The North America Meat Institute reported that COVID-19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers are more than five times lower than in the general U.S. population, 95% lower than peak case rates in the sector from May 2020. Food and Environmental Reporting Network (FERN) reported that the meat and poultry sector was reported to have an average of just 4.81 new reported cases per 100,000 workers per day in February 2021, compared with 26.15 cases per 100,000 people in the general U.S. population. A combination of universal masking and physical barriers reduced cases significantly in 62% of meat facilities studied. @ https://www.meatinstitute.org/ht/display/ReleaseDetails/i/188764
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The latest analysis of independent data reveals that COVID-19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers are more than five times lower than in the general U.S. population, 95% lower than peak case rates in the sector from May 2020.
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Germany EW Group Announces the Acquisition of Hygiena
EW Group, a German strategic holding company in the field, among others, of diagnostics, announced the acquisition of Hygiena (Camarillo CA, USA). Hygiena produces food safety and environmental testing products. The company has nine locations around the world. The products are sold in more than 100 countries to more than 10,000 customers. The acquisition from Warburg Pincus will combine Hygiena with BioChek (a global veterinary diagnostic company) and Biotecon (an innovator in PCR, GMO, ID, and environmental diagnostics) to form a food safety, veterinary and environmental diagnostic solutions company. The transaction is expected to close in March 2021. Technical expertise will be leveraged amongst the companies to develop new products in diagnostics, accelerate development and further improve data interpretation and management software capabilities. @ https://www.hygiena.com/food-and-beverage-news/ew-group-announces-the-acquisition-of-hygiena-from-warburg-pincus.html
Hygiena is a microbiology and life science company that serves industrial food processors, healthcare institutions, life science researchers and the general public. We manufacture and sell a broad range of rapid hygiene monitoring systems, environmental collection systems and rapid dilution devices. Our products are distributed in over 50 countries worldwide.
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J&J Distributing recalled taco products due to Listeria fears
The FDA announced that J&J Distributing (St. Paul, Minnesota) recalled several of their taco-related products due to possibly being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Routine testing by J&J Distributing triggered the recall after the company found Listeria monocytogenes in a utensil used to produce these products. The products include taco trays, platters, and dips, layered dips, and sandwiches. Including Haug Taco Tray 16 oz; Haug Mini 7 Layer Dip Tray 22 oz; Haug Taco Tray 16 oz; Haug Taco Tray 29 oz; Fresh Thyme Taco Dip 10oz; Taste buds Layered Fiesta Taco Dip 9 oz; Taste buds Taco Platter 26 oz; Taste budsTaco Platter 15.8 oz; Taste buds Taco Dip 9 oz; Earth Grown Mini Taco Dip; Caribou Turkey Sandwich 9 oz; Kwik Trip Taco Dip 8oz; and Kwik Trip Taco Dip 15.8oz. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. The products were distributed to retailers across the country. @ https://www.wqad.com/article/news/nation-world/fda-recall-jj-distributing-taco-products-recalled-listeria/507-441078ba-3a9f-4502-91d8-cd19edc2241e
Multiple taco products with names like “Haug” and “Fresh Tyme” were recalled by the Minnesota distributor, no illnesses were reported as of March 1, the FDA said.
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The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in El Abuelito fresh and soft cheeses expended
The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, are continuing to investigate the multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to queso fresco cheeses made by El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. As a result, the products recalled have been expended. El Abuelito Cheese notified customers that it was expanding the recall of El Abuelito, Rio Grande, and Rio Lindo brand queso frescos, to include El Abuelito-brand Quesillo (Oaxaca, string cheese) and Requeson (Ricotta) cheeses. These additional products were manufactured or handled in the same facility as the contaminated Queso Fresco products linked to this outbreak. Currently, El Abuelito Cheese has ceased the production and distribution of all cheeses in the same facility. The outbreak caused ten illnesses (CT (1), MD (4), NY (4), and VA (1)), nine hospitalizations, and no death. The FDA recommends that in addition to the recalled queso fresco cheeses, consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve any El Abuelito-brand Quesillo (Oaxaca, string cheese) or Requeson (Ricotta) cheeses. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-hispanic-style-fresh-and-soft-cheeses-february-2021?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled queso fresco cheeses or any El Abuelito brand Quesillo or Requeson cheeses.