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House of Spices (india) recalled “MDH Sambar Masala” Due To Salmonella

The FDA announced that House of Spices (India) recalled different lots of “MDH SAMBAR MASALA”, 3.5oz (100g) UPC code 6291103750327. This product is produced by R-PURE AGRO SPECIALITIES and distributed by HOUSE OF SPICES (INDIA). This product was tested by the FDA and found to be positive for Salmonella.  FDA found that the contaminated products were distributed. The recalled MDH SAMBAR MASALA was distributed in northern California retail stores. The product comes in a 3.5 oz (100g), in a box with red and white MDH Logo.  https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/house-spices-india-issues-recall-mdh-sambar-masala-due-salmonella-contamination

House of Spices (India) is recalling different lots of “MDH SAMBAR MASALA”, 3.5oz (100g) UPC code 6291103750327. This product is produced by R-PURE AGRO SPECIALITIES and distributed by HOUSE OF SPICES (INDIA). This product was tested by FDA through a certified laboratory to be positive for Salmonell

Yellowfin Tuna Steaks sold at Kroger linked to scombroid poisoning

On September 4, 2019, the FDA became aware of multiple scombroid (Scombroid fish poisoning, or histamine fish poisoning, resembles an allergic reaction that occurs after eating fish contaminated with high levels of histamine) poisoning cases in individuals who consumed tuna steaks purchased from three separate Kroger retail locations in Ohio.  As a result, the FDA is advising consumers not to eat yellowfin tuna steaks from Kroger retail stores. Kroger agreed to remove all yellowfin tuna steaks from their stores in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NE, OH, SC, TN, VA and WV as well as  begin notifying consumers who had purchased this product to dispose of or return the product to the store. The tune with sell-by dates from August 29, 2019, and September 14, 2019, were sold as raw yellowfin tuna steaks at the seafood counter or seasoned in store-prepped Styrofoam trays. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-consumers-not-eat-yellowfin-tuna-steaks-kroger-retail-stores-multiple-states?utm_campaign=Alert_Tuna_09072019&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

On September 4, 2019, the FDA became aware of multiple scombroid poisoning in individuals who consumed tuna steaks purchased from three separate Kroger retail locations in Ohio.

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Impact of biofilm formation in fruit packaging plants on the survival of L. monocytogenes

In a recent study conducted by Pennsylvania State University and published in Microbiome volume 7, 21 August 2019 the researchers showed that a packing facility with a significantly higher Listeria monocytogenes presence had biofilm formation by the Pseudomonadaceae and the fungal family Dipodascaceae that protected the Listeria. The lack of proper drainage, poor cleaning, and sanitation protocols have contributed to the unique microbiota in the built environment of the facility and the biofilm formation.  Pseudomonadaceae and Dipodascaceae predominate in the facility and represent microorganisms that are known biofilm formers and indicators of unhygienic conditions, respectively. Biofilm formation may support L. monocytogenes persistence in this facility due to the protection offered by the biofilm. Bacteria such as Pseudomonadaceae may help foodborne pathogen such as L. monocytogenes in survival and persistence in food processing environments and thus increase the food safety and public health risk. @ https://microbiomejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40168-019-0726-2

The occurrence of Listeria monocytogenes is associated with built environment microbiota in three tree fruit processing facilities

Multistate foodborne disease outbreaks and recalls of apples and apple products contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes demonstrate the need for improved pathogen control in the apple supply chain. Apple processing facilities have been identified in the past as potential sources of persisting L. monocytogenes contamination. In this study, we sought to understand the composition of microbiota in built apple and other tree fruit processing environments and its association with the occurrence of the foodborne pathogen L. monocytogenes. Analysis of 117 samples collected from three apple and other tree fruit packing facilities (F1, F2, and F3) showed that facility F2 had a significantly higher L. monocytogenes occurrence compared to F1 and F3 (p < 0.01). The microbiota in facility F2 was distinct compared to facilities F1 and F3 as supported by the mean Shannon index for bacterial and fungal alpha diversities that was significantly lower in F2, compared to F1 and F3 (p < 0.01). Microbiota in F2 was uniquely predominated by bacterial family Pseudomonadaceae and fungal family Dipodascaceae. The composition and diversity of microbiota and mycobiota present in the investigated built food processing environments may be indicative of persistent contamination with L. monocytogenes. These findings support the need for further investigation of the role of the microbial communities in the persistence of L. monocytogenes to support the optimization of L. monocytogenes control strategies in the apple supply chain.

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The Deli-Shop brand Pâtés recalled in Canada due to Listeria monocytogenes

Les Spécialités Prodal (1975) Ltée is recalling The Deli-Shop brand Pâtés including Country-style Pâté (Cognac, Pepper, Old Fashioned), and Liver Pâté (Fine Herbs, garlic and Old Fashioned) from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. @ https://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-08-30/eng/1567201658590/1567201658898

Les Spécialités Prodal (1975) Ltée is recalling certain The Deli-Shop brand Pâtés from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.