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
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
Kinder Chocolate Salmonella Outbreaks hits 151 – mostly children – now 1 ill in United States
On 27 March 2022, WHO was informed by the IHR National Focal Point of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom) of a widely distributed cluster of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) with an unidentified source. Molecular typing confirmed isolation of the bacteria S. Typhimurium sequence typing (ST)
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland see at least 73 Salmonella cases linked to Kinder Chocolates
The outbreak is characterized by an unusually high proportion of children being hospitalised, some with severe clinical symptoms such as bloody diarrhea. The majority of the cases are children under 5 years of age.
According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Salmonella Typhimurium matching the human outbreak strain had been identified at
Organic Zucchini recalled after Salmonella positive test
World Variety Produce, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling case lot #38706503 of Organic Zucchini, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with
FSIS – Outbreak Investigation Response – Salmonella Enteritidis linked to Chicken
During investigations, FSIS may respond by posting recalls of FSIS-regulated products linked to illness or by issuing public health alerts. Following outbreak investigations, FSIS conducts after-action reviews to identify, share, and apply lessons learned with public health, industry partners, and consumers to help prevent future illness and improve future outbreak response.
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Possible Salmonella Outbreak linked to ground beef from International Marketplace in Midvale
ABC4 in Utah reports:
The Utah Department of Agriculture (UDAF) has announced a Salmonella outbreak at a grocery store in Midvale.
The UDAF found Salmonella enterica in samples from ground beef from International Marketplace in Midvale on March 31.
Additional products were tested on March 31, and officials say those products tested presumptive for Salmonella
Ferrero Kinder brand chocolate products recalled in US after Salmonella Outbreak in Europe
Ferrero USA has recalled two Kinder brand chocolate products in the United States. Almost 150 children in Europe and the United Kingdom have been infected with Salmonella that has been found in the Belgian production plant.
According to Belgian health officials and Ferrero, internal analysis by the company detected Salmonella at the plant in mid-December.
Kinder chocolate treats – not so Happy Moments – recalled in US after over 100 with Salmonella in Europe
Eight countries have reported more than 100 Salmonella infections linked to Ferrero chocolate products.
There are 105 confirmed and 29 probable monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium infections mainly among younger people, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
There is an “unusually high” proportion of children hospitalized,