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ONTARIO: Another death tied to tainted meat
8/21/2008
Don Peat
Winnipeg Sun
At least two deaths have been linked to the strain of Listeria prompting a massive Canada-wide recall of meat products.
The Ontario deaths – confirmed by health units in Hamilton and Peterborough – surfaced yesterday amid the recall of ready-to-eat deli meat products from restaurants, deli counters and old age homes.
In a press release today, the Peterborough County-City Health Unit said there were two cases of Listeria monocytogenes reported in their area. The bacteria was listed as "contributing to the cause of death in one case."
Hamilton health officials confirmed a Listeria-linked death in their area but stressed the connection to this particular strain of the bacteria isn't clear.
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ONTARIO: Health Hazard Alert - Certain ready-to-eat deli meat products produced at establishment 97B may contain Listeria monocytogenes
8/21/2008
Garfield Balsom
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
OTTAWA -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to clarify some information on the recall of the 23 ready-to-eat deli meat products produced at Establishment #97B, which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Some reports indicate that the 23 products involved in this recall carry Best Before dates ranging from September 30 to January 1, 2009, or indicate only a single Best Before date; such coding information is not accurate.
The products involved in this recall include those bearing all Best Before dates up to and including the dates indicated in the list of affected products on the CFIA website. The CFIA is advising the public to carefully review the list of affected products, and identify Best Before dates on a product-by-product basis.
The alert had noted that these products may also be sold at retail and deli counters. Since at such locations the original product identity and Best Before code may not be evident, consumers who may have a concern with their deli meat products are advised to check with their retailer to determine if the purchase contained the recalled products.
For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on Listeria monocytogenes, visit the Food Facts web page: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/causee.shtml
For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our website at www.inspection.gc.ca.
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WASHINGTON, DC: FDA: Irradiating spinach, lettuce OK to kill germs
8/21/2008
Lauran Neergaard
Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government will allow food producers to start zapping fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and other dangerous germs, a key safety move amid increasing outbreaks from raw produce.
Irradiated meat has been around for years, particularly ground beef that is a favorite hiding spot for E. coli. Spices also can be irradiated.
But there had long been concern that zapping leafy greens with X-rays or other means of radiation would leave them limp. Not so with today's modern techniques.
The Food and Drug Administration determined that irradiation indeed can kill food-poisoning germs and even lengthen the greens' shelf life without compromising the safety or nutrient value of raw spinach and lettuce. The new regulation goes into effect Friday.
For the complete news item, please visit http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iA5hZT7HxWkBxoW1U2IS-nAOoq-wD92MPDG81
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AUSTRALIA: New food safety laws to protect vulnerable people
8/21/2008
James Ferre
NSW Food Authority
New food safety standards that will give added protection to people in hospitals and aged care facilities came into effect on 18 August, 2008.The Vulnerable Persons Food Safety Scheme will mean NSW’s 1,300 public and private hospitals and aged care facilities will be required to have mandatory food safety programs.
The new laws, which will protect vulnerable people in the community including seniors and those that are unwell, mean that hospitals and aged-care facilities will be subject to regular food safety audits.
The scheme impacts on businesses such as hospitals, aged care facilities, respite services, same-day aged care services and certain delivered meal organisations such as Meals on Wheels. For example, there will be strict requirements about how different types of food can be handled, prepared, transported and stored to minimise the risk of food poisoning.
For the complete news item, please visit http://www.ausfoodnews.com.au/2008/08/21/new-food-safety-laws-to-protect-vulnerable-people.html
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