Brand : TINO PAIOLO-LA BRUNA
Name : CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODUCT OF THE MOUNTAIN
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 2 March 2024
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Italy- CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODUCT OF THE MOUNTAIN – STEC E.coli
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Research – Assessing Biofilm Formation and Resistance of Vibrio parahaemolyticus on UV-Aged Microplastics in Aquatic Environments
Abstract
UV degradation of marine microplastics (MPs) could increase their vector potential for pathogenic bacteria and threaten human health. However, little is known about how the degree of UV aging affects interactions between MPs and pathogens and how various types of MPs differ in their impact on seafood safety. This study investigated five types of UV-aged MPs and their impact on Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a seafood pathogen. MPs exposed to UV for 60 days showed similar physicochemical changes such as surface cracking and hydrophobicity reduction. Regardless of the type, longer UV exposure of MPs resulted in more biofilm formation on the surface under the same conditions. V. parahaemolyticus types that formed biofilms on the MP surface showed 1.4- to 5.0-fold upregulation of virulence-related genes compared to those that did not form biofilms, independently of UV exposure. However, longer UV exposure increased resistance of V. parahaemolyticus on MPs to chlorine, heat, and human gastrointestinal environment. This study implies that the more UV degradation occurs on MPs, the more microbial biofilm formation is induced, which can significantly increase virulence and environmental resistance of bacteria regardless of the type of MP.
Research- Notes from the Field: Rapidly Linking an Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections to Domestically Grown Cantaloupes Through Early Collaboration — United States, 2022
Summary
What is already known about this topic?
A 2020 outbreak of Salmonella infections was found to be associated with melons after conclusion of harvesting, when melons were no longer likely to be on the market.
What is added by this report?
In 2022, whole genome sequencing (WGS)–based Salmonella surveillance, historical melon farm environmental sampling results, and patient interviews were used to rapidly link a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak to contaminated cantaloupes.
What are the implications for public health practice?
WGS-based surveillance, combined with rapid collection of epidemiologic data by state and local agencies, can be used to reduce the time to outbreak detection and response.
Research – The prevalence and concentration of mycotoxins in rice sourced from markets: A global description
Highlights
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The manuscript discusses the global prevalence and concentrations of mycotoxins in rice.
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Analysis of 61 articles with 408 studies showed a 15% (95% CI: 12–17%) global prevalence of mycotoxins in rice.
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Aflatoxins and nivalenol, respectively, ranked first for the highest prevalence and pooled concentration of mycotoxins in rice.
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Europe (44%) had the highest prevalence of mycotoxins in rice, followed by Africa (32%).
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The highest concentration of mycotoxins is observed in Africa (32.14 μg/kg), followed by Asia (17.01 μg/kg).
Hong Kong – Roving Exhibitions on Food Safety in 2024
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) holds a series of exhibitions across the territory every year. Panels covering different topics such as food safety and nutrition are shown to enhance public knowledge on how to make safe and suitable food choices.
THREE roving exhibitions will be held in the following venues in February 2024. Details are as follows:
| Date | Time | Venue | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/2 | 10am – 4pm | Tai Kiu Market | Trans Fats; Take Notice of Eating Scallops |
| 23/2 | 10am – 4pm | Shek Tong Tsui Market | Pesticide Residues; Trans Fats |
| 28/2 | 10am – 4pm | Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices | Trans Fats; Avoid Consuming Puffer Fish |
New arrangements of the exhibitions will be announced regularly and members of the public are welcome to visit the CFS website. For any enquiries, please contact our Communication Resource Unit at 2381 6096.
USA – Company recalls pickled products because of danger of botulism poisoning
The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to eat multiple varieties of Shamshad Food’s jarred food items because they were produced outside of the department’s Cannery Program oversight, making them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.
Ingestion of botulism toxin from improperly processed jarred and canned foods may lead to quick serious illness and death.
The following varieties of Shemshad Food jarred products should not be consumed:
- Litteh Pickle
- Pickled Diced Vegetables (all lot codes except SD31123125)
- Pickled Eggplants (all lot codes)
- Pickled Garlic (all lot codes except SG31223125)
- Pickled HaftBijar (all lot codes)
The food products were sold at grocery stores in southern California including Woodland Hills Market in Woodland Hills, Q Market in Van Nuys, and Wholesome Choice Market in Irvine. Consumers that observe the product being offered for sale are encouraged to report the activity to the health department toll free complaint line at 800-495-3232.
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France – Platter of raw Poitou goat’s milk crottin – STEC E.coli O103:H2
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Sèvre and Belle
Model names or references
Freshly packaged raw milk 120g crottin
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
33199241023423 240451602 Minimum durability date 04/16/2024
Packaging
filmed wooden tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/29/2024 to 03/01/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 79.061.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
CASINO
List of points of sale
List_of_casino_sales_points.pdf
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Italy – MORE DI BOSCO MC KG 1 – Norovirus
Brand : METRO CHEF
Name : MORE DI BOSCO MC KG 1
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 1 March 2024
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Czech Republic – Highlands – Visible Moul/Mold
Place of inspection:
ID: 00685976
Invalid parameter:
fungi visible to the eye
In some of the inspected packages, mold colonies were present on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.
| Batch: | L8616 |
| Best before date: | 22/01/2024 |
| Packaging: | Original (PP/PE packaging) |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 0.5 kg |
| Manufacturer: | Krahulík – MASOZÁVOD Krahulčí, as, no. 10, 588 56 Krahulčí |
| Country of origin: |  Czechia |
| Date of sample collection: | 5/1/2024 |
| Reference number: | 24-000108-SZPI-CZ |
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.
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Czech Republic – PICK HUNGARIAN SALAM in a gift box – Visible Mould/Mold
Food group: Meat and meat products / Durable fermented products
PICK HUNGARIAN SALAM in a gift box
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:
fungi visible to the eye
changes caused by microbial activity
There were colonies of fungi of different colors on the surface of the food. In some of the inspected packages, the surface of the food was slimy. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.
| Batch: | Lot: 23278 |
| Best before date: | 02/02/2024 |
| Packaging: | Plastic foil closed on both sides with an adhesive strip placed in a paper box with a plastic lid |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 0.4 kg |
| Manufacturer: | Pick Szeged Zrt., H-6725 Szeged, Szabadkai út 18., Hungary |
| Distributor: | Seller: Tesco Stores ČR as, Hejnická 1136, Frýdlant 464 01 |
| Country of origin: |  Hungary |
| Date of sample collection: | 14/12/2023 |
| Reference number: | 24-000129-SZPI-CZ |
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.
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