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EFSA and ECDC issued a report in EFSA Journal 2022; 20(12):7666 on Annual EU one Health Zoonoses report. This report of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) presents the results of zoonoses monitoring and surveillance activities carried out in 2021 in 27 European Union countries (Mss.), the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) and nine non‐MSs. In 2021, the first most reported zoonosis in humans was campylobacteriosis, followed by salmonellosis. Cases of campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis increased in comparison with 2020. However, it did not reach the pre-pandemic levels. In 2021, data collection and analysis at the EU level were still impacted by the COVID‐19 pandemic and the control measures adopted in the MSs, including partial or total lockdowns. EFSA and ECDC reported that in 2021 there were 4,005 foodborne outbreaks in the EU – a 29.8% increase compared with 2020. Salmonella samples from carcasses and samples for Campylobacter quantification from broiler carcasses were more frequently positive when performed by the competent authorities than when own‐checks were conducted. Yersiniosis was the third most reported zoonosis in humans, followed by Shiga toxin‐producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and Listeria monocytogenes infections. L. monocytogenes and West Nile virus infections were the most severe zoonotic diseases, with the most hospitalizations and highest case fatality rates. Overall, MSs reported more foodborne outbreaks and cases in 2021 than 2020. S. Enteritidis remained the most frequently reported causative agent for foodborne outbreaks. Outbreaks linked to vegetables and juices rose considerably compared with previous years.  @ https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/7666

The FSA notified customers that Osem UK had taken the precautionary step of recalling Yarden Tahina, a Salad of Sesame Paste with Garlic and Parsley, because it may contain Salmonella. Yadden Tahina, a salad of Sesame Paste with Garlic and Parsley, sold in a 250g container with t a batch code 2306196504 and expiry date Q1 Qt 2023 due to possible Salmonella contamination. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-64-2022

The FDA reported that ByHeart recalled Whole Nutrition Infant Formula due to the potential for cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. No distributed ByHeart product has tested positive for the bacteria. The recalled product is ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, Milk Based Powder with Iron for 0-12 Months in 24 oz containers. The formula under voluntary recall was distributed directly to consumers in the U.S. No consumer complaints have been received to date that would indicate any illness. ByHeart is taking this precautionary measure because one test sample collected from the third-party packaging facility tested positive for Cronobacter sakazakii.  @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/byheart-issues-voluntary-recall-five-batches-its-infant-formula-because-possible-health-risk

As of December 9, 2022, CDC and FDA announced that the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to Brie and Camembert soft cheese products, including baked Brie cheeses manufactured by Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, MI is over. Six illnesses were in six states (CA, GA, MA, MI, NJ, and TX).On September 30, 2022, Old Europe Cheese, Inc. voluntarily recalled multiple brands of Brie and Camembert cheeses produced at their Michigan facility and, on October 5, 2022, extended the recall to include multiple brands of baked Brie products. On November 4, 2022, the firm’s recall notification was updated to include an expanded list of retailers that received recalled bulk Brie and Camembert cheese products from Old Europe Cheese, Inc.  @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-brie-and-camembert-soft-cheese-products-september-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery