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Research – Salmonella/Listeria/Airborne Contamination – Poultry
Posted in Bacteria, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Methods, Microbiology, Research, Salmonella
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USA – Seattle – E.coli O157 Restaurant Based Outbreak
King County Public Health agency shut down an Ethiopian restaurant in Seattle’s central district on Wednesday afternoon after connecting the establishment to an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7, health agency spokeswoman Kathryn Ross has confirmed to Food Safety News.
At least two people have fallen ill in the outbreak, and Ross said the likelihood of others being sickened is uncertain.
In its closure notification, the agency cited Ambassel Ehtiopian Cuisine & Bar with five safety violations, including the outbreak.
Other violations included foods not being protected from cross-contamination, improperly sanitized equipment, and poor personal hygiene among employees due to inadequate handwashing facilities.
Germany – Fungus Found in Raw Milk – Aflatoxin
High levels of a cancer-causing fungus has been found in raw milk from a western German farm. The authorities in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) suspect contaminated cow feed from Serbia.
Before being pasteurised, milk from the farm had twice as much aflatoxin – produced by the Aspergillus species of mould – than national standards allow.
There was a possibility that the contaminated raw milk had already been sent to dairies for processing, the state Consumer Protection Ministry said. Until the milk has levels below 50 nanogrammes of aflatoxin per kilogramme of milk it may not be sold. Current levels were around 100 nanogrammes.
Milk from cows which have ingested aflatoxin – one of the strongest naturally occurring carcinogens – is “particularly dangerous,” said Udo Paschedag from Lower Saxony’s Agriculture Ministry.
Canada – Recall Chocolate – Salmonella
Health Hazard Alert – Certain Proti Diet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bar may contain Salmonella bacteria
Recall date:March 4, 2013
Reason for recall:Microbiological – Salmonella
Hazard classification:Class 2
Recalling Firm:Pro-Amino International Inc.
Distribution:Ontario, Quebec
Extent of the distribution:Retail
USA – Consumers Warned About Shellfish PSP
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers not to eat recreationally harvested mussels, clams, or whole scallops from Marin County. Dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins have been found in mussels in this region. These naturally occurring toxins can cause illness or death. Cooking does not destroy this toxin.
This warning is in addition to the annual mussel quarantine that was extended on October 31, 2012 for Del Norte and Humboldt counties. That quarantine is still in effect.
Canada – Further Tea Products Recalled – Salmonella
Health Hazard Alert – Certain tea products may contain Salmonella bacteria
Recall date: February 24, 2013
Reason for recall: Microbiological – Salmonella
Hazard classification: Class 2
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Extent of the distribution: Retail
USA – FDA Recall – Cucumbers – Salmonella
| Cucumbers, 44 lbs/box. Brand: Malichita (green, yellow, red and white background color on each cartons) | |
| Recall Number | F-0984-2013 |
|---|---|
| Classification | Class I |
| Code Info | Lot #MA012304. |
| Product Distributed Qty | 343 units |
| Reason For Recall | Altiza is recalling Malichita brand cucumbers because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. |
Posted in Bacteria, FDA, Food Inspections, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Microbiology, Pathogen, Recall, Salmonella
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USA – Two Pet Food Recalls – Aflatoxin – Salmonella
Hy-Vee, Inc. is recalling certain bags of dog food due to elevated levels of aflatoxin, a chemical contaminant found in corn. Consumers who have purchased these products should not feed them to their dogs.
Aflatoxins cause cancer in animals, but are allowed at extremely low levels in nuts, seeds and legumes because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers them “unavoidable contaminants” that pose little risk if small amounts are eaten over a lifetime. The problem with the dog food products was discovered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture. At the time if the recall no illnesses had been reported in association with the recall.
Honest Kitchen today is recalling five lots of its Verve, Zeal and Thrive pet food products for possible contamination with Salmonella. The recalled products were produced between August and November 2012 and sold nationwide in the U.S. and Canada in retail stores, online and through mail order.
Pets who have Salmonella infections may have symptoms including lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some may only have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pets have consumed the recalled product and have these symptoms, contact your veterinarian.
Posted in Aflatoxin, Bacteria, Food Inspections, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Microbiology, Pathogen, Pet Food, Recall
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Canada – CFIA – Recall – Organic Herbal Tea – Salmonella
Health Hazard Alert – Certain TEGA brand ORGANIC LEMON HIBISCUS GREEN ROOIBOS HERBAL TEA may contain Salmonella bacteria
Recall date:
February 23, 2013
Reason for recall:
Microbiological – Salmonella
Hazard classification:
Class 2
Recalling Firm:
Nu-Tea Company Ltd.
Distribution:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Extent of the distribution:
Consumer
Posted in Bacteria, CFIA, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Microbiology, Pathogen, Recall, Salmonella
Tagged environment, science, water
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