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FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid Potentially Contaminated Fresh Crab Meat Imported from Venezuela due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus
An outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus is being investigated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and federal, state, and local. The outbreak was linked to fresh crab meat from Venezuela. The FDA is advising consumers to avoid eating fresh crab meat from Venezuela. This product is commonly found in plastic tubs and may be labeled as “pre-cooked.” The source of the contaminated crabmeat causing the outbreak is being investigated. As of July 12, 2018, there are 12 cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The states reporting cases associated with this outbreak include Maryland (8), Louisiana (2), Pennsylvania (1), and the District of Columbia (1). Four of these cases are confirmed matches to the outbreak strain by Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE). All four of these confirmed cases are in Maryland. Four people (33%) have been hospitalized. Illnesses started on dates ranging from April 1, 2018, to July 3, 2018. @ https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/FMfcgxvwzvSRqdZCnHDkmdtnpCTBpWQf
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Cyclospora Outbreak in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin might be linked to McDonald’s Salads
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Department of Public Health are investigating an increase in Cyclospora infections that seem to be connected to the consumption of McDonald’s salads. McDonald’s, Out of an abundance of caution, has stopped selling salads in around 3,000 outlets after more than 100 people got ill with Cyclospora in Illinois and Iowa. Of the 90 people infected with the Cyclospora parasite in Illinois, one-quarter reported eating a McDonald’s salad, health officials revealed. 15 cases in Iowa were also linked to McDonald’s salads. Illinois Department of Public Health director Nirav D Shah said: “Although a link has been made to salads sold in McDonald’s restaurants in some Illinois cases, public health officials continue to investigate other sources. If you ate a salad from McDonald’s since mid-May and developed diarrhea and fatigue, contact a health care provider about testing and treatment.” @ https://www.newsweek.com/what-cyclospora-parasite-mcdonalds-removes-salads-3000-stores-after-100-fall-1022045
“If you ate a salad from McDonald’s since mid-May and developed diarrhea and fatigue, contact a health care provider about testing and treatment,” a health official said.
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Update on Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka Infections due to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal
In the update, the CDC reports that 100 people in 33 states have become ill. There have been 30 hospitalizations and no deaths. The FDA reported that it became aware that recalled Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereals are still being offered for sale. All Honey Smacks cereal was recalled in June 2018. They emphasize that retailers cannot legally offer the cereal for sale and consumers should not purchase Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal. The FDA has learned that some retailers are still selling this product. The FDA will continue to monitor this situation closely and follow up with retailers as we become aware of recalled products being offered for sale. Additionally, the public is urged to report any product being offered for sale to the FDA. @ https://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Outbreaks/ucm610827.htm?utm_campaign=Outbreak%3A%20Multistate%20Outbreak%20of%20Salmonella%20Mbandaka%20Infections%20Linked%20to%20Kellogg%E2%80%99s%20Honey%20Smacks&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka illnesses that may be linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal.