A commentary published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease (January 2020) discusses that foodborne disease during air travel can cause a serious problem to all on board, and potentially jeopardize flight safety. On flights, not enough attention is being paid to food safety. Regulations remained largely unmodified in terms of basic hygiene requirements. The guidelines for food hygiene exist for on-ground food settings and catering kitchens do not exist for airlines. There are no clear hygiene standards onboard commercial aircraft and little regulatory oversight of what happens to food in-flight. The potential risks associated with poor food handling practice onboard aircraft, are discussed, with the ultimate goal of bringing aviation food safety in line with on-ground regulations. Changes in cabin design alongside adequate training in safe food handling have the potential to increase public health protection. The authors urge a review of existing in-flight hygiene protocols to better direct the development of regulation, prevention, and intervention measures for aviation food safety. @ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1477893920300089?via%3Dihub
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Food contamination during air travel presents unique risks to those affected. Foodborne pathogens can cause serious illness among all on board, and poâ¦
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A novel antimicrobial film that could be used to help reduce the risk of Salmonella, Listeria and pathogenic E. coli in food products was developed at Penn State University. The composite film was created by the bonding of an antimicrobial layer to conventional, clear polyethylene plastic typically used to vacuum-package foods such as meat and fish. The antimicrobial layer of the film is comprised of a pullulan-based biopolymer produced from starch syrup, infused with Lauric arginate. The pullulan film slows the release of the antimicrobial, disbursing it at a predictable rate to provide continuous bacteria-killing activity. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus were experimentally inoculated onto raw beef, raw chicken breast, and ready-to-eat turkey breast, vacuum packaged with the composite antimicrobial film, sealed and placed into refrigerated storage for up to 28 days. The composite film significantly reduced foodborne pathogens on the experimentally inoculated surfaces during refrigerated storage. @ https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/104055/novel-composite-antimicrobial-film-could-help-combat-foodborne-illnesses/?utm_source=Email+marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NF+-+Newsletter+5+-+Neogen+-+30.01.20&utm_term=eAlert%3a+US+meat+recalls+increased+by+65+percent+since+2013+Decaf+coffee+investigation+finds+methylene+chloride+in+several+products+Food+Integrity+2020++more…&utm_content=http%3a%2f%2femails.newfoodmagazine.com%2frussellpublishinglz%2f&gator_td=PAAJEGS0V9sW0tiXQDxn%2fpF4%2fckhQKk4FxUXvS91P%2fnrFZH4ughufJUpYUBb9f9qDiQ5XtMsIZX1F0MMubBaGKbnwjwAMYsKk4W60jGrJMKQwOl6QFVU6pr3iRL76gAF3w%2b921%2f6Hetn4tCRudpyM6TLhG0EP8uUeGMxuYJoC7uwx6jFE30sSaZzMdH6Rb4c1rKs8Ytm0D78t5FJkKh5pw%3d%3d
A novel composite film could help to decrease foodborne illness outbreaks, according to researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
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The FDA sent a warning letter to Yost Foods Brunswick, Ohio. In the letter, the FDA auditors report that they collected environmental samples that after analysis showed to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA data showed that a product of Yost tested ( Aji Amarillo paste)positive for L. monocytogenes. Whole-genome sequencing analysis showed the L. monocytogenes isolates from the environmental swabs collected by FDA were the same strain as that in the finished product Aji Amarillo paste tested by your customer. The company recalled the product. The FDA concluded that the product was prepared, packaged and held under insanitary conditions. @ https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/yost-foods-inc-581473-09102019
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The FDA announced on its website that Savannah Food Company, Inc. recalled certain formulations of Cornbread Dressing and Bread Stuffing that included frozen diced eggs supplied to our company by Almark Foods of Gainesville, GA. Products that contained frozen diced eggs from Almark Foods have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were distributed through wholesale distributors to restaurants, delis, cafeterias, and foodservice establishments in the following states: Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Arkansas. The affected products were packaged in either plastic or aluminum trays. To date, there have been no confirmed illnesses related to the above items. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/savannah-food-company-inc-voluntarily-recalls-cornbread-dressing-and-bread-stuffing-products-due?utm_campaign=Savannah%20Food%20Company%2C%20Inc.%20Voluntarily%20Recalls%20Cornbread%20Dressing%20and%20Bread%20Stuffing%20Products&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
Products that contained frozen diced eggs from Almark Foods have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes