CDC Issues Final Romaine Lettuce Update [US]

US/Atlanta: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), an Atlanta, Georgia based health promotion and disease prevention authority, issues its final update on the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to Romaine Lettuce due to Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 infections linked to Romaine.

CDC: http://ht.ly/bhvR30ngukU

Direct link: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2019/s0109-final-ecoli-update.html

Additional information:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) reports this E. coli O157:H7 outbreak appears to have begun in October with cases reported from October 8, 2018 to December 13, 2018. As of January 9, 2019, this outbreak appears to be over.

 

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CDC Issues Romaine Lettuce Warning [US]

US/Atlanta: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), an Atlanta, Georgia based health promotion and disease prevention authority, warns consumers, restaurants and retailers not to eat, serve or sell any Romaine Lettuce products as it investigates an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 infections linked to Romaine.

This warning comes after at least thirty-two (32) illnesses have been reported from eleven (11) states, including thirteen (13) people who have been hospitalized. One person developed Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (“HUS”), a type of kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.

CDC: http://ht.ly/1RgN30mHZEm

Direct link: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/s1120-ecoli-romain-lettuce.html

Additional information:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) reports this E. coli O157:H7 outbreak appears to have begun last month, with cases reported from October 8, 2018 to October 31, 2018

Tuttolatte Burratina Tartufo Cheese Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: Importations Mini-Italia Inc., a Montreal, Quebec establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Tuttolatte branded Burratina Tartufo (Burrata with Truffle) Cheese due to suspected risk of Escherichia coli (“E.coli”) contamination and consequential risk of gram-negative bacterial infection, severe illness and/or possible life-changing complications, all serious health hazards.

CFIA: http://ht.ly/SVvf30kPt6p

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2018/67198r-eng.php

Additional information:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) reports the following Cheese products are subject to this recall:

The Butcher’s Blend Ground Beef Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: The Butcher’s Blend, a Brantford, Ontario establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Extra Lean Ground Beef products due to suspected Escherichia coli (“E.coli”) contamination and consequential risk of gram-negative bacterial infection, severe illness and/or possible life-changing complications, all serious health hazards.

CFIA: http://ht.ly/vxGy30kJZAd

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2018/67154r-eng.php

Additional information:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) reports the following Ground Beef products are subject to this recall:

Pecorino brand Sheep Milk Cheese Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: Mehadrin Milk Products Inc., a Mount Royal, Quebec establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Pecorino brand Sheep Milk Hard Cheese due to suspected Escherichia coli (“E.coli”) contamination and consequential risk of gram-negative bacterial infection and illness, all serious health hazards.

CFIA: http://ht.ly/YFZc30kBgf9

Direct link: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2018/67064r-eng.php

Additional information:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) reports the following Cheese products are subject to this recall:

Paradise Island Cheese Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: Paradise Island Foods Inc., a Nanaimo, British Columbia establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Paradise Island Cheese products due to suspected Escherichia coli (“E.coli”) contamination and consequential risk of bacterial infection and illness, all serious health hazards.

CFIA: http://ht.ly/VVdJ30kiYzo

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2018/66940r-eng.php

Additional information:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) reports the following Cheese products are subject to this recall: