The CC reported that REPTDK01 is a persistent strain of Salmonella Hadar that has caused illnesses and outbreaks in the US. Illness caused by this strain was first reported to PulseNet in 2019, and the first outbreak was detected in 2020. Illnesses caused by this strain occur year-round but are more common in the spring and summer. In the past, the REPTDK01 strain has spread to people through animal contact and contaminated food. This strain is relatively diverse genetically. Starting in 2020, CDC and local, state, territorial, and federal health and regulatory partners have investigated several outbreaks of Salmonella Hadar illnesses caused by the REPTDK01 strain. This strain has been identified in both backyard poultry and food poultry products, but it is not yet understood how this contamination has occurred. Evidence collected during outbreak investigations indicates this strain is widespread in both industries. Overall, 197 isolates were detected in food products, 25 from backyard poultry or their habitats, and 24 in animal cecal (intestinal) contents during 2019–2023. In 2022, one isolate was obtained from a pet dog via endoscopy performed at a veterinary hospital. Salmonella from people’s samples most commonly showed resistance to the antimicrobials streptomycin and tetracycline. @ https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dfwed/outbreak-response/rep-strains/reptdk01.html?ACSTrackingID=DM114569&ACSTrackingLabel=Copy%20of%20Food%20Safety%20Updates%20From%20CDC&deliveryName=DM114569
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CDC is investigating a persistent strain of Salmonella in the US.
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The CFIA reported that Lian Teng brand Enoki Mushrooms were recalled in Ontario and Quebec due to Listeria monocytogenes. CFIA test results triggered the recall. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/lian-teng-brand-enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23
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CORE update of October 25, 2023, the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes two activity cases and only a single change. The food for Salmonella Thompson (ref #1190) was identified as Gills diced onion. An onsite inspection and sample collection was initiated. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The following is a list of outbreak and adverse event investigations primarily being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams.
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The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported an outbreak of 13 confirmed or probable cases of Shiga-toxin-producing E. Coli (STEC) linked to dining at Miguel’s Cocina 4S Ranch location in San Diego. The ill persons or their families reported eating at the Miquel’s 4S Ranch location from Oct. 6 to Oct. 18 and had symptoms from Oct. 13 to Oct. 19. Seven people were hospitalized, four were children, with at least one case developing more severe complications of the infection (HUS). The specific food items that were sources of the E. coli bacteria at the restaurant are under investigation. The management of the restaurant voluntarily decided to close until the source could be identified. @ https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/e-coli-cases-traced-miguels-cocina/509-881033fe-d9c8-4dd3-9561-6b77e38ee1a3
The ill persons or their families reported eating at the Miquel’s 4S Ranch location from Oct. 6 to Oct. 18 and had symptoms from Oct. 13 to Oct. 19.