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The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture in Israel announced that Salmonella existed in eggs originating from certain growing locations. The eggs were marketed by Lasar, and the following information appears on the eggs: Code: 06027 or 1737. Last Date for Marketing: All dates up to and including 5.4.25. Last date to use (in the refrigerator): All dates up to and including 5.5.25. Following the chicken coop sampling carried out by the Veterinary Services at the Ministry of Agriculture, there is a suspicion of salmonella presence in eggs, the statement was announced. The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture mention that egg shells and content may contain Salmonella, and the growth of Salmonella depends on temperature, time, and conditions of egg storage.  @ https://www.ynet.co.il/health/article/h1gesv26kg?utm_source=ynet.app.ios&utm_term=h1gesv26kg&utm_campaign=general_share&utm_medium=social&utm_content=Header

The AFSCA reported that with its agreement with Cordier Food Group (Chenia Street 5/7, 7170 Manage), recalled “MANCHEGO ENTREPINARES” of the ENTREPINARES brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The cheese product weighs ±180gr and is vacuum packaged, with a use by date of April 28/2025.@ https://favv-afsca.be/fr/produits/rappel-de-cordier-food-group

Consumer Reports has released its report on the most contaminated poultry plants in the United States, and the results are concerning for anyone who enjoys chicken or turkey. In March, Consumer Reports, after evaluating data from the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) within the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The data, it noted, is publicly shared by the organization, which “posts the category status of individual plants based on Salmonella test results.”  According to the data, 56 plants located in 22 different states have had above-average contamination risks for at least six months. Over 50 plants had challenging time controlling salmonella prevalence in their establishments. Some of the worst-performing plants include the Butterball facility in Mount Olive, North Carolina, which produces ground turkey; the Tyson Foods facility in Springdale, Arizona, which processes young chicken carcasses under its brand; Perdue Foods in Washington, Indiana, which processes turkey; and the H-E-B Meat Plant in San Antonio, Texas, which processes chicken. The list also includes Lincoln Premium Poultry in Fremont, Nebraska, which processes chicken for Costco. @ https://www.foodandwine.com/most-contaminated-poultry-plants-in-america-11703173

More than 240 people on board the luxury Queen Mary 2 cruise ship have fallen ill with the highly contagious Norovirus. The vessel set sail on March 8 from Southampton and is due to return to the English port on April 6. During the voyage, 224 of the 2,538 passengers fell sick with the gastrointestinal virus, while 17 of the 1,232 crew members also became unwell, according to CDC data. Norovirus is “known as the cruise ship virus.” The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP), which keeps track of outbreaks at sea, also confirmed that it is “remotely monitoring the situation, including review of the ship’s outbreak response and sanitation procedures.” The cruise line also highlighted the “comprehensive deep clean of the ship.” It said its swift activation of health and safety protocols was proving to be effective, adding that “we are already seeing a reduction in reported cases.” The outbreak comes on the heels of 2024, the worst year for cruise ships’ gastrointestinal outbreaks in a decade. The majority of the outbreaks are due to Norovirus. The CDC reported a total of 16 gastrointestinal cruise outbreaks across 2024, the highest in over a decade, while in 2023, there were a total of 14 reported outbreaks. @ https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/02/travel/norovirus-outbreak-queen-mary-2-cunard-cruise-ship/index.html