USA- Research – Reported Incidence of Infections Caused by Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food: Impact of Increased Use of Culture-Independent Diagnostic Tests —Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 1996–2023

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CDC

Reducing foodborne disease incidence is a public health priority. This report summarizes preliminary 2023 Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) data and highlights efforts to increase the representativeness of FoodNet. During 2023, inci-
dences of domestically acquired campylobacteriosis, Shiga toxin- producing Escherichia coli infection, yersiniosis, vibriosis, and cyclosporiasis increased, whereas those of listeriosis, salmonellosis, and shigellosis remained stable compared with incidences during 2016–2018, the baseline used for tracking progress towards federal disease reduction goals. During 2023, the incidence and percent- age of infections diagnosed by culture-independent diagnostic
tests (CIDTs) reported to FoodNet continued to increase, and the percentage of cases that yielded an isolate decreased, affecting observed trends in incidence. Because CIDTs allow for diagnosis of infections that previously would have gone undetected, lack of progress toward disease reduction goals might reflect changing diagnostic practices rather than an actual increase in incidence. Continued surveillance is needed to monitor the impact of chang-
ing diagnostic practices on disease trends, and targeted prevention efforts are needed to meet disease reduction goals. During 2023, FoodNet expanded its catchment area for the first time since 2004. This expansion improved the representativeness of the FoodNet
catchment area, the ability of FoodNet to monitor trends in disease incidence, and the generalizability of FoodNet data.

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Research – Positive Legionella Water Tests Understanding Detection Thresholds & Corrective Actions

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Legionella Control

This water safety guide examines how the Responsible Person and others tasked with ensuring workplace water safety deal with positive legionella test results.
The guide looks in detail at the UK’s detection thresholds used for Legionella bacteria in water, what these mean in practice and what you need to do if your water samples return a positive result. The article also considers the different types of Legionella bacteria, water sampling strategies and corrective actions to take if a problem is identified.

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Research – Microbial Contamination and Disease Outbreaks Associated with Rockmelons (Cucumis melo): Implications for Public Health Protection

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MDPI

Abstract

Foodborne illnesses caused by consuming contaminated fresh produce not only pose serious public health risks but also lead to huge economic losses. Rockmelons (cantaloupes) have emerged as a recurrent source of disease outbreaks caused by foodborne pathogens, including Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Escherichia coli. The most common factor of the outbreaks was the microbial contamination of rockmelons at the farm, and subsequently, the pathogenic bacteria were transferred to the flesh during cutting and processing. One of the deadliest outbreaks occurred in the USA due to L. monocytogenes contamination of rockmelons which caused 33 deaths in 2011. Since then, several guidelines and recommendations have been developed for food safety management to reduce the microbial contamination of melons on farms and post-harvest operations. This article explicitly provides an updated overview of microbiological contamination, disease outbreaks, pathogens prevalence, and mitigation strategies to reduce public health risks due to the consumption of rockmelons.

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USA – Queen Subs Patrons at risk for Hepatitis A

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Food Poison Journal

The Cortland County Health Department (CCHD) confirms a local restaurant worker has tested positive for hepatitis A. The individual is a food handler at Queen Subs. Health officials say the risk of infection is low, but if you ate or drank anything at the shop between June 20 and July 3, you may need to be vaccinated or monitor for symptoms. Vaccines are effective within two weeks of exposure.

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France – OVEN ROASTED TERRINE sold at the traditional charcuterie stand at the Carrefour Fougères store between 06/24 and 07/06 – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
TALLEC
Model names or references
OVEN ROASTED TERRINE sold at the traditional charcuterie stand at the Carrefour Fougères store between 06/24 and 07/06
Product identification
GTIN Batch
1111111111116 sold between 06/24 and 07/06
Packaging
Terrine
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/24/2024 to 07/06/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Further information
OVEN ROASTED TERRINE sold at the traditional charcuterie stand at the Carrefour Fougères store between 06/24 and 07/06
Geographic area of ​​sale
Carrefour Fougères only
Distributors
Carrefour Fougères only

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France – LIGHT OLD-STYLE ROSETTE sold in the delicatessen section of the HYPER MONTREUIL store between 03/07/24 and 12/07/24 – Salmonella

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
LIGHT OLD-STYLE ROSETTE sold in the delicatessen section of the HYPER MONTREUIL store between 03/07/24 and 12/07/24
Product identification
GTIN Batch
1111111111116 Sold between 03/07/24 and 12/07/24
Packaging
Bag
Start/End of marketing date
From 03/07/2024 to 12/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored in the freezer
Further information
LIGHT OLD-STYLE ROSETTE sold in the delicatessen section of the HYPER MONTREUIL store between 03/07/24 and 12/07/24
Geographic area of ​​sale
Carrefour Hyper Montreuil
Distributors
Carrefour Hyper Montreuil Only

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Italy – MONTE VERONESE DOP FORMAGGIO – Listeria monocytogenes

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Salute

Brand : ITALIAMO

Name : MONTE VERONESE DOP FORMAGGIO

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 12 July 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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Taiwan – Taipei goose meat restaurant closed over alleged food poisoning

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Focus Taiwan

Taipei, July 11 (CNA) A goose meat restaurant in Taipei has been ordered to close following reports of customers experiencing severe food poisoning from food purchased on the premises, the city’s Department of Health said on Thursday.

Chou’s Goose Meat, located on Dongxing Street in Nangang District, was closed on the morning of July 7, after nearly a dozen customers filed complaints with Taipei and Taoyuan municipal health authorities, the department told CNA.

Customers reportedly exhibited severe symptoms of food poisoning including vomiting, diarrhea and fever after consuming smoked or salted goose slices purchased at the restaurant, with 11 saying they had sought medical assistance as a result, the department said.

According to the department, samples were collected from the hands of kitchen staff as well as from a wok, spatula, knife and chopping board. These were sent to the lab for testing, the results of which are expected in around two weeks.

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Ireland – Recall of additional batches of Al’Fez Natural Tahini Smooth and Nutty due to the possible presence of Salmonella

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FSAI

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.29 (update 1)
Product Identification: Al’Fez Natural Tahini Smooth & Nutty; pack sizes: 160g and 270g
Batch Code All batches; all best before dates
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

Further to FSAI food alert 2024.29, all batches of Al’Fez Natural Tahini Smooth & Nutty are being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

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 affected batches.

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Belgium – “Natural Tahini” sesame cream 160 g from the AL’FEZ brand – Salmonella

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AFSCA

tahini

During a check carried out by the producer, the presence of salmonella was detected in a limited number of “Natural Tahini” products of the AL’FEZ brand with the expiry date 07-2025.

As a result, products with the above-mentioned expiration date will be removed from the shelves in all stores. Consumers who have purchased this product are requested not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale.

Product Description :         

Product Category: Sesame Cream

Product Name: Natural Tahini

Brand: AL’FEZ

EAN code: 5010338300890

Expiration date (DDM): all

Weight: 160 g

Sales period: January 1, 2023 to July 4, 2024

This product was distributed in Belgium in the stores Delhaize, Intermarché, Carrefour, Colruyt, Cora, Delfood and Lambrechts (Spar). 

For further information, customers can contact Pietercil Delby’s on 0473 32 34 45.

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