South Korean health officials have said that no Olympic athletes have been affected; however, there is concern as some of the affected security officers did work in areas where athletes are residing. Most effected people are Olympic security personnel. It is unclear how Norovirus initially sickened workers at the Olympic Games. @ https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/news/norovirus-sickens-more-than-100-at-2018-winter-olympic-games/
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As the 2018 Winter Olympics begin in South Korea, the country’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 128 cases of norovirus–up from just 32 cases a few days ago.
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Smokehouse Pet Products Recalled “Beefy Munchies” Sold Regionally Due to Salmonella Contamination
Smokehouse Pet Products, Sun Valley, CA recalled 4-oz bags of dog treats labeled as “Beefy Munchies,” due to potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. “Beefy Munchies” was distributed in Washington, Michigan, North Carolina and Colorado through distributors selling to various retailers. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The problem was discovered in a routine testing of 4-oz packages of “Beefy Munchies.” conducted by the Colorado Department of Agriculture when 2 packages were positive for Salmonella. @ https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm596038.htm
Smokehouse Pet Products, Inc. of Sun Valley, CA is recalling 4-oz bags of dog treats labeled as “Beefy Munchies,” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
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Raws for Paws Recalls Turkey Pet Food Due to Salmonella Risk
Raws for Paws of Minneapolis, MN recalled approximately 4,000 pounds of its 5 lb. and 1 lb. chubs of Ground Turkey Pet Food due to potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Ground Turkey Pet Food was distributed throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa directly to consumers and through online mail orders. Two illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The Salmonella contamination was found in testing packages of turkey by Minnesota Department of Agriculture @ https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm596043.htm
Raws for Paws of Minneapolis, MN is recalling approximately 4,000 pounds of its 5 lb. and 1 lb. chubs of Ground Turkey Pet Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
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It is Possible That Lactalis Sold Contaminated Baby Formula for 10 years
Emmanuel Besnier, the CEO of Lactalis has said that he “cannot rule out” the likelihood that babies have consumed salmonella-tainted milk from his company between 2005 and last year. The strain of Salmonella that sickened children in the last few months is exactly the same strain as the one found in the product in 2005, sickening 150 babies. @ https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/64430/lactilis-decade/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NF%20-%20Newsletter%206%202018%20-%20New%20Design%20-%20Members&utm_content=NF%20-%20Newsletter%206%202018%20-%20New%20Design%20-%20Members+CID_de1306e3880e85f5cac249c369d7dbee&utm_source=Email%20marketing&utm_term=Lactalis%20site%20salmonella%20strain%20linked%20to%20outbreak%2010%20years%20ago
The CEO of Lactalis has said that he “cannot rule out” the possibility that babies have consumed salmonella-contaminated milk from his company’s Craon site between 2005 and last year.