Strauss Israel of Israel is voluntarily recalling the following Elite branded products: Elite Chocolate, Cakes, Wafers, Energy Grain Snacks, Energy Chocolate Rice Cakes, Chewing Gum and Toffee Candies, including all product codes currently on the US market. This recall does not pertain to all Elite coffee items. The recalled products may potentially be contaminated with
Salmonella in buttermilk tanks match 151 illnesses (mainly children) in 11 countries
WHO reports on 27 March 2022, the United Kingdom notified WHO of a cluster of cases with monophasic SalmonellaTyphimurium sequence type 34 infection. Investigations linked the outbreak to chocolate produced in Belgium, which have been distributed to at least 113 countries. A global alert was released by INFOSAN on 10 April, initiating a global product
21 suspected with Salmonella in Israel linked to Straus Chocolates shipped Worldwide
Salmonella contamination seems to be widespread within the factory with 30 samples positive for Salmonella out of 300 taken.
According to the Globes, there are so far 21 cases of suspected Salmonella infections from the Straus Elite factory in Nof Hagalil. The connection has not yet been confirmed although samples have been taken from
Deadly Hepatitis likely linked to Adenovirus infections tied to child illness and death worldwide
Transmission link elusive – A possible association between pediatric hepatitis and adenovirus infection is currently under investigation.
Adenovirus serotypes 41 causes acute gastroenteritis primarily in children. Symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and last for approximately 10 days. Respiratory symptoms can occur in some individuals. The incubation period is around 8–10 days
Riverside Health investigates cause 40 Coachella bus drivers being hospitalized after catered meal
Riverside County health officials looking for cause of sickness for dozens of people after meal
Riverside County health officials are trying to find out why dozens of employees of a shuttle bus company became ill after eating a catered meal for hundreds of people.
Investigators with the Riverside County departments of public health and environmental
Israeli Ministry of Health issues clarification surrounding Salmonella Outbreak linked to Strauss Chocolate
Unclear on number if illnesses to date – press reports between 3-4 – mainly children
The Ministry of Health wishes to clarify the sequence of events:
- On 19.4.22 initial findings were received from the manufacturer. These findings have been received as part of routine testing and shown traces of salmonella in the manufacturing area but
What is the FDA Investigating this week? – Dry Cereal, Raw Oysters, Meal Replacement, Infant Formula and 3 not yet identified
Here is the most current FDA Outbreak Investigation Chart:
Over 100 Coachella Bus Drivers sickened by mystery illness from mystery catering company
KESQ reports: A Coachella Music Festival shuttle bus driver who was sickened with food poisoning after eating a catered meal is sharing new details about the incident that sent dozens to the hospital.
More than 100 drivers reported symptoms including nausea and vomiting after driving festival-goers Sunday night, according to Riverside County Public Health
After 442 sickened by Norovirus tainted Oysters, the outbreak appears to be over
U.S. CDC has yet to weigh in.
The Public Health Agency of Canada collaborated with federal and provincial public health partners, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate an outbreak of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses involving five provinces: British Columbia, Alberta
FSIS issues Public Health Alert due to E. coli O26 tainted hamburger
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that specific ground beef products may be adulterated with E. coliO26. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.
The ground beef items for this public health alert