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India – 150 Ashram School students fall sick after dinner, food poisoning suspected
Posted in Food Poisoning, Food Poisoning Illness, Poisoning
USA- FDA- Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
What’s New
- An outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
- An outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Irumu (ref #1235) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated sampling.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 87 to 88.
- For the investigation of illnesses (ref #1233) linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies, the advisory has been updated to include additional illnesses.
| Date Posted |
Ref | Pathogen or Cause of Illness |
Product(s) Linked to Illnesses (if any) |
Total Case Count |
| 8/7/
2024 |
1245 | Cyclospora cayetanensis |
Not Yet Identified |
2 |
| 8/7/
2024 |
1248 | Salmonella Newport |
Not Yet Identified |
2 |
| 7/31/
2024 |
1237 | Cyclospora cayetanensis |
Not Yet Identified |
26 |
| 7/31/
2024 |
1239 | Cyclospora cayetanensis |
Not Yet Identified |
16 |
| 7/10/
2024 |
1235 | Salmonella Irumu |
Not Yet Identified |
32 |
| 6/19/
2024 |
1234 | Salmonella Typhimurium |
Not Yet Identified |
88 |
| 6/12/2024 | 1233 | Not Yet Identified |
Chocolate, Gummies, Cones |
See Advisory |
| 5/22/2024 | 1227 | Salmonella Africana & Braenderup |
Cucumbers | See Advisory |
France – Farmhouse cheeses – Salmonella
Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Farmhouse cheeses
Model names or references
Small farmhouse cheeses from Le Chasteau
Product identification
Batch
see list of products in attachment
Products List
LOTS.2.pdfAttachment
Start/End of marketing date
From 05/15/2024 to 07/25/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
Markets of Besse, La Bourboule, Mont Dore, Giat, Aubière
List of points of sale
List_markets.pdf
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Singapore – Two businesses and Director fined for food safety lapses
Ananda Kwang Krai Trading Pte Ltd was fined $4,000 by the Court today for
illegally operating an unlicensed cold store to store assorted meat and seafood
products for the purpose of sale. Laos and Thai Supermarket Ptd Ltd was also fined
$11,000 for operating a food establishment without a licence, selling meat products
from unapproved sources, and not labelling food in the prescribed manner. The
Director of both businesses, Thammavong Nout Anan, was fined $16,000 for failing
to prevent the offences from being committed.
Listeria Recall: What Your Intestinal Tract Needs You to Know
As America threw out bags of Boar’s Head roast beef and corned beef this weekend due to possible Listeria contamination, it focused attention, again, on the safety of our food supply. Food safety is fundamental to a functioning society and the minimum we expect as a country. How are we doing?
USA – State tests show bacteria in raw milk; consumers urged to throw out products – Campylobacter
State officials in New York have issued a warning about unpasteurized, raw milk from Hu-Hill Farm in Fort Plain.
The milk has tested positive for campylobacter bacteria and could cause serious infections if consumed. Young children and the elderly are at heightened risk for serious illness.
The state Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the warning on Aug. 6. The organic dairy, on Lighthall Road in Fort Plain cannot sell any raw milk products until samples confirm it is free from bacteria.
Posted in Campylobacter, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Raw Milk
Ireland – Recall of Dale Meats Cooked Sliced Ham, Hazlett and Sliced Corned Beef due to presence of Listeria monocytogenes
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2024.37 |
| Product Identification: | Dale Meats Sliced Cooked Ham, Hazlett and Sliced Corned Beef |
| Batch Code | All batch codes; All use-by-dates up to 31/08/2024 |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland |
Message:
Dale Meats is recalling all batches of Sliced Cooked Ham, Hazlett andSliced Corned Beef with a use-by-date up to 31/08/2024 due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Nature Of Danger:
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
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France – Pork tripe – Listeria monocytogenes
Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Pork tripe
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
11111111 442763 Expiry date 08/08/2024
Packaging
Product sold by the cut in the traditional section
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/28/2024 to 08/03/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of sale
Carrefour Contact Fauquembergues ONLY
Distributors
Carrefour Contact Fauquembergues ONLY
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria France, Listeria monocytogenes
Taiwan – Food Poisoning Cases Strike Taiwan Restaurants
Seven family members in Taichung, Taiwan were hospitalized on July 29 with suspected food poisoning, according to Taiwan News. Their symptoms, including abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, are commonly associated with infectious gastroenteritis.
The patients, aged 7 to 43, ate at a traditional breakfast shop at 2:20 a.m., consuming various items including noodles, dumplings, and beverages. Symptoms began around 3 a.m.
The Taichung City Fire Bureau responded at 1:34 p.m., transporting all seven to Tungs’ Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital. They will remain under observation while the Taichung Food Safety and Sanitation Bureau investigates.
If the breakfast shop is found responsible, it may face legal consequences.
India – 80 Students Fall Ill Due To Food Poisoning In Uttar Pradesh
In a case of food poisoning, around 80 students from the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Ashram Method Inter College in Mehroona village of this district fell ill with symptoms of stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea, officials said on Monday.
The incident took place after the children had a dinner Sunday night, they said.
District Magistrate Divya Mittal told reporters that the students are in stable condition while an investigation into the incident is underway.
In an official statement, Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety Vinay Kumar Sahay said that a team from the Food Safety and Drug Administration inspected the inter college’s kitchen and storage area.
They collected seven samples, including prepared bread, lentils, vegetables, chili powder, chickpeas, mustard oil, and mixed pickles.
The samples were collected in the presence of the school’s director, Rajkumar Gupta, and a notice regarding storage and kitchen deficiencies is being issued.
The samples have been sent to a food laboratory for testing, and further action will be taken based on the results, Sahay said.
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