Corn Food Poisoning

Corn Food Poisoning

Canned and frozen corn could be the cause of food poisoning. Canned corn has been recalled numerous times for Clostridium botulinum contamination, which results in a botulism infection. Similarly, frozen corn has been recalled on several occasions for Listeria contamination. Both infections can result in severe illness.

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Product: Corn

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Closure Date: 04/12/2024

Violations:
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling clean dishes in dish area. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** … See More


High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched register behind front counter and began wrapping food items in pans without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Manager added sanitizer to water, 250 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked rice in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance from front counter. Manager placed pork beneath cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor beneath hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Observed 9 rodent droppings on floor in front corner of kitchen next to three compartment sink. Observed 15 rodent droppings on floor in air handler closet next to cook line. Observed 4 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage closet behind restaurant. **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on stove top on cook line: rice (105F - Hot Holding). Manager stated rice placed on stove top 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place item in reach-in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**

Source: Florida Department of Health
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Report date: Apr 16, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food service manager on site when tcs foods are being prepared and served at the facility (hot dogs, pizzas, sandwiches, and meats and cheeses). Instructed manager … See More
that someone with a city of chicago food manager certificate must be present while in operation. Priority foundation violarion, 7-38-012. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the hot water at the hand sink in the rotisserie chicken cooking and preparation area to be 49f. Instructed to repair water to provide at least a minimum of 100f for proper handwashing. Priority violation, 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Plumber on site at time of inspection. Hot water has been restored to 100f. Cos.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no lid on the waste receptacle in the employee unisex bathroom in the rear storage area in back of warehouse. Instructed manager to provide a covered receptacle or lid.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed spillage present on floor in the bakery corner near the ovens and hand sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of any spills.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 16, 2024
20. Proper cooling time and temperature
- comments: 3-501. 14 observed the facility inadequately cooling tcs foods such as cooked white rice and cooked shrimp in the food prep area at room temperature and without proper cooling methods such as an ice … See More
bath. At the time of the inspection, about 7 lbs of cooked white rice was at 57f, and about 10 lbs of cooked breaded shrimp was at 76f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always use adequate cooling methods to cool all tcs foods properly. The manager discarded the product during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: 3-501. 16(a:1) observed inadequate hot holding temperatures for a variety of tcs foods in the food prep area; observed about 20 lbs of cooked beef at 64f, about 20 lbs of cooked chicken at 78f, and about 10 lbs of cooked egg rolls at 52f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain an adequate hot holding temperature of 135f or above at all times. The manager discarded said foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued in consolidation with violation #20 7-38-005.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 observed spices out of the original packaging and in containers located by the wok station and without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all spice containers.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: 4-502. 13 observed cardboard being reused as a floor and shelf liner in the food prep area. Instructed not to reuse cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: 4-904. 11 observed food storage containers being stored in the outside backyard. Instructed to store all food containers in the food prep area in order to avoid any possible contamination.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed accumulated food spills and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, bulk containers, crates, and sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: 5-501. 17 observed no covered receptacle inside the rear toilet room and the customer dining area toilet room. Instructed to provide covered receptacles for all toilet rooms.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 15 observed accumulated grease on the outside grease dumpster and on the ground around the grease dumpster. Instructed to remove grease on the outside dumpster lid and ground area. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed food spills on walls in prep areas, food spills, grease buildup, and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 15, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food … See More
service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4' gap between fornt entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, holding units, broiler, cabinets, shelving unnits, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris inside cabinets under pop machine, inside floor drains in drive thru area, on floor inside walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, drive thru and dish washing areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents, soiled pallets inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to clean maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed damaged light shield above ice machine in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2592289 on 4-8-24:60- previous core violations not corrected from report #2583201 on 10-11-23:55- must grout floors throughout premises. Must repair or replace gaps along top of wall bases, damaged wall bases where needed. 56-repair or replace missing light shield in prep area. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 11, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a 1/4' gap at the bottom of the front exit door. Must provides a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent pests ' entry.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, … See More
properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6' off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed grease spilled on top of container, wall of building, and ground at grease container. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside waste grease area and waste grease container. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners in the basement storage area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 15, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed a final rinse surface temperature of 130f with my irreversible registering temperature indicator. Management instructed to provide a final rinse temperature above 180f with a surface temperature above 160f. Must repair the machine. … See More
Priority violation 7-38-025.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed the ice scoop in the basement stored on a piece of equipment. Management instructed to store the ice scoop inside a clean container.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators provided to measure the surface temperature of utensils being sanitized inside of the high-temperature dish machine behind the first-floor bar. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the top of the low-temperature dish machine in the basement.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: repair the left sink stopper lever at the 3-compartment sink in the basement dish room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the floor under the 1st floor bar. Clean the floor drain in the basement dish room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: repair the broken floor tile in the women's first-floor washroom. Repair the openings in the walls of the back corner of the kitchen between the refrigerator and deep fryers. Repair the openings in the walls and ceiling of the basement dishroom and cover or paint the walls and drywall.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: remove trash and garbage from the floor of the basement electrical room.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 12, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed person in charge without valid original city of chicago certified food managers certificate on site for review. Instructed to provide and maintain at least one certificate holder on site while preparing … See More
and serving (eggs, deli meat, sliced tomatoes) instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine in prep area with excessive pink and black mold-like substance on internal lid and dripping onto ice used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize equipment and maintain food contact surfaces. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 100 small black live flies throughout the prep area on the wall near the microwave, inside the corner space where the utility sink is located, on rolling carts where clean kitchenware is stored, throughout dry storage, and flying near drains where the ice machine is placed. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed broken wash gauge on low-temperature dishmachine located in rear prep area. Instructed to replace or repair. Must maintain equipment to ensure utensils are being properaly washed and sanitized. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed walls crumbling and in poor condition throughout prep area in the following places. . . Wall entering kitchen area, next to hot water dispenser in front prep area, behind 3 compartment sink across from ovens in prep, on wall (to the wall base) separating dish machine room from prep area. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces throughout kitchen and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed broken wall base and detached base (black) throughout kitchen area. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent breeding spaced for pest.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted all floor drains in need of cleaning throughout kitchen, drain with excessive food debris buildup on floor near fryers. Instructed to remove spill on floor inside dry storage closet and remove pooled water underneath 3 compartment sink where chemicals are attached.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burned-out light bulbs in the ceiling in the rear prep area near the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to replace and intensify lighting.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 12, 2024
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed doorway (green paint) leading into dry storage room with peeling paint. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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comments: observed items stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and dry storage areas. Instructed person in charge to remove and organize all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed the following previous core violations from report #2573010 dated 3/22/23 not corrected; #53 observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to provide self-closing device. #55 observed an opening in the floor, along walls and baseboards in the washroom. Observed damaged outlet cover on wall near front counter. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain. #55 observed debris on the floor along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Fromagerie Blanc, a French cheese manufacturer, has issued a recall for its raw milk goat cheese due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause listeriosis. The recalled products were distributed throughout France. The issue was discovered through routine testing, which revealed the presence … See More
of Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall includes a variety of cheese products under the Fromagerie Blanc brand, including Palet, Sauvaget, Fusette, St maure, Crottin, Bûchette, Pavé, Roue, Tricorne, Pyramide, Pictou, Arc, Fleur du Japon, Chabis, Cabris, Tour, and Cœur.
- Aged lactic cheese from batches 60 to 96. Date of between 29/04/2024 and 04/06/2024
- Fresh lactic cheese from batches 60 to 96. Best before date between 29/04/2024 and 04/06/2024
- Bloomy rind cheese from batches60 to 96.Best before date between 29/04/2024 and 04/06/2024

The full list of recalled products and their distributors is available at the link below.

If you have this product at home, do not consume it and return it to the store where it was purchased.

In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: rappel.conso.gouv.fr
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