Research – Strategies to Reduce Clostridium botulinum Risk in Fresh-Cut Produce

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food safety.com

The risks associated with Clostridium botulinum and low-acid canned foods, meats, seafood, and temperature-abused foods are generally well-established. However, there has been increasing consideration toward C. botulinum and its potential as a pathogen of concern for fresh-cut vegetables, fruits, and mushrooms.

For an industry segment beleaguered by recent outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, and Listeria monocytogenes, consideration of a bacterial pathogen with vastly different growth characteristics—one that is less traditionally associated with fresh produce—may seem burdensome. However, recent incidences of C. botulinum in packaged mushrooms,1 increased characterization of the growth conditions required by nonproteolytic C. botulinum, widespread industry adoption of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), and even increasing fuel costs may necessitate a second look at this pathogen’s association with fresh produce.

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Research – New insights on bacteria that causes food poisoning

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Science Daily

A joint research group has clarified how pathogenic genes in some Providencia spp., which have gained attention as causative agents of food poisoning as well as enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli. O157 and Salmonella, are transferred within bacterial cells. Their findings are expected to provide new insights into the identification of infection routes of Providencia spp. and the establishment of preventive methods for food poisoning.

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Australia – Jalna Dairy Foods Pty Ltd Yoghurt 1Kg – E.coli

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FSANZ

Product information

Jalna Dairy Foods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Jalna Lactose Free Vanilla, 1kg and Jalna Sweet & Creamy Greek Coconut, 1kg​.

​​​The products has been available for sale in major supermarkets nationally including Coles, IGA, Woolworths and Independent Grocery Stores.​

Date markings​

Jalna Lactose Free Vanilla, 1kg
Use by 28 Jul 23
Jalna Sweet & Creamy Greek Coconut, 1kg
U​se by 02 AUG 23

Problem

The recall is due to potential contamination of E. coli.​

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with E. coli may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further information please contact:
Jalna Dairy Foods Pty Ltd
1800 676 961
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USA – Wedding from Hell at the Fireside Grille in Altoona – Food Poisoning

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Food Poison Journal

More than 50 people got sick after attending an Iowa wedding, and the bride’s concerns prompted an inspection that found flaws in the way the catering restaurant stored its meat.

Lindsey Graham-Humphreys told the Des Moines Register that her new husband got sick the morning after the wedding and that she soon learned of others who were also sick. Eventually, she found that 51 people had fallen ill — some for two days or more.

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Jordan – Six suspected food poisoning cases in Mafraq

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Roya News

There are six suspected food poisoning cases in Mafraq, allegedly in relation to a takeaway restaurant, according to a medical source Thursday.

The source told Roya that the people arrived at the Talal Military Hospital, saying that they had eaten food from a restaurant and developed symptoms of food poisoning.

Another source confirmed that a restaurant in the governorate was suspended from operating due to violations.

The source added that if it was found that the food poisoning was caused by the restaurant’s food, legal measures will be taken against the concerned management.

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Hong Kong – CFS urges public not to consume batch of prepackaged dry sausage suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

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CFS

Issue Date 23.6.2023
Source of Information Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission
Food Product Prepackaged dry sausage
Product Name and Description Product name: Saucisson Sec
Brand: Maison Duculty
Place of origin: France
Importer: Noja Fine Trade Limited
Pack size: 300 gram
Best before date : August 26, 2023
Lot number: 2310801
Reason For Issuing Alert
  • The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned batch of product might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and is being recalled.
  • Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importer for follow-up.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety
  • The above-mentioned importer has stopped sales, has removed the affected product from shelves and has initiated a recall according to the CFS’s instructions.
  • The CFS has alerted the trade to the incident, continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.
Advice to the Trade Stop using or selling the product concerned immediately.
Advice to Consumers Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought it.
Further Information The CFS press release

Enquiries about the recall can be made to the importer’s hotline at 2178 2229 during office hours.

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Source: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/affichettePDF/11442/Interne

Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2023-6-23

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India- 40 people fall sick due to food poisoning in Orvakal

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The Hans India

Orvakal (Kurnool): As many as 40 people, residents of Orvakal village in the mandal, fell ill due to food poisoning. They were rushed to Orvakal primary health care centre (PHC) and community health care centre (CHC) for treatment on Thursday.
According to information, some people of Orvakal village celebrated village Goddess Sunkulamma jatara on Tuesday and they offered food, they cooked, to the Goddess and later they consumed it. On Wednesday, some people developed vomiting and motions and they were taken to PHCC for treatment. Some more persons developed same symptoms on Thursday and they were taken to PHC.

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USA – Minnesota Norovirus cases linked to Korean Oysters

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Food Poison Journal

Health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain raw oysters harvested in Republic of Korea (ROK) due to possible norovirus contamination. The alert from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) includes the following oysters:

Frozen raw oysters, in half shell, Individual Quick Freezing (IQF), and block form, harvested between 2/10/2022 and 2/24/2022 and between 4/06/2022 and 4/21/2022 from Designated Area No. II, and exported by Dai One Food Co., Ltd. (KR-8-SP), and Central Fisheries Co., Ltd. (KR-6-SP), in Republic of Korea (ROK). More information can be found in the FDA advisory.

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France – Raw Milk Cheese HEART OF SAVOURULX – STEC E.coli

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name LIMOUZIN HOUSE
  • Model names or references RAW MILK GOAT CHEESE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    FROM 4/06 TO 22/06 Date of minimum durability 08/21/2023
  • Packaging PACKAGED IN SELF-SERVICE
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/09/2023 to 06/23/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 37.184.032
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors THE MARKET HALL TOWERS

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France – Raw Milk Cheese – SAVOURULX SQUARE – STEC E.coli

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name LIMOUZIN HOUSE
  • Model names or references RAW MILK GOAT CHEESE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    FROM 4/06 TO 22/06 Date of minimum durability 08/21/2023
  • Packaging PACKAGED IN SELF-SERVICE
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/09/2023 to 06/23/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 37.184.032
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors AUCHAN LOCHES INTERMARCHE BLERE LECLERC AMBOISE

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