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Danone formula -
A batch of KetoCal 3:1 was positive for Cronobacter spp. during testing at the border by customs officials. There have been no illnesses linked to the product, and the source of contamination is being investigated by the company.
The implicated formula is a specialist product not sold to the general public but available under prescription for children with special nutritional needs.
Affected tins are batch number 101101598 with best before July 8, 2023. For many patients there is no alternative feeding option so Nutricia has provided advice to consumers on how to make the product safe.
Nutricia, which is owned by Danone, recommends preparing the affected batch of KetoCal 3:1 by replacing cool water with water at a temperature of 80 degrees C (176 degrees F).

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Nutricia infant formula tests positive for Cronobacter in Australia

Nutricia infant formula has been found to contain Cronobacter after testing in Australia. A batch of KetoCal 3:1 was positive for Cronobacter spp. during

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US Lucky Charms update, interesting twists in the article.

Reports of problems with cereal continue to rise; other outbreak investigations ongoing

The FDA has logged more than 500 complaints of “adverse events” related to a “dry cereal” in an investigation of an ongoing outbreak. Although the agency

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Nestle frozen pizza analysis of the data

Publisher's Platform: Frozen pizzas from the Nestlé Buitoni brand Fraîch’Up likely have sickened several hundred

- OPINION - “In the United States, Escherichia coli O157:H7 causes ≈73,000 infections and 60 deaths annually (1). Infection progresses to hemolytic uremic

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Recalls and Alerts: May 3-4, 2022

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Africa - Uganda - update - solution -

Researchers have provided more details about an outbreak traced to contaminated food aid in Uganda in 2019 that killed five people.
It was the largest documented outbreak caused by food contamination with tropane alkaloids, according to the study published in the journal BMC Public Health.
Jimsonweed, also known as Datura stramonium, contains toxic alkaloids that cause gastrointestinal and central nervous system symptoms when ingested and can be lethal at high doses. The plant may grow together with certain crops and mix with them during harvesting. In March 2019, more than 200 patients were admitted to multiple health centers for acute gastrointestinal and neurologic symptoms.

Food aid incident was largest known outbreak from tropane alkaloids

Researchers have provided more details about an outbreak traced to contaminated food aid in Uganda in 2019 that killed five people. It was the largest

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Canada, Europe, US

Recalls and Alerts: May 5-6, 2022

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Europe -
Two audits by the European Commission’s health and safety unit have looked at checks to ensure fish product safety in Egypt and Croatia.
A remote DG Sante audit, in May and June 2021 in Egypt, identified shortcomings in virtually all areas and made 20 recommendations.

EU finds faults with Egypt’s fish checks; backs Croatian controls

Two audits by the European Commission’s health and safety unit have looked at checks to ensure fish product safety in Egypt and Croatia. A remote DG Sante

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US -Wayne Farms LLC of Decatur, AL, has expanded its nationwide recall of ready-to-eat chicken breast fillets because they may be undercooked, which can result in the growth of foodborne pathogens.

Ready-to-eat chicken may be undercooked; recall expanded to 290 tons

Wayne Farms LLC of Decatur, AL, has expanded its nationwide recall of ready-to-eat chicken breast fillets because they may be undercooked, which can

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The CDC and other public health agencies are investigating a cluster of hepatitis illnesses among children in 25 states. The outbreak is thought to be part of an international situation that has seen more than 200 children sickened. The outbreak stretches across 25 states from all regions of the United States from Florida to Washington and from Minnesota to Alabama. In the United States there have been 109 patients identified since October 2021. A specific cause has not been identified and Butler stressed that the numbers of sick children are not out of line with an average year. The deputy director did not say whether the source could be food borne, but it is doubtful.

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CDC seeks help from state, local health officials in hepatitis investigation

The CDC and other public health agencies are investigating a cluster of hepatitis illnesses among children in 25 states. The outbreak is thought to be

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FDA warning letters sent New York and Ca over imported food not having correct FSVPs for imported food.

FDA sends warning letters over import violations to companies in New York and California

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not

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Europe and US - alerts, recalls

Recalls and Alerts: May 7-9, 2022

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Europe, New Zealand, US - Recalls and Alerts: May 10-11, 2022

US -
USDA posts public alert about plastic in some organic ground beef sold by Whole Foods stores

USDA posts public alert about plastic in some organic ground beef sold by Whole Foods stores

The USDA has issued a public health alert for certain organic ground beef distributed to Whole Foods stores because it may contain pieces of hard plastic.

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Europe - Italy -
A type of pesto has been linked to a case of foodborne botulism in Italy.
The laboratory confirmed case of botulism occurred in Rome and was reported by Italian officials this week. No details were given about the condition of the patient.

Pesto suspected in Italian botulism case

A type of pesto has been linked to a case of foodborne botulism in Italy. The laboratory confirmed case of botulism occurred in Rome and was reported by

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Updates on Abbott, Ferrero and Lucky Charms

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Europe - UK -
A poultry company in England has halted production at one of its sites after finding Salmonella in chicken. Dozens of products have been recalled.
Cranswick said the facility in Hull will remain closed until an investigation into the possible cause of contamination has been completed.

Salmonella finding closes factory and prompts large-scale recall

A poultry company in England has halted production at one of its sites after finding Salmonella in chicken. Dozens of products have been recalled.

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Recalls and Alerts: May 12-13, 2022

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US -
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is warning consumers about Listeria monocytogenes discovered in raw milk from Hawthorne Valley Association in Ghent, NY.
Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball is advising consumers not to consume unpasteurized raw milk from Hawthorne Valley Association Inc. because of the Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Warning issued after testing finds Listeria in raw milk; production shut down

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is warning consumers about Listeria monocytogenes discovered in raw milk from Hawthorne Valley

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US - FDA sends out warning after over 100 adverse events connected to copy-cat foods containing THC

The FDA has been made aware that some manufacturers are packaging and labeling edible products containing THC to look like popular brands of commonly consumed foods. These products are packaged to look like Cap’n Crunch, Cocoa Pebbles, Cocoa Puffs, Froot Loops, Fruity Pebbles, Nerds Ropes, Starbursts, Sour Patch Kids, and Trix, among others.

FDA sends out warning after over 100 adverse events connected to copy-cat foods containing THC

The FDA has received more than 100 adverse event reports related to children and adults who consumed edible products containing THC, including

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US - A subcommittee of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee is set to begin a hearing on infant formula shortages, which are related to recalls of products linked to an outbreak of cronobacter infections.

Congressional subcommittee to investigate shortages of infant formula linked to outbreak

A subcommittee of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee is set to begin a hearing on infant formula shortages, which are related to recalls of

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China - an item that proves construction can cause serious problems and that we should always be alert to changes in the smell and appearance of water supplies wherever we live Though not a matter of construciton, look at how long it's taken for the investigation to answer the Lucky Charms question post #452 above.

A waterborne typhoid fever outbreak sickened more than 20 people in China earlier this year.
The outbreak involved 23 patients in an apartment in Changping District in Beijing and was caused by extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Salmonella Typhi through a polluted water supply.

China records Salmonella outbreak from contaminated water

A waterborne typhoid fever outbreak sickened more than 20 people in China earlier this year. The outbreak involved 23 patients in an apartment in

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FDA warning letters sent in CA and Texas

Texas and California food firms warned over import violations

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not

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Recall announced for Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers gummies

 

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update on Abbott

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Abbott - US-

Abbott’s walk of shame

As reported yesterday, Abbott Nutrition has entered into a Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction that spells out the conditions under which the company will be permitted to recommence and continue…

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US _ more on infant formulas and what's being done to get them back in the stores

FDA announces it will make it easier to import some baby formulas to ease shortage | CNN Politics

The US Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it is making it easier to import certain infant formulas as it works to address a nationwide shortage.

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Europe and UK -- Peanut allergy alert
Batches of a food additive from India have been found to contain undeclared peanut protein prompting authorities to warn of a serious risk to allergic consumers.

Concerns raised over peanut traces in food additive from India

Batches of a food additive from India have been found to contain undeclared peanut protein prompting authorities to warn of a serious risk to allergic

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Canada - Raspberries recalled in Canada over norovirus concerns

Raspberries recalled in Canada over norovirus concerns

Mantab Inc. is recalling Below Zero brand whole, frozen raspberries because of possible norovirus contamination. The recalled product has been sold in

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France - Nestle pizza ecoli update

Prosecutors open criminal inquiry into French E. coli outbreak linked to Nestlé pizza

French authorities have stepped up their investigations related to an E. coli outbreak in the country linked to pizzas made by Nestlé. The latest figures

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US - who to blame for lack of food safety. Point one remember the FDA only has 9 inspectors and Congress won't appropriate the money for more. Point Two -

Committee's disinterest in food safety may be reason for delaying confirmation

It's been six months since the White House announced President Biden was appointing Dr. Jose Emilio Esteban to serve as USDA's Undersecretary for Food

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Canada, Europe, Israel, US -- recalls and allergy alerts

Recalls and Alerts: May 14-18, 2022

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Asia - Vietnam -
Researchers have highlighted high levels of drug resistant Salmonella in pork in Vietnam. Efforts were led by scientists at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in England who looked at antibiotic resistance in Salmonella strains isolated from pork meat at food retail outlets.

Study finds high levels of AMR Salmonella in pork in Vietnam

Researchers have highlighted high levels of drug resistant Salmonella in pork in Vietnam. Efforts were led by scientists at the London School of Hygiene

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Canada - Cocktail sauce recalled in Canada because of spoilage

Cocktail sauce recalled in Canada because of spoilage

Canadian Choice Wholesalers is recalling Suzie's brand Organic Cocktail Sauce because of spoilage. The recalled product was sold in Alberta and British

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US -
America New York Ri Wang Food Group Co. Ltd., of Bay Shore, NY, is recalling 14,635 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) sausage sticks and luncheon loaf products because they may be contaminated with metal.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announcement, The problem was discovered after the firm received a consumer complaint reporting they found two metal pieces embedded in a sausage stick.
The recalled products were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Sausage sticks and luncheon loaf recalled after consumer finds metal in product

America New York Ri Wang Food Group Co. Ltd., of Bay Shore, NY, is recalling 14,635 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) sausage sticks and luncheon loaf products

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US - Investigators with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to look into a nationwide outbreak of hepatitis infections among children. The cause of the infections remains unknown.
As of May 18, there have been 180 patients identified, an increase of 71 from the most recent report on May 5, according to the CDC. Reports of the illnesses of unknown origin date back to October 2021. There are patients in 36 states, but the CDC is not reporting how many cases per state because of patient confidentiality considerations.

CDC says hepatitis cases of unknown origin in children increase dramatically

Investigators with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to look into a nationwide outbreak of hepatitis infections among children. The

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