USA – An E. coli Tragedy – 190 sick, 34 in hospital and 20 with hemolytic uremic syndrome

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According to CTV News, the number of lab-confirmed cases of E. coli climbed again Sunday, rising to 190, stemming from a shared kitchen that 11 Calgary Fueling Brains daycares use but four daycares have reported no E. coli cases at all.

An Alberta Health Services (AHS) spokesperson sent updated figures to CTV News, showing that there are currently 27 patients receiving care in hospital. Seven others have been discharged since the beginning of the outbreak.

The number of patients confirmed to have severe hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) rose to 20 from 19 on Saturday.

“Based on the epidemiology of the cases we’ve seen to date, it is highly likely the source of this outbreak is food that was distributed from the central kitchen,” AHS said. “At this point, AHS has not been able to identify a food item that was the source. We continue to investigate.”

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USA – Kumo Japanese Steakhouse in Stony Brook likely linked to Bacillus cereus in improperly stored rice

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According to numerous press reports, several 911 calls were made around 4 p.m. Saturday alerting first responders to illnesses occurring at Kumo Japanese Steakhouse in Stony Brook.

A Suffolk County spokesperson said a total of 28 people reported getting sick. Twelve of them were rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment and were discharged.

The Suffolk Department of Health Services believes the likely culprit was “mishandled and improperly stored cooked rice that was served” at a restaurant on Nesconset Highway.

Witnesses reported that people were vomiting on scene.

The Suffolk County Health Department the incident was a result of the restaurant mishandling and improperly storing cooked rice. Out of the 15 violations issued against Kumo Japanese Steakhouse, eight were for risk factors for foodborne illness. 

Very few people realize that improperly stored cooked rice can be a cause of food poisoning. 

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Germany – Cumin, whole grains – Salmonella

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Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication: 07/14/2021
Product name:

Cumin, whole grains

Product images:

kreuzkümmel_ganz.jpg
Manufacturer (distributor):

Orient Gate GmbH Pinkertweg 4 22113 Hamburg

Reason for warning:

For reasons of preventive consumer protection – the detection of Salmonella – the manufacturer is recalling the Abido brand product (50 g).

Packaging Unit: 50g
Durability: June 2, 2023
Lot identification: 2-6-20/4762
Manufacturer’s homepage:

http://www.orientgate.com

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UK – Dozens of British holidaymakers struck down with infection which makes them ‘vomit blood’ – E.coli -Salmonella -Cryptospordium

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More than 70 British holidaymakers say they were struck down with a parasitic infection while staying at a hotel in Morocco.

Guests at the four-star Hotel Aqua Mirage in Marrakech were were diagnosed with E.coli, salmonella and cryptosporidium, and reported the pool toilets had been covered in diarrhea and vomit.

The tourists stayed in the hotel over the summer and autumn of last year.

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Research – Studying bacteriophage therapy in chickens

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Salmonella Campylobacter

Fowl typhoid (FT) is among the most significant poultry bacterial diseases worldwide, mostly affecting developing countries.1 The causal agent of FT is Salmonella enterica Gallinarum. Although S enterica Gallinarum is egg-transmitted and produces lesions in chicks and poults, there is a much greater tendency to spread among growing or mature flocks. Mortality in young birds is possible but tends to be higher in older birds.2

In a poster presentation at the 2023 World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, researchers from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore, Pakistan, stated that, “Antibiotics are often used to prevent or control fowl typhoid; however, such practices contribute to the continually global challenge of antibiotic resistance.”1

“In previous studies, we developed a polyphage prototype that significantly reduced Salmonella Gallinarum in experimentally challenged chickens. Here, we evaluated the pact of treatment with the polyphage prototype on microbial communities surrounding the targeted bacteria.”1

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France – CHICKEN THIGHS – Listeria monocytogenes

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name CLEAN
  • Model names or references Yellow Chicken Thighs
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3250392078645 032292304000 Use-by date 09/01/2023
  • Packaging Tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/19/2023 to 09/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 85.084.001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Clean

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France- CHICKEN THIGHS – Listeria monocytogenes

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name TOP BUDGET
  • Model names or references Yellow Chicken Thighs
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    02200070 032292304000 Use-by date 08/29/2023
    02200070 032292304000 Use-by date 08/31/2023
    02200070 032292304000 Use-by date 09/01/2023
  • Packaging Tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/17/2023 to 09/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 85.084.001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Intermarché

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France – Sandwich – Roast Chicken Marinated Tomatoes 160g -Salmonella

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Well done
  • Model names or references Triangle Sandwich Roasted Chicken Marinated Tomatoes 160g Well Done
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3367651008494 336153 Use-by date 09/17/2023
  • Products List 2023-09-08_Traceability.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging cardboard shell
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/09/2023 to 08/09/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Auchan, Autogrill, Avia, BP, Carrefour, Dyneff, Elior, Intermarché, Leclerc Autoroute, Shell, Casino, Monoprix, Sedifrais, Relay, Elior, Sodexo
  • List of points of sale 2023-09-08_liste_of_points_of_sale.pdf

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France – YELLOW CHICKEN THIGHS 1KG – Listeria monocytogenes

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name ECO+
  • Model names or references YELLOW CHICKEN THIGHS 1KG
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3450970166003 032292304000 Use-by date 09/01/2023
  • Packaging In transparent 1KG tray under modified atmosphere.
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/18/2023 to 09/08/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 85.084.001 CE
  • Further information Only products bearing the additional code 01 following the barcode are affected by the recall.
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors E. LECLERC

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France – CHICKEN THIGHS – Listeria monocytogenes

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name MASTER COCK
  • Model names or references Chicken thighs
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3230890757303 032292304000 Use-by date 09/01/2023
  • Packaging Tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/17/2023 to 09/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 85.084.001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Leclerc, Casino, System U, Intermarché

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