The latest evidence in the Public Health Agency of Canada’s food-borne illness investigation indicates that the most probable cause of the E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in the Maritimes (New Brunswick and Nova Scotia) and Ontario is shredded lettuce distributed by FreshPoint Inc. primarily to some KFC and KFC-Taco Bell restaurants. The CFIA has traced the
Wisconsin and E. coli, a recent history (and a warning)
Glenn’s Market, in Watertown, Wisconsin, recently recalled over a ton of ground beef sold between December 22, 2012 and January 4, 2013 because the beef was implicated in an E. coli outbreak that has, to date, sickened at least 3 Wisconsin residents. Investigating health officials are concerned that the contaminated ground beef may still
Minnesota E. coli Suit Filed Against JBS, BPI & Tyson
In December 2009 the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) uploaded results of molecular testing by Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE) of an E. coli O157:H7 isolate cultured from a patient stool specimen to PulseNet, a national database of molecular subtyping or “fingerprinting” of foodborne disease causing bacteria. The Minnesota isolate was assigned PulseNet 2-enzyme pattern
California Exporting E. coli to Canada
Last Friday the Public Health Agency of Canada (CFIA) announced 26 (now 28) E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario linked to shredded lettuce distributed by FreshPoint Inc. served primarily at KFC and Taco Bell restaurants. FreshPoint Toronto has recalled shredded iceberg lettuce. The CFIA has traced the lettuce to
Three Wisconsin E. coli Illnesses Prompt Beef Recall
Glenn’s Market and Catering, a Watertown, WI establishment, is recalling approximately 2,532 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall:
• Various size packages of Glenn’s Market ground round,
Canadian E. coli Toll Now 28 Linked to California Lettuce
Illnesses have been linked to KFC and Taco Bell Restaurants.
Today 2 additional cases of E. coli O157:H7 illness were confirmed in Ontario as part of this outbreak. This brings the total number of cases to 28. These individuals became ill between late December and early January.
As a precaution, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Freshpoint Expands Lettuce Recall in Canada Due to E. coli
The recalled lettuce was supplied to hotels, restaurants and institutional customers in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.
Food Safety Recall: Freshpoint Toronto recalls Sysco Combo Separate Salad (1 x 5 lb; Use by dates of January 8, 2013 or earlier; Lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051,
Homestead Creamery Artisan Cheese Removed Due to E. coli
The State Milk Board, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, announced today that Homestead Creamery of Jamesport, Mo. is voluntarily withdrawing a batch of its Flory’s Favorite cheese from the marketplace.
Preliminary test results received from the Missouri State Health Laboratory indicate the cheese
Freshpoint Toronto Recalls Shredded Iceberg Lettuce Due to E. coli
With 26 E. coli O157:H7 cases in Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia linked to KFC and Taco Bell, Freshpoint Toronto has recalled the following product:
Reference Number: 7685
Recalling Firm: FRESHPOINT TORONTO
Date of Recall: 1/10/2013
Recall Classification: 1
Distribution : New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
Extent
More Raw Milk and E. coli in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has become aware of several cases of diarrheal illness from northwest Missouri, possibly caused by Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC), including one confirmed as E. coli O103. These may be related to the consumption of locally-produced, raw (unpasteurized) dairy products.
DHSS recommends that any person who