An article published in Eurosurveillance describes a recent multiple-serotype Salmonella outbreak in France in 2020, which led to an international investigation. The outbreak affected 44 people who consumed dried pork sausages contaminated by two different serotypes of Salmonella. 33 cases were contaminated with S. Bovismorbificans ST142, and 11 cases with the monophasic variant of S. Typhimurium ST34. qPCR technology identified both serotypes in the same food sample. Suggesting that the food products could have been contaminated at different rates by both serotypes, simultaneously escaping the standard procedures of microbiology laboratories to identify multi-strain contaminations. The study showed two concurrent Salmonella enterica outbreaks linked to the consumption of dried pork sausages produced in a short time by the same manufacturer: the former caused by S. Bovismorbificans and the latter by the monophasic variant of S. Typhimurium, 4,12:i:-. However, molecular methods revealed dual contamination of a single food sample analyzed. @ https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.2.2200123
The French National Reference Centre for Escherichia coli, Shigella and Salmonella (FNRC-ESS) detected two human clusters of 33 cases (median age: 10 years; 17 females) infected by Salmonella enterica serotype Bovismorbificans, ST142, HC5_243255 (EnteroBase HierCC‑cgMLST scheme) in September–November 2020 and of 11 cases (median age: 11 years; seven males) infected by S. enterica serotype 4,12:i:-, ST34, HC5_198125 in October–December 2020. Epidemiological investigations conducted by Santé publique France linked these outbreaks to the consumption of dried pork sausages from the same manufacturer. S. Bovismorbificans and S. 4,12:i:- were isolated by the National Reference Laboratory from different food samples, but both strains were identified in a single food sample only by qPCR. Three recalls and withdrawals of dried pork products were issued by the French general directorate of food of the French ministry for agriculture and food in November 2020, affecting eight supermarket chains. A notification on the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed and a European urgent enquiry on the Epidemic Intelligence Information System for Food and Waterborne Diseases and Zoonoses (EPIS-FWD) were launched. No cases were reported outside France. Outbreaks caused by multiple serotypes of Salmonella may go undetected by protocols in standard procedures in microbiology laboratories.
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The CFIA reported that 1228300 Alberta Ltd., doing business as Mother Dairy has recalled Mother Dairy branded Paneer Fresh Cheese from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected generic Escherichia Coli (“E. Coli”) contamination. The products were sold in 340 gram packages and 1.9 kilogram packages. The recalled products were sold in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/mother-dairy-brand-paneer-fresh-cheese-recalled-due-generic-e-coli-2
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The FDA internal working group convened to explore the potential regulatory pathways for cannabidiol (CBD). After review, the FDA group has concluded that a new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks. The agency is prepared to work with Congress on this matter. The agency denied rulemaking to market CBD products as dietary supplements. The use of CBD raises various safety concerns, especially with long-term use. A new pathway should be developed for CBD products. The FDA claims that the existing foods and dietary supplement authorities provide limited tools for managing the risks associated with CBD products. The group concluded that it is not apparent how CBD products could meet safety standards for dietary supplements or food additives. The working group does not intend to pursue rulemaking allowing CBD in dietary supplements or conventional foods. @ https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-concludes-existing-regulatory-frameworks-foods-and-supplements-are-not-appropriate-cannabidiol?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
A new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks.
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Food Poisoning Bulletin reported that Church Brothers, LLC, and FreshPoint South Florida, Inc. recalled Parsley imported from Mexico due to Salmonella contamination. Church Brothers, LLC (Salinas, California) distributed the recalled product in Louisiana, Michigan, and Florida. FreshPoint (Pompano Beach, Florida), Inc. distributed the recalled product in Florida. Parsley was imported from Mexico. The recalled products include FC Parsley Curly Chopped Fine, packaged in 12 count containers. Also recalled is Parsley in 12 count packages distributed by FPSF, 22363 LOC 51, and Parsley in 6 count packages distributed by FPSF, 22863 LOC 51. About 1,269 cases of this Parsley are included in this recall. They were sold in Florida. Also recalled are Church Brothers Parsley bunches packed in boxes of 30 and 60 count. About 327 cases of this product are included in this recall. They were sold in Louisiana, Florida, and Michigan. This recall has been terminated. @ https://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2023/church-brothers-and-freshpoint-parsley-recalled-for-salmonella/
Church Brothers and FreshPoint parsley are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This recall information was posted on the FDA’s