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In a study published in Frontiers in Microbiology researchers analyzing soil from Ireland have discovered that it contains a previously unknown strain of bacteria, Streptomyces sp. Myrophore. This organism inhibited the growth of 4/6 of superbugs that are resistant to antibiotics, including MRSA. The soil analyzed originated from an area of Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, which is known as the Boho Highlands. It is an area of alkaline grassland and the soil is reputed to have healing properties. It is not yet clear which component of the new strain prevents the growth of the pathogens. The discovery of antimicrobial substances from Streptomyces sp.myrophorea might help in the search for new drugs to treat multi-resistant bacteria. @ https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-12/su-bfi122718.php

The FDA announced that Apio Inc. of Guadalupe, California is expanding a voluntary recall of Eat Smart® Salad Shake Ups™ single-serve bowls after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) informed the company that another random sample of Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups Sweet Kale/Chou Frise Doux 156 gr. single-serve bowls (5.5oz, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The product was shipped to retail and distributor customers in the following U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas. In Canada, the product was shipped to retail and distributor customers in the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan. Apio Inc. has already notified its retail and distributor customers who were shipped the affected product. @ https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm629152.htm

The FDA announced that Columbia River Natural Pet Foods of Vancouver, WA is voluntarily expanding their current recall to include additional products: 261 packages of Cow Pie and 82 packages of Chicken & Vegetables fresh frozen meats for dogs and cats, produced in July 2018 and November 2018, due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Cow Pie and Chicken & Vegetables are fresh frozen meat products intended to feed raw to dogs and cats. Both products were distributed in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington through retail stores and direct delivery. The Cow Pie product comes in frozen 2 lbs. purple and white plastic and the Chicken & Vegetables product comes in frozen 2 lbs. turquoise and white plastic bags.No illnesses have been reported to date. The potential for contamination was noted after testing by the Washington State Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella in one package of Cow Pie and Salmonella in one package of Chicken & Vegetables. @ https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm629119.htm

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