Research – USDA Discovers 33 New Mycotoxin-Producing Fungi Species

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA’s ARS) has discovered 33 new species of mycotoxin-producing fungi belonging to the genus Fusarium.

According to ARS scientists, many Fusarium species produce harmful secondary metabolites in plant tissues including trichothecenes, which are among the mycotoxins of greatest concern to food safety and human health. Not only do mycotoxins present an immediate threat to livestock and humans as they can cause illness, they may also be carcinogenic if consumed regularly over a prolonged period.

USA – FDA – Core Outbreak Investigation Table Update

FDA

What’s New

  • For the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak (ref# 1106) in a not yet identified product, traceback has been initiated.
  • For the Salmonella Mississippi outbreak (ref# 1097) in a not yet identified product, the case count changed from 102 to 103.
  • For the Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak (ref# 1087) in a not yet identified product, the case count changed from 27 to 30.
  • For the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak (ref# 1095) in a not yet identified product, the case count changed from 78 to 84.
  • For the Cyclospora outbreak (ref# 1080) in a not yet identified product, the case count changed from 79 to 81

Nestlé eyes November re-opening of E. coli-hit Buitoni plant

Just Food

Nestlé is lining up the return of production at a Buitoni factory in France at the centre of a fatal E. coli outbreak earlier this year.

The world’s largest food maker said the site, located in Caudry in northern France, could see output resume in November, subject to the approval of local officials.

France’s national public health agency, Santé Publique France, made its first statement on rising cases of haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) or Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) on 25 February.

Ghana – Food-borne Diseases: 36 dead, Over 1,900 affected between 2013 and 2021

Modern Ghana

Information at the link above.

Canada – Fresh and Local brand Turkey, Bacon Sub recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

CFIA

Fresh and Local - Turkey, Bacon Sub - 200 g - label

Fresh and Local - Turkey, Bacon Sub - 200 g - side

Summary

Product; Turkey, Bacon Sub

Issue

Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria

What to do

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

Fresh and Local Turkey, Bacon Sub 205 g 8 77838 48482 7 Best before
22SE21
22SE22
22SE25
22SE26

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia.

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
  • 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

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

France – Montbéliard knife tartare 3% 2x180g- Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name The beautiful nature
  • Model names or references Montbéliard knife tartare 3% 2x180g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3700502707243 22257-3790 Use-by date 09/26/2022
  • Products List product_list.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging vacuum pack
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/14/2022 to 09/26/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR.13.097.003.CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Pedavia-Pomona-TSA Meats
  • List of points of saleliset_clients.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of salmonella
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

France- Grilled chicken slices- Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Provol & Lachenal
  • Model names or references Sliced ​​grilled chicken tray
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3304030001325 Tray 1 kg Batches 2372440 – 2382440 – 2412440 Use-by date 01/10/2022
    3304030001325 1 kg tray Lots 2422480 and 2432480 Use-by date 05/10/2022
    3304030001325 1 kg tray Lots 2442490 and 2482490 Use-by date 06/10/2022
    3304030001325 Tray 1 kg Lot 2502510 Use-by date 08/10/2022
    3304030001318 Tray 500g Lot 2372440 Use-by date 01/10/2022
    3304030001318 Tray 500g Lot 2502510 Use-by date 08/10/2022
  • Packaging Tray 1kg and 500g
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/09/2022 to 14/09/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR.69.178.012.CE
  • Geographic area of ​​saleWhole France
  • Distributors André butchers: Vinzelles, Rillieux, Bourg en Bresse, Tignieu. Promocash Nivolas And Wholesalers

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – Fresh Cheeses – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name cream cheese
  • Model names or references fresh cheeses
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    0309;0709;0809;0909 Use-by date 09/21/2022
  • Packaging box
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/09/2022 to 09/09/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: CORREZE (19)
  • Distributors groceries

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall non-compliant microbiological analysis. Presence of listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

Norway – Organic Whole Grain Rye Pasta – Ochratoxin A

Matportalen

“Bartolini Eko macaron 100% żytni pełnoziarnisty (ekologiczny) gniazda” with a best before date of 30/06/2024 will be withdrawn from the market. The reason is that the mold substance Ochratoxin A has been detected in the product.

Favoritt Mat AS in Stavanger reports that the products were sold to consumers as of 3 November 2021. The products are sold out in the store now, but can still be found at consumers’ homes.

Favoritt Mat AS asks consumers who have bought the product to throw it away or return it to the store.

Ochratoxin A is a naturally occurring toxin that is most often detected in moldy grain, legumes, coffee beans, some dried fruits, as well as juice and wine produced from grapes. Ochratoxins can cause kidney damage in humans and animals, and are suspected of being carcinogenic.

Contact information

Favorite Food AS: Piotr Demski tel: 968 78 600

What Are Common Food Poisoning Pathogen Incubation Periods?

Food Safety Gov

Check out the fact sheets at the link above.

Bacteria and Viruses

Bacteria and viruses are the most common cause of food poisoning. The symptoms and severity of food poisoning vary, depending on which bacteria or virus has contaminated the food.

To prevent illness, always follow the food safety steps: clean, separate, cook, and chill. Other prevention tips for specific bacteria and viruses are included below.

The bacteria and viruses that cause the most illnesses, hospitalizations, or deaths in the United States are described below and include:

Other important bacteria and viruses that cause foodborne illness include: