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Research – Dairy Products are Most Common Source of Listeria Outbreaks

Posted on February 25, 2015 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Dairy products were the most common source of Listeria outbreaks that occurred between 1998 and 2012, according to a new federal study by the Food Safety Analytics Collaboration of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The study was conducted to provide information that can be used to develop better food poisoning prevention measures.

Of the 952 outbreaks attributed to one pathogen during the 14-year study period, 24 were Listeria outbreaks. Dairy products were the source of half them. Turkey was the source of four; pork and sprouts each caused two; and beef, chicken, fruit and row crop vegetables each caused one. The fruit outbreak, the cantaloupe Listeria outbreak of 2011, sickened 147 people and killed 35.

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Meat Trades Journal – Cracking Down on Campy Webinar

Posted on February 23, 2015 by | Leave a comment

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Campylobacter is the most common cause of food poisoning in the UK. About four in five cases of campylobacter poisoning in the UK come from contaminated poultry – that’s an estimated 280,000 people a year.

As part of the ongoing MTJ campaign to tackle campylobacter we have joined forces with the FSA to run a webinar on March 18 to explore ways of tackling campylobacter across the food chain. Meat Trades Journal Editor, Ed Bedington, will be chairing the session with presentations by Steve Wearne, Director of Policy at the FSA, David Keeble, Faccenda’s Technical & Development Director and Gary Ford, Chief Poultry Adviser at the NFU. These presentations will be followed by a live Q and A session.

Sign up today for a webinar which will provide valuable insights and advice for businesses on what can be done to minimise campylobacter and stop so many people getting ill.

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Azerbaijan – Homemade Pickled Tomato’s – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on February 19, 2015 by | Leave a comment

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We are accustomed to hear about food poisoning in summertime and may neglect winter’s main danger – botulism -which may strike us down.

In the first month of this year, 64 cases of food poisoning were registered in Azerbaijan. The total number of victims of these poisoning cases reaches 92 people, said Imran Abdullayev, Head of Hygiene and Epidemiology Center Department of the Health Ministry.

Moreover, six cases of botulism were registered last month, which harmed nine people leaving one dead. The poisoning was due to homemade pickled tomatoes.

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USA – Two Listeria monocytogenes Oubreaks in Sprouts this Year

Posted on February 19, 2015 by | Leave a comment

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Listeria in bean sprouts has prompted two recalls so far this year,  one from Go Hang  brand sprouts, the other from Jack and the Beanstalk brand. Consumers who have purchased either of these brands should not eat them as Listeria can cause serious illness. At the time of the recall, no illnesses had been reported, but Listeria infections can take up to 70 days to appear.

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USA – Recall – Dry Dog Food – Salmonella

Posted on February 13, 2015 by | Leave a comment

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Tuffy’s Pet Foods of Minnesota is recalling some lots of Nutrisca dry dog food because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses in people or animals have been reported to date.

The recalled product is 4 pound bags of Nutrisca Chicken and Chick Pea Dry Dog Food with UPC number 8 84244 12495 7 found on the lower back of the bag. Products included in the recall have these first five digits of lot codes: 4G29P, 4G31P, 4H01P, 4H04P, 4H05P, and 4H06P, and these best by dates: Jul 28 16, Jul 30 16, Jul 31 16, Aug 03 16, Aug 04 16, and Aug 05 16. They were distributed nationwide through brokers and retail stores and through the internet.

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Research – Listeria Survives Standard Cleaning Procedure for Retail Delis

Posted on February 12, 2015 by | Leave a comment

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Listeria can survive the standard cleaning procedure used by retail delis, a new study by Purdue researchers has found. Listeria monocytogenes, an uncommon and deadly bacteria, is often associated with ready-to-eat deli meats, hot dogs, refrigerated pâtés or meat spreads, prepackaged deli salads,  soft cheeses, smoked fish, raw cheeses and sprouts.

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USA – Shigella Outbreak –

Posted on February 6, 2015 by | Leave a comment

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The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services has reported a Shigella outbreak. At least 25 people have been sickened in the past two weeks; there are ordinarily six cases a year. Most of the cases are children who  are in day care.

Shigella is a bacteria found in human feces. People often get sick when they drink water contaminated with the bacteria. Symptoms of this illness include diarrhea, which may be bloody, abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever. Most people get sick about two to three days after exposure.

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USA – Animal Beef Jerky Treats Recall – Salmonella

Posted on February 2, 2015 by | Leave a comment

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Grill-Phoria of Loveland, Colo. is recalling Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs for potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers who have purchased these products should not feed them to their dogs.

The recalled products were sold between September 20, 2014 through January 2, 2015, in 3.5 oz bags that do not have lot codes.

Salmonella in pet treats can affect animals who eat them and humans who handle them. To prevent illness, always thoroughly wash their hands after having contact with pet food products. Consumers who have purchased these products should carefully clean any surfaces they have come in contact with.

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USA – Salami – Clostridium perfringens

Posted on February 2, 2015 by | Leave a comment

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Great Lakes Smoked Meats, a Lorain, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 2,863 pounds of smoked salami product, which may have experienced temperature abuse and may contain Clostridium perfringens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The smoked salami was produced on Dec. 12, 2014 through Dec. 14, 2014. The following product are subject to recall:

Approximately 2.25-2.3 lb. vacuum-packed sticks of “SMOKEHOUSE DELI KARPATSKAYA SMOKED COOKED SALAMI”

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USA – Recall – Pecanettes – Salmonella – Premium Protein Powder – Staphylococcal Enterotoxin

Posted on February 2, 2015 by | Leave a comment

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Stone Mountain Pecan Company in Monroe, Ga. is recalling  540 packages of the “Pecanettes” for possible Salmonella. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it as they risk serious illness if they do.

The recalled products were sold in 8-ounce clear plastic packages with the Lot code 4032A, and “sell by date” of 12/30/15.

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Project Healthy Living, Inc. of New York, d/b/a Aloha, Inc. is recalling all packages of Premium Protein powder in chocolate and vanilla blends due to risk of contamination with  Staphylococcus enterotoxin. Consumers who have purchased these products should not use them as these toxins can cause serious injury to health. The company had received 17 reports of illness at the time of the recall.

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