USA – Patient count nears 90 in Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats

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Food Safety News

Forty more patients have been identified as part of a Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meat products.

As of Feb. 15 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was reporting 87 patients across 30 states. The Salmonella I 4:I:- infections have resulted in the hospitalization of 18 patients. Illnesses started on Nov. 20, 2023. The patients range in age from less than 1 to 92 years old.

The true number of people sickened in this outbreak is likely much higher than reported so far because many people do not seek medical attention and those who do are often not tested for Salmonella infection. The CDC estimates that for every case of Salmonella infection diagnosed there are 29 cases that are not identified.

Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that charcuterie meat products from Fratelli Beretta are making people in this outbreak sick. Fratelli Beretta has recalled many brands of charcuterie meat products containing Coppa. Of 46 patients interviewed, 78 percent reported eating a variety of charcuterie meats.

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Ireland – Recall of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

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FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.06
Product Identification: Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese; pack size: 150g
Batch Code All best before dates from 16/2/2024 to 25/2/2024 inclusive
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batches of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. 

The batches were sold from Sheridan’s Cheese counters in Dunne Stores shops. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

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.

Sheridans Cheese

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Belgium – Guacamole mild – mild 175g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Mild Guacamole - Aper'OH

In agreement with the AFSCA, Ansolive SRL is withdrawing the “Guacamole mild – mild 175g” of the Aper’OH brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Ansolive SRL asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased, where they will be refunded.

Product Description :

Product name: Mild Guacamole
Brand: Aper’OH
Use-by date (DLC): 01/03/2024
Batch number: 24016
Sales period: from 01/16/2024 to 03/01/2024
Nature of packaging: transparent round trays, product packaged in a protective atmosphere
Weight: 175g

The product was sold through various points of sale including Intermarché & Intermarché by Mestdagh.

For any further information , contact Ansolive SRL: 04/247 32 24.

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USA – Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Raw Cheddar Cheese (February 2024)

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FDA

Raw Cheddar 8 oz block

Products:

RAW FARM- brand Raw Cheddar blocks and shredded cheese products:

  • Original Flavor: all sizes of blocks and shredded packages
  • Cheddar with added Jalapeño Flavor: all sizes of blocks and shredded packages

Symptoms of E. coli:

Symptoms begin anywhere from a few days after consuming contaminated food or up to nine days later. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting.

The severity or presence of certain symptoms may depend on the type of pathogenic E. coli causing the infection. Some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea and lead to life-threatening conditions, such as a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic problems.

Stores Affected

  • Sold at retailers nationwide.

Ill people have reported purchasing RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese at Sprouts Farmers Market and Bristol Farms. There may be other retailers who are selling the RAW FARM- brand Raw Cheddar cheese and we will update the advisory as more information becomes available.

Status

  • Ongoing; updates will be provided as they become available.

Recommendations:

  • Do not eat, sell, or serve RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese products.
  • Check your refrigerators and freezers for the RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese (blocks or shredded) and throw them away. If you froze a product without the original packaging and can’t identify the brand, throw it away.
  • Consumers, restaurants, and retailers who purchased or received RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese, including wholesale products, should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that it touched. Follow FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
  • Retailers that purchased this product and repackaged it for individual sale should remove the product from the market.
  • Due to the range in severity of illness, people should consult their health care provider if they suspect that they have developed symptoms that resemble an E. coli infection.

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 10
Hospitalizations: 4
Deaths: 0
Last Sample Collection Dates: January 29, 2024
States with Cases: CA, CO, TX, UT
Product Distribution: Nationwide

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Food Poisoning Tragedy at Funeral in Eastern Uganda: A Call for Food Safety and Public Health Reform

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In the quiet village of Bukasami, located in the heart of Jinja district, Eastern Uganda, a somber gathering to bid farewell to Ahamad Magumba, a respected county khadhi, took an unforeseen and tragic turn. On February 13, what was meant to be a ceremony of remembrance quickly spiraled into a public health emergency. Three attendees lost their lives, and an additional 100 were hospitalized with symptoms pointing unmistakably to food poisoning.

The laboratory findings, including the detection of a high number of colony-forming units of C. perfringens in the consumed food, further cement the diagnosis. This bacterium, often found in improperly stored or cooked food, can lead to devastating outbreaks, as witnessed in Bukasami village.

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Canada – Certain brands of eggs recalled due to Salmonella

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CFIA

Product
Eggs
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Saskatchewan
Star Egg - Large Size - 60 Eggs - Front
Harman - Medium Size - 12 Eggs - Lot
Harman - Medium Size - 12 Eggs - UPC
Compliments - Large Size - 12 Eggs - Front
Compliments - Large Size - 12 Eggs - Lot
no name - Large Size - 30 Eggs - Lot

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Only eggs with the specific lot code information in the table above are affected.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled product are advised to contact their retailer
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

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USA- Raw Cheddar Cheese – Voluntary Product Recall – STEC E.coli O157

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FDA

Company Announcement

Affected Product: ONLY Cheese block older than batch 20231113-1 and Shred older than 20240116

Voluntary Recall – E. Coli 0157:H7 STEC – RAW FARM 2024-2-16

Item Barcode Product Description Package Size (oz) Brand Batch or Older
1075 835204000156 Raw Cheddar Cheese – Pound Block 16 RAW FARM 20231113-1
1050 835204001177 Raw Cheddar Cheese – Half Pound Block 8 RAW FARM 20231113-1
1080 835204001184 Raw Cheddar Cheese – Half Pound Shred 8 RAW FARM 20240116

On February 15, 2024 Raw Farm was contacted by the FDA and CDC regarding the epidemiological possibility that Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese might have caused some illnesses within a date range of October 18th 2023 and January 31 st 2024. During this period, there were ten fecal samples collected from patients in 4 states that appeared to match one another in the National PULSENET database. Some of these patients did not report consumption of any Raw Farm cheddar cheese or other raw dairy products. In full cooperation and collaboration with the CDC and FDA, Raw Farm is voluntarily recalling the above date codes of Raw Cheddar Cheese. If you have any of these Raw Cheddar Cheese date codes, please do not consume and return for credit.

No product samples consumed by consumers or products available for sale have tested positive for E.Coli 0157:H7. This recall is in abundance of caution strictly based on fecal samples submitted to PULSENET.

Product en-route for delivery, being delivered now, and in the future is not affected by this Voluntary Recall. Only product on the retail shelf, which should have a date code of 20231113-1 or older should be ;:recalled. Shredded cheese with date 20240116 or older should be recalled.

This recall is VOLUNTARY and does not affect any products other than raw cheddar cheese with these specific date codes. For more information, please contact Customer Service at 559-846-9732 or email josh.l@rawfarmusa.com or aaron.m@rawfarmusa.com.

CDC Outbreak Advisory
FDA Outbreak Investigation

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Italy – VITEL TONNE – slices of cooked adult bovine meat in tuna sauce- Microbiological Risk

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Salute

Brand : Gianni Negrini srl

Name : VITEL TONNE – slices of cooked adult bovine meat in tuna sauce

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 16 February 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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Canada – Modhani brand Paneer recalled due to generic E. coli

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CFIA

Paneer
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – E. Coli – non-pathogenic
What to do

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

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions
Retail
Distribution
Ontario

Modhani brand Paneer recalled due to generic E. coli.

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Singapore – Recall of Beretta Antipasto and Beretta Coppa due to possible presence of Salmonella

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SFA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has
issued a notification on the recall of Beretta Antipasto and Beretta Coppa due to the possible
presence of Salmonella.
As the implicated products were imported into Singapore, SFA has directed the
importer, Indoguna (Singapore) Pte Ltd, to recall the products. The recall is ongoing.

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