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CDC Reports on Cyclosporiasis Cases of in the United States, May–August 2018
CDC reports that this summer (May–August 2018) the total number of laboratory-confirmed domestically acquired cyclosporiasis (as of October 1, 2018) was 2,299. At least 160 people were hospitalized; no deaths were reported. The number of people that became sick with cyclosporiasis is significantly higher than the numbers of cases reported for the same period in 2016 and 2017. Several large outbreaks were reported during this period. Roughly one-third of ill people were associated with two large outbreaks :(i) An outbreak linked to prepackaged vegetable trays (containing broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots) sold at a convenience store chain, and produced by Del Monte. (ii) An outbreak linked to salads (containing carrots, romaine, spinach, kale, and varietal red leaf lettuce) sold at McDonalds and produced by Fresh Express. Some of the increase can be ascribed to the increased use of a multiplex molecular assay to examine stool specimens. Other types of fresh produce contributed cases. Two basil-associated clusters of eight confirmed cases each were identified. Multiple cilantro-associated clusters were identified. The lack of validated molecular typing tools for Cyclospora prevented linking more cases to particular products. @ https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/2018/c-082318/index.html
CDC and federal, state, and local public health partners are investigating an increase in reported cases of Cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis). Reports of cases tend to increase during summer months in the United States.
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Bazzini LLC Recalls Certain Pistachio Products Because of Salmonella
The FDA announced that BazziniI LLC (Allentown, PA) recalled 4,000 pounds of Roasted and Salted Colossal Natural, Super Colossal Natural and Rams Head Natural In-Shell Pistachios received from one of its suppliers because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date. The affected product was distributed through retail sale, direct delivery, and mail order in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, Washington DC, and Virginia. A routine sampling program by the company revealed that the finished product may contain Salmonella. The company has ceased production and distribution of the products.@ https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm622867.htm?utm_campaign=Bazzini%20LLC%20Recalls%20Certain%20Pistachio%20Products%20Because%20of%20Possible%20Health%20Risk&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
BazziniI LLC of Allentown, PA out of an abundance of caution, is recalling 4,000 pounds of Roasted and Salted Colossal Natural, Super Colossal Natural and Rams Head Natural in Shell Pistachios received from one of its suppliers because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. NO OTHER BAZZINI PISTACHIOS OR BAZZINI PRODUCTS ARE IMPACTED OR PART OF THIS RECALL. The recall is being initiated voluntarily and no illnesses have been reported to date.
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Malone’s Fine Sausage, Inc. Recalls Pork Head Cheese Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Malone’s Fine Sausage Inc (Milwaukee, WI) recalled approximately 26,323 pounds of ready-to-eat pork head cheese product that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ready-to-eat pork head cheese items were produced from Aug. 27, 2018, through Oct. 5, 2018. The problem was discovered on Oct. 9, 2018, by FSIS inspection program personnel while verifying the disposition of product that FSIS tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2018/recall-088-2018-release
Malone's Fine Sausage, Inc. Recalls Pork Head Cheese Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Malone’s Fine Sausage Inc., a Milwaukee, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 26,323 pounds of ready-to-eat pork head cheese product that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.