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Oysters Food Poisoning

Oysters Food Poisoning

Oysters are one of the highest risk food poisoning items you can eat. Oysters are filter feeders and are usually eaten raw, so any environmental issues get passed directly on to diners. Oyster food poisoning is typically associated with vibrio and reports have been received from all coasts.

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Product: Oysters

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea
Suspected source: Not sure-had Ben & Jerry’s Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Sick: 2 people
Additional information: Also had oysters somewhere else but my son did not & he also got sick.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea

#benjerrys #washington #districtofcolumbia #us #coffee #ben&jerry’s #oysters

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Report date: Mar 28, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Corrected during recent inspection on 3/29/2024 … See More
city of chicago manager on site on 3/29/2024. Priority foundation violation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Corrected during recent inspection on 3/29/2024 city of chicago manager on site on 3/29/2024. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or necessary items to respond to event on premise. Instructed to provide procedure and necessary items to respond to event. Corrected during recent inspection on 3/29/2024 vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on provided. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in first floor bar area. Instructed to provide hand drying provisions at all handwashing sinks at all times. Corrected on site paper towels provided at said handwashing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) consolidated with below violation

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at handwashing sinks in first floor bar and sushi prep station. Instructed hand cleanser shall be available at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) consolidated with violation above. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed improper minimum water temperature ranging between 55. 6-74. 8f at handwashing sinks in men's washroom and sushi prep station. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: observed fresh oysters in container in walk in cooler with no shellstock tag in container. Corrected on site container of fresh oysters voluntarily denatured and discarded by management,valued at $92 and weighing 11lbs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed reduced oxygen packaged lamb and steak in walkin cooler without production time and date. Instructed operator to label reduced oxygen packaged food items with production time and date. Corrected on site reduced oxygen packaged food voluntarily discarded and denatured by manager (value $449/ weight 20lbs)priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no disclosure statement and asterisk on menu identifying and stating which animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure statement and asterisk to menu identifying which animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no metal stem thermometer on premises. Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer on premises to ensure attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. Corrected during recent inspecton on 3/29/2024 metal stem thermometer provided. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed dead roaches on floor and in corner in small room with ice machine and in interior of handwashing sink in sushi prep station. Instructed to remove dead roaches and clean affected areas.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed two westside sinks in women's washroom not working. Instructed to repair two non working handwashing sinks in women's washroom. Eastside handwashing sink is working properly.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 1, 2024
14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: observed no shellstock tag attached to container of chesapeake oysters, located in basement refrigerator. Informed manager that shellfish shellstock tag must remain attached to container until container is empty. Instructed to provide … See More
approval sources of shellfish and maintain tags for 90 days on premises. The manager voluntarily discarded 1 lb at a value of $7. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued. Must provide the date on all shellfish tags when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served and store all shellfish tags in chronological order for at least 90 days from the sale date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Consolidated with the above violation.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the cold holding unit to be improper: oysters at 55. 0 f, fish at 55. 0f, squid at 54. 0 f and shrimp at 55. 0f. The manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 2 lbs of fish, 1 lbs of oyster, 1 lbs of squid, and 1/2 lbs of shrimp through the denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (cooked beans and marinated tongue) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. '

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: noted no thermometers inside refrigeration units conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and rice). I instructed the person in charge of all bulk and working food ingredient containers that must be labeled with the contents' names.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food and mainatin.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusted storage racks in all refrigeration units. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to repair and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the deep freezer chest in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed a burned out light-bulb under in the hood unit. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed a missing light shield in the kitchen, and ceiling light and above the prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the exhaust ventilation in the kitchen prep area by the ice machine. Must detail clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

Source: chicago.gov
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#chicago #illinois #us

Bluepoint Oysters, harvested by Norm Bloom and Son, are being recalled due to a potential norovirus contamination. The recall, conducted by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Aquaculture, follows a norovirus outbreak in Minnesota. The oysters were distributed in Publix and Publix GreenWise Market.

Norovirus can … See More
cause severe illness, especially in individuals with compromised immune systems. Despite the potential contamination, the oysters may appear, smell, and taste normal.

The recalled product is:
- Bluepoint Oysters / GTIN: 29803100000 / Harvested on February 24, 2024 / Lot number 207.

If you purchased this product, do not consume it and we suggest returning it to the store where it was purchased.

In case you experience Norovirus symptoms, such as vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea, report it now. 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: corporate.publix.com
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#publix #atlanta #georgia #us #norovirus

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Miracle Whip, Lake Wylie, SC, USA

1 month ago reported by user-gyqb7615

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Stomach Pain
Suspected source: Ate Miracle whip, Don't remember exact date, severe GI issues, but, it could have been caused by the raw oysters I ate earlier
Onset: Not sure
Duration: Several Weeks
Sick: Me  | Symptoms: Nausea, Stomach Pain

#raw #undercooked #miraclewhip #lakewylie #southcarolina #us #oysters #miraclewhip

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I had lunch with a girlfriend on Tuesday 3/19/2024 and the only thing different between our meals was the dozen raw oysters I ate. I started with diarrhea Wednesday afternoon and really became ill around 4am Thursday morning with severe diarrhea, then vomiting, severe body pain and chills.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Chills

#undercooked #raw #atlanta #georgia #us #oysters

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Report date: Mar 15, 2024
46. Gloves used properly
- comments: 3-304. 15(b-d) observed food handlers not using food-grade disposable gloves to handle ready-to-eat foods. Instructed to train all food handlers on proper glove use.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed … See More
floors with accumulated food and grease debris located under the flattop grill. Instructed to clean.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report #2590705 dated 3/8/24; 25-3-603. 11: **pf** (a) if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the license holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in �� (b) and (c) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (b) disclosure shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived foods, such as �oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),� �raw-egg caesar salad,� and �hamburgers (can be cooked to order)�; or (2) identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (c) reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (1) regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; or (3) consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. 3-603. 11 observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder on the physical and board menu for all items that can ordered undercooked or raw (eggs). Instructed to provide a consumer advisory disclosure by providing an asterisk (*) next to any items that can be ordered undercooked or raw such as egg items and reminder on the physical and board menu that states, 'these items are cooked to order, consuming undercooked or raw items can increase your risk of foodborne illness' for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw such as the egg items. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

Source: chicago.gov
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#undercooked #raw #chicago #illinois #us

Norm Bloom & Son Oysters has initiated a recall of certain oysters due to potential norovirus contamination. The recall was advised by the FDA and affects restaurants and retailers. The oysters were distributed to various states including Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, … See More
Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Texas.

The product recalled is the oysters harvested by Norm Bloom and Son, identified by CT-069-SS, AQ, from Westport, CT, lot 207, with a harvest date of 2/20/2024.

Norovirus can cause severe illness, especially in people with compromised immune systems. Consumers should not eat the potentially contaminated oysters.

In case you experience Norovirus symptoms, such as vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea, report it now. 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: www.fda.gov
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#stlouis #missouri #us #norovirus

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