocolatier brand Thankful (box of chocolates) recalled due to mould.

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Belgium – Chicken drumsticks from the Galliance brand ‘Douce France’ -Salmonella

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AFSCA

Galliance 'Sweet France'

In agreement with the AFSCA, VDS Food SA is withdrawing the chicken drumsticks from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella Typhimurium.

VDS Food SA asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, VDS Food will take back the product and reimburse you.

Product Description
– Product name: Chicken drumsticks
– Brand: Galliance ‘Douce France’
– Use by date (UBD = “Use by”): 12/10/2024
– Batch number: 27540208
– Sales period: from 04/10/2024 to 05/10/2024
– Type of packaging: plastic dish
– Weight: +/- 900g

The product was distributed by:
VDS FOOD SA, Avenue Leonard de Vinci 6, 1300 Wavre

For any further information , please contact:
Madame Nancy via: Nancy@VDS-Food.COM

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