Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to eggs

February 21, 2021 5:56 PM

Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) along with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections involving Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia. The outbreak appears to be ongoing, as recent illnesses continue to be reported to PHAC.

As of February 18, 2021, there have been 57 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness investigated in the following provinces: Newfoundland and Labrador (25), and Nova Scotia (32). 19 individuals have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.

Between October and December 2020, CFIA issued food recall warnings for a variety of eggs distributed in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The recalled eggs are now past their shelf-life and are no longer available for purchase. The CFIA is continuing its food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

It is possible that more recent illnesses may be reported in the outbreak because there is a period of time between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported to public health officials. For this outbreak, the illness reporting period is between three and six weeks.

Check the full recall details on the PHAC website canada.ca

May 13, 2021 10:37 AM

“Ate chicken kung po and got violently sick afterwards, with projectile vomiting, diarrhea and nausea. My last bite of food was off, so I spit it out. See Less”

May 12, 2021 11:27 PM

“The CFIA announced the recall of Castel Regio brand Taleggio DOP by Les Dependances due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

The following product is subject to recall:

- Castel Regio Taleggio... See MoreDOP, variable sizes, UPC: 3 254550 032272, Codes: Lot: 11091 Best Before: 2021 MA 31.

CFIA warns this product may have been packaged at retail and sold in variable sizes. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

CFIA advises consumers not to eat the recalled product and to throw out or returned it to the store where they were purchased.

Check the full recall details on the CFIA website: inspection.canada.ca

Source: CFIA See Less”

May 12, 2021 1:15 AM

“Mango dragon fruit lemonade See Less”

May 11, 2021 11:14 PM

“5 mins ago, Our corner store. He was eating spicy Doritos about 3-4hrs ago He was holding me lying down then he had to get up and puke. Only he is feeling symptoms of nausea and throwing up. I’ve been running/stuffy nose & nausea but I am pregnant and have seasonal allergies. See Less”

May 11, 2021 9:27 PM

“The CFIA announced the recall of Farm Boy The Bake Shop brand Tres Leches Cake by Farm Boy Company Inc. due to it contains wheat which is not declared on the label. There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

The following product is subject to recall:... See More- Farm Boy The Bake Shop Tres Leches Cake (450 g), UPC: 8 08912 02284 0, Code: Best Before: MA12

CFIA advises If you have an allergy to wheat, or have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction. It should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Check the full recall details on the CFIA website: inspection.canada.ca

Source: CFIA See Less”

May 11, 2021 7:43 PM

“The CFIA announced the recall of Be Fresh brand Natural Almond Butter-Smooth by Jiva Manufacturing & Distributing Inc. due to it contains cashew and peanut which are not declared on the label.

The following product is subject to recall:

- Be Fresh Natural Almond Butter - Smooth (500 g), UPC:... See More6 84991 10346 1, Code: All best before dates from 30 JUL 2021 up to and including 30 APR 2022 where cashew and peanut are not declared on the label.

CFIA advises that people with an allergy to peanuts and cashew should not consume the recalled product.

Check the full recall details on the CFIA website: inspection.canada.ca

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May 11, 2021 6:12 AM

“On may 10th at 12:45pm I got hungry and decided to grab meal from there. I had not had any breakfast so I purchased a poutine and chicken tender. I ate all the poutine and had one chicken tender. At around 7pm I started getting sick and had diarrhea. Things escalated very quickly by 2 am I started t... See Moreo vomiting. It’s 4am now and nothing is settling. See Less”

May 10, 2021 11:29 PM

“The CFIA announced the recall of Co-op Gold Pure brand Organic "Protien" Peanut Butter–Crunchy and Superfood Peanut Butter–Crunchy products by Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. because they may contain almond and cashew which is not declared on the label.

People with an allergy to almond and cashew s... See Morehould not consume the recalled products described below:

- Co-op Gold Organic "Protien" Peanut Butter - Crunchy (480 g). UPC: 0 57316 19451 0. Codes: All codes where almond and cashew are not declared on the label.
- Co-op Gold Pure Superfood Peanut Butter – Crunchy (480 g). UPC: 0 57316 19450 3. Codes: All codes where almond and cashew are not declared on the label.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. If you have an allergy to almond or cashew, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Check the full recall details on the CFIA website: inspection.canada.ca

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May 10, 2021 11:27 PM

“The CFIA announced the recall of Cadbury Dairy Milk brand Mini Bars Milk Chocolate product by Mondelez Canada Inc. because it may contain hazelnut which is not declared on the label.

People with an allergy to hazelnut should not consume the recalled products described below:

- Cadbury Dairy M... See Moreilk Mini Bars Milk Chocolate (152 g), UPC: 0 61200 01408 2, Code: Best Before 2021 DE 31

Check the full recall details on the CFIA website: inspection.canada.ca

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May 9, 2021 10:42 PM

“I had an EggMcmaffin on Saturday morning around 9:50 and within one hour I felt sick to my stomach that followed by dierrhia and nausea.
The symptoms lasted for about 26 hrs. See Less”

April 30, 2021 9:39 AM

“I ate chicken nuggets and fries from there After I eat the chicken nuggets and fries I started to have stomach cramps and diarrhea. Around 4:30 this morning I started throwing up and I have done so 7 or 8 times. Then I thought it would be best to check my self in to the hospital.
It started yesterd... See Moreay evening and it got worse at 4:30 this Friday morning See Less”

May 5, 2021 11:29 PM

“UPDATE May 12, 2021

The investigation is ongoing. The outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that is possibly linked to fresh produce is now a multi-county outbreak, as now there are reported cases from Benton, Snohomish, and Walla Walla counties, apart from the ones from King County. The Washington State H... See Moreealth Department (DOH) is involved in the investigation along with local health jurisdictions.

UPDATE May 7, 2021.

The investigation is ongoing. They have identified multiple types of fresh produce, mostly organic, in common among the majority of cases but cannot yet rule out other possibilities. They are still uncertain if these cases share the same source of their infection or not. Updates will continue to be posted when more information is available.

May 5, 2021

Public Health is investigating a new cluster of seven children infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) in King County. All cases are currently under 14 years of age, and three are under five years of age. Cases have been reported between April 22–May 1, 2021.

All 7 children developed symptoms consistent with STEC, including diarrhea (often bloody), abdominal cramping, nausea, and vomiting. Illness onsets occurred during April 17–29, 2021. Six children have been hospitalized; this includes one child who developed a type of kidney complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and is recovering and a second child who is suspected to have HUS.

The investigation is ongoing, and they have not identified any foods, restaurants, or other sources in common among all cases. It is not yet known whether these cases share the same source or not. Public Health is conducting interviews with cases and their parents/guardians to help identify any common exposures. They are working with the Washington State Department of Health to complete further testing and to help identify possible related cases in other counties.

Public Health advises If you or your child develop painful or bloody diarrhea, diarrhea that lasts more than 3 days or is accompanied by a high fever or decreased urine, contact your healthcare provider to see if testing for STEC is indicated. Anyone ill with suspected or known STEC should not work in or attend childcare or preschool, or work in food handling or healthcare until cleared by Public Health.

Check the full announcement on: kingcounty.gov

Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County See Less”

April 18, 2021 9:53 PM

“I had a crab meat enchilada and a basket of chips with salsa around 7:30 PM. Woke up around 4:30 AM with nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. See Less”

April 15, 2021 3:03 PM

“Company name: Blount Fine Foods
Brand name: Panera
Product recalled: Lobster Bisque
Reason of the recall: Undeclared egg
FDA Recall date: April 15, 2021
Recall details: Blount Fine Foods announced that, in partnership with the FDA, it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount (a single lot—2,9... See More87 cases total) of 16 oz. Panera at Home Lobster Bisque due to potential contamination with an undeclared egg allergen.

The recall is limited to 1 SKU of 16 oz. Panera at Home Lobster Bisque cups produced with lot number 030821-11K and “Use By” date of 5/17/2021. This item is only sold in refrigerated cases in the deli department of grocery-retail stores; it is NOT sold at any Panera bakery-cafe.

- Panera Lobster Bisque, 16oz. UPC: 077958690300. Use By 5/17/2021. Lot number: 030821-11K.

Consumers can find the lot number and the “Use By” date on the bottom of each package. A limited quantity of this product was distributed across 20 states which include: CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI. No other Panera Bread, Panera at Home, or Blount products are affected by this voluntary recall.

No illness complaints have been reported to date in connection with this recall. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Consumers can contact Blount Fine Foods Customer Care at 1-866-674-4519 for additional information Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 9 PM Eastern Standard Time. Additionally, consumers who have purchased the specific recalled product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for product reimbursement.

Check the full recall details on fda.gov

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April 23, 2021 7:29 PM

“Chicken Burrito bowl with just about all the toppings See Less”

April 18, 2021 8:00 PM

“Company name: Tees Ltd
Brand name: Poundstretcher
Product recalled: PRAN Noodles Easy Instant Noodle Cup Special Chicken (Gusto Pollo) Flavour, PRAN Noodles Easy Instant Noodle Cup Vegetable Flavour, PRAN Noodles Easy Instant Noodle Cup Beef Flavour, PRAN Noodles Easy Instant Noodle Cup Masala Fla... See Morevour
FSA Recall date: 04/18/2021
Recall details: Tees Ltd is recalling PRAN Easy Instant Noodle products because they contain soya which is not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya. The affected product is only sold at Poundstretcher.

- PRAN Noodles Easy Instant Noodle Cup Special Chicken (Gusto Pollo) Flavour (60g). Batch code: All batches. Best before: All dates.
- PRAN Noodles Easy Instant Noodle Cup Vegetable Flavour (60g). Batch code: All batches. Best before: All dates.
- PRAN Noodles Easy Instant Noodle Cup Beef Flavour (60g). Batch code: All batches. Best before: All dates.
- PRAN Noodles Easy Instant Noodle Cup Masala Flavour (60g). Batch code: All batches. Best before: All dates.

If you have bought the above products and have an allergy to soya, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the Poundstretcher store from where they were bought for a full refund.

These products contain soya, making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.

Check the full recall details on food.gov.uk

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May 5, 2021 9:01 PM

“Kirkland Organic Dried Mangoes See Less”

May 4, 2021 12:25 AM

“I ate the Maui burger on May 1st started feeling symptoms May 2nd. Nausea, can’t eat, can’t sleep, throwing up , started with diarrhea and now I’m constipated. It happened on Sunday May 2, 2021, See Less”

April 21, 2021 1:03 PM

“I ate a turtle sundae in the late afternoon. About 2 hours later, I started to feel nauseous and thought I was having an anxiety attack so I took anti-nausea medicine. I could stand sounds and smells. I got in the shower and started feel like diarrhea but quickly vomited and I had to get out drip... See Moreping wet because I had diarrhea and vomiting at the same time. I live alone and have been in my house for days with no contact. I cook my own fresh meals so the only culprit is the sundae from that place. At the bottom there were chunks of ice in the ice cream. See Less”

April 30, 2021 8:49 PM

“My boyfriend has been incredibly ill for the past 5 days and continues to receive care at credit valley hospital for the past 3 days. He ate a chicken burrito bowl. I called the store to advise them about his illness and the clerk responded with “k, I’ll tell the manager”. I have advised public heal... See Moreth. My boyfriend is still on hospital still quite ill. The hospital has confirmed its an infection caused by food. It is the only thing he ate that day. See Less”