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The recall of French cheese associated with E. coli O26 contamination is causing recalls around the world. In Canada, La Fromagerie Hamel recalled Le Pic model Saint-Félicien cheese as a result of E. coli O26 contamination. All 180-gram packages with date codes as much as and together with April 29 are affected. No reported diseases due to the cheese that was distributed in Quebec. In New Zealand, Le Marche Francais recalled particular batches of La Fromagerie Alpine model Saint Felicien and Saint Marcellin cheeses were recalled due to the E. coli contamination. There haven’t been any E. coli infections reported in New Zealand in relation to the cheeses. International organizations are tracking contamination around the world. A few of the cheeses were distributed in Belgium at numerous shops. @ https://myhealthylifeplanet.com/?p=6193

Two types of French cheese have been recalled in Germany due to potential contamination with E. coli O26, just a few days after a similar scare in France. The cheeses Saint-Félicien and Saint-Marcellin, both made by the Société Fromagerie Alpine in Romans-sur-Isère.The brands are mainly sold in large supermarkets such as Leclerc, Lidl, and Auchan. The implicated cheeses were distributed across France with different brand names. The recall happened after 13 children were reported to have contracted cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) due to an E. coli infection, since March 21. Investigations revealed that several of the children had eaten these cheeses before symptoms appeared. The decision was made just a few days after a similar scare in France. @
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FDA announced a “New Era of Smarter Food Safety” including new technologies for traceability, digital technologies, and new evolving food business models. The FDA intends to evaluate new technologies and upgrade their abilities to rapidly track and trace food through the supply chain. Another effort will be in applying distributed ledgers, sensors, the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence to guard the food supply. The FDA will assess technologies that could create a more digital, transparent and safer food system while also addressing consumer demands for quick access to information about where their foods come from, how it was produced and if the food is the subject of an ongoing recall. Initially, they intend to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to explore new ways to enhance the agency’s review of imported foods. The FDA also will look into the implications of home delivery and other changes in food delivery on safety and identify new standards of care. A public meeting will be held, later this year, to learn more about what other stakeholders are doing to create a smarter, safer food system. @ https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/statement-acting-fda-commissioner-ned-sharpless-md-and-deputy-commissioner-frank-yiannas-steps-usher?utm_campaign=04302019_Statement_FDA%20announces%20steps%20to%20usher%20the%20U.S.%20into%20a%20new%20era%20of%20smarter%20food%20safety&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua