Denmark searches for source of Salmonella outbreak with 14 sick

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Danish officials are trying to find the source of a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 14 people in a month.

Between Aug. 15 and Sept. 16, more than a dozen cases with the same type of Salmonella Typhimurium have been registered at the Statens Serum Institut.

Patients are seven men and seven women aged between 4 and 84 years old, with a median age of 61. Ten cases were reported in one week. Six sick people live in Midtjylland, five in Hovedstaden and three in Syddanmark.

The Statens Serum Institut (SSI), Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) and DTU Food Institute are investigating the outbreak.

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Research – Netherlands records more than 800 outbreaks in 2021

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The number of foodborne outbreaks in the Netherlands passed 800 in 2021, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).

A total of 838 outbreaks, affecting 3,517 people, were reported in 2021. This is an increase compared with 559 outbreaks in 2020 affecting 1,907 people and is also up from 735 outbreaks in 2018 and 756 in 2019.

Salmonella and Campylobacter were still responsible for most outbreaks and illnesses this past year. Norovirus was reported far less than in previous years for the second year in a row.

Figures come from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) and Municipal Health Service (GGD).

Pathogen unknown for most outbreaks
Based on NVWA statistics, most outbreaks involved two to four and five to nine patients. Twenty or more sick people were registered in 13 outbreaks, with 71 and 79 patients in two norovirus incidents. More than 400 people were affected in one outbreak caused by an unknown pathogen. From GGD figures, in 28 outbreaks, four people died from listeriosis.

A pathogen was found in patients, food or environmental samples for only 28 of the 838 outbreaks. Experts said the percentage of outbreaks where a pathogen was identified continues to decrease but the reason for this is uncertain.

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Malawi bans sale of food in primary, secondary schools as cholera death toll hits 117

Posted on October 13, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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LILONGWE, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Malawi has banned sale of food in primary and secondary schools ahead of the new school year, which starts Monday, as cholera outbreak continues with 117 cumulative deaths recorded as of Sunday.

Requesting parents to pack homemade food for students, the education ministry “is directing that selling of food in primary and secondary schools is banned with immediate effect until further notice,” said a statement signed by Secretary for Education Chikondano Mussa.

Universities and colleges are advised to ensure that food vendors and suppliers are oriented and adhere to the standard operating procedures issued by the ministry to all learning institutions.

Cholera has been spreading sporadically across the country since the first cases were recorded in the south-eastern border district of Machinga in March.

As of Sunday, 23 districts have reported cases with 17 districts coming on board in the past 14 days, bringing the caseload and death toll to 4,223 and 117 respectively. Enditem

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USA – Baked Goods linked to Salmonella Outbreak in Ohio

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Allen County Public Health (ACPH) is investigating a potential Salmonella outbreak affecting Allen, Putnam and Hancock counties. ACPH was notified by Hancock County regarding a multi-county Salmonella outbreak with illness onsets currently ranging from Oct. 1-6, 2022. As of Monday, Allen County had one confirmed case. Chances of other counties being affected is possible.

Undercooked food is the source for most illnesses related to Salmonella. This particular outbreak may be linked to baked goods prepared at a home bakery and distributed at establishments in Allen, Hancock and Putnam Counties. Diagnosing Salmonella infection requires testing a specimen (sample), such as stool (poop) or blood. Infection is diagnosed when a laboratory test detects Salmonella bacteria in stool, body tissue, or fluids.

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France – TONGUE IN JELLY 2 SLICES- Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name GAST
  • Model names or references TONGUE IN JELLY 2 SLICES
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3411320111678 22273 Use-by date 24/10/2022
    3411320111678 22273 Use-by date 25/10/2022
    3411320111678 22273 Use-by date 26/10/2022
    3391380362114 22273 Use-by date 24/10/2022
    3391380362114 22273 Use-by date 28/10/2022
    3411320111678 22273 Use-by date 27/10/2022
  • Marketing start/end dateFrom 03/10/2022 to 10/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR69273009CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors casino shop auchan supermarket leclerc intermarché

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall suspicion of the presence of listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Marinated Anchovy Fillets- Histamine

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Roque anchovies
  • Model names or references Marinated anchovy fillets (ROQUERONES) 150g glass, 350g plastic box, 480g plastic box, 1000g plastic box (plain, parsley, spicy Catalan, Catalan)
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3296944451023 Glass jar 150grs Lot 569K or 598K Use-by date 01/25/2023
    3296942222311 Plastic pot 350grs Lot 577K Use-by date 01/25/2023
    3296944451009 Plastic box 480grs Lot 577K or 588K Use-by date 01/25/2023
    3296945100104 Plastic box 1000grs Lot 570K or 577K or 588K Use-by date 01/25/2023
    3296945100142 Catalan quills Plastic box 1000grs Lot 570K Use-by date 01/25/2023
    3296945100111 A la Catalane Plastic box 1000grs Lot 570K Use-by date 01/25/2023
    3296945100128 With parsley Plastic box 1000grs Lot 570K Use-by date 01/25/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/25/2022 to 10/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR-66-053-021-CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Occitania
  • Distributors Shops Anchois Roque (66 Collioure) and Roussillon and Co (66 Banyuls sur mer), Auchan Hyper, Carrefour Hyper, Super U Roujan (34)

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion or higher than normal histamine level
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Endogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic beverages, meats)

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Czech Republic – ARO Bread dumpling á 550 g- Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Horní Maršov ( Třída Josefa II. 110, 54226 Horní Maršov )
ID: 87942526
Food group: Cold cuisine / Dumplings

ARO Bread dumpling á 550 g
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Colonies of mold 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 expiration date.

Expiration date: 22/07/2022
Packaging: transparent packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 550 g
Producer: Lef spol. Ltd., Zámecká 125, 696 05 Milotice
Date of sample collection: 20/07/2022
Reference number: 22-000441-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Karlova Koruna Bun dumpling á 600 g- Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Horní Maršov ( Třída Josefa II. 110, 54226 Horní Maršov )
ID: 87942526
Food group: Cold cuisine / Dumplings

Karlova Koruna Bun dumpling á 600 g
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Colonies of mold 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 expiration date.

Expiration date: 20/07/2022
Packaging: transparent packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 600 g
Producer: SVOBODA – production of homemade dumplings s.r.o., Blučina 700, 664 56 Blučina
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 20/07/2022
Reference number: 22-000442-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – EIDAM smoked – Microbiological Contamination

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Place of inspection:
Podbořany ( Masarykovo nám. 845, 441 01 Podbořany )
ID: 00032085
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

EIDAM smoked
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

changes caused by microbial activity

The food smelled of spoilage and had a slimy surface. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The sample was taken from the loaded package. It was not possible to determine when the package was opened.

Best before date: 29/09/2022
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.23 kg
Date of sample collection: 5/9/2022
Reference number: 22-000452-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – STYRIAN PAIRS- Microbiological Spoilage

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Place of inspection:
Podbořany ( Masarykovo nám. 845, 441 01 Podbořany )
ID: 00032085
Invalid parameter:

change method. MIBI activities

The food smelled of spoilage and had a slimy surface. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The sample was taken from the loaded package. It was not possible to determine when the package was opened.

Expiration date: 09/09/2022
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.64 kg
Date of sample collection: 5/9/2022
Reference number: 22-000453-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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