According to the Canadian Public Health Release (below), there have been 14 outbreaks associated with raw chicken, including frozen raw breaded chicken products with 474 cases and 90 hospitalizations.
It would be interesting to know to what degree do people verify cooking temperature or cross contamination. A good guess would be under-cooking, especially an issue when starting with frozen product.
http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2018-10-26/eng/1540600587248/1540600589249
Food Recall Warning - Janes brand Pub Style Chicken Burgers recalled due to Salmonella
Recall date:October 26, 2018
Reason for recall:Microbiological - Salmonella
Hazard classification:Class 1
Company / Firm:Sofina Foods Inc.
Distribution:National
Extent of the distribution:Retail
Reference number:12567
Recall details
Ottawa, October 26, 2018 - Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Janes brand Pub Style Chicken Burgers from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
Recalled products Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Janes Pub Style Chicken Burgers – Uncooked Breaded Chicken Burgers 800 g Outer package:
2019 MA 14 Inner package: 1348M 0 69299 12491 0
Background
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness. Please refer to the Public Health Notice for further details on this active outbreak investigation.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2018/outbreaks-salmonella-infections-linked-raw-chicken-including-frozen-raw-breaded-chicken-products.html
Public Health Notice - Outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to raw chicken, including frozen raw breaded chicken products
October 26, 2018 – Update
Why you should take note
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial and territorial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate outbreaks of Salmonella infections across Canada linked to raw chicken, including frozen raw breaded chicken products.
On September 13, 2018, Canada’s Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health issued a statement advising Canadians to follow proper food safety practices when handling, preparing or consuming frozen raw breaded chicken products such as chicken nuggets, chicken strips, chicken burgers, popcorn chicken and chicken fries.
When not thoroughly cooked, frozen breaded chicken products containing raw chicken pose an increased health risk to individuals who handle, prepare or consume them. These products may appear to be pre-cooked or browned, but they should be handled and prepared with caution. Illnesses can be avoided by following cooking instructions carefully and verifying the internal temperature after cooking, as recommended, before consuming these products. Frozen raw breaded chicken products and raw chicken pieces must be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 74°C (165°F) to ensure that they are safe to eat. Whole chicken needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 82°C (180°F).
Summary of investigations
In May 2017, Government of Canada scientists began using a new technology called “whole genome sequencing” to help identify and respond to outbreaks. Over the past year and a half, federal, provincial and territorial health and food safety partners have investigated 14 national outbreaks linked to raw chicken, including frozen raw breaded chicken products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued food recall warnings for nine products linked to some of these outbreak investigations.
As of October 26, 2018, there have been 474 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella illness investigated as part of the illness outbreaks across the country: British Columbia (38), Alberta (70), Saskatchewan (17), Manitoba (22), Ontario (166), Quebec (107), New Brunswick (25), Nova Scotia (12), Prince Edward Island (2), Newfoundland and Labrador (11), Northwest Territories (1), Yukon (1), and Nunavut (2). There have been 90 individuals hospitalized as part of these outbreaks. Three individuals have died; however, Salmonella was not the cause of death for two of those individuals, and it was not determined whether Salmonella contributed to the cause of death for the third individual. Infections have occurred in Canadians of all ages and genders.
All active and future Salmonella outbreak investigations linked to raw chicken, including frozen raw breaded chicken products, and related food recall warnings will be listed in the next section of the public health notice to remind Canadians of the ongoing risk associated with these types of food products.
Active investigations
Active national Salmonella outbreak investigations linked to raw chicken including frozen raw breaded chicken products, coordinated by the Public Health Agency of Canada:
► October 26, 2018 (NEW) – Salmonella Enteritidis
▼ October 26, 2018 (NEW) – Salmonella Enteritidis
•Currently, there are 25 cases of illness in nine provinces linked to this outbreak: British Columbia (1), Alberta (3), Saskatchewan (3), Manitoba (1), Ontario (12), Quebec (2), New Brunswick (1), Prince Edward Island (1), and Newfoundland and Labrador (1). Two individuals have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Frozen raw breaded chicken products have been identified as a source of this outbreak.
Product recall on October 26, 2018
•Janes Pub Style Chicken Burgers – Uncooked Breaded Chicken Burgers (800g) with a best before date of May 14, 2019. UPC – 0 69299 12491 0 . Outer box lot code: 2019 MA 14 EST 374. Inner bag lot code: 1348M. The product was distributed nationally.
Canadians are advised not to consume the recalled products, and retailers and restaurants are advised to not sell or serve the recalled products.
Information about previously investigated and currently closed national Salmonella outbreak investigations linked to raw chicken including frozen raw breaded chicken products, coordinated by the Public Health Agency of Canada since May 2017 is available at the end of this notice
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