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PRO/EDR> Clostridium perfringens foodborne illness - Japan: (HG) nursing home
ProMED, 10.05.2023
Tilføjet 10.05.2023
Foodborne Illness -- JapanThe city of Kobe (capital of Hyogo Prefecture) announced on 9 May 2023 that 24 residents of Kobe Yuyu no Sato, a paid nursing home for the elderly in Naruko, Kita Ward, complained of symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.Since _Clostridium perfringens_ was detected in the stools of some patients, the city determined that it was foodborne illness and ordered the kitchen to stop providing meals for 3 days until 11 May 2023. All, aged 76 to 103, are recovering.--Communicated
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PRO/EDR> Clostridium perfringens foodborne illness - Spain: spice ex Viet Nam, alert/recall
ProMED, 17.04.2023
Tilføjet 17.04.2023
Foodborne Illness -- Spain\'The role of spices as vehicles of foodborne illness prompted an examination of bacterial spores in these products. Here, we report on the levels and characteristics of spores of _Clostridium perfringens_ associated with 247 retail spices in the USA. 43 confirmed isolates from 17% of samples were obtained, present at levels ranging from 3.6 to 2400 [organisms]/g. 27 (63%) of _C. perfringens_ isolates were positive for the enterotoxin gene ( cpe). 7 random spice isolates produced enterotoxin at
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - Canada: carob drink, risk, recall
ProMED, 25.03.2023
Tilføjet 25.03.2023
Botulism -- CanadaA recall has been issued for Nuba brand Carob drink due to a potential bacteria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the product could permit the growth of _Clostridium botulinum_, the bacteria that creates the botulism toxin.The affected drink was sold in 750 ml bottles with a best before date of 30 Sep 2023.It was sold in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces or territories.There have been no reported illnesses associated
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - USA: canned shrimp, risk, recall
ProMED, 2.03.2023
Tilføjet 2.03.2023
Botulism -- United StatesKawasho Foods USA is recalling one of its Geisha canned shrimp products over concerns of potential contamination with _Clostridium botulinum_, a potentially lethal toxin. The voluntary recall, covering the company's Geisha Medium Shrimp 4-Ounce canned product, was initiated after some of the cans were found to be swelling, leaking, or bursting. According to a 27 Feb [2023] announcement from the Food and Drug Administration, there is a possibility the product was underprocessed, leading to
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - Australia (02): (NS) almond milk, alert, expanded recall
ProMED, 23.02.2023
Tilføjet 23.02.2023
Botulism -- AustraliaA brand of almond milk behind a case of botulism in Australia was missing storage information, according to investigators. Inside Out Nutritious Goods has expanded a recall because products are not labeled with instructions to keep refrigerated. Authorities said failure to refrigerate the products can lead to microbial growth and biotoxin contamination, which may cause illness if consumed. Botulism is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by toxins produced by the _Clostridium
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PRO/AH> Clostridium diseases, sheep, cattle - UK: seasonal alert, prevention
ProMED, 26.12.2022
Tilføjet 26.12.2022
Other Animal Disease -- United KingdomTwo leading livestock vets are urging farmers to vaccinate their livestock this winter for clostridial diseases as more animals are outwintered and vaccine boosters missed.Vets Joe Henry of Black Sheep Farm Health and Fiona Lovatt of Flock Health say as sheep and cattle are grazed for longer periods, and on crops such as fodder beet and swedes, the risks may be increased.This is due to exposure to the soil where clostridial spores are often present.Vaccine supply issues over the
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